bezzabsa Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 would a discovery V8 tank fit the RR? as there seems to be a glut of V8 series 1 &2 disco's being broken lately on FB market place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 1 minute ago, bezzabsa said: would a discovery V8 tank fit the RR? as there seems to be a glut of V8 series 1 &2 disco's being broken lately on FB market place I have managed to find a s/h tank, ianbmw is planning to help me 9/10 Nov with fitting it. bezzabsa and Floatylight 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezzabsa Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Cracking!!! miss mt 4x4's .. but can't justify one now theres only me!! 3 Range Rovers 2 V8's 1 300Tdi softdash.. 5 discoveries inc V8 200 & 300 Tdi 110 Turbo diesel 90 Turbo diesel freelander diesel 8 assorted Series Landies 2 Pajero's 2 Lada Nivas Six-cylinder, Saabnut and chaseracer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardthestag Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 forgot that yours would be a steel tank. I might have lobbed in a complete plastic tank from a 1990 onwards RR or any of the Disco 1s The pump sits inside and it doesnt have half of the pipes and stubs that will leak Anyways there should be no issue with fuel as my Blue RR is off the road for the next week or so Six-cylinder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momentary Lapse Of Reason Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 3 hours ago, richardthestag said: <snip> or any of the Disco 1s The pump sits inside <snip> No in tank pump on the diesel Disco1s. hth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 Winter is coming, I SORNed 7 cars today. The Moog and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said: Winter is coming, I SORNed 7 cars today. Looks like ya missed one (on a more serious note regarding winter, have Dolly and REV been covered up with anything? im just a little bit concerned about their wellbeing over the winter given that I dont think there entirely water tight LOL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs6C Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 39 minutes ago, LightBulbFun said: Looks like ya missed one (on a more serious note regarding winter, have Dolly and REV been covered up with anything? im just a little bit concerned about their wellbeing over the winter given that I dont think there entirely water tight LOL) No paperwork back from the DVLA yet. I did wave at everyone in the building the other day when I passed it, but it didn't make any difference... Car covering is on the list of jobs to do before the winter sets in, small blue three-wheelers included... LightBulbFun and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 50 minutes ago, LightBulbFun said: Looks like ya missed one (on a more serious note regarding winter, have Dolly and REV been covered up with anything? im just a little bit concerned about their wellbeing over the winter given that I dont think there entirely water tight LOL) I wouldn't worry too much as they're not that we'll sealed, water can get back out again. Far worse in a normal car where any water getting in will tend to get trapped. egg and LightBulbFun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 Any recommendations for obtaining a replacement starter motor for our VP1500? The starter has always been a bit hit and miss and the problem was always the first start of the day. I have cleaned all the connections and replaced the body earth bolt, but still the starter was hit and miss. Now it has stopped working with smoke from the wire between the solenoid and motor. The "power in" post on the back of the motor is wobbly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianbmw Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Is it worth taking it up to Willow Bridge Marina and seeing if he can refurb it?Sent from my SM-A530F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 23 minutes ago, ianbmw said: Is it worth taking it up to Willow Bridge Marina and seeing if he can refurb it? Sent from my SM-A530F using Tapatalk They did the E type, but it was £100 and that seems a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowsilver Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 This is the one I bought in April 2018. Still the same price that I paid - £88.74. Still working fine. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUSTIN-MAXI-MK2-II-1750-1980-1981-1982-Starter-Motor-Reliable-Tested/253840030029?hash=item3b1a0b794d:g:ljoAAOSw9GhYhxPm Mrs6C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianbmw Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 They did the E type, but it was £100 and that seems a lot.You must of told him it's for an E type....different pricing structure applies even though the tools,parts and skills are exactly the same Sent from my SM-A530F using Tapatalk NorfolkNWeigh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Will a modern one fit? I know x1/9 folk fit a Mazda? One instead which has something like twice the rpm of the original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoGently Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 On 10/28/2019 at 6:55 PM, Six-cylinder said: I collected our Metro today after having a few bits attended to before it gets put away for the winter. Fuel leak from the gauge sender unit, exhaust blow manifold to down pipe and poor running at idle all now sorted. It runs really well and looks good. I had the paint rectified on the front wings and I now have the MG graphics, but I think I am going to wait until spring now before fitting them. This is how it had ended up before we got it. Nice Turnaround On 10/31/2019 at 7:08 PM, Zelandeth said: I wouldn't worry too much as they're not that we'll sealed, water can get back out again. Far worse in a normal car where any water getting in will tend to get trapped. dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 5 hours ago, Slowsilver said: This is the one I bought in April 2018. Still the same price that I paid - £88.74. Still working fine. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUSTIN-MAXI-MK2-II-1750-1980-1981-1982-Starter-Motor-Reliable-Tested/253840030029?hash=item3b1a0b794d:g:ljoAAOSw9GhYhxPm Thanks for that. I was concerned what you said about the bolt holes not lining up making it difficult to do up the bolts so I have decided to have mine reconditioned and andyrew is helping me with that. chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 Is it Christmas yet? Mrs6C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 27 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said: Is it Christmas yet? No. adw1977, Mrs6C, chaseracer and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 BlankFrank, Skizzer, privatewire and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 23 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said: ohh I hope this is some sort of 3 wheeled tit for tat game between you and Mrs6c, because I know of an Invacar Mk12 that's still looking for a good home Mrs6C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, LightBulbFun said: ohh I hope this is some sort of 3 wheeled tit for tat game between you and Mrs6c, because I know of an Invacar Mk12 that's still looking for a good home This is 70% Mrs6C as well so no Mk12 needed. Mrs6C, LightBulbFun and egg 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 14 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said: This is 70% Mrs6C as well so no Mk12 needed. Aww? i look forward to hearing what the deal/story is with it I noticed its a Wales & Edwards float, I come across them from time to time when searching for Invacar blocks via the DVLA checker heres a fun little website in the meantime http://www.milkfloats.org.uk/ Mrs6C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimH Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 On 10/28/2019 at 6:55 PM, Six-cylinder said: I collected our Metro today after having a few bits attended to before it gets put away for the winter. Fuel leak from the gauge sender unit, exhaust blow manifold to down pipe and poor running at idle all now sorted. It runs really well and looks good. I had the paint rectified on the front wings and I now have the MG graphics, but I think I am going to wait until spring now before fitting them. There are some people who claim that the MG Metro was not the best hot hatch ever built. However, we live in a kinder, more tolerant society and these poor individuals can now be treated in secure hospitals until they are ready to rejoin society. The early MG Metros were close to perfect as a hot hatch and each person who says otherwise carries a small amount of blame for the Golf R. That looks absolutely smashing. Mrs6C, Yoss, Skizzer and 3 others 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 11 hours ago, JimH said: There are some people who claim that the MG Metro was not the best hot hatch ever built. However, we live in a kinder, more tolerant society and these poor individuals can now be treated in secure hospitals until they are ready to rejoin society. The early MG Metros were close to perfect as a hot hatch and each person who says otherwise carries a small amount of blame for the Golf R. That looks absolutely smashing. Trouble is I am still loose in society. Without guidance from Mrs6C I would still have my 114 SLi. You know the quiet one with a smooth revving 75 bhp engine and a 5 SPEED GEARBOX! somewhatfoolish and egg 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 Another Friday when my parking neighbours asked does my bum look big in this! Yoss, dome, Asimo and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 Our GS is currently on TV! Sky one "In the Long Run" so far a flash in series 2 Ep 2 and a scene in Ep3. Also parked in the street is our MGB GT in Ep3, blink and you will miss it. BlankFrank, LightBulbFun, Floatylight and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimH Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Six-cylinder said: Trouble is I am still loose in society. Because without guidance from Mrs6C I would still have my 114 SLi. You know the quiet one with a smooth revving 75 bhp engine and a 5 SPEED GEARBOX! Red seat belts? Tweedy seats? Big round instruments? Nicely tweaked A Series? Massive, massive hot hatch fails. Mrs6C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 A GS at a backstreet garage? In the 80s? Now that's stretching 'suspension of disbelief' a bit thin...! ?? Mrs6C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 nice sherpa m9 did you rip some bits off it for your coupe Mrs6C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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