Paul Barrett Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Have you given it a whack with a persuader? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiMarco Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 Have you given it a whack with a persuader? Yes mate I have given it a whack and nothing changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Trying to buddy but it is such a pain and I love the car but my god hasn't she been a nightmare at times. Mofiied cars are always a nightmare until you have bottomed out every issue. It is just part of the fun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiMarco Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 Mofiied cars are always a nightmare until you have bottomed out every issue. It is just part of the fun Yeah I guess mate the other issue is the engine just fits between the 2 chassis rails so there isn't much room to work on it when it is in the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantaray Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Every thing points back to the starter, I'm 99% sure its f##t. The problem is that it is not a quick fix as the whole front subframe, gear box and engine needs to come out in order to get at the starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 What an arse, it'll all come good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony g Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Just a thought. As either way it will be a big job to get at, could you support the engine from above, lower the subframe down (or out completely), then lower the engine with box still attached to mount until access is gained? Might be do-able without dropping water or oil. Just thinking out loud. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiMarco Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 Just a thought. As either way it will be a big job to get at, could you support the engine from above, lower the subframe down (or out completely), then lower the engine with box still attached to mount until access is gained? Might be do-able without dropping water or oil. Just thinking out loud. Tony Not a bad idea Tony but you cant do that due to the exhaust manifolds. One of them on each side goes under so it is a engine and gearbox out job. Once that is done I need to sort out the rear axle which I might ask for your help has it never done it before but now it is starting to knock. You need to really be there to hear as I am not sure what it is to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Checked the prop joints? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiMarco Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 Checked the prop joints? Didn't think that paul good shout might be something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicsManta Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 i have only just been able to catch up on what is happening with your project and im sorry to here about your starer motor issues. i love the photos posted before the car does realy look like a "beast". keep up with the good work and try to keep your cool with the car, i defenatly know how mad car can make you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiMarco Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 i have only just been able to catch up on what is happening with your project and im sorry to here about your starer motor issues. i love the photos posted before the car does realy look like a "beast". keep up with the good work and try to keep your cool with the car, i defenatly know how mad car can make you. Thanks buddy I am keeping my cool with her but seems one thing after another. Anyway I am having a break from her for the moment until we can get her back in the garage again. but when she is ready I hope all is well lol but I guess she is an old car so problems will arise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiMarco Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 Got some great news yesterday . Chris gave me a call late yesterday saying he has sorted the starting problem. Couldn't believe it was a fuse had blown that was hidden among the wires. So there is a new fuse and it has been moved to the fuse box and first turn of the key bang she fires up . just need to look at the knocking at the back then MOT time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZYDAVE Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Happy Days 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiMarco Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 Car is booked in tomorrow for an MOT hopefully all goes well. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Fingers crossed for you mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiMarco Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Fingers crossed for you mate Thank you buddy. If all goes well I will collect the car Saturday and then she is straight down to the exhaust company to get the exhausts and manifolds made . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZYDAVE Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Thank you buddy. If all goes well I will collect the car Saturday and then she is straight down to the exhaust company to get the exhausts and manifolds made . Yes!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiMarco Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Not all good after all. Spoke to the chaps at the exhaust place and they said they cant do the job for the price quote. Now on the hunt for another exhaust place as im not happy with the fact I get quoted and now they want more not happening so will have to see if there is one in Oxfordshire where I am based to do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Chris told me at the NEC that he had found out it was an electrical fault instead of the started so that is good that it is a fuse change to solve the problem. She will be on the road in no time ready for Santa Pod Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiMarco Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Chris told me at the NEC that he had found out it was an electrical fault instead of the started so that is good that it is a fuse change to solve the problem. She will be on the road in no time ready for Santa Pod Jack Yeah no doubt but now need to find another exhaust company as the one that wanted more money from what they quoted so not happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 What was the 'new' price out of interest nick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiMarco Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 £900 for it mate not happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Ok, is that stainless? Two headers and full system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 £900 is a bit steep, especially considering the gold plating won't survive the heat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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