DoctorRetro Posted December 7, 2021 Author Share Posted December 7, 2021 Just now, juular said: Could you make one from paper if that's the only part you need? I could, I even have gasket paper, but they never seem to come out right. Aha! Took the 'BIS' out of the search and looked for one that was close.... Yoink. wesacosa, juular, Minimad5 and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlankFrank Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 46 minutes ago, DoctorRetro said: I could, I even have gasket paper, but they never seem to come out right. For what it's worth: The '89 323 carb rebuild you did is still going strong, not sure if that was with home made gaskets or not though. (Car is currently hibernating to keep it off of winter salt/snow) Dick Longbridge, junkyarddog, DoctorRetro and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted December 7, 2021 Author Share Posted December 7, 2021 13 minutes ago, BlankFrank said: For what it's worth: The '89 323 carb rebuild you did is still going strong, not sure if that was with home made gaskets or not though. (Car is currently hibernating to keep it off of winter salt/snow) Ooh, I'd forgotten about that. I'm building quite a record of rescuing hopeless cars 😁 rob88h, Sunny Jim, The Moog and 24 others 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 That's what this forum is all about. Or used to be. I_am_Diesel, CaptainBoom, Jim Bell and 14 others 16 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 1 hour ago, BlankFrank said: For what it's worth: The '89 323 carb rebuild you did is still going strong, not sure if that was with home made gaskets or not though. (Car is currently hibernating to keep it off of winter salt/snow) That's nice to hear,My first "decent" car was an '89 323 hatch,so I have a soft spot for them. BlankFrank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EightMegs Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 56 minutes ago, DoctorRetro said: Ooh, I'd forgotten about that. I'm building quite a record of rescuing hopeless cars 😁 The Carina is still looking very smart thanks to the painted wheels and grille! DoctorRetro and Datsuncog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 39 minutes ago, wuvvum said: That's what this forum is all about. Or used to be. If you're not frustrated and swearing into the void of the job you're currently wedged in, unable to feel your fingers, rain/weld going in your ear, are you even Autoshiting? The abject misery is all part of the experience. That and (usually) hasslefree purchases and sales of sub-£1000 crocks that nobody in their right mind would rescue, let alone daily. It's still a better experience than having to attend a PCP Grief Hole (tm). Thank you to the shiter that put that phrase into my lexicon! EightMegs, Joey spud, Minimad5 and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 @DoctorRetro didn't you used to be pandemonium. Check out pistonheads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted December 8, 2021 Author Share Posted December 8, 2021 3 hours ago, Matty said: @DoctorRetro didn't you used to be pandemonium. Check out pistonheads! Yeah, I was Pandamonium. I tend to steer clear of PH, why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 There's now a car named after your previous alter ego. Worth checking out. Its on the main stories at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted December 8, 2021 Author Share Posted December 8, 2021 1 minute ago, Matty said: There's now a car named after your previous alter ego. Worth checking out. Its on the main stories at the moment Nice dave j, Cord Fourteener, loserone and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Tell me you wouldn't 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporty-shite Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Massively impressed by the work you'e done and the sped you've picked up the skills. Keep up the good work. DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted December 9, 2021 Author Share Posted December 9, 2021 Carb back on and it fired up first time. I reckon the smokiness is to due with a previous owner having poured oil down the bores to keep it from seizing maybe? gm, phil_lihp, Liggle and 31 others 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted December 9, 2021 Author Share Posted December 9, 2021 And just some pics Barry Cade, bunglebus, andy18s and 40 others 43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs6C Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Huzzah! Huzzah! Huzzah! Fantastic! It is such a lovely car. Well done! LightBulbFun, Cord Fourteener and DoctorRetro 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 smoll black wheel centres required Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_70s Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 14 minutes ago, Noel Tidybeard said: smoll black wheel centres required Then take some pictures by a nice park and sell for £3.5k Cord Fourteener, DoctorRetro and LightBulbFun 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 1 hour ago, DoctorRetro said: Carb back on and it fired up first time. I reckon the smokiness is to due with a previous owner having poured oil down the bores to keep it from seizing maybe? Quite possibly. Old petrol, condensation etc. will do stuff like that too. EightMegs and DoctorRetro 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liggle Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 That's looking great, good work! DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 You've done a great job! DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 It looks amazing! DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBoom Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Top stuff sir! I should think you need a lie down after fixing that. Go on then, what's next on your project list? DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 What a legend! Well done chap DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil1971 Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Can only echo what others have already said, great work on this DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 17 hours ago, captain_70s said: Then take some pictures by a nice park and sell for £3.5k or white sheets and led lighting... DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted December 9, 2021 Author Share Posted December 9, 2021 1 hour ago, CaptainBoom said: Top stuff sir! I should think you need a lie down after fixing that. Go on then, what's next on your project list? Well, the long term plan is to sell both the AX and the 309 and get something with 4/5 doors next. I kinda want a Peugeot 306 diesel I think. But I'll probably revert to type and end up with something Japanese 🤣 CaptainBoom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 18 hours ago, DoctorRetro said: I reckon the smokiness is to due with a previous owner having poured oil down the bores to keep it from seizing maybe? TADTS................... Minimad5, Lacquer Peel, adw1977 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, DoctorRetro said: Peugeot 306 Cause the last one worked out well 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted December 9, 2021 Author Share Posted December 9, 2021 7 minutes ago, loserone said: Cause the last one worked out well 🤣 I'll get a full one this time, not one with the top half missing 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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