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by Zaphod
Sun Mar 24, 2024 20:24
Forum: General
Topic: Unobtainium
Replies: 6
Views: 213

Re: Unobtainium

Hawaiis0 wrote:
Sun Mar 24, 2024 19:24
Proper shock absorbers
Seconded!
by Zaphod
Wed Mar 06, 2024 14:28
Forum: Servicing, Belts, Fuels and Oils
Topic: Another timing belt question
Replies: 37
Views: 11758

Re: Another timing belt question

Hawaiis0 wrote:
Sun Feb 18, 2024 10:20
Have you removed the ancillary v belts to listen without them?
Yes, and the horrid noise is still there!
by Zaphod
Mon Mar 04, 2024 23:51
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: Lucas distributor lower cover
Replies: 3
Views: 212

Re: Lucas distributor lower cover

That is it. My car has the most frightful noise when any RPM is applied, like a dry ballrace.. and it seems a similar problem can occur on the EFI V9 rover engines when this part is missing as it seems on some distributors the centre carbon brush can be too long and this when it missing causes a hor...
by Zaphod
Mon Mar 04, 2024 16:44
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: Lucas distributor lower cover
Replies: 3
Views: 212

Lucas distributor lower cover

The lower cover from my standard Lucas distributor is missing, It's in the garage somewhere but has gone walkabout. This is the part that sits under the rotor arm and its held in place by the distributor cap. I have a feeling its absence may be the cause of the horrid noise I am getting as it seems ...
by Zaphod
Wed Feb 21, 2024 17:32
Forum: Engine and Gearbox
Topic: Whirriing noise when running over 1500RPM
Replies: 1
Views: 197

Whirriing noise when running over 1500RPM

Now I have oil pressure I seem to have a new problem. The engine displays the symptoms of a cam belt that is too tight and make a loud whirring noise when the revs go much above idle. I have run it with both the alternator belt and PAS belt removed, and that makes no change. My Burroughs guage shows...
by Zaphod
Mon Feb 19, 2024 19:44
Forum: Engine and Gearbox
Topic: Automatic transmission hesitation
Replies: 23
Views: 5649

Re: Automatic transmission hesitation

Am I right in thinking the autobox used in the SA is a ZF HP422? If so did lotus use the fix that Jaguar and later Land Rover did to stop premature wear in the 1st gear clutch pack? This was a fault that plagued BMWs and Volvos that used this gearbox and the earlier 4 speed auto range rovers. There ...
by Zaphod
Sun Feb 18, 2024 08:47
Forum: Servicing, Belts, Fuels and Oils
Topic: Another timing belt question
Replies: 37
Views: 11758

Re: Another timing belt question

I have a horrid noise that I though was a failing tensioner, but having changed it it’s still there, the short of noise that might be an over tight belt.. the guage reads just over 90 when cold
by Zaphod
Wed Feb 14, 2024 11:24
Forum: Engine and Gearbox
Topic: Oil pressure sender thread
Replies: 4
Views: 436

Oil pressure sender thread

What is the thread on the oil pressure sender? I think I have found a VDO 0-7 bar sender (at a price!) https://vdo-webshop.nl/en/pressure-senders/667-vdo-pressure-sender-0-5-bar-1-8-27-nptf-4103590949707.html Although the headline says 0-5 bar, the spec says 0-7bar and searching on the VDO part numb...
by Zaphod
Fri Feb 09, 2024 14:35
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Radiator Undertray
Replies: 7
Views: 1428

Re: Radiator Undertray

That's been grounded a few time!, the self tappers are post Hethel, I can see the fixings that should be used however (one appears to be half missing!). It also looks to be a centimetre or so forward of it's correct location, the two 10mm nuts to each side of the radiator are the factory fixings I b...
by Zaphod
Thu Feb 08, 2024 10:03
Forum: Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Anti Roll Bar bushes..
Replies: 18
Views: 3403

Re: Anti Roll Bar bushes..

My logic says the split should be to the front of the car. Would I be right ? I'm two months late with this, but that doesn't sound right to me. I'm agreeing with Hawaiiso, who explains why the split should face the back of the car (if your choice is front or back). It's because under braking, the ...
by Zaphod
Wed Feb 07, 2024 17:16
Forum: Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Anti Roll Bar bushes..
Replies: 18
Views: 3403

Re: Anti Roll Bar bushes..

ordered, hope they are not too bad to change, they look simple enough... They are, but make sure you get the slit the correct way round. I believe they should be installed so the braking force pushes against the solid side and not into the split side. and lubricate the rotating surfaces. I found th...
by Zaphod
Wed Feb 07, 2024 12:41
Forum: Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Remoulds
Replies: 20
Views: 5924

Re: Remoulds

Worth pointing out plane tyres mainly take impact in one vector (straight ahead during landing and takeoff) whereas road tyres are subjected to multiple vectors including lateral which is more likely to tear off a top layer of a remould. Have you ever seen a 747 land in a cross wind.. Aircraft tyre...
by Zaphod
Wed Feb 07, 2024 12:05
Forum: Engine and Gearbox
Topic: Throttle return spring
Replies: 3
Views: 380

Re: Throttle return spring

The one I got from SJS has an odd step near one end.. I'm hoping the reason for this will become apparent!
by Zaphod
Wed Feb 07, 2024 11:58
Forum: Servicing, Belts, Fuels and Oils
Topic: Another timing belt question
Replies: 37
Views: 11758

Re: Another timing belt question

However I don't have a Burroughs gauge, and they are no longer avaliable as far as I know, so I'm looking for an alternate way of setting the tension. They may not be available new, but often come up for sale on EBay etc. You’re most likely to find the generic BT-33-73f gauge. This is the same as t...
by Zaphod
Mon Feb 05, 2024 21:55
Forum: Engine and Gearbox
Topic: Throttle return spring
Replies: 3
Views: 380

Throttle return spring

Where is the throttle return spring fitted on a 1989 Excel SE? I remember there was one hanging off the carbs when I dismantled them to take then off the euro carb, however as the engine was in bits when I got the car I have no idea where it attached to and I’ve forgotten how it was connected to the...