Ask a Shiter

[skattrd]

"Upgraded to Weber carb" on every car advert ever.

 

1. Vayburr or Webber?

2. Why is it an upgrade?

3. Do they still make them?

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weber_carburetor

 

 

Weber carburetors are still used extensively in classic and historic racing. They are also supplied as high quality replacements for problematic OEM carburetors

[Coprolalia]

"Upgraded to Weber carb" on every car advert ever.

 

1. Vayburr or Webber?

2. Why is it an upgrade?

3. Do they still make them?

 

What skattrd said. Also:

 

1. I've always said 'Web-ur'. Annoys the pineapple brigade.

2. Other carbs used are more complicated (Pierburg) or harder to get bits/tune (Stromberg/SU/Dellorto/Solex). In theory those carbs from factory may have been better, but they're probably buggered with age. Very few mechanics these days know how to set up a carb. Webers are a piece of piss to get to run, are fairly economical and generally well made.

3. Yes, lots on ebay too. I know http://www.fastroadcars.co.uk/shop/index.php does almost all the bits you'd ever need.

[sierraman]

If a shocker is knocking a bit but not leaking and passes the bounce test is it on borrowed time? Or might it motor on for ages until I have to swap it?

[HH-R]

What's the best thing to clean off polish from black plastics? Thought about using white spirit but not sure if it would damage the paint?

[sierraman]

Methylated spirits the purple coloured stuff.

[dave21478]

or window cleaner.

[Skizzer]

Eh? What's special about the blood of a window cleaner?

[nacho man]

What's that youtube show called where they build a maaaad mini, and the bloke is funny. I am bored and need something to watch.

[phil_lihp]

Project Binky:

 

https://www.youtube.com/user/badobsessionmsport/videos

[nacho man]

Thank you kind sir.

 

[HH-R]

Thanks, I've got some window cleaner but I'm out of blood and meths atm.

[Asimo]

If a shocker is knocking a bit but not leaking and passes the bounce test is it on borrowed time? Or might it motor on for ages until I have to swap it?

If the knocking is the shock absorber itself rather than just it's bush or bushes it is probably completely useless already.

The"bounce test" really isn't going to tell you anything in most cases, there is so much squidge and damping from suspension bushes and tyre walls. It is one of those tests left over from when cars had solid axles and adjustable friction dampers.

[The Moog]

On the Saab when I lift to change gear the revs don't drop that quickly so in essence almost become a blip each time.

 

It feels almost too over damped so doesn't react straightway. Not biggest issue in the world but annoying all the same

 

Is there anything I can adjust on it?

[tooSavvy]

If the knocking is the shock absorber itself rather than just it's bush or bushes it is probably completely useless already.

The"bounce test" really isn't going to tell you anything in most cases, there is so much squidge and damping from suspension bushes and tyre walls. It is one of those tests left over from when cars had solid axles and adjustable friction dampers.

Ahh... as a 'whitevanman' I spend many idle hours trundling behind vehicles of all types & ages...

 

If I find idle jollitie at the 'harmonic resonance' of a rear wheel buzzing up and down like a sparrows wing >> how come [i imagine] the area car following the guy next... doesn't give him a prohibition/dangerous vehicle?

 

To be fair... bald tyres requires a stop - this is best judged in motion.

 

 

TS

[Matt]

What cars came with 13"/14", 4 bolt, 114.3 PCD wheels? Thinking about getting a new set of rubbers for the Swift and thought I might get a new set of shoes to fit them to, not having much luck finding the 7-spoke OZ Racing alloys for a decent price (both on ebay want over £100).

[Lacquer Peel]

Loads. The commonest I can think of are Honda Accords and Nissan Primeras.

[Matt]

Loads. The commonest I can think of are Honda Accords and Nissan Primeras.

 

Just edited post, looking for 13 or 14 inch wheels, my bad. Doubt Accords or Primeras ever had them that small. Hyundai Amica came with a pretty neat two-tone style, not sure they'd look much good on a Swift though.

 

[Lacquer Peel]

These aren't wholly unpleasant.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fox-14-Alloy-Wheels-Good-Tyres-4x114-3-4-Stud-Honda-Mitsubishi-Nissan-Hyundai-/151718723202

[Matt]

These aren't wholly unpleasant.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fox-14-Alloy-Wheels-Good-Tyres-4x114-3-4-Stud-Honda-Mitsubishi-Nissan-Hyundai-/151718723202

 

Those are pretty nice but cash on collection only though.

[Lacquer Peel]

http://www.paisleyfreight.com/alloy-wheel-courier.php

[Matt]

http://www.paisleyfreight.com/alloy-wheel-courier.php

 

Sent them a message asking if they'd give them to a courier, not holding my breath.

[Cavcraft]

Is Autotrader still worth a bash for selling? I want to advertise the Fiesta but their website is a bleeding nightmare, so I'm just wondering if it's worth it.

[phil_lihp]

This one's confusing me.  How can I SORN my motorbike when the MOT's expired?  The gov.uk site won't let me 'tax' the bike because there's no current MOT on it.  It failed its MOT recently and the old one expired a few days ago.  Annoyingly I haven't had time to even start the necessary repairs yet so as the tax is out at the end of the month I'd rather SORN it until it's sorted.  I'm legally obliged to declare it SORN but am not being allowed to - I can hardly believe this is an unusual situation, it must happen all the time.

[Asimo]

Renault 4 vans

 

Did they come in two lengths?

 

The one I used to drive: I don't remember it looking as long as some that are now for sale. ???

[twosmoke300]

yeh , different length on each side !!

[Skizzer]

This one's confusing me.  How can I SORN my motorbike when the MOT's expired?  The gov.uk site won't let me 'tax' the bike because there's no current MOT on it.  It failed its MOT recently and the old one expired a few days ago.  Annoyingly I haven't had time to even start the necessary repairs yet so as the tax is out at the end of the month I'd rather SORN it until it's sorted.  I'm legally obliged to declare it SORN but am not being allowed to - I can hardly believe this is an unusual situation, it must happen all the time.

 

You don't need an MOT, just either the number of the V5 or the one on the tax reminder letter.  You can do it here: https://www.gov.uk/make-a-sorn

[Skizzer]

Renault 4 vans

 

Did they come in two lengths?

 

The one I used to drive: I don't remember it looking as long as some that are now for sale. ???

 

There were two versions, the F4 and the F6 (F for fourgonnette, I believe).  F6 is boxier, longer wheelbase? and with bigger payload and has less rounded corners and rectangular rear lights and window.

 

Beige is F4, red is F6.  (Mr Lobster's is an F6, I believe, but Flickr doesn't want to share any of the pictures of it today.)

[captain_70s]

Will welding patches onto my Doloshite's chassis leg be sufficient for an MOT until I swap the engine and replace them while it's out? Also does it need to be a nice, flush fitting repair or can I just weld a plate over the existing metalwork once the rot is cut out?

[cort16]

It should be as long as there's not any visible corrosion. You can just weld a plate over it it doesn't need to be flush.. . I think they just like to see that it's been seam welded on rather than tacked on. If you use plug welds make sure you also seam weld around the edges and then put a ton of seam sealer/underseal on.

[mercrocker]

My Oxford went through loads of MOTs with that kind of repair (not by me I would have just managed araldite) on the chassis legs.