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Broke it again.....
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08/11/2016 13:20
08/11/2016 13:20
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earlier this year, I had my gearbox rebuilt with new bearings in an attempt to cure the horrible whine I get in 3rd and 6th gears. When I got the car back, it was clear that it had made no difference at all. To add insult to injury, it was also leaking gearbox oil (my hyper-expensive fully synthetic gearbox oil....)
We guessed it would be the driver's side driveshaft oil seal, as its a non-standard seal we had to obtain when we fitted the Quaife and lost the viscodrive. However, the oil is coming out of the bell-housing, which suggests the input shaft seal has failed.
So - seeing as its all coming apart (again), the time has come for a proper Coupe refresh - on the list:-
Mechanicals:-
1)Replacement gearbox (I'm not mending it again) - anyone got one for sale? 2)New driveshafts (I've trashed one of the CV joints, so I don't expect the other will be far behind) 3)Re-sort the handling - the wheels and driveshafts have been off that many time that the geometry is screwed - I need to re-fit my lower brace and have it all set up again 4) Electric windows - for some reason, mine are the slowest I've ever experienced in a Coupe - new motors beckon....
Cosmetics:-
5)While its all apart, I've decided to have it painted. I've tracked down John from EuroEast who is now working for another garage, with even better facilities and an impressive array of cars in the workshop. 6)Powder-coat a few parts - slam panel, bumper corners etc 7)Wheels - the Team Dynamics ProRace 1.2 have had a hard life and have been attacked by brake dust - full refurb on the cards. I'll also put some tyres on the standard Plus wheels I have, so that I can look very standard when I want to 8)Leather - just starting to get tired, so time for the Gliptone 9) Camcover - the crinkle paint has flaked - refurb required 10) Under-bonnet - I want to make it look standard to the casual observer, so I'll be playing with some dummy intake hoses 11) Anything else I can think of....
So - just got to find a six-speed box and work out a plausible sounding excuse to Wifey to spend several grand on an old Fiat....
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Re: Broke it again.....
[Re: Nigel]
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08/11/2016 14:34
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DaveG
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Re the windows, it may be the "track" attached to the motor/window that needs a clean/regrease or replacement, motors might be OK The suspension is OK then? Sticking with that tiny turbo you've got?
1996 Portofino 20vt & 2000 Pearl White Plus 1985½ & 2016 2017 Fiat 124 Spider + XF Sportbrake
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Re: Broke it again.....
[Re: Nigel]
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09/11/2016 00:36
09/11/2016 00:36
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I meant the window regulator item 2 in ePer but a silicon spray of the furry tracks would help too...
1996 Portofino 20vt & 2000 Pearl White Plus 1985½ & 2016 2017 Fiat 124 Spider + XF Sportbrake
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Re: Broke it again.....
[Re: DaveG]
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09/11/2016 10:08
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I meant the window regulator item 2 in ePer but a silicon spray of the furry tracks would help too... Ah - I see - I'll try that too
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Re: Broke it again.....
[Re: markopolo]
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09/11/2016 10:09
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Good luck in finding a 6 speed box,I will keep a look out for you. I was offered one yesterday. Should get it towards the end of November. It's done c. 100k miles, but I'll have it checked over before it's fitted
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Re: Broke it again.....
[Re: Nigel]
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10/11/2016 18:58
10/11/2016 18:58
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Is that a plate to fit between bell housing and gearbox to help prevent failure of some sort,I presume on high powered coupes there must be some extra torque/stress in those area's.
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Re: Broke it again.....
[Re: Nigel]
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12/01/2017 23:20
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Nigel, how you getting on with the quaife? Still doing good?
See the coupe still going strong!!
Look forward to seeing it when you have the work done again!
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Re: Broke it again.....
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13/01/2017 14:51
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Nigel, how you getting on with the quaife? Still doing good?
See the coupe still going strong!!
Look forward to seeing it when you have the work done again! Quaife is still the second-best mod I've done on the car (after the uprated rear ARB) - spooky what it can make the car do... The refurb project may now have to wait for a while - the bonus that was going to pay for it is now destined for HMRC......
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