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Post by indianajones on Feb 15, 2015 8:27:41 GMT
Popped the door card off and took a look. Got the regulator and teeth were pretty worn, but my assessment, what is actually causing it to fail from opening 100% is that the 'arms' seem to hit one another. So I took the door card off on the opposite side and the regulator is different! So I'm guessing someone down the line has popped in the regulator in the driver's side because it was a cheap/easy fix. Some pics, note that the securing bracket on the right (circled) only has 2 screw holes, where the one on the door has 3 (which is what the other side has and the manuals agree with this).    But of a mundane, I know, but it's some form of progress lol. -Andrew |
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Post by Penguin45 on Feb 15, 2015 20:40:59 GMT
I don't know if it's any help or not, Indy, but the "Fing in the Ring" is triangular on my cars. I wonder if it's actually the right regulator?
Chris.
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Post by indianajones on Feb 15, 2015 20:57:06 GMT
Yeah, the manual suggests that it's a triangular bracket. I have a mate up north who might have a spare one from a Maxi, hopefully it's the same (should be sharing the doors etc).
-Andrew
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Post by indianajones on Mar 4, 2015 19:33:03 GMT
Small update from me, took the 'crab for her 6 monthly WOF yesterday, she passed, so I'm a happy chap.  -Andrew |
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Post by Penguin45 on Mar 5, 2015 0:45:42 GMT
Nice one. Any progress with the window mechanism?
Chris.
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Post by indianajones on Mar 5, 2015 1:36:56 GMT
Nah, no progress on that sorry. I have replaced the current one and need to chase up the chap in question.
Got plenty of other things I need to do on her, just finding the time is the killer aye. Working most weekends at the moment for some extra coin\work is just that busy.
-Andrew
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Post by dave1800 on Mar 5, 2015 1:59:38 GMT
It's a six monthly check in NZ is it? That seems a bit OTT. They were suggesting a 2 year check in the UK but that didn't materialise. Well done anyway! regards David Small update from me, took the 'crab for her 6 monthly WOF yesterday, she passed, so I'm a happy chap. -Andrew |
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Post by indianajones on Mar 5, 2015 3:35:40 GMT
Yep 6 monthly checks for cars that older than 2000, cars 2000 or younger are subject to a yearly WOFs.
The yearly WOFs for those cars has only been around for a year now, up until then, all cars (save those 6 years or younger) were subject to a 6 monthly WOF.
Though mind you, from the sounds of it, our WOFs are a lot less intense than the MOTs.
While we're on the matter, the Rover 600 failed her WOF for her handbrake. So had to fork out for that to be fixed. I need to sell her now as the mrs refuses to learn to drive manual, so I am giving consideration of getting an XJ40 to replace it (auto, so she can drive). Talk me out of it lol.
-Andrew
Edit: And thanks! _b
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Post by peppib on Mar 5, 2015 11:45:55 GMT
I am giving consideration of getting an XJ40 to replace it (auto, so she can drive). Talk me out of it lol. -Andrew In the 1990's I had a Daimler Sovereign, not that old, and it cost me £15,000 in main dealer repairs over the 2 years I had it. Friend has a Daimler Double Six VDP which has been languishing in a 'specialist' garage since October as they cannot find what is causing an engine misfire so the engine doesn't run. Mercedes much better option! |
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Post by indianajones on Mar 5, 2015 23:19:28 GMT
oh Lord, I'd never consider a 5.3 V12. A lot of those cars\engines are ruined because they have had sub-par care over the last 10 to 15 years.
Not to mention buying 6 spark plugs is enough, let alone 12 lol
-Andrew
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Post by Nick RS on Mar 6, 2015 12:41:07 GMT
If it were me I would be looking at a 98 onwards X308 model Jaguar XJ, a bit younger than XJ40 and seems to have stood the test of time a lot better. Be prepared for a shock when you open the boot / trunk though, they don't really suit pushchairs.
XJ40s finally seem to be increasing in value for good ones (here at least) so price wise there probably isn't much in it between a good XJ40 and a good X308.
Nick
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Post by indianajones on Mar 7, 2015 1:40:28 GMT
Yeah I have noticed the boot space is a bit average.
Took the 'crab out for a run to the airport today to pick up the mother in law and her husband. Crab went along fine, though I had one hairy moment where I had a good dose of under-steer/loss of traction going around a 90 degree bend (road was a bit wet/greasy), might be time to invest in some new tyres for the front.
-Andrew
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Post by dave1800 on Mar 8, 2015 2:28:33 GMT
Have you checked the age of the tyres? If made after 2000 there should be a 4 digit code stamped on them XXYY where XX = week no and YY = year (ie 1208 = 12th week 2008). Rubber hardens and this can make them lose adhesion or worse. The life of tyres is debated and depends on such things as how much damage they are exposed to from UV and the temperature of the environment. Probably around 6 years max is a good guideline. Easily exceeded on a low mileage classic. No idea how fast you were travelling of course or the condition of the road but that is unusual behaviour for a crab at modern road speeds. David though I had one hairy moment where I had a good dose of under-steer/loss of traction going around a 90 degree bend (road was a bit wet/greasy), might be time to invest in some new tyres for the front. -Andrew |
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Post by indianajones on Jul 5, 2015 3:12:37 GMT
With the wee one having a nap, I have finally been able to turn a spanner on the poor old girl. Objective today was to remove the calipers to allow me to overhaul them (at the very least, replace the tired seals) Also noticed a bit of rust, which I wired brushed and rust painted over. Not the ideal solution, I know, but time, space, skills and finances dictate otherwise. And of course, pics:  Edit: I know it appears the car is just supported by the trolley jack, but it's not, the other jack is right behind the hub!   So hopefully next weekend, I'll be able to clean up and inspect the calipers. -Andrew |
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Post by dave1800 on Jul 5, 2015 11:42:35 GMT
Have a read of Chris' work on the calipers and other posts on here. I know from personal experience that fitting new seals and getting the pistons back in can be a bit frustrating sometimes. calipersregards David Objective today was to remove the calipers to allow me to overhaul them (at the very least, replace the tired seals) -Andrew |
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