anonymous user Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 We popped in to see Vantman yesterday and picked up this important piece of equipment I had agreed to buy, as well as drunk his tea!I'm surprised nobody commented on your adoption of the world's most pathetic robot. It is cheeseoid, isn't it? Oh and congratulations/commiserations (delete as appropriate) on your purchase of a Gamma Berlina. I'm assuming the towbar was for a-framing the spare car to complete any journey. I do like Gammas, but now prefer to see other people enjoy them than have another myself. richardmorris, Six-cylinder and RichardK 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 I collected the 2CV today with a fresh MOT, clean pass but the garage who prepared it did have to give it a tickle with a welding torch. Cars driven today in order: Alfa 156 Rover 114 SLi 2CV MG ZR BMW 735i SE C15 van and tonight I plan to use the ZR again Sigmund Fraud and RobT 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 I have started to get the Oltcit ready for MOT that is going to include a new set of tyres. I need to rub down and paint the wheels before they go to the tyre place. egg, worldofceri, holbeck and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatdaft Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 The gamma was bought in 1980 by a family in Fife, they went back to Italy in it a few times, I'm sure the son took it over in 1981 and it has been sitting since 1986, needs a fuel pump I'm sure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 The gamma was bought in 1980 by a family in Fife, they went back to Italy in it a few times, I'm sure the son took it over in 1981 and it has been sitting since 1986, needs a fuel pump I'm sure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk It currently has an electric pump jury rigged so engine starts, but needs a better arrangement. Any other photos? How do you know the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Jeepers. You could make a calendar just out of this thread in recent days! egg and Six-cylinder 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 One more to round the evening off before I go to the pub. I could write a book and the trails and tribulation of fitting a replacement bonnet to S1. It looks like the front cross member has been replaced at some point in time and is a bit high one end so we have lined up the bonnet the best we can. CGSB, RobT, egg and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I'm surprised nobody commented on your adoption of the world's most pathetic robot. It is cheeseoid, isn't it?Oh and congratulations/commiserations (delete as appropriate) on your purchase of a Gamma Berlina. I'm assuming the towbar was for a-framing the spare car to complete any journey. I do like Gammas, but now prefer to see other people enjoy them than have another myself. I thought dusty bin looked ill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 One more to round the evening off before I go to the pub. I could write a book and the trails and tribulation of fitting a replacement bonnet to S1. It looks like the front cross member has been replaced at some point in time and is a bit high one end so we have lined up the bonnet the best we can. Is it wrong that I'm loving how that car looks right now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatdaft Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 It currently has an electric pump jury rigged so engine starts, but needs a better arrangement. Any other photos? How do you know the car?Just photos inside and out after the car was cleaned,It was my buddy that bought it from the family, I was just there to assist in getting out of its slumber and onto the beavertail. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Six-cylinder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatdaft Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Six-cylinder, Sudsprint, spike60 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks that's great. What year was it recovered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 spartacus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatdaft Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Thanks that's great. What year was it recovered? Just last year, I put a thread up at the time, july ? Ish ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vantman Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Just last year, I put a thread up at the time, july ? Ish ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk This one?--- http://autoshite.com/topic/25055-not-mine-but-helped-a-mate-pick-up-mega-shite/?hl=berlina&do=findComment&comment=1030153 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatdaft Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 That's it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capsuleboy Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Glad its going to such a good home.Got a bit over stressed trying to sort too many cars here, sound familiar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Mot how about now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 This one?--- http://autoshite.com/topic/25055-not-mine-but-helped-a-mate-pick-up-mega-shite/?hl=berlina&do=findComment&comment=1030153 How did I miss all that! I can't even remember where the chance remark capsuleboy typed was that set this into motion. Anyway yesterday saw progress as I now know where it is going and who is transporting it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 Today's car mission was a little less glamorous as I have driven our C15 van 260 miles to collect a tailgate for the Xantia that has a broken tailgate glass. egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Clumsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demag Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Bx 16v if the pressure sensor is duff on the fuel rail it won't fire the injectors or if there isn't enough pressure there anyway. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk Six-cylinder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 Bx 16v if the pressure sensor is duff on the fuel rail it won't fire the injectors or if there isn't enough pressure there anyway. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk Mine is a 8v. What should be the fuel pressure from the pump? I have a borrowed fuel pressure gauge, 0-10 psig/0-0.7 kg/cm sq is it in range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demag Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Fuel pressure at idle should be 2 bars or about 30 psi. According to Haynes bol. Sent from my Wileyfox Swift using Tapatalk Six-cylinder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatdaft Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Did they have the same issues as 205 gti's with the thermo timer? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Six-cylinder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 Did they have the same issues as 205 gti's with the thermo timer? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I not sure what this is? I have now ordered a 7 bar fuel injection fuel pressure gauge before I return to the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demag Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 If it was running ok before its going to be something silly. Sent from my Wileyfox Swift using Tapatalk Six-cylinder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 If it was running ok before its going to be something silly. Sent from my Wileyfox Swift using Tapatalk Yes but that was 9 years ago! DeeJay and demag 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demag Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Just a thought have you checked the in tank gauze filter on the fuel pickup? I've seen them covered in old fuel that's turned to jelly. Sent from my Wileyfox Swift using Tapatalk Six-cylinder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 Just a thought have you checked the in tank gauze filter on the fuel pickup? I've seen them covered in old fuel that's turned to jelly. Sent from my Wileyfox Swift using Tapatalk The fuel gushes out when the pump is running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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