daverclasper

That hole in bell housing sounds a good idea Pete. I wish those design yobs at the factory had thought of it!. A question or two please. Is the engine side of pulley locked to the crank, if so, therefore timing won't alter?, (if not would timing advance or retard). If only the outer ring moves/slips, then would the marks be showing advance, or retard? . Cheers, Dave

Clive mentioned 11RC, above as shorter filters. Don't know what that reference is, though would like to know myself of shorter filters. Dave

Don't go Clive

Thanks Pete. Will have a look at when got a bit of time to take the door card off. I guess that movement must have been there for some time and I hadn't noticed it. Dave

Hi. Was messing with the alignment of the plate, that contains the latch bit that comes out of rear of door (3 pozi screws on mine that I loosened a bit). Seemed to have hardly any adjustment anyhow. Now there is quite a lot of free movement when pressing door release button, before the door release bit/latch moves, though door will still open. Any tips before I arse about taking card off and friggin about inside the door. Thanks, Dave

Just looked underneath Vit. Can't see that exhaust front fixed clamp and can't remember it when taking exhaust off . Guess I should make something up. Any reason why not, from folk with more understanding on component stress please?. Thanks, Dave

Hi. Is there a diagram as good as that for Vitesse, please?. Can't find any online. Thanks, Dave

Thanks. I guess hairline cracks, could fill in with carbon, though maybe the cracks get more severe over time?. Dave

Hi Paul. What has caused the cracking, is this a common thing please?. Thanks, Dave

Would Chic Doig/Canley have better ones,as they work on these cars?. Mick Dolphin NOS?. Gasket cement if no joy?. Dave

Thanks everyone. few questions please. I have a vacuum gauge. Can I rig it to the manifold stub (will have to use a bit of hose and jubilee clips, this ok?) , where the PCV valve hose goes on, then remove the the PCV from the rocker cover stub, so the crancase can breathe?. Does the vacuum capsule have to be disconnected AND blanked off?. Pete. those vacuum figures are just for idle?. Thanks, Dave

These are basic CD 150's on Vit Mk1 2Litre. A few questions please. Can oil get lost in normal running and if so how often and how?. Can the pistons and/ or bore in the carb be worn causing oil lost over the top therefore also limited damping. If dash pots are low can this cause a bit of pinking, due to running weak?. Or ambient temp (use car all year). Asking, because every now and then (few weeks), engine develops a little bit of pinking. Have been retarding timing slightly on the vernier, about 10 clicks when this happens. Wondered if crank pulley was slipping a bit, though looked at timing recently statically (not got gun), and was only 3.5 degrees BTDC!, which seems a bit retarded. Using tesco 99 oct. I know it's an old car and runs well, so happy anyway, but interested. Any advice great please. Cheers Dave

Hi. I am I correct in thinking that moving the outer column down a tad, should stop the interference (even if I have to loosen one or both of the upper column clamps) please. Cheers, Dave

Thanks again. Will have a mess about, when it stops raining!.

That's great Dave. Thanks a lot. Cheers, Dave

Thanks. Looking at Haynes manual, there appears to be a lower and upper inner shafts. Can't see any reference to adjustments to the column or what Dave mentioned as the centre section being set too low (is this the gap I need to make please Pete ?). I have never taken a column off/apart, so don't have much understanding I'm afraid. Also has always been noticeable play in the column, when hand at bottom/outer of steering wheel when pushing upwards. Thanks, Dave

HI Turns freely though makes this noise when turning steering wheel. Something I should look at?, please Thanks. Dave

Hi thanks. No servo. Also never noticed any mayo when rocker cover off, even in winter. Not anything to be too bothered about I guess?. Cheers, Dave

Hi. This is apparent from a couple of metres away from exhaust when engine hot at idle. It sometimes shows a bit of what what I think is oil smoke (grey colour) at idle and does use a bit of oil (maybe half a pint, every 1000 miles), though the smell is not what I associate with burning oil. Is this normal please. Thanks, Dave

Yes. Wish there was a tips and tricks section. So useful.

Yes. Definitely worth about the details of what is wrong to post on here (even if paying someone to do the work). Lot's of inside info (tips/tricks) and younger folk in the trade seem brought up on replacing. rather than fixing if you get the work done. Also advisories. Usually on my vehicles, more than fails. Worth quantifying with yourself (will it be failing soon in my mileage etc/will it cause more expense, damage if not sorted soon/how dangerous is this etc). Iv'e had some advisories go on year after year, and also advisories never mentioned again. Also get more advice on fail stuff if not sure. A council Mot bloke admitted it can be subjective. I'm not saying it's a minefield out there, but worth looking into if your not totally sure. Cheers, Dave

Hi. How much of a faf is it to refit the pedals to bulkhead, (lining up the screws a 2 person job)? please. Cheers, Dave

Can't remember the part no, though replaced just the cylinders (not full kit) about 8 months ago from Canleys, for about £5.50 each. They were a good fit, as there can be issues with this I understand. Cheers, Dave

Thanks Richard. Just hoping, it was!. Dave

Hi. Richard. I am interested if your car is laid up for part of the year and wondered if this contributes to the faster pump failure rate, as my mum's Honda (well serviced) needed a new water pump after resting for 3 years?. Thanks, Dave