Six Cylinders Motoring Notes - a Workshop Day Today

[DodgeRover]

Was looking at ordering one of these for the Maxi.

However, this has the old pre-DIN mounting with the 2 spindle holes and the central rectangular cutout.

The layout of this looks similar, but how does it fit?

Can you remove the knobs and front panel and fit it into the old-style mounting or is it simply a DIN-sized box?

If it's like mine but with a different face they come with a remote control so you could fit it out if sight somewhere?

[mat_the_cat]

Was looking at ordering one of these for the Maxi.

However, this has the old pre-DIN mounting with the 2 spindle holes and the central rectangular cutout.

The layout of this looks similar, but how does it fit?

Can you remove the knobs and front panel and fit it into the old-style mounting or is it simply a DIN-sized box?

 

If money is of little object...

 

http://www.tadpoleradios.co.uk/SonyInterface.aspx

[phil_lihp]

After multiple aborted attempts to actually achieve the FoD other than a flying visit whilst collecting the ZR last year, I'm going to be heading over Friday evening all being well and camping in my van so if anyone else is considering staying overnight, let us know.

[Eddie Honda]

Was looking at ordering one of these for the Maxi.

However, this has the old pre-DIN mounting with the 2 spindle holes and the central rectangular cutout.

You get your Dremel clone out and cut the plate, any rectangular plastic finishing bezel will need relieving at the rear of the bottom two corners too. Just measure 3 times and cut once. It's tight, but it will fit.

 

Maxi Heater_Radio Plate by E Honda, on Flickr

[Six-cylinder]

I lent out my BMW M3 Evo convertible and in return have the use of a much more Autoshite 2003 Scenic, I have had no enthusiasm to drive it but after two cars failed at the weekend Mrs6C has used it and quite likes it.

 

So what’s new, the ZX has broken its clutch cable and came home with the AA help. Has any body got a clutch cable for a 1996 ZX TD before I try finding one elsewhere?

 

The 156 has a hot smelly rear brake and is at a local garage for a brake calliper.

[Slowsilver]

You get your Dremel clone out and cut the plate, any rectangular plastic finishing bezel will need relieving at the rear of the bottom two corners too. Just measure 3 times and cut once. It's tight, but it will fit.

 

Maxi Heater_Radio Plate by E Honda, on Flickr

 

Thanks for the info.

Good to know that it is possible to fit a DIN unit into the factory panel.

Don't think I'll risk cutting the existing panel in case I make a hash of it and then need to reinstate it, but if I can find another one I might give it a try.

Don't suppose the one in the picture is going spare. If so I would be interested in exchanging it for some pictures of the queen, which would save me attempting to hack one about.

[Eddie Honda]

Old picture, car long gone.

 

The arseache is that there are two strips that run top to bottom either side that hold the plate into the dashboard. these strips have holes in them for the two spindle fitting. The majority of the strip has to be cut out so that there is a thin connecting strip left at the outer edge on each side. I might have take some photos of the reverse of the plate, but I've no idea where they are.

[Six-cylinder]

My next breakdown yesterday was not in moving but cutting, the grass was a bit long in places for my 8hp Tractor and it stopped the blade turning wearing the belt down until it would not cut at all. I got a belt that works from the local agricultural dealer, but they advise me it is a standard V belt and it should have a reinforced belt, anybody know about these things?

 

The two convertibles I have driven today!

[Six-cylinder]

Now for some self indulgence having spent 3 evenings cutting grass, the camping paddock is looking great so I could not resist taking the Saab for a lap of honour and snap a few photos.

 

Remember you are welcome to come and share the field with us 16th June, 14th July and other times by request.

[beko1987]

Please tell me you did some donuts when mrs6c wasn't looking?

[Tadhg Tiogar]

Please tell me you did some donuts when mrs6c wasn't looking?

Could he not do that on the tractor mower?

[Six-cylinder]

Could he not do that on the tractor mower?

 

I don't know about doughnuts but it will lift its front wheels in the air if you are sharp with the drive take up!

[mat_the_cat]

I don't know about doughnuts but it will lift its front wheels in the air if you are sharp with the drive take up!

 

I wonder why the belt was slipping?

 

If you have an LT sized space on Friday night I would like to take you up on your offer We are on our way down to France (albeit via Norfolk) so would be nice to catch up with people and chat chod...

[Six-cylinder]

I wonder why the belt was slipping?

 

If you have an LT sized space on Friday night I would like to take you up on your offer We are on our way down to France (albeit via Norfolk) so would be nice to catch up with people and chat chod...

 

It was the cutter belt that slipped and I replaced today. The drive belt is very long and I will replace it because it jumps off from time to time. I can't just order a belt because it is an old machine and they had different engines and transmissions and I can't find any numbers on it.

 

We have an LT sized space, was that for 15/16 June or 13/14 July?

[mat_the_cat]

We have an LT sized space, was that for 15/16 June or 13/14 July?

 

Thanks, that was the 15-16th June in the LT, and the later date possibly, but with the Stellar.

[SiC]

I lent out my BMW M3 Evo convertible and in return have the use of a much more Autoshite 2003 Scenic.

Another car that I never knew you had! E30, E36 or E46?

 

Also a Scenic is a very bizarre swap for an M3.

[Mrs6C]

Please tell me you did some donuts when mrs6c wasn't looking?

He can do a whole pack of doughnuts when I'm not looking, but the sugar scatters everywhere and gives him away!

[Six-cylinder]

Another car that I never knew you had! E30, E36 or E46?

 

Also a Scenic is a very bizarre swap for an M3.

 

It's a 1996 E36, not very Autoshite so I don't talk about it much.

[SiC]

It's a 1996 E36, not very Autoshite so I don't talk about it much.

That's a lovely motor. Please do!

 

Plenty of people talk about their not very autoshite cars, part of the fun of this forum is the good mix we have.

[Six-cylinder]

A slight change of flavour this weekend, an engine but no wheels.

 

It is on the canal around Milton Keynes for the next two weeks so if anybody fancies a day trip up the cut PM me and we will see what we can arrange. Needs to be weekday or even a short evening trip as weekends are busy already. 

[Mrs6C]

A slight change of flavour this weekend, an engine but no wheels.

Teal has a steering wheel!

[Six-cylinder]

Following GoGentley kindly passing his yellow Visa shell to me I now longer needed the green Twin so I have passed it on today to a Citroen Twin enthusiast.

[Dick Cheeseburger]

Are they going to attempt to rebuild it, or are they using it as parts? Such a shame that the accident damage has ruined such as clean looking car.

[Six-cylinder]

Are they going to attempt to rebuild it, or are they using it as parts? Such a shame that the accident damage has ruined such as clean looking car.

 

I was told it would be for parts recovery, but his friend a 2CV specialist gave a glimmer of hope for it.

[Six-cylinder]

How to Launch and Park a Trail boat!

 

Before Mrs6C complains she does drive the boat and drove it into the first lock where we changed over so she could push the gates and wind the paddles! It was just she had the camera so pointed it at me.

 

 

[SiC]

After SiC pointed out this retro look radio I ordered one for the Gamma. 2 1/2 weeks from Hong Kong seems good service to me. It looks good, but I can't fit it yet as the car is locked in a shed with no wheels away from home while the wheels are being refirbished.

How are you getting on with this? Its just popped back up on the eBay app on my phone to tell me its been reduced to £12.52. For that price I decided to order one. If they're alright I'm tempted to order another as a spare/other cars too.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bluetooth-Vintage-Car-Radio-MP3-Player-Stereo-USB-AUX-Classic-Car-Stereo-J3E5/282905290101

[Six-cylinder]

How are you getting on with this? Its just popped back up on the eBay app on my phone to tell me its been reduced to £12.52. For that price I decided to order one. If they're alright I'm tempted to order another as a spare/other cars too.

 

 

The radio is sat here on my desk, the car on the drive and you haven't come and fitted it yet!

[Six-cylinder]

Well that did not go to plan, I thought I would do a trial fit and see what wiring I would need, but I can't get the blanking panel out.

[SiC]

I know it's in the wrong place, but the shiney fake chrome plastic doesn't look too out of place at all.

 

I'd totally come and help fit it if I wasn't nearly 2 hour drive away!

[Six-cylinder]

Back to the CX today (yesterday) with the Auto electrician and changed the ECU. After sorting a broken earth on the fuel side we had signals to the injectors and petrol, but only one cylinder firing. The Auto sparks thinks 3 of the injectors have gummed up as it has been several years now since it run. Next job is to check the fuel pressure before we take the injectors out and have them tested and cleaned.

 

We even managed to get the CX running nearly, to lift the suspension, great news as it will have to move from where it is soon.

 

I have just returned from 100 miles in the MG Metro and can report it is running very well. First time I have driven a Metro in the dark for several years and the lights seem quite good. One small hiccup was the instruments lights went out for a while after running over rough road in Pinner!