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Post by paddymk2 on May 12, 2017 23:59:32 GMT
Hi All, I got the Mk2 out for its first drive in God knows how many years. On a permit to take it to be inspected and get number plates. It didn't quite go as expected - though it could have been worse (didn't leak stuff all over the place or have brakes fail.) "Keep Calm & Carry On", was my motto - when I broke down, stuck in the middle of the main north-south road blocking traffic and getting dirty looks. Just after the breakdown services lady said she'd called the police to divert traffic, I got it started again and went on. The problem was the brakes had been jamming on after sitting with my foot on the pedal. After things cooling down, they released. I got the brakes sorted but: - When the engine is hot, it is very hard to start - cranks ok.
- The initial acceleration is embarrassingly slow - kind of walking pace on any incline, and
- The judder and rattle through the front end to the steering wheel is scary. Ride height is correct and even.
Definitely NOT floats on fluid, but an adventure - make me feel young again, like a student  Paddy |
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Post by snoopy11 on May 13, 2017 7:30:56 GMT
I would start with a big service. That may cure a multitude of things and the car will need it anyway if it's been sat.
Plugs
Leads
Points
Rotor arm
Condenser
Oil
Oil filter
Air filter
Check the tie bars.
If it's been sat for a long time the judder whilst driving could be flat spots on the tires. Again they should probably be changed as they will be out of date.
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Post by andrewa on May 13, 2017 9:44:11 GMT
Second that!
Would probably add check for crappy fuel or put cheap in line fuel filter in and see what it catches and make sure distributor advance mechanism is working ok.
Scary judder sounds like you've developed Fred Flintstone tyres it doesn't need much for them to feel horrendous.
Cheers Andrew
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Post by paddymk2 on May 13, 2017 14:19:11 GMT
new tyres
new plugs
new oil
new oil filter
new air filter
new leads
fresh fuel & additive
will look to old points, rotor arm, fuel filter
and take it to specialist for tie rods, steering wheel noises etc'
Thanks for the tips.
Paddy
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Post by Penguin45 on May 13, 2017 21:14:12 GMT
It's either very lean on the fuel (possible) or the timing is a long way out (much more likely). "Won't pull the skin off a rice puddding" is usually retarded and will send the temperature soaring. Also bad starting - too far advanced and it often won't actually turn over.
Chris.
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Post by paddymk2 on May 14, 2017 10:58:36 GMT
Thanks Chris,
I'll have a look at that too.
Nice turn of phrase, reminds me of St Augustine's school dinners.
Paddy
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Post by dave1800 on May 15, 2017 0:26:50 GMT
After checking the timing, maming sure the brakes don't bind and changing the fuel as suggested, I would take off the carb, clean it thoroughly and make sure the float valve is working properly, the fuel feed to the jet is clear and the pison isn't sticking. Carb cleaner, nothing abrasive.
good luck
David
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Post by paddymk2 on May 17, 2017 12:13:31 GMT
Hi Dave,
Thanks for the suggestion too.
Paddy
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Post by paddymk2 on May 17, 2017 13:53:18 GMT
Oh, and I found a leak in the exhaust - near the manifold - which can't be doing anything any good. Hopefully I can get that sorted on Sat. |
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Post by Penguin45 on May 17, 2017 17:25:29 GMT
They all do that, Sir.... Front support bracket proved to have a bolt missing, so that was replaced. Manifold to pipe joint is a well known pain in the behind. There are four components plus the nuts and bolts to be arranged around the joint and it can take for ever. I had a minor epiphany and tack welded the bolts to one of the outer clamp halves. Assembly then literally took 5 minutes. I suspect that it could even be done one-handed. Chris. |
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Post by snoopy11 on May 17, 2017 21:13:19 GMT
Oh, and I found a leak in the exhaust - near the manifold - which can't be doing anything any good. Hopefully I can get that sorted on Sat. Make sure the bracket at the bottom of the engine is connected between engine and exhaust. If it isn't you will never stop it blowing |
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