elbekko Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 16 hours ago, FridgeFreezer said: Only one page? Bl**dy amateur! I have a large whiteboard in the garage full of jobs I have a list in my phone I have multiple notebooks I have a wiki on my home server with a list of lists which includes reminders to look at the whiteboard/phone/notebook And every time I go out to the garage I end up doing some other job that just cropped up instead That sounds about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escape Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 I do not like this topic... 😟 But I'll write down my lists anyway. Had to do it sometime! Priscilla, the Range Rover in use, is in pretty good shape, except for: - engine oil leak - occasional jolting at low throttle - driveline vibration at higher speeds - refit and fix the LPG, if I can be bothered. Haven't missed it, but it would save on running costs at around 10k miles/year. Eileen, the Lotus Excel, is perfectly usable and just needs: - tidying up the interior - tuning the carbs as she's a bit hesitant in the cold - selling her on... Suzana, the Jaguar XJ-SC, also very usable but: - the gearbox oil leak has become pretty bad - the heater is not getting very hot (not for lack of engine heat from the V12!) - she pulls to the right (though that seems to be a lot better after getting a flat this morning and having to fit the spare wheel, which is a different size) Tommy, the lightweight, doesn't really need any work, except for: - the right indicator light not always working (known bad connection). - the suspension sagging to the left Should be sold on (as soon as I get another car ready for proper off roading). Then for the real challenges, in the order I want to/should do things: Phoenix, the special Range Rover: in short fit the engine, the gearbox, the interior, the wiring, the hydraulic winch (that first needs rebuilding)... and get her running. Work in progress! Emma, the Lotus Esprit: - replace the 4-pot with the new V8 engine and modify everything to make it fit, including new gearbox lever and linkage and new radiators for engine and chargecooler. Easier said than done! No planning yet... - refit the refurbished interior - have the exterior wrapped, after fixing front and rear bumper/spoiler - find and fit a big rear wing - upgrade the brakes (probably a good idea given the potential power increase) Emily, the Lotus Elan JPS: - rebuild engine - rebuild gearbox Tatjana, the TVR 280S: - get the engine running and performing as should - tidy up the elektrickery (that's the easy part, most is done) - redo the bodywork where it was bodged after an accident. I'll probably outsource that part, I don't like bodywork. The Volvo 480 turbo: - don't buy it! And I still won't consider anything remotely sensible or modern as a daily alternative to the above! 😎 Filip 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post miketomcat Posted January 26, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 26, 2022 Filip I tried normal once it was by far the easiest nicest car I've ever had. I absolutely hated every second of owning it. Stay wierd it's the best policy as far as I'm concerned. Mike 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallfry Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 This has gone nowhere in eight years, its an early 90 V8 SW but briefly, Make up my b****y mind with engine to use for the best, Rover V8, Lexus 1UZ, or BMW M57 diesel. I have all of them, but unable to decide. And all that this entails ! Gearbox, change to auto, but of course, it depends on the engine. And all that this entails ! Repair or change the bulkhead. Its not bad, but I do have a late Puma one, which will need modifying as it has NO lovely vent flaps. And all that this entails ! Modify and change the roof and windscreen for the series 3 type. Why ? Because I like the look ! And all that this entails ! Change the doors for a set of early County ones with alloy tops and sliding windows. At least this is nice easy job ! Repair or replace the chassis. Again its not bad, but you know how this can be a can of worms ! Replace most of the braking system. Anything else that crops up, you all know about mission creep........... OR, alternatively, sell it and concentrate on my Rover P5B coupe instead, OR sell that as well, and concentrate on the Unimog 406 ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 Ooo 406 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyboy Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 On 1/25/2022 at 5:20 PM, steve b said: The original S3 expansion tank should be black plastic with the overflow/return entering at the bottom of the tank. The rad cap should have a return only poppet valve in the middle to allow the system vacuum when cooling to draw the excess in the expansion bottle back into the engine/rad . I always fill the rad completely and put 50-75mm in the expansion tank when cold . ...as for bug/to do lists ....plenty Steve Yes, Steve, this is the system that is on the vehicle. The rad cap has the correct poppet valve but I think the spring may be too strong to open under the vacuum of the system. I have ordered a genuine cap from Blanchards, hopefully that will fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyboy Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 20 hours ago, Escape said: I do not like this topic... 😟 But I'll write down my lists anyway. Had to do it sometime! Priscilla, the Range Rover in use, is in pretty good shape, except for: - engine oil leak - occasional jolting at low throttle - driveline vibration at higher speeds - refit and fix the LPG, if I can be bothered. Haven't missed it, but it would save on running costs at around 10k miles/year. Eileen, the Lotus Excel, is perfectly usable and just needs: - tidying up the interior - tuning the carbs as she's a bit hesitant in the cold - selling her on... Suzana, the Jaguar XJ-SC, also very usable but: - the gearbox oil leak has become pretty bad - the heater is not getting very hot (not for lack of engine heat from the V12!) - she pulls to the right (though that seems to be a lot better after getting a flat this morning and having to fit the spare wheel, which is a different size) Tommy, the lightweight, doesn't really need any work, except for: - the right indicator light not always working (known bad connection). - the suspension sagging to the left Should be sold on (as soon as I get another car ready for proper off roading). Then for the real challenges, in the order I want to/should do things: Phoenix, the special Range Rover: in short fit the engine, the gearbox, the interior, the wiring, the hydraulic winch (that first needs rebuilding)... and get her running. Work in progress! Emma, the Lotus Esprit: - replace the 4-pot with the new V8 engine and modify everything to make it fit, including new gearbox lever and linkage and new radiators for engine and chargecooler. Easier said than done! No planning yet... - refit the refurbished interior - have the exterior wrapped, after fixing front and rear bumper/spoiler - find and fit a big rear wing - upgrade the brakes (probably a good idea given the potential power increase) Emily, the Lotus Elan JPS: - rebuild engine - rebuild gearbox Tatjana, the TVR 280S: - get the engine running and performing as should - tidy up the elektrickery (that's the easy part, most is done) - redo the bodywork where it was bodged after an accident. I'll probably outsource that part, I don't like bodywork. The Volvo 480 turbo: - don't buy it! And I still won't consider anything remotely sensible or modern as a daily alternative to the above! 😎 Filip What a superb list of vehicles, well done sir. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L19MUD Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 13 hours ago, smallfry said: and concentrate on the Unimog 406 ! Pictures of Unimog? not sure we have seen that on here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dra890 Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 (edited) I had this same issue with the radiator cap last year. To fix it I took the radiator cap off and used a penknife to clean all the gunk out from behind the poppet valve. I also sloshed it out in some water to finish the job. It’s been fine ever since ( hurriedly knocks on wood). Btw there’s no spring on the poppet valve - it doesn’t need it. Dan Edited January 27, 2022 by dra890 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve King Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 1) Fit the new heated seat elements. I’ve had the new elements three years! 2) Wire in the headlight adjustment switch and fit the motors etc to the lamps. 3) Fit the mini Mud Pod and fit rev counter, external temperature gauge and some other gauge (haven’t decided yet!) 4) Either replace the checker plate on the bonnet with a black anodised one or strip and repaint the current peeling one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 That’s a small list Steve ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve King Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 36 minutes ago, Anderzander said: That’s a small list Steve ! I didn’t mention: Re-gluing the foam headlining in the rear. Replacing the passenger door lock barrel (it can’t be opened with the key and is either damaged or a different pattern to the driver’s door). Investigate the weep on the radiator. Investigate the slight fuel leak that could that seems to be coming from the top of the fuel tank. Sort out the spigot bush on the clutch; it has made a “wurra - wurra” noise since I bought it in 2011! Whilst I’m about it I will change the clutch completely and the DMF. Finally find and fix the leak that causes a puddle in the driver’s footwell: Captain Tolleys, tape and silicone have not worked so far! Errm probably other stuff too, but I’m currently recovering from covid and have a fuzzy brain! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffR Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 My bug lists are probably longer than anyones, however the mods would remove them as OT, why ? I work as a professional entomologist........ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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