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Author: | sanzomat [ Sun Mar 15, 2020 12:26 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Let the Journey Begin |
That one looks in pretty good shape so hopefully not too much of a project. I think the petrol tank is in the wrong place though |
Author: | Phaeton [ Sun Mar 15, 2020 12:40 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Let the Journey Begin |
sanzomat wrote: That one looks in pretty good shape so hopefully not too much of a project. I think the petrol tank is in the wrong place though It's the special Safari edition for long range motoring, there is a distinction smell of petrol inside, so I'm presuming the tank is a replacement for an installed leaking one. Both doors have dropped, are there uprated hinges or can the pins be replaced? |
Author: | minitici [ Wed Mar 18, 2020 1:39 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Let the Journey Begin |
The original Sierra XR4 front indicator lenses and driving lamps are as rare as hens teeth and sell for large sums. Clear lens versions of the indicator are sold by Burton's https://www.burtonpower.com/clear-front ... o-112.html |
Author: | Phaeton [ Wed Mar 18, 2020 1:58 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Let the Journey Begin |
Thanks for the link, I'll get it through the MOT first & then look to get them changed, alternative is to remove them altogether, fibreglass the holes up & replace with another set, I'm not bothered about the fogs. |
Author: | catsam [ Wed Mar 18, 2020 6:18 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Let the Journey Begin |
I found this on ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113945692959 |
Author: | Phaeton [ Wed Mar 18, 2020 6:39 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Let the Journey Begin |
catsam wrote: I found this on ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113945692959 Thank you to be honest I've not looked at the front fogs yet, not too worried as I doubt I will ever use them, I'll have look tomorrow when I go back up. |
Author: | sanzomat [ Wed Mar 18, 2020 6:44 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Let the Journey Begin |
Phaeton wrote: catsam wrote: I found this on ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113945692959 I've not looked at the front fogs yet, not too worried as I doubt I will ever use them. You could fix them and wire them so just one comes on when you steer round a corner like so many modern cars do. But IMHO that is a daft thing to do and really annoys me on other peoples cars so please don't. Rant over! |
Author: | Phaeton [ Wed Mar 18, 2020 6:59 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Let the Journey Begin |
sanzomat wrote: But IMHO that is a daft thing to do and really annoys me on other peoples cars so please don't. Rant over! Oh in that case I may just have to do that No chance |
Author: | Phaeton [ Fri Mar 20, 2020 9:28 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Let the Journey Begin |
The car has been up at my fathers bungalow so working there has been a little difficult as he has very few tools now, at 95 he has very little need for them, most have migrated down to mine. Advantage up there is I can be undercover whereas at home it's out on the open drive. But decided to swap the Beetle over with the K3 to try to get a few jobs done over the weekend. Getting it off the drive was fun the gear stick is like a spoon in treacle, no idea what gear you might get, so that was the first job to tackle. The forward backward movement seemed to work it was across the gate that was not working, I wanted to take the whole thing off but couldn't spilt the forward/aft movement shaft, so whilst it was still on the car I managed to drill out the bar from 6mm to 8mm & put a new bolt in, it's taken up some slack but I suspect it will still be a horrible gear change, but hopefully I only have to lie with it a few months until I can get my 1.8VVC rebuilt & fitted along with a PG1 box which will go to cable change. I had to remove a section of the exhaust, I'm hoping when I try to put it back tomorrow it's not going to be in the way, I may have to modify it with a large hammer. |
Author: | sanzomat [ Sat Mar 21, 2020 12:17 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Let the Journey Begin |
Phaeton wrote: large hammer. At least the most important tool is available |
Author: | Phaeton [ Sat Mar 21, 2020 9:04 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Let the Journey Begin |
sanzomat wrote: At least the most important tool is available I am hoping not to have to use it, but it's there if there are no other options. |
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