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- Tue Nov 15, 2022 6:32 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Fuel Systems and Exhausts
- Topic: In Tank Pump to Tank Hose Part Number?
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In Tank Pump to Tank Hose Part Number?
Hi all! The short rubber hose that goes from the pump to the tank (the removable part) has split and I'mhaving trouble replacing it. I've tried using a straight piece of pipe but this causes the pump to sit at the wrong angle (the original hose is slightly 'S' shaped). Does anybody know the part num...
- Fri Jun 03, 2016 8:41 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: 3.0 Supercav!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 4774
Re: 3.0 Supercav!
So I've not updated this in absolutely ages, mainly due to ownership of this car developing very much into a love/hate type thing! Get yourself a brew and settle down! Following last years aborted trip to the 'Ring, I'd planned on putting some more miles on it, getting the LPG working on it, and gen...
- Fri Jun 05, 2015 2:58 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: 3.0 Supercav!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 4774
Re: 3.0 Supercav!
So, I went to Pirtek, but unfortunately they didn't have enough fittings in to remake all the pipework in PTFE. So they made up one PTFE 'bypass' hose up for me, which I duly fitted: http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j89/himselfunknown/Supercav/2015-06-05-7_zpsnt2etxla.jpg Before I did, I did a bit ...
- Fri May 15, 2015 10:09 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: 3.0 Supercav!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 4774
Re: 3.0 Supercav!
Well gents, the gloves are off on this: on the way home from work this afternoon, another hose popped clean off an end fitting, one that Pirtek themselves did (using hand crimps). Cost me an hour in the car waiting for the RAC, and £50 for 3 litres of oil. :wall So this evening I have stripped off a...
- Thu May 14, 2015 10:48 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: 3.0 Supercav!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 4774
Re: 3.0 Supercav!
Nightmare encounter. Hopefully, it isn't anything too serious that re-occurs. That's what I'm hoping Gary Lovely car! I agree with you, a good thrashing is what you need to highlight any problems you might encounter before a long journey (not forgetting the performance bit at the end ! ) Fingers cr...
- Wed May 13, 2015 11:52 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: 3.0 Supercav!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 4774
Re: 3.0 Supercav!
Been a while since I updated this, so here goes. I've been having a fair mixed bag of results the past week or so. After it passed the MOT and I got the semi's fitted to the Astra wheels, I fitted the Astra wheels to the car. While they fitted OK on the front, the rears caught, so had to come back o...
- Mon May 04, 2015 10:29 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: 3.0 Supercav!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 4774
Re: 3.0 Supercav!
Yes Gary, been doing a lot of stupid grinning lately - so much so my face is starting to ache!Envoy CDX wrote:Well. I'm impressed
Looks good, nice colour too!
Bet you have a silly grin plastered all over your face.
- Sun May 03, 2015 11:26 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: 3.0 Supercav!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 4774
Re: 3.0 Supercav!
Looking good Tony. Just the way I like cars... A wolf in sheep's clothing. :cool Looks a proper sleeper there, fantastic job! Don't forget to get plenty of pics at the 'ring. Yes, I do like the sleeper look, I have to admit. I've already had a Merc owner wondering why he spent all that cash on a ca...
- Sun May 03, 2015 11:01 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: 3.0 Supercav!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 4774
Re: 3.0 Supercav!
Looking good! Bumpers sitting a bit low though... :p (Runs away). Bumper is fine Gary, it's the camera angle :thumb The bumpers might not be on the car long, as I'm tempted to put my GSI body kit on it, and some other subtle upgrades. But then I do like the sleeper look. Choices! Anyway, bit of an ...
- Thu Apr 30, 2015 11:26 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: 3.0 Supercav!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 4774
Re: 3.0 Supercav!
Been making some more progress on this. Got the wheels primered: http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j89/himselfunknown/Supercav/2015-04-30-1_zpsks1mewuu.jpg then flatted back and top-coated: http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j89/himselfunknown/Supercav/2015-04-30-3_zpsxr47yjtp.jpg http://i78.photobuc...
- Sun Apr 26, 2015 10:26 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: 3.0 Supercav!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 4774
Re: 3.0 Supercav!
Been cracking on with some bits and pieces, despite several minor changes of plan and waiting for bits to be delivered! Got my uprated throttle body in, off a guy on eBay. Enlarged from 62mm (iirc) to 68mm, and also had a spacer made up to delete the traction control butterfly: http://i78.photobucke...
- Sun Apr 19, 2015 10:02 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: 3.0 Supercav!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 4774
Re: 3.0 Supercav!
Its gonna look like brand new under then when your finished. Very nice Well, maybe not brand new, but it's going to look pretty good. At least for a month or so!! Hopefully it will still look impressive for Billing! :thumb So, I'm well happy and motivated to get to the next stage, which is on the r...
- Fri Apr 17, 2015 11:23 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: 3.0 Supercav!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 4774
Re: 3.0 Supercav!
Anyway, a bit of an update. Not a lot of photos as most of what I've been doing recently is plumbing in the LPG and engine in general, so nothing amazing going on. But other than the boring stuff, I finished off the oil cooler pipework: http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j89/himselfunknown/Supercav/2...
- Fri Apr 17, 2015 10:53 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: 3.0 Supercav!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 4774
Re: 3.0 Supercav!
Great work, all nice and shiney! 8-) Nice work indeed. Looks minted Cheers guys :thumb I'm dreading the first time I drive through a big puddle!! Looking great Tony, it's all the little bits of attention to little details that are making this more enjoyable to see come together. You're going to be ...
- Tue Apr 07, 2015 11:03 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: 3.0 Supercav!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 4774
Re: 3.0 Supercav!
Been making a bit more progress on this over the Bank holiday, amongst other things. Finished painting up the rear arches. Not perfect, but will hopefully keep the tin-worm away for a while! http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j89/himselfunknown/Supercav/2015-04-03-12_zpsur5qakbe.jpg http://i78.photob...
- Wed Apr 01, 2015 10:31 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: 3.0 Supercav!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 4774
Re: 3.0 Supercav!
Cheers Gary. I'm trying to get the oil cooler pipework sorted this week and it's turning into a nightmare! Wanted it fitted before the Bank Holiday, but it's looking like I'll be lucky to even have it made by then.Envoy CDX wrote:Cracking progress there Tony.
- Tue Mar 31, 2015 1:07 am
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: 3.0 Supercav!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 4774
Re: 3.0 Supercav!
Superb work, coming together nicely now! Yeah, slowly getting there! Got a bit more done on it over the weekend. Got the front brakes reassembled: http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j89/himselfunknown/Supercav/2015-03-31-1_zpsppzm0aif.jpg http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j89/himselfunknown/Supercav...
- Thu Mar 26, 2015 9:42 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: 3.0 Supercav!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 4774
Re: 3.0 Supercav!
Been cracking on a bit with this. Being single really does help, lol! Exhaust is now back on the car. Not 100% happy with it, but I'm going to wait until I fire it up to see if it blows or rattles against the bodywork. I need to get the tailpipe adjusted anyway, as it was last fitted to a saloon so ...
- Wed Mar 18, 2015 9:24 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: 3.0 Supercav!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 4774
Re: 3.0 Supercav!
Got a few bits and pieces done on the car. First, borrowed a mates press to remove the old bushes from the rear beam. I was expecting it to be a pain, but they popped out no problem! http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j89/himselfunknown/Supercav/17-03-2015-2_zpsm5kqv44b.jpg http://i78.photobucket.com...
- Tue Mar 10, 2015 9:00 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: 3.0 Supercav!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 4774
Re: 3.0 Supercav!
Cheers guys! :thumb Yeah, it's coming along now and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Can't wait to MOT it and see the look on the tester's face!! Just a few more under the car jobs to get done then I can drop it onto its wheels which will be a nice milestone! Gary - I plan on being at B...
- Sun Mar 08, 2015 10:11 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: 3.0 Supercav!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 4774
Re: 3.0 Supercav!
So I've been making a bit more progress on this over the past few days. Not been interested in the car much for a while due to the cold and splitting up with the ex (which is a good thing: the sex is about the same but now I can spend more time in the garage!!!). Anyway, exhausts all heat-wrapped: h...
- Mon Jan 19, 2015 7:29 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: 3.0 Supercav!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 4774
Re: 3.0 Supercav!
Cheers Gary! I'm quite a way off turning the key though. The next stage is to get all the suspension built up and under the car finished, then get it dropped back onto its wheels, which will hopefully mean the remaining work under the bonnet is easier. Although when the weather is like this, the pro...
- Sun Jan 18, 2015 9:28 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: 3.0 Supercav!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 4774
Re: 3.0 Supercav!
Cheers Gary, it's coming along. Which reminds me, could probably do with an update. Recently been held back by a combination of lack of motivation and key parts. Now seem to have both! Painted up some more bits: http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j89/himselfunknown/Supercav/15-01-2015-5_zpseb50b9e0.j...
- Tue Dec 23, 2014 11:47 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: 3.0 Supercav!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 4774
Re: 3.0 Supercav!
Bit more of an update. A fair amount of progress, but mostly prep-work. But it's the journey and not the destination, they say, and I'm enjoying piecing together the jigsaw. (which doesn't mean to say that I'm not itching to drive the ***** thing!!!). It's quite satisfying building up clean stuff!! ...
- Wed Dec 10, 2014 10:26 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: 3.0 Supercav!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 4774
Re: 3.0 Supercav!
Been cracking on with some more bits and pieces. Now have the LPG fuel line fitted, the LPG tank filler line, and the the filler attached to the towbar bracket. Also upgraded the towbar electrics bracket as the old one was bent and looked awful: http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j89/himselfunknown/S...