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Oct 30, 2006 14:13:00 GMT
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Well as most of you know I went to Oxford yesterday to collect this from Minion. As I've started working on it I decided it's time for a Readers Rides thread.         Theres the pictures. Heres the problems: Eratic idling / stalling. Grumbly front wheel bearing. 4x4 style ride height. Lack of money! Adam |
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Last Edit: Mar 26, 2008 10:37:31 GMT by Adam
1997 TVR Chimaera
2009 Westfield Megabusa
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Oct 30, 2006 14:29:13 GMT
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And I think I've solved the fuel smell mystery! I took the airbox off so I could see what was happening around the carb, started the engine, had a look around and I could see petrol all over the inlet manifold and could hear a hissing noise. A quick nosy around revealed fuel curse word out of a crack in the side of what I assume to be a swirl pot:   I assume this could be causing the eratic idling aswell as there is less fuel going into the carb meaning it is leaning out? There would also be less fuel pressure. I'm off to the local stealership tomorrow to try and order a new one! Adam |
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1997 TVR Chimaera
2009 Westfield Megabusa
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Oct 30, 2006 15:13:56 GMT
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Turns out that its a petrol vapour seperator and GSF want £30 + VAT for a new one!
Anyone got one lying around? Please!
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2009 Westfield Megabusa
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Oct 30, 2006 15:29:32 GMT
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Afraid not - have you tried eurocarparts?
Failing that you could see if A to Z in Thatcham have one, or BG Auto's off the A4 in Newbury (behind the Swan pub)
But if all else fails ebay / scrappy.
PS - you have tried fixing the crack haven't you?
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 I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people I don't like. |
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Oct 30, 2006 15:37:22 GMT
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Afraid not - have you tried eurocarparts? Failing that you could see if A to Z in Thatcham have one, or BG Auto's off the A4 in Newbury (behind the Swan pub) But if all else fails ebay / scrappy. PS - you have tried fixing the crack haven't you? I'm afraid of just patching it as its around the fixing. Worth a try though, what could I use? Thanks, Adam |
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1997 TVR Chimaera
2009 Westfield Megabusa
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Oct 30, 2006 15:47:13 GMT
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Best stuff for plastics I've found is Marley Plastic Cement. You can get it from B&Q (behind the counter) and is what plumbers use for afixing plastic waste / drain pipes. I had to fix a crack in rad on the rocco the other week - got the car to temperature, dried / cleaned the area and smeared with the cement...all fixed - no more leaks  |
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Last Edit: Oct 30, 2006 15:47:40 GMT by iRocco
I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people I don't like. |
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Oct 30, 2006 15:51:31 GMT
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How about a bit of Loctite in the crack, I've got several tubes of the stuff in the garage? Is it fuel resistant or will it dissolve at the first sign of petrol?
EDIT: Seems to be! I'll try it a bit later, see what it does.
Adam
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Last Edit: Oct 30, 2006 15:54:29 GMT by Adam
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2009 Westfield Megabusa
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Oct 30, 2006 15:53:30 GMT
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Loctite / superclue is great stuff for a short term fix - but it's curse word long term.
A tube of cement from B&Q is about £4 - if you don't want to spend out you could pop round mine with said part and I could stick a blob of cement on for free ;D
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I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people I don't like. |
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Oct 30, 2006 15:56:11 GMT
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Loctite / superclue is great stuff for a short term fix - but it's curse word long term. A tube of cement from B&Q is about £4 - if you don't want to spend out you could pop round mine with said part and I could stick a blob of cement on for free ;D What times do buses run to Thatcham on a tuesday?  I'll pop to B&Q tomorrow, I should be able to stretch to £4 and it'll probably come in useful somewhere else Adam |
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2009 Westfield Megabusa
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Oct 30, 2006 15:58:44 GMT
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And Kris, I scared myself witless with the horn when I accidentally nudged it! It could probably be heard in Scotland!
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2009 Westfield Megabusa
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Oct 30, 2006 16:12:44 GMT
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Loctite / superclue is great stuff for a short term fix - but it's curse word long term. A tube of cement from B&Q is about £4 - if you don't want to spend out you could pop round mine with said part and I could stick a blob of cement on for free ;D What times do buses run to Thatcham on a tuesday? I'll pop to B&Q tomorrow, I should be able to stretch to £4 and it'll probably come in useful somewhere else Adam Urm...  When you have glued it - give it a good pressure test after with water. |
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I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people I don't like. |
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Oct 30, 2006 17:49:35 GMT
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i think a recording of the worlds loudest horn is in order.
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Oct 31, 2006 13:56:33 GMT
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A dab of fuel resistant plastic bonding glue on the petrol vapour separator and some tape to hold the vacuum pipe on and it's running sweet as anything! I'm off to the Motorist Discount Centre now to see about the wheel bearing Adam |
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2009 Westfield Megabusa
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qwerty
Club Retro Rides Member
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Club RR Member Number: 52
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1989 VW Polo Saloon: Piccies!qwerty
@qwerty
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Oct 31, 2006 14:58:03 GMT
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You might also want to check the gasket between the Carb and inlet manifold these are notorious for splitting and causing bad idiling etc.
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Oct 31, 2006 19:41:18 GMT
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What engine has that got in it ? 1.3 ? What code ? > You'll find the code just above the alternator mount, stamped onto the block, note - this will probably need cleaning if the rocker cover gasket has been leaking ...... ;D PS - I'm breaking a polo ranger in a couple weeks if you need anything, struts for slammage perhaps ?? PM me. |
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Last Edit: Oct 31, 2006 19:44:08 GMT by Thrasher
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Oct 31, 2006 22:27:13 GMT
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What engine has that got in it ? 1.3 ? What code ? > You'll find the code just above the alternator mount, stamped onto the block, note - this will probably need cleaning if the rocker cover gasket has been leaking ...... ;D PS - I'm breaking a polo ranger in a couple weeks if you need anything, struts for slammage perhaps ?? PM me. It's an HZ 1043cc. I'll give you a PM with the stuff I would like off the Polo sometime! I believe the carb gasket is fine as it is idling fine but there is still a hissing coming from somewhere! It's driving me mad, I've spent about an hour trying to locate it with no luck  My dad will find it in 30 seconds on the weekend ;D |
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2009 Westfield Megabusa
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J.P
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I like to eat ice cream and I really enjoy a nice pair of slacks.
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Oct 31, 2006 23:32:00 GMT
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Dunno if it has servo'd brake but maby a vacuum pipe sort of thing to the servo is off and sucking air? Had that once with a mini
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Last Edit: Oct 31, 2006 23:32:15 GMT by J.P
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no brake servo on a UK mk2 polo.
several vac pipes though, the lil bits of rubber hose used
for connections between these can perish though, unseen, may hiss
and deffo effect the running, worth checking/replacing these.
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no brake servo on a UK mk2 polo. several vac pipes though, the lil bits of rubber hose used for connections between these can perish though, unseen, may hiss and deffo effect the running, worth checking/replacing these. I've so far found two perished rubber connector things. I'm going to get a load of the stuff and replace all of them systematically. Adam |
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2009 Westfield Megabusa
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Stu
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Cool car! I've got a good condition Haynes manual for the '82 to '90 Polo if it's any use to you? Might help with the fixing if you don't already have one? |
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