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14 minutes ago, Peter Truman said:

Luggage Paula 2 cases car 4 containers , nothing like being prepared!

What was that previous thread "Whats in your boot!"

Actually the luggage in this picture has tools and belts and bits and bobs. Just in case. 
I haven’t started packing yet!

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28 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said:

 

glad its open , when youre  back its a remove and clean it all up the barrel comes out , you can 

clean all the old crud out the tumblers  and their springs 

be like new 

Pete

Nice to have a job again!

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Hurrah! WD40 and a LOT of wiggling and it's all good!

I also found out that WD40 brings your bumpers up to an amazing shine!

 

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If I fail to get the lock open what are my options?

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41 minutes ago, NonMember said:

But of course!

My first Vitesse boot wouldn't lock when I bought it... except that I soon discovered it actually was locked and wouldn't unlock, it's just that some PO had hammered the handle in enough to dent the boot lid to the point where the two lugs holding the housing still were no longer engaged, and the whole thing could turn.

Try plenty of WD40 into the lock, then insert and remove the key many times. Sometimes that frees the pins up in the barrel.

I’ll give that a go!

before I get the hammer out

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32 minutes ago, Chris A said:

Are you turning the key the correct way?

I know it sounds daft but mine can be locked by turning the key in either direction but only unlocks if it has been turned in the correct direction to lock it. It is probably due to old lock, recut key etc

I’ve tried all the ways. 
I have another key at home. I’ll try that.

it was a little sticky sometimes. Dam I wish I’d changed it!

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Well that didn’t last long.
The boot won’t unlock! 
obviously the day before I go on away for the weekend.

 

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9 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said:

if it has the little angled mirror to lok sideways dont let it drop off inside somewhere

ive got an old snap on self contained unit, poor picture old school techy but will join to a laptop  rarely used 

that  looks a good buy 

Pete

 

It's excellent quality with a mirror and a hook and a light.
The app is great too you can record video and take pictures.

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I got to use my new toy to have a look around too!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01NBFTAHE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

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Just now, Pete Lewis said:

was that the hoop/circular  springy thing  ?

1600 with a  Cat  thats different 

Pete

 

Yes.

it had snapped and both halves were in the bottom of the door.

i bent the end of the biggest bit to fit into the original hole.

the whole mechanism can be taken out of the door after removing the door card.

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I spent the day doing a proper job of fitting the gearbox cover with new seals and aluminium duct tape. I then turned my attention towards the door catch that has always allowed the door fly open occasionally. 
I found that the spring had broken, but  managed to make the remains of it fit again with a bit of bending.

Job done!

i then realised that for the first time since I’ve had him, everything works! 

I wonder how long that will last! 

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41 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said:

give the clutch an italian tune up 

like some long slip times in a high gear under power

if it catches fire you have over done it  enough for  a good pong is acceptable 

but it will need some use to reduce the feathering lining of newness 

pete

This is exactly what i wanted to hear! Stand by Streatham!

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It's a bit juddery if i pull off slowly. I've convinced myself it's just the clutch 'bedding in' 

I really hope i haven't bought a duff one!

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15 minutes ago, poppyman said:

Are you taking Pete with you just in case Paula?

Tony.

Pretty sure that was the deal? 

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I’ve a weekend in Weymouth coming up. That’s way past Kew!

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I am honestly blown away by how much work you have put into this. 

I'm stunned.

I can't say thank you enough!

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Wooooo Hooooo!

What a difference! 

It's like a new car. I forgot to use 2nd a couple of times as i've not had it for so long!

Pete. You are a star! 

Thank you so much. 

Beer time now!

 

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I’ll come back to it. I haven’t any more oil anyway. Just fitting. The seats and it’ll be test time! 

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I’ve given up and put 1.8 ltr in through the top

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I’m stuck on getting the level/filler plug out. Of all things!

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It’s going well! 
 

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31 minutes ago, Colin Lindsay said:

That's quite a view; how I wish I had so much room when working on the GT6. Very interesting accelerator mechanism; almost like mine but mine is straight and goes behind the pedals. 

So much easier with the seats and gearbox out

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I’ve ordered this stuff.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-heavy-duty-degreaser-5ltr/88668?_requestid=613306

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You’re a star!

 

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I've taken advantage of the space and fitted a new lower dash panel. I'm very happy with the results.

Much easier without the gearbox.

Hope it doesn't get in the way too much when i fit the box again.

I've also ordered a parts cleaner because Pete had one . 😂😂😂😂