under bonnet jobs

[stagmuffin]

had some time to play with the engine over the past few days ,removed the inlet manifold and the stroms. then removed the water pump fitted a newly modded water pump cover with a brass bung.the old pump is handy as a door stop now! fitted up the new external sd pump and plumbed in, fitted my modified inlet manifold and holly also sorted the dizzy while down there new vac advance. All hoses are silicone hopeful last ones ill buy. Been trying to wash the grime of the inner wings as I want to try and give them a lick of paint . got some bling to fit cam covers etc. just glued the gaskets on to the covers (silicone ) will fit tomorrow .im going to fit a mk2 power steering pump as the early mk1 is leaking they look the same anyone know if pump volume is the same as well ? want to try and paint up any black parts this weekend and hopefully get it out for a run still got to plumb in the capillary for the temp gauge when I can find a hole in firewall or make one.steve

[4x4]

Looking tidy with those hoses.

Little tip that may help.
When I fitted my Holley direct onto the manifold without all the adapters - I then got hot starting problems.
I then fitted a one inch spacer (to restore air circulation around the carb), and it was much better for it.

[AlanD]

Looking good steve, painted mine too, looks a lot lot better best of luck

Alan

[Rich437]

That's interesting Stagmuffin, your bonnet release cable goes to the off-side, mine goes to the nearside and comes out under the glovebox (and so is a struggle to operate from the driver's seat). Presumable a Mk1/Mk2 difference I wasn't aware of?
Adrian

[DJT]

Adrian,

It is an easy job to swap it to the drivers side. The bracket fixings are already there under the dash. Or you could fit 2 like many of us have.

[ramjam2005]

Hi Steve,
Introducing myself as I'll soon be moving to Leighton Buzzard, fingers crossed exchange/completion goes as planned to be there by 1st week in June- How far from you in Beds? The house has a 12m x 6m Garage/Barn so my resto will soon get under way properly having stalled for a few years. Can't wait to get cracking on it. Wife said she's already dreading the hours I'll be spending in there so going to get me a bed and a man-fridge in there !!

Probably go to silicone hoses myself when I get to that point. Modern looking in shiney blue does look good in the engine bay but has anyone had experience of using the silicones now available in black so keeps it looking retro? Presume same quality/benefits.

Ray

[mike@thenook]

Hi Ray,
hope the move goes well for you..

I have black ones, purchased from EJW and are good kit, I was originally going for blue but they sold out and I couldn't wait for the re-stock.
My car is carmine so I guess the blue would've been a bit ott anyway.

Cheers

[Rich437]

Hmmm, I like the sound of two bonnet releases. God knows how you get it open if the original one snaps. But it's like those good people that have a temp sensor in each head - the more you bow to the paranoia, the worse it gets!
Adrian

[Nambo]

So my Holley came with an air filter that collects all the hot air from above the engine.
Whilst I have not had a problem, I cannot help but feel the car would run better if it had some colder denser air to consume.
Is there such a thing that can fit to the top of the Holley which would allow me to use a remote air filter?

Pete

[stagmuffin]

hi 4x4 if you look closely you will see a 25mm ally spacer fitted this helps but I have a 25mm phenolic block to fit which I couldn't find at the time but found it after I fitted the other one ! that's how it goes. thanks
hi Alan d yes I cant wait to get it painted and looking nice ,I did see yours in pics you posted looks great.
adrain yes my car is a mk1 and they are fitted on the drivers side but not on later cars ! a worthwhile mod to fit a second one though.
hi ray Leighton buzzard know it well its fairly local to me ,think weve spoken on the phone some while back yours was a long owned project if I got the right chap. let me know when your about your always welcome to pop over for a cup of rosy and a chat, I will pm my no. cheers
steve
nambo pete , I to thought about this and have bught a filter for this purpose just need to fabricate the carb top neck cover maybe later in the year. don't know if theres one already available might be worth doing some research. steve

[Nambo]

steve
nambo pete , I to thought about this and have bught a filter for this purpose just need to fabricate the carb top neck cover maybe later in the year. don't know if theres one already available might be worth doing some research. steve

Hi Steve, if such is not available, and you are a good fabricator of such items, maybe you could fabricate an extra one for me please and charge me accordingly?

[AlanD]

Thanks Steve,

took a while but it has transformed the bay, best of luck mate hope it all goes well for you


Alan

[stagmuffin]

Hi Steve, if such is not available, and you are a good fabricator of such items, maybe you could fabricate an extra one for me please and charge me accordingly?

pete when I get round to it I will do a first of and show you the result if its ok I will knock out another one if you still require it. steve

[Nambo]

pete when I get round to it I will do a first of and show you the result if its ok I will knock out another one if you still require it. steve

Cheers Steve, will look forward to seeing it.
What about "water injection" as well?

Pete

[Stagdad]

Cheers Steve, will look forward to seeing it.
What about "water injection" as well?

Pete

Most stags already have that via a leaking inlet manifold