They_all_do_that_sir Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 I find it humourous that HubNut contracted out the removal of the hub nut. Just me then? Sent from my TA-1012 using Tapatalk Ohdearme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 This is still one of my favorite Hubnut cars. Will we get a chance to marvel at it at the NEC show? It won't be part of the show, but it will be ferrying me about (and to Cannock for Friday night/breakfast shenanigans). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remspoor Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Just watched your latest video. I too have a Hollandia sun roof. It has drainage tubes. The only way to confirm is to open it http://autoshite.com/topic/34678-dollywobblers-dodgy-mazda-323f/?p=1764741 what model number is it? Hollandia is now part of Webasto or the other way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Just watched the video too - I have the HBOL for this (not one of their better efforts - as it covers all 323 models from 89 to 98), so if you want any particular bits sent (e.g. ICV etc) let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 Thanks chaps. Now I think about it, it's quite similar to the Proton's roof, and that had drains. That one also bloody leaked... Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 i think you need to do the base idle thing again- with the pins shorted it looks like you set idle with screw 100rpm higher than what is required i.e set @950 for an 850 idle- this is what the forum reckon, so 2 different scenarios then surely one will work out! egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrcento Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 I'd say black tiger seal smeared over the seal edge could work well as a bodge. You could even leave a small gap and use masking tape on the metal to make a neat line and tear off the remains to hide it somewhat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 I took the liberty to take some professional* photos of this beautiful machine at the NEC this weekend. Ain't she a beaut. Bamboocarman, Remspoor, GrumpiusMaximus and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Dentressangle Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 God, I saw better looking things in Bucklands this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 I've no complaints. No leaks (it hasn't rained), hot idle where it should be and I got home with the minimum of bother. I did try a high speed run at one stage, having found a handy private test track. The steering started to shake so badly at a sat nav 93 that I soon slowed down again... Oh and the seats are not great when you already had backache at the start of the journey! I was made a ridiculous offer for a future vehicle today though, so the Mazda might find itself soon needing to be gone... LightBulbFun and Jim Bell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 I've no complaints. No leaks (it hasn't rained), hot idle where it should be and I got home with the minimum of bother. I did try a high speed run at one stage, having found a handy private test track. The steering started to shake so badly at a sat nav 93 that I soon slowed down again... Oh and the seats are not great when you already had backache at the start of the journey! I was made a ridiculous offer for a future vehicle today though, so the Mazda might find itself soon needing to be gone... How much do you want for it? LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 How much do you want for it? It owes me £500. My chances of getting anything like that back are minimal. I do need it gone though. New car incoming next weekend! So, get your offers in. Even laughable ones may well be accepted. LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 Might as well make it official. Offers likely accepted, as I need it gone. Preferably in the next week, but not essential. They_all_do_that_sir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted April 6, 2019 Author Share Posted April 6, 2019 UGH!https://twitter.com/HubNutVids/status/1114531157666861058 Sodding thing has shat its PAS cooler pipe. To be fair, it was rustier than a Fiat Strada dipped in the sea. Had enough of it. £100 anyone? I'll include the Alfa Romeo cassette player. Marm Toastsmith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod/b Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 This is surely a job for Mike Oliver, Aber scrapman extraordinaire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted April 6, 2019 Author Share Posted April 6, 2019 I may have someone interested. I have no idea who Mike Oliver is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod/b Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 I may have someone interested. I have no idea who Mike Oliver is.http://mikeolivermetals.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted April 6, 2019 Author Share Posted April 6, 2019 How have I never heard of this place?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Mine's getting bad. Could you just bypass the cooler completely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey spud Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 You could patch it up with a length of suitable hose (1/2 inch heater pipe ?) and a couple of jubilee clips. Quite a common breakdown when i was an orange van man. Christine, RayMK, Sigmund Fraud and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Some suggestions here too: http://www.club323f.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=549894 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod/b Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 I get the impression Mr Wobbler just wants to see the back of the fucker. egg and beko1987 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 A fix is using copper plumbing pipe like I did on the mx5 loserone and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 A fix is using copper plumbing pipe like I did on the mx5 ^^ I was just about to suggest this. The pipe at the start of that loop looks in pretty good nick. That cooling loop isn't really going to be a massive necessity in UK weather and I wouldn't bother going to make it the same length. Just cut the pipe short, 2 right angle fittings and a short bit of pipe to connect the two together. Hopefully the pipe is a standard diameter. Edit: Links above suggest 12mm diameter. Its apparently its the low pressure side anyway (makes sense if cooling), so pressures won't be massively high. Do you have any pipe or fittings left from when you did your bathroom? The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted April 6, 2019 Author Share Posted April 6, 2019 Time is the main issue. I have none! It's why I probably shouldn't buy ropey old £200 heaps to perform main daily duty. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 That's fair, but at least you probably can get away without jacking it up. Hell if you don't care too much, you could just cut the plastic grill off with a saw. Then if you cba, glue it back on with a bit of Tigerseal or similar. It'll be quicker fixing that than procuring and spending a day collecting something else! Also the sunsets later now... The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 I probably shouldn't buy ropey old £200 heaps to perform main daily duty.Hhhhhhhmmm. Not sure I can agree. You can spend a grand and still have something shit itself the first month of ownership. Hopefully the next one in will be far less bother fella. The Moog, Isaac Hunt, Tickman and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 You could patch it up with a length of suitable hose (1/2 inch heater pipe ?) and a couple of jubilee clips. Quite a common breakdown when i was an orange van man. ^^ In-fact that probably an even easier and quicker way to do it - especially if you just cut the plastic grille off the front of the car with a pair of side snips. I'm sure you must have some old heater/fuel/etc pipe and jubliee clips hanging around in the garage? It would be a very satisfying repair to do! Especially if the next trip otherwise would be the scrapyard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted April 6, 2019 Author Share Posted April 6, 2019 That's fair, but at least you probably can get away without jacking it up. Hell if you don't care too much, you could just cut the plastic grill off with a saw. Then if you cba, glue it back on with a bit of Tigerseal or similar. It'll be quicker fixing that than procuring and spending a day collecting something else! Also the sunsets later now... Out tonight, off to collect a new car tomorrow! (already arranged, not a response). Maybe next week I'll feel like deploying a bodge solution. Chopping the grille off is a great idea. SiC, LabRat and Jim Bell 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_Rocket Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Chop the pipes off, loop of rubber hose, 2x jubilees - SORTED The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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