Jim Bell Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 IF.... the Sav had friends.... https://youtu.be/7_T2g6WWHoI Ah well I always wondered what kind of pervert wants a clean engine. Now I know! Joey spud and tooSavvy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 Ooof! .... very odd MOT record. Reckon it has been under a personal plate, anyone? AND.... For those who think theSavv is 'leftfield'... Frigginn Bizarre Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 I posted my replacing the cambox gasket + 4 plugtube seals because 'torrey canyon' :/ 2day... Bonas dri + my 'bi-annual' dipstick check reveals full to the mark YaY *clear as maidens water too! brandersnatch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 Parking by fuckkin Braille™ Club membership arrived.. .. 100% cert it was my neighbour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Conan Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Poor thing. But for Toyota, 'tis but a scratch. tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 Going for a wee bit'o Blingg..... Popped £3.60 on these to 'tart up' my cambox cover, replacing the three (..err, 2 = one has been lost) acorn nuts. Stainless, no less.... brandersnatch and Jim Bell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 I have just popped for a replacement turn/wiper cluster, so I can lash up a fix for my dodgy 'right turn' signal stalk.... which is getting to sound like static on an old valve radio! Grrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 Borrriiiiiing 80+ storm, in good company with Aldi Flaming Helmets, down for a few days in Leeds... I dont know why anyone would drive *anything else *BL of the same vintage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Borrriiiiiing 80+ storm, in good company with Aldi Flaming Helmets, down for a few days in Leeds... I dont know why anyone would drive *anything else *BL of the same vintage. I know, Toyotas of this vintage are all the car you'll ever need. tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 I know, Toyotas of this vintage are all the car you'll ever need. You checked out the Renault rims... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 You checked out the Renault rims... ?Yeah, pretty much what I would have done. Will bear in mind, although I have my heart set on slot mags. tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 Well well well.... If you 'drill down' hard enough SOMEONE will have done a vid https://youtu.be/ihVpeY_ef1I .... that's my buzzy winker sorted then .... Jim Bell and Lacquer Peel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 .... that's my buzzy winker sorted then ....I don't call mine that, but I know what you mean. *wink* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 ... Ha! 'busy winker' m8 (driving a fanny magnet Carina II).. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Conan Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Your winker isn't operating properly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 I think he found some videos on the internet and now it's functioning as intended tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 I think he found some videos on the internet and now it's functioning as intendedWhen my £15 eBay 'winker of WIN' shows up.... I now know what to swap over from MR2 part into Carina II part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 Popped for a 19mm socket, not sure I have one lost/hidden somewhere.... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silverline-637442-Drive-Metric-Socket/dp/B000LFS1YQ/ref=pd_sbs_60_4/262-7482717-0195202?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000LFS1YQ&pd_rd_r=6f3931da-34f2-11e9-8153-c5f33f7b12fe&pd_rd_w=M5lla&pd_rd_wg=9vpIK&pf_rd_p=18edf98b-139a-41ee-bb40-d725dd59d1d3&pf_rd_r=4CG5GC52MGV3JMQK0YV2&psc=1&refRID=4CG5GC52MGV3JMQK0YV2 Saves disappointment @£1.99 * I do own a double socket & long extending lever bar, for wheel nuts, and that is 19MM... But I think the steeringwheel nut is deep in a recess and this might not go in :/ Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 Jeezze!! A few days away and come home to trip over wing-nuts and sockets [on the door mat] and neighbours hailing you in the street, proffering large boxes.. containing dashboard accutrements! Like bloomin Xmas AND all with change out of a £20 note! Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 *L8 noose* Forgot to say.... Hooned back @80+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Winkers Sorted **Winnah** ..... the bit of tinplated brass that slides across the pips was 'worn bright' = should have a matte tinning finish The piece from eBay, my MR2 switch is mint... So just swapped over and I 'lightly scuffed' the surface of the pips with the edge of my jewellers screwdriver. Re-smeared everything with the excess/clean grease from under the cover and clipped everything back in place. .... sharpie pen mark to keep wheel back in correct spot! The nut was finger tight - likely years of folks heaving out.. Fitters arm crank retighten! NaaPraablem *battery disconnected, clock kept time!! WootWoot!! paulscavalier 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Conan Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Having the winkers operating properly is a satisfying experience. Tactile, not floppy. tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 I have now modified the Vac Gauge to suit connection to my Inlet, using std 4mm pipe. I forced a steel nipple into the main body with a piece of old Morris 1000 dizzy rubber elbow (never throw anything away!) Here is the new 4mm red silicone pipe I will re-do my carb and dizzy with (nice tight fit onto the gauge) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 New dizz cap + leads & rotor. Red spaghetti (and I haven't got to the ones under the carb yet!) Timing check and carb clean up/tune still to do :/ rainagain and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 I found this chart online - very interesting re: Ported vs Manifold Vacuum, as seen by your vac advance canister. https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fuploads.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F20160518%2Ff03808e36cde7de42e7cd8a35b061b43.jpg&hash=6b1ce6117a5533d52b00f01ad07e8666 It makes no difference, except there is no vac present at idle [on a 'ported' connection]. Just looking at whether this is an option when doing Carb Upgrades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 So then..... The Car..... Where are we? Well, nowhere in particular. Three years of Nilpoit on the FTP scale. Rash of tyre plugging, leaving me with 'three strikes' on one tyre... All of £20 spent recently, on Vac pipe and Winkers... Plans <motivation ebb> ?? I have my reversing camera/ashtray [LCD] delete to completeI have a 'plip locking' box to wire inI have a 'hi line' LED brake light to stick on I need to get out of the way of my own arse :/ .... sunny dayz are kumminn - oh yeah Jim Bell, egg and jumpingjehovahs 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Bring it to Cholly on Saturday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 .... and speaking of the 'return of summer'..... THIS https://fuze-products.co.uk/shop/rust-converter-ferprime-black£9.95 + £3 post Amazon A little dab'll do ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 YaY..... Rust converter arrived today! I was wondering if I might stretch my tub a little, as my purchase is 500g. "FerPrime Black can be thinned down with water if required, to enable its use in spray equipment. The amount of water that should be added will depend on the type of spray equipment being used." Well.... That makes me feel SO much better *a 20% dilution, on my first application [decanted into a narrow neck container] will give me some confidence. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 Special mention to Scruffy Bodger :- https://www.carz2.co.uk/toyota-carina-ii-at171st171-87-492-16548-c.asp Should I want some!! Both sides rear wheel arches Never seen any Carina II sub panel/repairs on google. Fuel filler necks/pipework appear to be very dissolvy so another good hit *no, I don't need any of it >>> but.... egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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