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  1. Boaty_Tom

    Boaty_Tom Karting

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    #51 Boaty_Tom, Sep 18, 2024
    Hi Mike,

    Absolutely agree... unfortunately I didnt follow that advice! I never learn o_O.
     
  2. Imatk

    Imatk Formula Junior

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    #52 Imatk, Sep 18, 2024
    I'd definitely be interested. I'm sure others will too.
     
  3. Boaty_Tom

    Boaty_Tom Karting

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    #53 Boaty_Tom, Oct 16, 2024
    So the latest on the 308 is that I dropped it off at the garage yesterday and they will start working on pulling it all apart this week. I have arranged to get the car back to me whilst they are rebuilding the engine and gearbox so I can work on some of the other little jobs that need some attention (window motors, heater blower, various broken cabin parts such as switches, tidying up the engine bay), plus its not in their way then for the 3 months they recon it will take to complete the work!!!
    I am keen for them to rip it all down so I know what we are in for parts and work wise as the bills can soon quickly escalate if more work is discovered.
    Lets see what happens....
     
  4. GordonC

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    #54 GordonC, Oct 16, 2024
    Hi Tom,
    Sorry to hear about the 'surprises' post-auction, that's disappointing. Glad you're going ahead with sorting it out, though.

    Some of the hoses? ALL of the hoses! :D If they're rubber, replace them ALL. Far easier to do with engine out, but if original they're all 32+ years old. They can look good on the outside and be positively rotten on the inside, a bit of pressure and temperature away from rupturing. Coolant lines rupturing are bad enough, fuel lines rupturing can be disastrous. For peace of mind forever (well, for the next 20 years), change every single rubber hose section.

    Gordon
     
  5. Imatk

    Imatk Formula Junior

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    #55 Imatk, Oct 16, 2024
    If you are getting the car back without the engine this is a list of what I would do:

    Remove parcel shelf on the window if it needs to be reupholstered
    Replace ALL lines and hoses. As Gordon wrote, everything that's rubber. Fuel lines, water lines, etc.
    Drop the gas tanks and inspect them for any corrosion... mine were pristine, but I've read where others have had issues.
    Replace fuel filter
    Refurbish the fuel pump mount with new rubber bushings if they need it (they probably do)
    Clean, and if needed paint chassis.
    Remove the rear heat shield and inspect for rot/rust... fix if needed
    Replace engine mounts if needed.
    Clean up exhaust hangars, and hardware... replace what is needed... you can do this with the engine in as well so not important to have the engine out... but just another thing.
    Do any suspension work that you'd like to do. It's not terribly difficult with the engine in, but if it needs it and you need something to do?
    Check steering rack and if need be... replace
    Check brakes and if need be refurbish (this includes rotors, pads, bearings, races)

    That's all I can think of for now :)
     
  6. Boaty_Tom

    Boaty_Tom Karting

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    #56 Boaty_Tom, Oct 17, 2024
    Hi Gordon,
    Thank you for your kind words and I'm definitely in a, 'onwards & upwards', mood now. Its a car that I have always wanted, and once all the work is done, I can rest assured that they are a few less potential future jobs on the list...:) The short drives that I have had with it have put the biggest smiles on my face!!!

    Thanks for the advice about the hoses. Most of them have been replaced in the last 4 years by the previous owner so hopefully there are no surprises there. The garage doing the work is very close to me and they are happy for me to muck in, so I will be going through all of them once its apart to double check they have been. I have receipts for the work so should be ok. That said, this car is full of surprises, so who know ;).

    Hopefully the engine will be out this week and I can go give it a good look over to see what needs doing.

    Appreciate your support and feedback.

    Cheers,

    Tom
     
  7. Boaty_Tom

    Boaty_Tom Karting

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    #57 Boaty_Tom, Oct 17, 2024
    Hi Imatk,

    Thank you as always for your very in depth responses! I hope you know how much I appreciate them, especially for a newbie like me still finding his feet with his new toy...:)

    There were a few jobs on your list that I had lined up already, but quite a few I hadn't even thought about such as the parcel shelf (not sure I will get the correct material though in time now) and the mounts for the fuel pump and engine... I have no evidence that either were ever changed so probably a good time to have a look and change....

    The chassis repaint is definitely on the list, as is dressing the engine bay properly as there is some flaking paint on the firewall, etc. From your other post in FC, the window mechanisms are also a job I need to tackle! :):):)

    I will let you know what I find as I am sure I will be leaning on everyone here for some moral support and mechanical guidance! ;)

    Cheers,

    Tom
     
  8. Imatk

    Imatk Formula Junior

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    #58 Imatk, Oct 17, 2024
    No problem man :)

    If you do the parcel shelf, I personally wouldn't go with the original fabric material. Just me, but that stuff is hard to clean and just kind of a pain.

    I'd go with a vinyl/leather... but that's just preference for cleaning and durability. Although the cloth stuff has lasted 40 years so I guess if you replaced it with the cloth you probably wouldn't have to worry about it... the next guy would LOL

    It'll be easy to tell if the fuel pump mount is deteriorated... the rubber bushes will be cracked... to of mine were just fine, one was kind of bad so I replaced it.

    Also check the pads under your tanks when you remove them. Mine were ok but again some people have reported issues with them deteriorating.
     
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