tooSavvy Posted May 13, 2018 Author Share Posted May 13, 2018 I bought a full rocker gasket kit and this is because the head is *leaking [TADTS] down oil onto the block + gearbox casing. Warmer weather [no garage] is bringing this plan closer but I'm considering degreasing the whole shebang afterwards.. Poonland does BBQ cleaner/degreaser - wear gloves/corrosive/nuns/kittens!! - but does anyone have past experience of BBQ cleaner on alloy/rubber/cabling ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigmund Fraud Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 BBQ cleaner is probably a bit harsh to use in an engine bay. Most people use Gunk or equivalents, I'm a pikey so I just use a stiff brush and diesel. For mating surfaces that need to be properly clean, I use a rag dipped in petrol/acetone/thinners. tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted May 13, 2018 Author Share Posted May 13, 2018 .... Pikeys = Alternative BBQ fuel. Will do m8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted May 21, 2018 Author Share Posted May 21, 2018 Sunny dayzz @SurfShack, Tynemouth Lord Sterling, Jim Bell, paulplom and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Great stuff there tooCarina (or are you still tha Savvvvyyyyy man?) Didn't you buy a Hyundai XG of some sort before this? It's whyyyy I got confuserloidzzz over in tha 'new news 24' thread. I remember when these Carinas were everywhere in Belgium at one point. Great cars. tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 How's the Toyota doing, Savv? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 Oi! So then, what's all this? ..... MrSavv is jogginn on...... MOT next (no sweat) & piccies of the 'reversing camera/tft display'... No change on the TOMM front.... Jim Bell, egg, jumpingjehovahs and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Glad to see you back tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 I have been getting a distinct 'ptatta ptatta ptatta' chuff from the exhaust, exactly as it fires up My trusty ATS Wallsend, who fitted my new front section, were visited [they have a body lift!!] and opinions sought.... I have a distinct hole, right on the sleeve where the under floor cross pipe kinks up and joins the back box/over axle. ..... a finger of Exhaust Paste has been applied and we left it ticking over for 5mins to set.... OK 4 NOW *looks like this ..... expert opinion is that we have a couple of years left in the whole assembly but a 'wrap n bodge' is called for... *should look a bit like this I shall back up onto my ramps and do the tin can + wormclip + exhaust putty Good thing is that the Toyota pipe is well secured and is unlikely to snap... just rot through... Jim Bell, egg and jumpingjehovahs 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 ..... hmmm, looks like the right stuff! MSB111 http://www.carplan.co.uk/index.cfm?product=243 Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 I have more closely examined the 'exhaust wrap' tape... The instructions clearly state 'remove BOTH strips and apply/wrap'... It seems the grey sticky wrap - sort of chicken wire mesh netting - will be manageable in shortish bits [unpeeling the plastic wrap as I go around] to eventually have it all peeled off/wrapped but wearing chuckaway gloves!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 I have studied some 'carb modding' Utoobs, on my 4A-F 16V engine. One is called the 'vac spring reverse', disabling the lock out on the opening of the second barrel unless a vacuum diaphragm allows it..... Old petrol sniffers, here, will recall 28/36 Webers as 'progressive' twin chokes... My AISAN is a twinchoke too Much dismantling is shown in the vids, to relocate the operating spring, to press the other way = unlock the second venturi opening across the throttle opening range. I plan a 'mod' of my own, simply using a heavy wire to 'lock out' the op rod and free the secondary choke operation... No need to dismantle/disturb the carb in situ. Will report [with piccies] soon. Jim Bell, Exiled_Tat_Gatherer, jumpingjehovahs and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Damn, I'd love to see this car one day. egg and tooSavvy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-Rover-MGZR-ZR-1-4-2001-2006-Exhaust-Rear-Back-Box-Silencer/200874015173?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20180213162448%26meid%3Dbb98cde972964846a1f6fea266b6bbc9%26pid%3D100930%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D391874107877%26itm%3D200874015173&_trksid=p2056116.c100930.m5375 These Klarius back boxes, for MG? Presumably for UK Honda too?? I will need a box for ToMM and £36 is a lot less than a Carina II box.... Anyone clue me up on something like this and with a polished tip 'for cheepz' *a little more digging, however.... https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOYOTA-CARINA-II-2-0-120HP-1987-1992-Exhaust-Rear-Silencer/171040620634?epid=1963011232&hash=item27d2d0c05a%3Ag%3AvEkAAOSwUABbSzkR&fits=Car+Make%3AToyota%7CModel%3ACarina%7CCars+Year%3A1991 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 Well.... Sunny dayzz I have wrapped the exhaust & replaced the cambox gasket Jim Bell, egg and Lacquer Peel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 * I take it no one wants picciezz egg and Jim Bell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 * I take it no one wants picciezz Don't be a tease man. tooSavvy and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 ..... first time up the ramps and total tyre width squeezed on >> Ramps >> Hole >> Wrap >> Tin >> Gasket ..... The old gasket was crushed flat and brittle hard. I got new tophat seals and 4x Sparkplug tube seals >> the old ones were like polomints[hard!] The hylomar held the new one in + a squidge on the face should get it all oiltight Jim Bell, egg, michael t and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Nice fixes man. Not seen an exhaust bandage deployed in anger for a while. What an odd place for it to let go too. tooSavvy and loserone 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 My neighbour up the street sent a FB message/picture to the daughter.... I was following you and ya Dad has a drivers tail off. Noice Wilco did me 2x Stop/Tail for £2 Sorted for MOT now, lyke Jim Bell and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 Anyone on here working at/with/exhaust suppliers... ? https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Centre-Exhaust-Middle-Silencer-Box-for-Volkswagen-Transporter-2-5-04-96-12-03/323055650522?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20180306143914%26meid%3D02a342b1e9e949db9d5554fcacf7453e%26pid%3D100935%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D263075163335%26itm%3D323055650522&_trksid=p2056116.c100935.m2460 It's a T4 dubba centre section... I'm considering getting one to substitute my back box [this being a resonator/straight thru]... Mmmm Burbblllyyyy Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 Ordered (thanks Mally) Due 28th *post date confirmed Sat = Del poss Tuesday!! oof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 FedEx emailed me this morning = 'the part is out on the van' ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Hope somebody's in! tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 Hope somebody's in! ..... Gahhh! Like a elephants cock = long and with a huge hole down the centre Jim Bell and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Think the elephant is pleased to see you. tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share Posted October 2, 2018 Anyone fancy me dooinn a 'Savvy Main Auto Channel' spoof when I fit my T4 ricepipe ?? "Hay, y'all, Guy here wants his ride to sound bedderr..." *guaranteed shakey phone camera work + profanity / skinned knuckles. Jim Bell and brandersnatch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 Straight thru MOT <as ever> with an advisory for tracking check = booked into my trusty ATS Wallsend for 1pm. loserone, jumpingjehovahs and egg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 Ah Ha! It seems I'm suffering from 'overtyre geometryitis'! The tracking is blob on.... So it is the extra width which is scrubbing [barry'd Corsa lyke]. The manager offered to swap front to back, as he has told me the TWICE plugged n/s rear is scrap next time so, this way I will scrap all four but in a lot more miles (possibly not even next 2x MOT) *tyres fitted Feb 17 Suffering for Style..... The Auto$hiteist way All done in 5mins FOC... Well, what are marrers for eh ? The Moog and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 I can't possibly imagine why I would need one of these... .... bit tight under the back end Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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