help from the chim side

[minkybob]

Is this normal?
Looking at buying a mrk1 Tuscan but have found the dash pod rattles quite a lot and the leather trim has come away from alloy pod.
Is this normal?
Is it a problem?
Is it easy to fix?

Cheers for any help

[m4tti]

A)yes
B)no
C)yes
D)this is the least of your problems, once your over 3k rpm you'll forget it even has a pod.

[nrick]

+1

[minkybob]

Thanks looking at the car for the second time Friday.
Noticed fault code E was showing, is this a problem?
Also anything else I should double check?
Cheers

[m4tti]

Here's a reply I've given on a previous thread asking the same thing

m4tti said:

I wouldn't worry about the next service for now but do the following:

1. Check every hose and jubilee clip. Do you see any rust on the clips or ageing of the hoses. If they are original you will
2. Is the pipe which routes round the cam cover rusty.
3. Is there signs of scale on the oil cooler where the body mates with the conical ends ?
4. Remove the air box are the belts frayed. Any sign of reinforcing means they need replacing
5. Are the brake disks rusty and scored. If so will more than likely need replacing
6. Are shocks original, leaking or rusted
7. Is there any weeping from any of the oil pipes?
8. Can you get it into reverse easily.
9.Does the radiator look new or original?
10. Do the fuel hoses high pressure and low pressure have any cracks
11. Is the chassis in the vicinity of the cats heavily corroded


I'll probably think of more. But those are your primary indicators.

Edited by m4tti on Thursday 13th June 07:46

[m4tti]

Fault code E is the fuel level sensor.

You'll find all the fault codes here.

http://www.mytuscan.co.uk/faq_main.php

[minkybob]

Thanks
All comments welcome

[Basil Brush]

minkybob said:

Is this normal?
Looking at buying a mrk1 Tuscan but have found the dash pod rattles quite a lot and the leather trim has come away from alloy pod.
Is this normal?
Is it a problem?
Is it easy to fix?

Cheers for any help

The screws holding the pod to the steering column can work loose over time causing it to rattle about. I replaced my column a while back and since the pod was refitted and tightened up properly it has been a lot better. The early pod cowlings didn't fit very well at all so it's hard to keep the top piece in place. Glue/silicone is the easiest way, if not necessarily the neatest.

[m4tti]

Basil Brush said:

The screws holding the pod to the steering column can work loose over time causing it to rattle about. I replaced my column a while back and since the pod was refitted and tightened up properly it has been a lot better. The early pod cowlings didn't fit very well at all so it's hard to keep the top piece in place. Glue/silicone is the easiest way, if not necessarily the neatest.

Think ive even seen it mentioned by someone that velcro or hook and loop is useful as you can still take it on and off rather than going down the glue path.

[nawarne]

m4tti said:

Basil Brush said:

The screws holding the pod to the steering column can work loose over time causing it to rattle about. I replaced my column a while back and since the pod was refitted and tightened up properly it has been a lot better. The early pod cowlings didn't fit very well at all so it's hard to keep the top piece in place. Glue/silicone is the easiest way, if not necessarily the neatest.

Think ive even seen it mentioned by someone that velcro or hook and loop is useful as you can still take it on and off rather than going down the glue path.

That was me.

Top cowling/cover tended to work its way loose from the alloy surround of the pod. Tried glue etc. etc. but didn't work.
In a fit of pique, I really studied how the cowl was held into the alloy surround. Came to the conclusion that a plastic 'tang' on the top of the cowl had broken at some point.

My 'fix' was to get a piece of 2mm ali ...about 6mm wide and 20mm long and screw this to the cowl at the top, so that it located under the alloy surround - to replace the 'tang'. Then, I got some self adhesive Velcro tape (19mm wide ?) and carefully stuck that onto the 'tight radius' corners of the cowl and the eye bit of Velcro onto the corresponding edge of the alloy surround. I was careful to ensure the Velcro was hidden. Been like that for a good 12 months now and hasn't budged. I've had the cowls off at some stage too.
Nick

[Basil Brush]

nawarne said:

That was me.

Top cowling/cover tended to work its way loose from the alloy surround of the pod. Tried glue etc. etc. but didn't work.
In a fit of pique, I really studied how the cowl was held into the alloy surround. Came to the conclusion that a plastic 'tang' on the top of the cowl had broken at some point.

My 'fix' was to get a piece of 2mm ali ...about 6mm wide and 20mm long and screw this to the cowl at the top, so that it located under the alloy surround - to replace the 'tang'. Then, I got some self adhesive Velcro tape (19mm wide ?) and carefully stuck that onto the 'tight radius' corners of the cowl and the eye bit of Velcro onto the corresponding edge of the alloy surround. I was careful to ensure the Velcro was hidden. Been like that for a good 12 months now and hasn't budged. I've had the cowls off at some stage too.
Nick

I carbon skinned my cowling so built up the lip again and it's attached with black adhesive that doesn't show against the carbon.

[m4tti]

Any pics Marcus.. I know, I always ask for pics! but sounds cool.

[Basil Brush]

This is the only one I have at the moment but it doesn't really show it very well. I've got some of the process but not sure where I've put them. It matches my carbon seat backs and the stereo pod is going to be done as well once I get round to it.