Right A small write up for Rob...
Since getting the car I have been focusing on getting it running and ready for MOT..
First up were the Brakes. After Standing for 5 years the front brakes were a little siezed on.. So set off to strip them out, clean the pads and calipers up, after eventually prying the Pads out I found they were EBC Green Stuff Pads which I guess is a bonus! Also Decided to give them a lick of paint to make them look a little better... The discs are still rather rusty but they
should clean up with a bit of use
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After:
Also did the rear drums but forgot to get a pic... That made Pushing it around FAR easier!
Next up I moved onto the engine.. The water pump wasnt far from being seized solid so off with the old one!
On with the New also threw a new belt on for good measure! (again I forgot to take a pic of the new one
)
Once all that was done, I threw the radiator back in fought with the bottom hose for a good 10 Minutes.. What a cnut that was... Then set about setting the tappets as they were all miles out, then refitted the Rocker Cover, Its only a temp one as I will be ordering an alloy one from MiniSport!
Engine all back together!
Then I set about trying to start her up! Fitted a new battery Key in the Ignition
1 Click
2 Clicks
3 Clicks and she turns over but doesnt fire
Upon inspection the tank was bone Dry
Filled her up tried again and still nothing
So went about checking all Lives and earths to the Coil found nothing wrong so Started checking other things, upon closer inspection I noticed there was something missing from the distributor.. Turns out its the Igniter thats missing
it has been converted to a contactless distributor from a Metro.. So going to have to order a new one before I can get her started
After being dissapointed with that I decided to look into other things...
Firstly the Indicators and why they wernt working on the front.. Turns out there were no bulbs in
So fitted... and we have indicators!
One electrical problem down... Many more to go!
The grille was a bit dull and filthy so gave it a quick clean with autosol (Its just a quick clean I know its still filthy in places!)
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After that I left it for another day and put it all back together and got some pics in the daylight(ish)
I then remembered I forgot to put the grille back on
The front is missing something... Im thinking 2 possibly 4 Spot lights...
Also Chrome Bumper or stick with the Black?
Couple of interior... Half Leather Fronts
Full Leather rear
Also has leather door cards with some alpine speakers
Even a stealth shelf with alpines :rasp:
Mark