Starting to build my jigsaw Cerbera .....
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Some of you may recall that some years ago, I purchased an early Cerbera - in bits. I have now just started to get it put together. It is going to be especially difficult for me, given I didn't take the car apart.
I would really appreciate any help and advice that you have to offer as I go along. I am spending a lot of time searching for information.
Early stage currently. Chassis, 3 corners almost done (up to wheel hubs) no brakes yet. .Trying to work out the routing of the fuel lines (feed and return). I have done some searching and saved a couple of photos, but any additional info would be great if you have something.
Then brake lines to follow in quick succession.
Thanks in advance
I would really appreciate any help and advice that you have to offer as I go along. I am spending a lot of time searching for information.
Early stage currently. Chassis, 3 corners almost done (up to wheel hubs) no brakes yet. .Trying to work out the routing of the fuel lines (feed and return). I have done some searching and saved a couple of photos, but any additional info would be great if you have something.
Then brake lines to follow in quick succession.
Thanks in advance
amazon said:
Some of you may recall that some years ago, I purchased an early Cerbera - in bits. I have now just started to get it put together. It is going to be especially difficult for me, given I didn't take the car apart.
I would really appreciate any help and advice that you have to offer as I go along. I am spending a lot of time searching for information.
Early stage currently. Chassis, 3 corners almost done (up to wheel hubs) no brakes yet. .Trying to work out the routing of the fuel lines (feed and return). I have done some searching and saved a couple of photos, but any additional info would be great if you have something.
Then brake lines to follow in quick succession.
Thanks in advance
About time;-)I would really appreciate any help and advice that you have to offer as I go along. I am spending a lot of time searching for information.
Early stage currently. Chassis, 3 corners almost done (up to wheel hubs) no brakes yet. .Trying to work out the routing of the fuel lines (feed and return). I have done some searching and saved a couple of photos, but any additional info would be great if you have something.
Then brake lines to follow in quick succession.
Thanks in advance
How long have you had it?
gruffalo said:
amazon said:
Some of you may recall that some years ago, I purchased an early Cerbera - in bits. I have now just started to get it put together. It is going to be especially difficult for me, given I didn't take the car apart.
I would really appreciate any help and advice that you have to offer as I go along. I am spending a lot of time searching for information.
Early stage currently. Chassis, 3 corners almost done (up to wheel hubs) no brakes yet. .Trying to work out the routing of the fuel lines (feed and return). I have done some searching and saved a couple of photos, but any additional info would be great if you have something.
Then brake lines to follow in quick succession.
Thanks in advance
About time;-)I would really appreciate any help and advice that you have to offer as I go along. I am spending a lot of time searching for information.
Early stage currently. Chassis, 3 corners almost done (up to wheel hubs) no brakes yet. .Trying to work out the routing of the fuel lines (feed and return). I have done some searching and saved a couple of photos, but any additional info would be great if you have something.
Then brake lines to follow in quick succession.
Thanks in advance
How long have you had it?
Had it a while
Worth mentioning though - that I wasn't looking for a Cerbera to build! I wanted to make sure that it went back on the road and not cannibalised for quick gain ;-). Remember. NSPCC. Nicky's Society for the Preventation of Cruelty to Cerberas 
Now that we've got that sorted out - fancy a blat up soon to inspect?
Or preferably to help me route the fuel and brake lines! Do the fuel lines run inside the tunnel or outside routed along the chassis? Mines on Axle stands at the moment so I'll take a look later. I know all mine have been replaced now.
Str8Six did the lines around the fuel pump as they hadn't been done. Something about a difficult size fitting there, so previous Indy had skipped it, leaving a cracked fuel pipe
Would these help? I've images of my car when the body was lifted off. Can drop you high res ones if any use
Str8Six did the lines around the fuel pump as they hadn't been done. Something about a difficult size fitting there, so previous Indy had skipped it, leaving a cracked fuel pipe
Would these help? I've images of my car when the body was lifted off. Can drop you high res ones if any use
Chuggaboom said:
I can't keep up with how many Cerbs and Chims you have, or had nave. 
:wink: Probably largely because you have better things to do I imagine! My biggest challenge is parting with things I love! That beautiful Imperial Blue Cerbera I had - it took me two years of 'shaking it down to make sure that everything was in good order' before I could sell it and I STILL regret it.No1 Cerbera stays loyally by my side though, with the Chimaera (from new!).
Byker28i said:
Do the fuel lines run inside the tunnel or outside routed along the chassis? Mines on Axle stands at the moment so I'll take a look later. I know all mine have been replaced now.
Str8Six did the lines around the fuel pump as they hadn't been done. Something about a difficult size fitting there, so previous Indy had skipped it, leaving a cracked fuel pipe
Would these help? I've images of my car when the body was lifted off. Can drop you high res ones if any use
Thanks Byker! Yes, these are helpful Str8Six did the lines around the fuel pump as they hadn't been done. Something about a difficult size fitting there, so previous Indy had skipped it, leaving a cracked fuel pipe
Would these help? I've images of my car when the body was lifted off. Can drop you high res ones if any use
. This resolution is perfect for my purpose, thanks.I believe that the original lines ran outside the tunnel because the ones that came off are covered in heatshield and it's pretty mucky. Added to which, the Cerb is a '96 car and I have read (during many hours of researching now!) that some early ones did have the fuel lines outside. I am replacing all the fuel lines, brake lines.
But actually, does it matter how they were I wonder, as long as they go back on and do their job?
They actually do look not to bad in general, but although I'm finding it a bit of a challenge (understatement!), it must be done.
Mr Cerbera said:
BlackBeauty© is currently on Axle Stands.
Do you want me to take a few photos ?
If so, which particular area do you need ?
ATB,
PJ
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Is she 4.5, 4.2, S6, which series ?
Hi Paul - that's a kind offer, thank you. All photos of typically 'hidden' areas would be helpful please. I won't know what else I need until I try and fit the lines based on the photos I now have access to. However, can I keep that option open with you, if I get stuck, please? Thanks :-)Do you want me to take a few photos ?
If so, which particular area do you need ?
ATB,
PJ
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ETA
Is she 4.5, 4.2, S6, which series ?
Edited by Mr Cerbera on Thursday 27th February 10:29
amazon said:
Hi Paul - that's a kind offer, thank you. All photos of typically 'hidden' areas would be helpful please. I won't know what else I need until I try and fit the lines based on the photos I now have access to. However, can I keep that option open with you, if I get stuck, please? Thanks :-)
Goin' down, Mr Tyler !
Hey Nicky,
Don’t worry about where they go.
The early cars just went along the top of the inside of the chassis. Then the later cars went along the top of the transmission tunnel inside the car.
The fuel filter is a pain to get to as standard. I would just route them the easiest way possible. On the race car they are just cable tied to the chassis rails inside the tunnel.
The only thing you need to be conscious of is the exhaust.
Good luck!
Don’t worry about where they go.
The early cars just went along the top of the inside of the chassis. Then the later cars went along the top of the transmission tunnel inside the car.
The fuel filter is a pain to get to as standard. I would just route them the easiest way possible. On the race car they are just cable tied to the chassis rails inside the tunnel.
The only thing you need to be conscious of is the exhaust.
Good luck!
itsallyellow said:
Hey Nicky,
Don’t worry about where they go.
The early cars just went along the top of the inside of the chassis. Then the later cars went along the top of the transmission tunnel inside the car.
The fuel filter is a pain to get to as standard. I would just route them the easiest way possible. On the race car they are just cable tied to the chassis rails inside the tunnel.
The only thing you need to be conscious of is the exhaust.
Good luck!
Thanks Speedy! That's great info Don’t worry about where they go.
The early cars just went along the top of the inside of the chassis. Then the later cars went along the top of the transmission tunnel inside the car.
The fuel filter is a pain to get to as standard. I would just route them the easiest way possible. On the race car they are just cable tied to the chassis rails inside the tunnel.
The only thing you need to be conscious of is the exhaust.
Good luck!
amazon said:
itsallyellow said:
Hey Nicky,
Don’t worry about where they go.
The early cars just went along the top of the inside of the chassis. Then the later cars went along the top of the transmission tunnel inside the car.
The fuel filter is a pain to get to as standard. I would just route them the easiest way possible. On the race car they are just cable tied to the chassis rails inside the tunnel.
The only thing you need to be conscious of is the exhaust.
Good luck!
Thanks Speedy! That's great info Don’t worry about where they go.
The early cars just went along the top of the inside of the chassis. Then the later cars went along the top of the transmission tunnel inside the car.
The fuel filter is a pain to get to as standard. I would just route them the easiest way possible. On the race car they are just cable tied to the chassis rails inside the tunnel.
The only thing you need to be conscious of is the exhaust.
Good luck!
OK just looked at mine (working from home )
The fuel line comes out the bottom of the boot, into the pump, into the filter at the bottom off the top of that to the chassis connection. The hose going onto the boot at the top is the return. My fuel lines run along the chassis, difficult to see because they are under the heatshield
)The fuel line comes out the bottom of the boot, into the pump, into the filter at the bottom off the top of that to the chassis connection. The hose going onto the boot at the top is the return. My fuel lines run along the chassis, difficult to see because they are under the heatshield
Byker28i said:
OK just looked at mine (working from home )
The fuel line comes out the bottom of the boot, into the pump, into the filter at the bottom off the top of that to the chassis connection. The hose going onto the boot at the top is the return. My fuel lines run along the chassis, difficult to see because they are under the heatshield
Thank you Byker! :-) )The fuel line comes out the bottom of the boot, into the pump, into the filter at the bottom off the top of that to the chassis connection. The hose going onto the boot at the top is the return. My fuel lines run along the chassis, difficult to see because they are under the heatshield
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