Six Cylinders Motoring Notes - Progress with the Mini Mayfair, if a little slow.

[catsinthewelder]

That'll be mine,  will fetch it next time I'm down.

 

Meant to ask but has anybody found a small gas stove at the field?  Red paintwork and a Black spur tools sticker but otherwise similar to the one we were boiling the kettle on.  Been missing for a bit but can't think where else I might have left it.

[Six-cylinder]

Having considered the knocking noise from the Saab 95 engine I think the only way forward without risking further damage is to take the sump off. Unfortunately the engine has to be removed from the car to achieve that.

Therefore our next FoD will focus on taking out the Saab engine and I will set the date depending on the available help with this.

I am free 3/4 Sep or 17/18 Sep Can anybody help?

 

[Crackers]

Neither weekend, I'm afraid. Not that I'd be much use anyway! 

[AnthonyG]

Should be about on the 17th/18th, can’t do the earlier date though. 

[bobdisk]

Not sure, but I will try for one or other, (or both !!)

[catsinthewelder]

I should be able to make either date.

[Andyrew]

3rd im off but im taking the allegro to redbourne classic car show for the afternoon. 

 

[wuvvum]

If you're going to hoik the engine out you might as well take advantage of the opportunity and drop a 2.3 Cologne V6 in there instead...

[richardmorris]

I May be available but probably of no actual help.

[Six-cylinder]

3 hours ago, wuvvum said:

If you're going to hoik the engine out you might as well take advantage of the opportunity and drop a 2.3 Cologne V6 in there instead...

I want a two stroke please! 

[wuvvum]

I drove a two-stroke 95 once.  It was absolutely hilarious and the noise it made was amazing.

[Zelandeth]

50 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said:

I want a two stroke please! 

Hmm...not much room to play with...wonder if we could cram in a little Detroit 3-53?

Oh...that's not what you meant by two stroke...

[Six-cylinder]

Those who have seen my Trevi will be amazed that such a shabby car won a prize tonight! I went to a small local show at a pub and the Landlord awarded the Trevi the runner up prize of the car he liked best. The prize was a bottle of wine.

[High Jetter]

31 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said:

Those who have seen my Trevi will be amazed that such a shabby car won a prize tonight! I went to a small local show at a pub and the Landlord awarded the Trevi the runner up prize of the car he liked best. The prize was a bottle of wine.

Methinks he knows a good customer!

[Zelandeth]

1 hour ago, Six-cylinder said:

Those who have seen my Trevi will be amazed that such a shabby car won a prize tonight! I went to a small local show at a pub and the Landlord awarded the Trevi the runner up prize of the car he liked best. The prize was a bottle of wine.

Well it is a very likable car!

[mat_the_cat]

I had the pleasure of driving it a short distance at the weekend, and agree with you there. It felt like it would be a nice A road cruiser (albeit an opinion based on 2 miles driving!). Surprisingly comfortable, and more wafty than I'd have expected.

Thanks for the opportunity @Six-cylinder, and the hospitality at the weekend. I was a bit unsure how well the whole thing would go down with my better half, but she even enjoyed her first experience of slating a roof!

Not certain about possible September dates yet, but the later date more likely to be a goer.

[Six-cylinder]

7 hours ago, mat_the_cat said:

I had the pleasure of driving it a short distance at the weekend, and agree with you there. It felt like it would be a nice A road cruiser (albeit an opinion based on 2 miles driving!). Surprisingly comfortable, and more wafty than I'd have expected.

Thanks for the opportunity @Six-cylinder, and the hospitality at the weekend. I was a bit unsure how well the whole thing would go down with my better half, but she even enjoyed her first experience of slating a roof!

Not certain about possible September dates yet, but the later date more likely to be a goer.

I love that photo.

[beko1987]

Is she still up there now? Must have the roof nearly done if so? 

[NorfolkNWeigh]

11 hours ago, Six-cylinder said:

Those who have seen my Trevi will be amazed that such a shabby car won a prize tonight! I went to a small local show at a pub and the Landlord awarded the Trevi the runner up prize of the car he liked best. The prize was a bottle of wine.

I tried to convince Mrs N that The Greyhound would be a nice place for dinner last night, unfortunately she remembered us going for lunch there some years ago and Pooh-poohed the idea. It looks a bit nicer than then and just,the fact they have wine means it must have gone a bit upmarket.

Im sure there was a Mk3 Granny outside then ( it could have been mine)

[Six-cylinder]

Not a good day!

Today @Slowsilver helped me take my BMW E36 328i Msport Coupe to a local garage for brake repair and MOT. I got a call this evening to say it would need extensive rust repairs he was not willing to undertake.

[Six-cylinder]

Next FoD 17/18 September

The aim will be to lift the Saab engine out ready for inspection.

Full FoD weekend with camping welcome. This could be your last chance this year!

 

It seems few can make 3/4 September however Slowsilver has volunteered to come over and start removing the bonnet and auxiliary bits from the Saab ready for the engine lift. If you fancy coming over to help or observe you will be welcome just pm me for a time. If you wish to camp that is no problem.

[davidfowler2000]

FoD on 17/18th???

Hoe. Lee. Phuq! That's my weekend off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1!!!!!!!!!ONE!!!!!!!!

[richardmorris]

On 8/27/2022 at 5:12 AM, Six-cylinder said:

Next FoD 17/18 September

The aim will be to lift the Saab engine out ready for inspection.

Full FoD weekend with camping welcome. This could be your last chance this year!

 

It seems few can make 3/4 September however Slowsilver has volunteered to come over and start removing the bonnet and auxiliary bits from the Saab ready for the engine lift. If you fancy coming over to help or observe you will be welcome just pm me for a time. If you wish to camp that is no problem.

Looks like @LightBulbFunis the new sacrifice to throw in the fire to appease the FOD Gods.

remains to be buried later using the JCB.

[beko1987]

I've got the kids this weekend so can come over Saturday for the day. 

I've also bought a new cordless toy so wouldn't mind filming some use of that and pottering about, but can be at arms length for any help needed 👍

(20v DIY cordless vac. It could be truly dire but if not it could be alot of fun...) 

Hopefully it'll rain, the kids want some puddles. If not, does the swimming pool need emptying yet before the fish grow anymore? 

[Six-cylinder]

I managed a bit of car stuff this afternoon and a new Autoshiter @Prince_of_darkness91 came to help me. 

The Trevi will not start and that turns out to be the mechanical fuel pump. First we had to find it buried at the front of the engine. It turns out if you unscrew the grill and plastic shield behind it  access is not too bad. The only original pump I can find is from Italy so the Trevi will be out of use for a week or so.

[Six-cylinder]

The @Prince_of_darkness91 and I then moved onto the fuel tank on the BMW E3 which has been leaking. I bought a new electric pump to drain the tank and taking the connections and bolts out is straightforward. The tricky bit is getting the filler neck grommet out and the neck through the bodywork. We found the leaking repair and I am hopeful internal sealer will do the trick. We run out of time still needing to take out the fuel gauge sender as our initial efforts failed. 

I am hoping @Zelandethwill be able to save the day tomorrow and get the sender out and the sealer into the tank.

[richardmorris]

What day was @Slowsilverat the FOD this coming weekend? 

[Six-cylinder]

8 minutes ago, richardmorris said:

What day was @Slowsilverat the FOD this coming weekend? 

Saturday 3rd Sep, 2pm

[richardmorris]

4 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said:

Saturday 3rd Sep, 2pm

Ok. Thanks, still not sure of plans,

[mat_the_cat]

1 hour ago, Six-cylinder said:

The Trevi will not start and that turns out to be the mechanical fuel pump.

It wasn't me/it was running perfectly when I left it/can't prove a thing!