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  5. Adding a header tank.

    in Cooling System

    Posted

    Hi john, I’m just coming out of a vw golf rad conversion which is similar to yours , , , ,going back to a normal set up as I squeezed some funds for an alicool Rad and just wondering if it’s worth keeping the header and incorporating into new system.

    What’s the small pipe hugging the back of the rad on your picture? 

    Thanks

    hag 

  6. Adding a header tank.

    in Cooling System

    Posted

    Hi all, just wondering if there are benefits in adding a header tank to the cooling system on my Gt6? I have a Nissan micra one that fits perfectly to the bulkhead, but I’m aware the original set up only had an expansion bottle which I assume is perfectly adequate in most cases. 

    If you have added a header tank a pic of the setup would be really useful, especially radiator end. 

    Thanks

    hag 

  8. Sealed unit steering rack adjustment

    in Chassis, Suspension & Steering

    Posted

    Hi Pete, Well it’s the same as an original except that the place where the grease nipple is, is now blanked off so you can’t grease/oil it. I had assumed it was a ‘sealed unit’ because of this, but maybe that’s not right. Rimmers mention a sealed for life product, but you are right if someone built it, it can be taken apart. Just wanted to see if anyone had tried before? 

    Thanks hag 

  10. GT6 knock

    in Drivetrain & Rear Axle

    Posted

    Hi guppy, may be a long shot but just check there’s nothing rolling around the boot floor pan or rear seat pan, I had a problem yesterday where I thought I had a major problem and after 3 hours under the car found a can of Heineken from Le Mans rolling around in the back! ? you never know. Good place in Feltham London if you are south and want a good prop service. 

    Hag 

  11. Membership fees

    in General

    Posted

    Hi all, definitely a lot of drift here, but thank you all for your commments. I currently pay membership  by direct debit and receive a discount but would be happy to pay the normal fee or more. I agree with angelfire that investment in difficult to find parts would be better than selling the same parts every other supplier has. The club is very good value in my opinion we should make sure it has funds to keep our vehicles going into the future and this means investment from all of us, its members. Seriously how much difference would a 10% rise make to any of us, we are talking a fiver! 

    Hag 

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  12. Membership fees

    in General

    Posted

    Hello everyone, I’ve got a little ? in my bonnet about membership fees.

    Now I think this is going to be controversial.

    I’ll come straight out with it, I don’t think we are paying enough for the fantastic service we all receive from the tssc. 

    I would be happy to pay a higher membership fee to support the future of this club. 

    Am I a lone wolf on this? ? 

    Hag 

     

     

     

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  13. vitesse 1600 engine rebuild

    in Engine

    Posted

    Thanks everyone for your responses,  I measured the oil with a measuring jug so I know it has the correct amount and that matches the dipstick.

    I guess the biggest problem is you don’t know what you need til you strip it down, but if you strip it down and can’t get parts then it could be off the road for a long time. 

    Think I’ll start with the head, and start hunting for parts.

    Thanks hag 

     

  14. vitesse 1600 engine rebuild

    in Engine

    Posted

    So hi everyone, had my 1600 for 30 years, got a few minor oil leaks and seems to be burning a reasonable amount of oil,( about 1/4 dipstick level every 100miles) plugs are black, crusty and oily. It runs fantastic apart from oil consumption. Was considering a strip down and rebuild, but availability of parts like pistons, mains etc seems very limited. I’ve looked at Rimmers and Canley but there appears to be only one set of pistons left, just wondering what anyone else has done for parts?  I don’t do a lot of miles in it now I have a Gt6 probably around 1000 a year, but it’s the original engine and I’m keen to keep it. 

    Any suggestions for parts suppliers/ manufacturers etc welcome. 

    Or I could just leave it and keep topping up the oil. 

    Thanks hag 

  15. Southern group contact

    in General

    Posted

    Hi Dick, that is very kind, its looking like the only ferry left at the moment, but by the time my passenger gives me his DOB, it's probably gonna be gone. Your convoy may be a little too fast for me, but i'll say Hi if I see you and maybe I can tag along. There are practically no Ferries left Wed, thur or friday, so it might have to be eurostar now, not looking forward to a 6 hour journey each way. 

    Thanks

    Hag 

  16. Stiff gear selection

    in Gearbox & Overdrive

    Posted

    Hi all , stripped it down today and yes circlip popped, and top bush shredded, glad I kept an old spare, so much difference between new parts and originals, best thing Is to never throw anything away. 

    Thanks for your help.

    le Mans here I come.,

    hag 

  17. Southern group contact

    in General

    Posted

    Hi all, just wondering if someone can give me some means to contact the southern group? I’ve tried the phone number and web address but no luck, was wondering if they have a convoy going Le Mans I could possibly join. 

    thanks 

    hag 

  19. Best way to get to Le mans with 75mm ground clearance

    in Other Events

    Posted

    Hi, yes it is low, I inherited like that? In fact it was around 50mm but that was because the rear spring had no spring left in it. So in fact I’ve raised it, it’s got a full sports exhaust so just one big pipe out the back. 

    Having never been on the Eurostar I had assumed it might be better than the ferry, any advice appreciated. 

     

    Thanks again hag 

     

  20. Best way to get to Le mans with 75mm ground clearance

    in Other Events

    Posted

    Hi All,  was on the waiting list for Le Mans and have just been told I'm going :D. its all a bit of a panic, but just wanted to tap into other peoples experience to see if you can help. 

    I drive a GT6 mk1, with ground clearance of around 75mm, will I be best to go on the Eurostar, or will I make it on the ferry? Ive heard horror stories of people getting stuck on the ferry and ripping exhausts off etc, just wondering if anyone has any experience. My shortest journey is Portsmouth to Caen or le havre if that makes any difference. 

    Thanks

    Hag

     

  21. Stiff gear selection

    in Gearbox & Overdrive

    Posted

    Hi all, having trouble with the gear selection on my GT6. I took my car for an MOT, even though not required as I like the idea of a mechanic looking it over once a year and for £50, its great peace of mind. Anyhow, the MOT man couldn't select reverse very easily and forced it in to get off the ramp. Since then the gear selection isn't quite right, it feels like Ive lost my 'H'.

    So basically there doesn't seem to be the barrier between reverse and the other gears, and 2nd and 4th gears are really stiff to get in. No grinding of gears or anything like that, just makes it difficult to drive. I had fitted a new gear change rebush kit at the end of last year.

    Just wanted to see what you all think before taking it all apart again.

    If its gearbox out then it could be the difference between me going to le mans or not:mellow:

    Thanks

    Hag

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  22. Engine misfire when hot

    in Engine

    Posted

    Hi cookie, I think I’ve reduced the chances of fuel evaporation with the heat shielding of carbs and fuel line around the engine. It has a Vw golf rad and revotec fan and temperature seems to hold well in all conditions. The plan is to put an aluminium one on in the future and then hopefully put an original fan back on, but for now it seems to be ok with this set up and it means I can keep on driving it. 

    Thanks 

    hag 

  23. Engine misfire when hot

    in Engine

    Posted

    On another point anyone got experience of the new distributors from the club shop? I’m tempted buy the pre installed electric ones but wanted to stick to lumenition apparently the manufacturer use their own version. 

    Thanks again 

    hag 

  24. Engine misfire when hot

    in Engine

    Posted

    Hi all, ok, so how do you measure voltage when you have a magnetronic module fitted ?

    I rang the club shop today about the lumenition MS3 coil and they said it was 1.5ohm, assuming I have no ballast then this must be wrong. I’m confused now! 

    Hag 

  25. Engine misfire when hot

    in Engine

    Posted

    Hi Pete/Richard, firstly definately no R on the spark plugs 'S' suffix in fact, and yes Ive assumed no ballast, can't find any signs of it can't see anything on the wiring diagram to suggest Mk1's had any. Does it matter if the coil is above 3.0ohms? I have one in the garage that reads 68 ohms?? the one on the car is 4.5ohms, was considering buying the lumenition correct one for the magnetronic module, but not sure if it will make much difference.???

    I had considered doing the tappets, a little bit noisy on start up. I'll give it a go see how I get on.

     

    Thanks again

    Hag 

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