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  2. Rocker cover leaking

    in Engine

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    Hi all

    So iv had a few drops of oil leaking for my engine in the GT6 and slowly trying to trouble shoot the problem. which iv defiantly got a leak from the rocker cover gasket which i replaced recently with a new silicon version yeah still leaks anyone got any suggestions on how to rectify this?

  4. GT6 MK3 Panel parts

    in Parts Wanted

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    Hi all 

    Im on the look out for quite  a few panel parts for my MK3 so if anyone has any at all they are willing to part with please please let me know

    example of some of the parts needed are 

    Floor pans

    sills inner outer

    A and B post parts 

    and possibly front wheel arch outer to save a world of patching 

    Thanks again guys helping a young member get through this restoration.

  5. Opinion on Buzzweld

    in Bodywork & Fittings

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    Hi all im looking at starting to paint the GT6 bonnet and iv been toying with the idea of spraying the underside of my bonnet with Buzzwelds rust incapsulator then War paint before I weld in th wheel arches.

    Has anyone had experience with there products and would recommend 

    and secondly am i doing this in the right order painting then fitting wheel arches.

  6. webasto Sun roof

    in Bodywork & Fittings

    Posted

    Thats good to know It can be done at home as thought it was going to be one of the few things I would be unable to do.

    Would removing the runners be a bad idea so I am able to spray the tub under them as looks like they are just pop riveted in place?

  7. webasto Sun roof

    in Bodywork & Fittings

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    2 minutes ago, poppyman said:

    Hi Alex, there is a chap close to you in Highley that used to fit them in the 70's and is very knowledgeable about them. Any good to you?

    Tony.

    That's incredibly helpful and more info would be fantastic. 

    And I think the headlining could be saved but im worried the frame could be very far gone as a large amount of big rust pieces have fallen out of it recently.

  10. GT6 Floor and sill replacement

    in Bodywork & Fittings

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    Straight away had not thought about that stupidly so thanks straight away.

    couple other things to ask 

    Im assuming floor pans are best to replace while the sills are off and whats the trick for these.

    I also forgot the mention its looking like the A and most likely B posts need replacing would it be best to tackle these and any bulk head work to start with before doing the sills?

  11. GT6 Floor and sill replacement

    in Bodywork & Fittings

    Posted

    Hi all

    Discovered the one part of my Mk3 I thought was solid is actually held on with filler a fibreglass. So now I need to replace the sills and the floor pans of the car

    A few questions

    1. Will this be easier to do with the tub removed from the chassis 

    2. Are there any bits of know how or things to look out for for this job

    3. Where is the best/most cost effective place to acquire the required patch panels as being a full time student funds are low but i need to make the most of this free time granted to us

    Again thanks for all help provided 

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  12. webasto Sun roof

    in Bodywork & Fittings

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    Hi all

    Im wondering what do with my webasto fabric sunroof its a bit tired and has a few small holes on it. Are there any firms recommended for refurbishing it closer to the west midlands the better is it something i could tackle my self?

  13. GT6 Body work

    in Bodywork & Fittings

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    Hi all

    Looking for some advice  been poking around the gt6 and have found lots of poor repairs and rust holes on my floor pan, B & A post insides and sills so far. These are all jobs that i had not expected when i bought the car and funds are tight being a student but what would people advises on how best to tackle this and would any one have these patch panels lying around they would be willing to sell.

    Thanks in advance for any help guys always appreciate it.

  14. gt6 Oil leek

    in Engine

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    Ok cool ill start with a new rocker gasket. my rocker cover seems to have been deformed by being tightened down to much whats the best way to rectify this and to make sure I dont over tighten?

  15. gt6 Oil leek

    in Engine

    Posted

    Hi all 

    My Mk3 seems to have developed a small oil leak from the rear of the engine where it mates with the gear box cant quite seem to pin point its origin my two guesses are the sump gasket and rocker cover gasket as both seem wet. 

    Bit of info about the engine the car as far as im aware before i purchased the car last year it had been off the road for 20 years but before this had been tuned i believe several times by companies of the time. Now running the car as a rolling restoration iv done very little to the engine apart form an oil change as it sounds so sweet not sure if this is the best thing with its unknown history and this leek that has appeared. 

  17. GT6 Carbs leaking fuel

    in Engine

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    25 minutes ago, Graham C said:

    There is a seal around the yellow plug which can perish. I switch the bottom of the carb to a bowl without without a plug to over come this problem. I ordered more of the these bowls than I needed by mistake so could offer you two for a small charge.

    I did post an article on the forum about this modification some time ago, detailing how to do it and screws required.

    Graham

    Hi Graham how much would want for these and would you be able to link the thread that you did?

  18. GT6 Carbs leaking fuel

    in Engine

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    Hi All

    Went to start the GT6 today and noticed a small puddle at the front of the car turns out it was coming from the underside of the left carb. I cant work out why or where its coming from as doesnt seem to be coming from the gasket at the top of the bowl. my only conclusion is it could be the from the yellow disk at the bottom of the carb (sorry im not sure that this part is called).

    Any insight into why and where it could be coming from would be amazing

  19. Rattle can painting

    in Bodywork & Fittings

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    Thanks for all the interest so far everyone really appreciate it being a young member the help is always invaluable. To clarify a few points

    The bonnet in question is a GT6 MK3 going from green to magenta although I plan to fully strip the paint off to bear metal before painting.

     Tools I have are a 120 litre compressor if i can repair it

    And my experience is so far to painting the front cross member of the chassis with buzzweld chassis paint which came out very will (I know not as specialised as the bonnet)

    I also posses lots of barn space that I believe can be cleaned enough to stop any dust or wind issues.

    I am still determined to give this job a go as really not keen on sending the car away and as my frist project wanted to try and complete everything my self.

    I suppose my next question is is it worth me investing in a decent spray gun if so any suggestions on brands? Or could cans from the shop be a viable option if enough are purchased?

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  25. GT6 Fuel Filler cap

    in Fuel System

    Posted

    Will go and check all these but from memory it doesnt have the lower pipe in the diagram yet has the one which runs under the fuel tank whats the difference between the two. And should there be a hole in the tub for the one which i seem to be missing?

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