skattrd Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 "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 Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 "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. BorniteIdentity 1
sierraman Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 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 Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 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?
Skizzer Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 Eh? What's special about the blood of a window cleaner? D Spares & Tyres, dave21478, martc and 4 others 7
nacho man Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 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 Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 Project Binky: https://www.youtube.com/user/badobsessionmsport/videos nacho man 1
HH-R Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 Thanks, I've got some window cleaner but I'm out of blood and meths atm.
Asimo Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 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 Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 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 Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 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 Asimo 1
Matt Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 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 Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 Loads. The commonest I can think of are Honda Accords and Nissan Primeras.
Matt Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 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 Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 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 Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 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 Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 http://www.paisleyfreight.com/alloy-wheel-courier.php
Matt Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 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 Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 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 Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 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 Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 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. ???
Skizzer Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 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 Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 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.) Asimo 1
captain_70s Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 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 Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 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 Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 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.
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