And so it begins...
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Back up in Umeå with pretty big pressure to get my Tiv back on the ground.
It stated bad with the brake master cylinder not fitting, turned quarter of a turn😟
Ordered a new asap from Tvr-parts, so if someone need a fiesta NOS without reservoir let me know!
Next problem I discovered was a small damage on the clutch pipe, that sorted a new one will be in my hands tomorrow.
Radiator flushed and put back in place, cooling hoses and pipes almost all in place. Still hav not put the swirl pot and expansion tank in place.
Big THANK YOU to Shaun for excellent craftsmanship!
It stated bad with the brake master cylinder not fitting, turned quarter of a turn😟
Ordered a new asap from Tvr-parts, so if someone need a fiesta NOS without reservoir let me know!
Next problem I discovered was a small damage on the clutch pipe, that sorted a new one will be in my hands tomorrow.
Radiator flushed and put back in place, cooling hoses and pipes almost all in place. Still hav not put the swirl pot and expansion tank in place.
Big THANK YOU to Shaun for excellent craftsmanship!
Rear wheel bearing going in.
New wheel bearing and grease seal. by Manfred Svärd, on Flickr
Two more days or hard work completed.
Some more setbacks, the new clutch salve cylinder was different connection compared to the old and that we discovered after some bad language.
Well he saved the situation since he had the right stuff at the shop and fixed it in a hart beat!
The differential mount also gave us problems, supplied bolts was 20mm to long, will sort that tomorrow...
Rear trailing arms would not go back in place willingly with the new bushes, tomorrow Manfred’s problem.
On the good side, cat’s and j-pipe in place, we did get the clutch working, differential in place just last two bolts missing.
New wheel bearing and grease seal. by Manfred Svärd, on FlickrTwo more days or hard work completed.
Some more setbacks, the new clutch salve cylinder was different connection compared to the old and that we discovered after some bad language.
Well he saved the situation since he had the right stuff at the shop and fixed it in a hart beat!
The differential mount also gave us problems, supplied bolts was 20mm to long, will sort that tomorrow...
Rear trailing arms would not go back in place willingly with the new bushes, tomorrow Manfred’s problem.
On the good side, cat’s and j-pipe in place, we did get the clutch working, differential in place just last two bolts missing.
An intensive week have come to end.
Still lots of stuff to sort for my father coming weeks, so don’t be surprised if a Morris marina turns up in France...
We did get the car down on the floor to check and do a first damper setting and after that back up in the air.
Harald with the “small” torque wrench
Still lots of stuff to sort for my father coming weeks, so don’t be surprised if a Morris marina turns up in France...
We did get the car down on the floor to check and do a first damper setting and after that back up in the air.
Harald with the “small” torque wrench
glenrobbo said:
One alloy rocker cover, one pressed steel?
What do I win?
I guess you can have a liquid prize in France 😊What do I win?
Alternator bracket won’t fit with the aluminium rocker covers, new modified being mad as we speak. Hope it fits and not giving me issues with finding a fan belt that fits...
The guys on here will no doubt post a link to how they modified their alternator bracket and the length of drive belt required. Quite a few have been down this road before you.
Maffe, I regret that I am unable to take part in this year's Best Eurotour Ever, due to circumstances beyond my control.
I am so disappointed that I won't be there to share a beer or twelve with you and my good friend Harald, but perhaps I might be able to pop over to Umeå in the S for a nice drop of Aquavit sometime?
( Waiting for Longers to come up with the next itinerary... )
Best of luck with your ( Dad's ) preparations, I am sure you will both enjoy the trip of a lifetime together.
I will be right there with you in spirit. ( Probably Scotch single malt whiskey
)
Maffe, I regret that I am unable to take part in this year's Best Eurotour Ever, due to circumstances beyond my control.
I am so disappointed that I won't be there to share a beer or twelve with you and my good friend Harald, but perhaps I might be able to pop over to Umeå in the S for a nice drop of Aquavit sometime?
( Waiting for Longers to come up with the next itinerary... )
Best of luck with your ( Dad's ) preparations, I am sure you will both enjoy the trip of a lifetime together.
I will be right there with you in spirit. ( Probably Scotch single malt whiskey
)2 weeks to go and my father working har to get the S-fighter ready for battle...
Little frustrating to be 1000km away and unable to assist him.
Today the new alternatorbracket arrived and installed
This also include a new part from another car make
A pint at the eurotour to the one who spot what part and from what car maker
Little frustrating to be 1000km away and unable to assist him.
Today the new alternatorbracket arrived and installed
This also include a new part from another car make
A pint at the eurotour to the one who spot what part and from what car maker
glenrobbo said:
Don't be fooled by Maffe's offer of a pint, folks. 
It will only be a half litre.
It´s the swedish vat you know It will only be a half litre.
glenrobbo said:
Is it a British Leyland screenwash bag type reservoir from an MG B?
Or the alternator tensioner strut from a Ford Sierra?
Nope!Or the alternator tensioner strut from a Ford Sierra?
But yes I have changed the screenwash to a stainless one.
And "Nope" again!
The one on TVR actually a Ford part, but yes I have replaced it with one from another car
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