HSV GTS -UK Number 11

[PeteTheFree]

Is my daily runabout and naturally it is starting to show. I could really do with new wipers, let alone blades. What fits?

Similarly the handbrake mechanism seems to have died (largely) - again, what fits?

Occasionally, recently, at the end of a run it sounds as if someone is playing castanets under the engine cover but on restarting it has gone away - ideas?

Graunching from right hand steering mechanism at full lock, especially when reversing - again, ideas?

Thanks in advance for ideas/thoughts.

Whilst in Scotland I tried to record engine noise on a run from Glencoe to Kinlochleven, but ended up with mostly wind noise and road noise. Remote mic require I think.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXHWPCybYbg

Peter

[mik_ok]

For wipers you want Bosch A218S pack, or Valeo VM432 set. Valeo are excellent but will need a trim - see p2 of the FAQ at the top of the page.

Handbrake can be tightened.

No idea about the other bits - get a specialist to take a look : where are you based?

[PeteTheFree]

Essex, I do go down to Darren at Holden Racing but finding time to get down there is the tricky bit.

[PeteTheFree]

Oh and I am not the nasty Essex piece of work suspected of nicking a fog light cover

As it happens the glass on my right fog light is broken. Where do you get replacements?

[jameshsv]

PeteTheFree said:

Essex, I do go down to Darren at Holden Racing but finding time to get down there is the tricky bit.

Stick100 is in hertford he is a mekanic

[mik_ok]

PeteTheFree said:

As it happens the glass on my right fog light is broken. Where do you get replacements?

Think you need to buy the full unit. monkfish or Walky. Deep breath before you had the cost though.

Not sure Raving would have a 2nd hand unit for an E3 (yours is an E3?)

[PeteTheFree]

Cheers Jameshsv.

mik_ok - I am embarrassed to say "I don't know".

[mik_ok]

E3 sits between the 57-59 plate cars and the current Gen-F

Looks like these.

[badboyburt]

Looking at the video and seeing the washer jets on the bonnet I think its an early model GTS

[H5V VE]

Yep - its a VT II - according to the definitive build register :-)

[mik_ok]

That exact same bought occurred to me as I hit submit.... But the plane was taking off.

In that case - ignore my comment wrt wiper blades.

[PeteTheFree]

VT II indeed, I wasn't clear if E3 was yet another designation I hadn't caught up with

One of the 31 imported in 2000. Only 16 left?

[GaryNoGrip]

Was it the one with the bonnet vents and red interior that was for sale around a year ago? Sure that said number 11

[PeteTheFree]

Nope. Blue. No vents.

[Behold81]

Same as mine then.

If I recall I have a pic of yours side by side with mine.
The rattle noise could be a noisy lifter that shows up once the oil is thin. When did you last do an oil change???

[Tattooboy]

I've got a set of brand new headlight protectors for that model

[phantomf4]

Hi Pete, I am pleased to see the car is still going well,(except for bit maintenance)a trucker friend saw you on the M25 recently with bike trailer, I'm impressed!! How do you get to shine like that (watched video)
Behold the car has new owner as from last year..
Best Regards Alan (phantomf4)

[PeteTheFree]

Behold - oil was changed a few weeks ago - Darren at Holden Racing serviced it.
Graunching noise at lock turned out to be the washer fluid bottle catching on the wheel where it has come away from the chassis (rot) - so that will be more welding then!

Tattooboy - car has headlight protectors, could do with fog lamp protectors! Bits held in place with silicon atm!

Hi Alan - yeah got a tow bar fitted. It tows really well. I figured towing motorbikes was acceptable... The shine is there whenever its washed