What did you do in the garage yesterday?

What did you do in the garage yesterday?

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Classic Chim

12,424 posts

148 months

Saturday 14th April 2018
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phazed said:
Only took one rubbish photo.

biglaugh


Classic Chim

12,424 posts

148 months

Sunday 15th April 2018
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I only showed up to eat properly biggrin
Butties and the bread, lovely indeed.

Compliments to the Chef and cake maker alike.

So busy we didn’t even get a game of table tennis.

Defo need two days to get things done!

So it’s all good then Peter, tight as a drum. Acceleration should be better with less wheel spin I find.

I think this is the best repair pound for pound
It’s brand new which is nice, makes a big difference to the manners and gives the car some decorum.

Removes all sorts of gremlins.
I blasted 120 odd miles back home at a steady 80/90 on the motorway mostly and gear lever stays cool when it used to get and stay hot. I like the fact my gearbox is a lot happier with less snatch since replacing my Dif.
About a year now and it’s loosened up but still really good.
Very happy with it.

QBee

20,905 posts

143 months

Sunday 15th April 2018
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Classic Chim said:
phazed said:
Only took one rubbish photo.

biglaugh
Oh dear.......

I took three looks at that photo before realising that your 80 something neighbour, staring at the cars with interest........is actually me yikes Shirley I don’t look that old! Nice one of my car, which, at 19, shares my mental age.
Is this photo before or after the crash?
Oops, I wasn’t going to mention that.....

Edited by QBee on Sunday 15th April 07:11

Sardonicus

18,928 posts

220 months

Sunday 15th April 2018
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QBee said:
Classic Chim said:
phazed said:
Only took one rubbish photo.

biglaugh
Oh dear.......

I took three looks at that photo before realising that your 80 something neighbour, staring at the cars with interest........is actually me yikes Shirley I don’t look that old! Nice one of my car, which, at 19, shares my mental age.
Is this photo before or after the crash?
Oops, I wasn’t going to mention that.....

Edited by QBee on Sunday 15th April 07:11
eekfrownyikes ...... getmecoat Seriously though good day though thank you Peter and Lorraine for their hospitality cloud9 glad to help and sorry again to Alun and Anthony banghead and before anyone asks I slowly bumped Alun's car into the back of Anthony neither cars were running but my apologies , no damage or scrapes fortunately angel





Edited by Sardonicus on Sunday 15th April 11:55

cjrob

82 posts

160 months

Sunday 15th April 2018
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quick question - just putting the finishing touches to a suspension refresh, the upper rear wishbones didn't have thrust washers, I ordered new ones on the basis that I think they should be installed - the bush closest to the rear (tank/boot side) fits the thrust washers fine but the one pointing forward doesn't fit over the middle, its not even close, I would have to file a good part of it out.

from the picture below it looks like you have two types fitted?

so I am now confused if they need fitted or not?

Steve_D said:
Putting the back end together again.




Front end next.

ianwayne

6,244 posts

267 months

Sunday 15th April 2018
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That bolt holds the top shock absorber too. It is shared and is a different size (1/2") instead of all the other wishbone bolts (7/16"). So the thrust would not fit.

On my car, only the front wishbones had any fitted. Several contributors on here reckoned they don't do much.

Edited by ianwayne on Sunday 15th April 16:46

cjrob

82 posts

160 months

Monday 16th April 2018
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thank you

I will leave them off as that seems to be how the car was originally built (doubtful these wishbones have been replaced in the past)

Steve_D

13,737 posts

257 months

Tuesday 17th April 2018
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cjrob said:
quick question - just putting the finishing touches to a suspension refresh, the upper rear wishbones didn't have thrust washers, I ordered new ones on the basis that I think they should be installed - the bush closest to the rear (tank/boot side) fits the thrust washers fine but the one pointing forward doesn't fit over the middle, its not even close, I would have to file a good part of it out.

from the picture below it looks like you have two types fitted?

so I am now confused if they need fitted or not?

Steve_D said:
Putting the back end together again.




Front end next.
Sorry for the delayed response I somehow missed your question.

You don't mention if you are using poly bushes or OEM Metalastic bushes. The poly bushes I have fitted come with all the spacers required and as has already been mentioned the forward ones are a larger bolt size. Most of the kits for the smaller size come with white (thick) and Black (thin) spacers and you should fit as many of each as you can get in the gap.

Steve

jojackson4

3,026 posts

136 months

Tuesday 17th April 2018
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Found out why it cut out and didn’t restart
Fuel pump relay is smoked
Any one got a source for them as £28 is a bit steap

Sardonicus

18,928 posts

220 months

Tuesday 17th April 2018
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jojackson4 said:
Found out why it cut out and didn’t restart
Fuel pump relay is smoked
Any one got a source for them as £28 is a bit steap
Well caught wink here ya go
https://www.brit-car.co.uk/product.php/81459/1759/...

SILICONEKID 345HP 12.03

14,997 posts

230 months

Tuesday 17th April 2018
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Do you all sleep in one bed ? Looks like fun 😛

phazed

Original Poster:

21,844 posts

203 months

Tuesday 17th April 2018
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I’m confused Daz?

SILICONEKID 345HP 12.03

14,997 posts

230 months

Tuesday 17th April 2018
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phazed said:
I’m confused Daz?
Where did you all sleep ?

SILICONEKID 345HP 12.03

14,997 posts

230 months

Tuesday 17th April 2018
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phazed said:
I’m confused Daz?
Where did you all sleep ?

phazed

Original Poster:

21,844 posts

203 months

Tuesday 17th April 2018
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SILICONEKID 345HP 12.03 said:
phazed said:
I’m confused Daz?
Where did you all sleep ?
You haven't been to my house Daz. Yet!

bobfather

11,171 posts

254 months

Wednesday 18th April 2018
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New rear discs and pads, bl00dy difficult to source rear discs for 5 stud converted cars. Finally got some from MTEC, I think they're the only remaining supplier

phazed

Original Poster:

21,844 posts

203 months

Wednesday 18th April 2018
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bobfather said:
New rear discs and pads, bl00dy difficult to source rear discs for 5 stud converted cars. Finally got some from MTEC, I think they're the only remaining supplier
Really. That's interesting to know.

cjrob

82 posts

160 months

Wednesday 18th April 2018
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Steve_D said:
cjrob said:
quick question - just putting the finishing touches to a suspension refresh, the upper rear wishbones didn't have thrust washers, I ordered new ones on the basis that I think they should be installed - the bush closest to the rear (tank/boot side) fits the thrust washers fine but the one pointing forward doesn't fit over the middle, its not even close, I would have to file a good part of it out.

from the picture below it looks like you have two types fitted?

so I am now confused if they need fitted or not?

Steve_D said:
Putting the back end together again.




Front end next.
Sorry for the delayed response I somehow missed your question.

You don't mention if you are using poly bushes or OEM Metalastic bushes. The poly bushes I have fitted come with all the spacers required and as has already been mentioned the forward ones are a larger bolt size. Most of the kits for the smaller size come with white (thick) and Black (thin) spacers and you should fit as many of each as you can get in the gap.

Steve
just the original OEM ones for the rear - the old thrust washers were black, the new ones are white, but seem to be exactly the same size, but the only fit over one of the bushes.

if I file out the centre of the thrust washer I can make them fit both bushes - just a bummer the car is away for an MOT and suspension alignment today so if I install them assume after I just need to be careful not to change the alignment

N7GTX

7,823 posts

142 months

Wednesday 18th April 2018
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Brake fluid level warning light was staying on. Disconnect the plug and it goes off - obviously rolleyes So have a wee peek and the terminals are badly corroded. No amount of scraping or buffing using wet and dry made any difference frown So ordered a second hand one from a Ford Ka (£9.95 delivered next day) and plopped it in. Still the same confused
So cut off the original plug, fitted a couple of speaker size spade terminals and refitted. Hmmm....still the same censored
So taking the yellow part off (easily lifts off btw) the wires on the Ka sensor are located differently. Instead of using the middle terminal like TVR did, the Ka uses the outer ones. Quick swap and job's a good 'un thumbup

TJC46

2,147 posts

205 months

Wednesday 18th April 2018
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Not so much as what did you do in the garage..............................more like what i did to the garage.........................................especially the floor.



Floor was sealed and painted about 10 years ago, and the paint was starting to lift in places.

Resealed the exposed bits of concrete with HAR Concrete primer/sealer and painted with 3 coats of 2 pack International epoxy paint.