A few questions...
Discussion
First the most un-important...
Radio aerials: What do people use and does anyone get a half decent signal? I put in a new radio at the weekend, there were two antenna connections! One I know is disconnected at the other end (above the glove box) and was not plugged into the exising radio. The second has what looks like bell wire connected to it, not a good start but it does manage to pick-up the odd signal here and there.
Oil leak: I have a small drip form the car. Racing green thought it was the oil pressure sender and replaced it but that made no difference. When on the ramps at the MOT station I took the pportunity to take a closer look myself. Oil is coming from high up on the front of the engine on the driver's side (close to the pressure sender). Any one got any ideas? Only thing I couls think of was the valley gasket but is this likely? I've not worked on a V engine before so not sure what to expect under there...
Slipping clutch: Clutch is OK until using more than 50-60% of the throttle, then can slip. How likely is it to be the oil leaking on to the clutch? I am planning to put in a new clutch this winter but thought occured that an oil leak could do the same to a new clutch. Any ideas?
Radio aerials: What do people use and does anyone get a half decent signal? I put in a new radio at the weekend, there were two antenna connections! One I know is disconnected at the other end (above the glove box) and was not plugged into the exising radio. The second has what looks like bell wire connected to it, not a good start but it does manage to pick-up the odd signal here and there.
Oil leak: I have a small drip form the car. Racing green thought it was the oil pressure sender and replaced it but that made no difference. When on the ramps at the MOT station I took the pportunity to take a closer look myself. Oil is coming from high up on the front of the engine on the driver's side (close to the pressure sender). Any one got any ideas? Only thing I couls think of was the valley gasket but is this likely? I've not worked on a V engine before so not sure what to expect under there...
Slipping clutch: Clutch is OK until using more than 50-60% of the throttle, then can slip. How likely is it to be the oil leaking on to the clutch? I am planning to put in a new clutch this winter but thought occured that an oil leak could do the same to a new clutch. Any ideas?
I can't help with the radio, but mine has a leak in exactly the same place, which again was pointed at the pressure sender (which is a bit rattly) but I don't think it is, it seems to be coming from the same place you describe. Been like that for 3 years now! Unless something else is required, I won't be stripping it down for that but I suspect the valley gasket myself.
The clutch is easy to check if you have the T5 box, get under the car and via the inspection hole in the box you can see if there are any traces of oil - in my case with a similar leak I have no problems with oil on the clutch.
The clutch is easy to check if you have the T5 box, get under the car and via the inspection hole in the box you can see if there are any traces of oil - in my case with a similar leak I have no problems with oil on the clutch.
I have a DAB radio so had to fit a new antenna anyway. The old one should be in the boot on top of the fuel tank - would be worth seeing if it's still there or if the wire is broken. (Can't help with which antenna connection it is because mine only had one.)
Valley gaskets can be a bit of a pain to get sealed up, so it's a strong possiblity that this is the problem. Otherwise the sump is a candidate.
It's unlikely leaking oil can get all the way to the clutch, but to be on the safe side, it is worth changing the rear crank seal and the front gearbox seal. If memory serves, it's possible to do this without taking the box apart too much. You'll see oil if there is a problem here. Most likely you'll find a paper thin clutch disc
Valley gaskets can be a bit of a pain to get sealed up, so it's a strong possiblity that this is the problem. Otherwise the sump is a candidate.
It's unlikely leaking oil can get all the way to the clutch, but to be on the safe side, it is worth changing the rear crank seal and the front gearbox seal. If memory serves, it's possible to do this without taking the box apart too much. You'll see oil if there is a problem here. Most likely you'll find a paper thin clutch disc
Quinny said:
Rob_the_Sparky said:
Thanks all, I'll go find that inspection hole to check for oil.
Its the tiny hole in this pic Rob
Edited by Quinny on Wednesday 1st September 12:29
and do stop posting pic's where I can see thoes very nice Billy's you out-bid me on!!
Edited by TVR Beaver on Wednesday 1st September 13:49
Mr MoJo said:
Oh for Gods sake man, just keep it and make it even better. You know nothing else will compare.
LG has tried to punt it every autumn, it was once the most expensive Griff, or would have been if someone had paid the £50k? asking price.You cannot get rid of him that easy, and the Griff world is the better for that.
If you need to sell anything, get rid of the German barge and stay here, you now it makes sense, Rodney!
5.0ltr said:
Mr MoJo said:
Oh for Gods sake man, just keep it and make it even better. You know nothing else will compare.
LG has tried to punt it every autumn, it was once the most expensive Griff, or would have been if someone had paid the £50k? asking price.You cannot get rid of him that eas
y, and the Griff world is the better for that.
If you need to sell anything, get rid of the German barge and stay here, you now it makes sense, Rodney!
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