Club126UK
Fiat 126 Chat => Your Restorations => Topic started by: Crusader on March 28, 2015, 12:13:15 AM
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Hi all,
As I mentioned in my Introduction thread I've copied and pasted my build thread from RetroRides so apologies as most of my comments are aimed at a universal multiple car forum, not a forum based solely for the 126. I'll be looking for as much help as possible as I'm totally new to the 126.
So I got the opportunity to go and look at this little Fiat. I travelled up to Norfolk to see this car and fell in love with it immediately. It has an original 14k miles on it, with armfuls of history to back it up. The car had been sitting in a garage for the last 9 years.
Here are the pictures from the EBay advert.
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So some money was very quickly exchanged and the little Fiat was loaded straight on to the trailer.
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Once I got home I had the chance to look through all the paperwork and I was very happy with just how much history came with it.
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So back at the workshop and it was time to start recommissioning the little Fiat. Off came the rear panel to make work on the engine a lot easier.
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Jacked it up to axle stands and removed all the wheels and drums, yes drums all round! To inspect the brakes. The news is good, the shoes and drums are good and also the wheel cylinders aren't weeping so I'm happy with them.
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Then it was a case of looking at the rear clip which is in great order. It has the original dealer stamps in the plates.
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Spark plugs removed, air cleaner out and sump plug removed.
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The sump plug is so massive it makes up 25% of the engine.
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Then it was a matter of cleaning out the oil filter which is part of the front pulley. It's a centrifugal oil filter set up. It didn't look like it had been cleaned for a long time!
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Here you can see it all nicely cleaned out from crap and carbon crud!
Then I decided to drag out the interior, literally took about 10 mins!
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As you can see the interior needs a really good clean and tidy. However I will see how it goes as to whether I do a nice retrim.
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Hope you like it as much as I do. It's a really cute little motor and surprisingly nippy for two cylinders and 700cc lol!
Anyway, quick update time. I decided to go a bit deeper on the interior. So out came the carpet!
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So out it came with like 6 screws and the seatbelt anchors removed. It needs a good cleaning to bring it back up. So I got the Hoover out and gave the floor a good old clean underneath the carpet.
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The centre console still needs to come out for the last bit of carpet but it's getting there. So next was on to the wheels and tyres, the original Michelins would be a beautiful touch to keep. However they are cracked and perished. So check out these widea55 low profile rubbers. Boom!!! (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/2DEEAE09-B911-44F3-9B86-A5B40D99F62D.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2DEEAE09-B911-44F3-9B86-A5B40D99F62D.jpg.html)
Well it's update time for my little BIS but unfortunately it's bad news this time. We've gone two steps forward but taken three backwards. Firstly I looked closely at the sill on the offside rear as it appeared a bit crusty.
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So with a bit of poking around revealed a nasty little surprise. However it's not that bad in reality and should be an easy repair.
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Then I found a slight problem with the offside track rod end which the rubber boot was split. Which is a massive shame as I know that is now an MOT fail.
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Then it was on to the cooling system which needed addressing. This was the water outlet on the top of the lump complete with crusty build up around all the outlets. A theme to be continued.
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Then it was time to look at the thermostat and housing as so many people were warning me of the problems they can cause. So I removed the housing from the water pump.
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To all those that gave me the warning, I say to you 'THANK YOU' as look at the below pictures which will show you all the crud and crap build up.
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So I'm left with a growing list of work on the old BIS but I'd rather get it right first time than have to go back at a later date.
So another update and unfortunately I've found some more problems!
I cleaned up all the limescale crud and anti freeze from around the housings. However this left me with some further problems as you can see below. Thermostat housing.
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It's pourus and the aluminium has corroded through all over it.
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More rott and corrosion on the temperature sender housing.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/460505CA-829D-4F03-BAA5-C576BCFE5D2B.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/460505CA-829D-4F03-BAA5-C576BCFE5D2B.jpg.html)
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So unfortunately they are fit for the scrap pile, I've managed to find the thermostat housing online but not the temperature sender housing.
Next it was on to the air filter housing. I rubbed them all down to clean them up. Then it was on with a layer of high build primer.
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I also did the undertray too.
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Then it was back to the car itself. I wanted to tackle the fuel lines as they needed some tidying and replacing. So firstly I removed the feed and return lines from the fuel pump.
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Next it was time to replace this line from the pump to the carb. It's far too long anyway so it will be good to replace it.
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Then I took off the top radiator hose for inspection and I am very glad I did! Here it is on the bench and I found some damage.
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Here is a close up view of the hose, it's been rubbing on the ancillary and was almost rubbed clean through the hose.
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So that's all going to have to be replaced to do the job properly.
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So you may remember I found that nasty little hole in the offside sill at the rear. I managed to find a brand new replacement outer sill very cheap. So that was ordered. So first job was to mark up the area of crusty metal to cut out.
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Then it was out with the cutting disc on the angle grinder and out came the offending area.
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So at first I was slightly worried with the inner sill as it looked a little crusty. However once I ran the grinding wheel over the inner sill I was happy that there was literally only one little rusty pin hole on the inner sill. I didn't have my belt sander to fully clean the inner sill but I am happy with the metal beneath.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/AD5D50CF-EACC-4C65-8F39-956A0CF38DA7.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/AD5D50CF-EACC-4C65-8F39-956A0CF38DA7.jpg.html)
So next is to use my belt sander on the inner sill. Then cut out the repair panel from the new sill and weld it in place.
So you also may remember that I wanted to replace the fuel pipes as they were aged, tired and crusty. So I got out my 6mm diameter braided fuel line and finishers. A brand new Wix inline fuel filter for that original look.
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I got myself a belt sander and cleaned up the area indside the cill on the inner sill. It cleaned up really well and I was pleased that all the rott has been removed.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/6C923CAD-C212-4B4D-9DA7-C1E32ED3DA64.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/6C923CAD-C212-4B4D-9DA7-C1E32ED3DA64.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/9FB3ACEA-D0C2-42F9-A66A-A2047FBCD60F.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/9FB3ACEA-D0C2-42F9-A66A-A2047FBCD60F.jpg.html)
Next here is the replacement new panel I mentioned in my previous post. Really good quality and very reasonably priced.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/0DE22301-A33D-4B8C-B42B-90BA0D1C1F2C.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0DE22301-A33D-4B8C-B42B-90BA0D1C1F2C.jpg.html)
So then it was a massive shame to have to cut it up but I marked up the sill and cut out the area that I'm going to need to repair the hole.
I didn't get chance to cut it down to size but you get the idea.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/88186407-1B18-44A0-9394-4086A81AAC65.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/88186407-1B18-44A0-9394-4086A81AAC65.jpg.html)
So as usual thanks for looking and all comments greatly appreciated.
This is bang up to date from my other thread. All further updates will now be tailored specifically for the forum and not 'copy and paste'. I am aware that the sump plug is not the right one. It's been 'modified' (badly) at some point but it will be getting repaired and is on the to do list.
Would be great to get some advice and help from other 126 owners from here. Thank you for looking.
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Hi, looks like the car isn't too bad!
A few holes here and there but thats 126's for you :P
Do you plan on keeping it and driving it?
Look forward to seeing your progress.
Chris
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Hi Chris,
I'm glad that it doesn't look that bad from another BIS owner. I am definitely planning on keeping and driving it yes. Although I am 6ft4 so maybe not on long journeys! ;D
So it's time for an update. I had a good look at what was actually holding the engine in there and noticed it was very little. So now the engine bay looks like this!
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/D3D51364-2D8F-4B0B-85BD-92F1BA49FFD5.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/D3D51364-2D8F-4B0B-85BD-92F1BA49FFD5.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/C73759BF-5277-4C9F-9FF2-544F0EF36D65.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/C73759BF-5277-4C9F-9FF2-544F0EF36D65.jpg.html)
The missing piece which is now out and ready for a freshen up.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/E8AA9443-04EF-4AC3-B6E6-BE0BCE6E4865.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/E8AA9443-04EF-4AC3-B6E6-BE0BCE6E4865.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/CE058661-BE52-42D0-BAD7-9E9CA1B5D656.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/CE058661-BE52-42D0-BAD7-9E9CA1B5D656.jpg.html)
Next I decided that I was going to replace the driver side track rod end that had seen better days. I managed to get a new replacement for very reasonable price.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/5B9CD374-19D5-43D4-87AD-0C9608A1B16E.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/5B9CD374-19D5-43D4-87AD-0C9608A1B16E.jpg.html)
Then I cracked the nut from the old one that has the split boot.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/9D8FAB02-D7C9-4AEA-BBD4-AB797FB16A0F.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/9D8FAB02-D7C9-4AEA-BBD4-AB797FB16A0F.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/934EF867-096E-40A8-9853-3EAE7CDB341D.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/934EF867-096E-40A8-9853-3EAE7CDB341D.jpg.html)
I also noticed that the grease nipples on the kingpins needed a good clean and re-grease. Which I will do as one of my next jobs. It was on with the new one and rebuilding it back together.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/C1CF1C08-9180-417E-8B3E-74792E95E933.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/C1CF1C08-9180-417E-8B3E-74792E95E933.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/6617EF9D-0A85-41EF-9ACD-75A680A8E08B.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/6617EF9D-0A85-41EF-9ACD-75A680A8E08B.jpg.html)
Thanks for looking and as usual all comments about the little BIS are welcome.
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looking good mate.
What's the plains for the engine, just a degrease or a strip down and paint or something else :)
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Looking good. I think most 126 owners end up at some point taking the engine and gearbox out. Its a right of passage. Greasing the kingpins is a must makes the steering so much better. Liking the post. I should post more pictures of mine. Simon.
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Hi I really like Your job quality :D
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Mintex - The plan for the engine is a freshen up where needed and a degreaser, clean and paint. There are quite a few bodges on the engine that I'm noticing as I go along now as you'll see below.
Henmiester - Thanks buddy, I certainly feel like I'm breaking my 126 cherry nice and early. I will definitely be greasing the kingpins as I found the nipples whilst fitting the track rod end.
Sunriser81 - Thanks mate, I appreciate you picking up on it.
Ok,
So time for another update. I decided to take my tools to the engine. First thing I found a problem with is the alternator. I'm not even sure it is the right one for a BIS. Perhaps someone could look at it and tell me? I found this as the bottom bolt.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/5516B786-F0CA-4FD8-A680-C1124DE43F71.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/5516B786-F0CA-4FD8-A680-C1124DE43F71.jpg.html)
I don't think that big washer is meant to be there. Also lets take a closer look at that bolt shall we.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/79910672-77DF-4AA6-B8D8-FA9CC35F4CF6.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/79910672-77DF-4AA6-B8D8-FA9CC35F4CF6.jpg.html)
The big washer has been ground down to fit against the block. The nut on the end has been welded to turn a piece of thread in to a bolt. This clearly isn't OEM.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/53F271CA-995E-45C1-B2B2-4909BD7CCCEF.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/53F271CA-995E-45C1-B2B2-4909BD7CCCEF.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/D07D1F64-0AC0-43A9-86E8-DD2734E5675C.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/D07D1F64-0AC0-43A9-86E8-DD2734E5675C.jpg.html)
Next up the starter motor was whipped off.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/7EC6F225-7F62-42C6-A309-D37EFDAC3A98.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/7EC6F225-7F62-42C6-A309-D37EFDAC3A98.jpg.html)
So then I took off the gearbox as it was only a few bolts and nuts. This was caked in grease and grime.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/38037485-081B-4EAE-98C5-93CA534CE921.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/38037485-081B-4EAE-98C5-93CA534CE921.jpg.html)
Since the gearbox is off I might as well have a look at the clutch as I haven't had chance to drive the car up to speed I don't know if it's any good or not. I don't want to put it all back together to find that it slips at speed.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/4B44ECAA-31B4-4ED0-AAB4-74889C62C0BE.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/4B44ECAA-31B4-4ED0-AAB4-74889C62C0BE.jpg.html)
Then I got my de-greaser out and cleaned up the gearbox and bell housing, it came out quite nicely actually.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/C306BB1D-FB41-48B5-B668-12695E89102C.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/C306BB1D-FB41-48B5-B668-12695E89102C.jpg.html)
Then it was time to take off the inlet and carburettor. I have a bit of an issue here that I'm hoping for some advice from you members. Here's the carb off.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/DC84C8A8-F3FF-4233-8FC5-C4C309DD1EA8.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DC84C8A8-F3FF-4233-8FC5-C4C309DD1EA8.jpg.html)
I have a problem with the choke butterflies, as you can see here I've closed them with my thumb. However the rod from the linkage doesn't seem to be connected and doesn't operate them. I can't see how it should be connected at this moment in time either.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/C8C4A217-DD62-476C-935F-425CBABD22E6.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/C8C4A217-DD62-476C-935F-425CBABD22E6.jpg.html)
Here's the rod that I'm talking about that my thumb is on. It flops around at the top end and should surely be connected to the choke flaps.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/62E4269C-E444-4D9E-BD9A-939BED7092A7.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/62E4269C-E444-4D9E-BD9A-939BED7092A7.jpg.html)
Plus this seal is split around the carb as you can see.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/7546B026-E449-412A-9C58-732A4C81777A.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/7546B026-E449-412A-9C58-732A4C81777A.jpg.html)
Off came the exhaust system.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/30E3105D-6BEB-4C27-A0C3-E09C88B8476C.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/30E3105D-6BEB-4C27-A0C3-E09C88B8476C.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/0D1F7DBD-1A9B-4B95-A759-46D537013D78.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0D1F7DBD-1A9B-4B95-A759-46D537013D78.jpg.html)
All my nuts, bolts and fastenings separated and sorted. (Sad I know)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/E0B42CE4-2E12-4FD5-A2CD-C0A3CFA2F22F.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/E0B42CE4-2E12-4FD5-A2CD-C0A3CFA2F22F.jpg.html)
The finished article all pretty much stripped down and ready for degreasing and paint.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/EF316492-5A5B-448F-92D6-447734FD95E4.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/EF316492-5A5B-448F-92D6-447734FD95E4.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/C2DC9489-6D5A-49E3-82CE-F2297BE93C27.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/C2DC9489-6D5A-49E3-82CE-F2297BE93C27.jpg.html)
Would be great to see if anyone can answer some of my questions, as always all comments welcome and appreciated.
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Edit as my phone double posted.
Admin can you please delete this post.
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All my nuts, bolts and fastenings separated and sorted. (Sad I know)
No methodical
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some likes his chinnesse owen n w
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I dont have a BIS, I have a few aircooled but same difference :) I have seen much worse!
Chris
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Hi
Heres a picture of the choke butterfly activator "might just need popping back on"
(http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv175/morecider/fiat%20126/126carb0814001_zpsa628cd35.jpg) (http://s681.photobucket.com/user/morecider/media/fiat%20126/126carb0814001_zpsa628cd35.jpg.html)
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Yeah you have to knock/drift the rod out to gain access to it really (after removing the butterfly flaps!). It should have a half moon piece attached up there. Fiddly but doable. Wouldn't attempt it on the car though :D.
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Dadandlad - Thanks mate! Sums me up really as I like things to go back exactly as they should do.
Shielsy - I LOVE Chinese food. That's a small portion of my stock of trays ;)
Devillechris - Thanks buddy, my little BIS isn't that bad from why I've seen as well now. Starting to learn more about them as I go along.
Cider - That's the kiddy! Thank you for posting that picture as I now know what it looks like the other end. That piece looks new? Are they still available? In case mine has broken.
Poxxxy - Is it a nightmare of a fiddly job to do? Luckily I have the carb removed from the car so that's gonna make it easier.
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Hi
Yep still available but only in poland ::)
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Ok time for another little update.
The gearbox was leaking quite a substantial amount of oil from the driveshaft seals. Perhaps some of you might be able to tell me if this is common on these?
Anyway, I stripped the old seals off from the shafts. I had intended to remove the driveshafts themselves until I realised the strip down involved in removing them. So here's the stripped down outputs.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/91717A62-AC80-4040-9952-7D2D0809BF01.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/91717A62-AC80-4040-9952-7D2D0809BF01.jpg.html)
The seals didn't seem to give me an idea as to why they were leaking, it makes me wonder whether they habitually leak?
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/9EFB04E3-C37F-41B7-886C-0BF5E199B378.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/9EFB04E3-C37F-41B7-886C-0BF5E199B378.jpg.html)
The flanges and sealing rings all cleaned up.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/42AE7A12-3C6A-407E-A9C2-72F4408FED41.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/42AE7A12-3C6A-407E-A9C2-72F4408FED41.jpg.html)
I also gave the exhaust silencer a coat of heat proof silver paint and the brackets a coat of black.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/DA510AB7-32FA-400E-97E2-9C9AAB4AE83E.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DA510AB7-32FA-400E-97E2-9C9AAB4AE83E.jpg.html)
Also the inside of the drivers door looks like this around the top. It's all chipped the paint. I can only assume it's from the clasp on the seat belt buckle being thrown off when undone. Then the clasp has been striking the door. Does anybody else know of this problem?
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/BB088D90-1471-4954-8353-1F8E2B2ABAC8.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/BB088D90-1471-4954-8353-1F8E2B2ABAC8.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/C4A3F684-D4FF-4ED3-9027-D278A9D6818B.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/C4A3F684-D4FF-4ED3-9027-D278A9D6818B.jpg.html)
All comments appreciated and welcomed. Thanks for looking.
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So time for another update.
Firstly I stripped down the carburettor which is a 30S2H model. You may remember I had a broken part that wouldn't allow the choke to work. It needs a strip down and refurb. So the first thing to do was separate the two main parts of the carb.
Here's the top part of the carb that contains the fuel float and also the choke butterflies which are not working.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/2271A300-D873-401E-AC6C-7E5E2448C988.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2271A300-D873-401E-AC6C-7E5E2448C988.jpg.html)
Here's the main block of the carb with the fuel bowl and throttle butterflies. You can just about see the broken white plastic piece that was attached to the end of the choke butterfly shaft.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/3DFBC12F-D9EE-40BB-9757-E32B7FFAB0AD.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/3DFBC12F-D9EE-40BB-9757-E32B7FFAB0AD.jpg.html)
Here is a close up of the plastic part and also the shaft that it should be attached to. This is the reason the choke just isn't working at all.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/6B7F4792-AA10-4D42-A74F-CE3AEE8FD43E.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/6B7F4792-AA10-4D42-A74F-CE3AEE8FD43E.jpg.html)
I've been back on the takeaways again as you can see, this one contains the choke butterflies, shaft and screws.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/CC655F5C-02B4-4193-BE8A-5842BBB6F226.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/CC655F5C-02B4-4193-BE8A-5842BBB6F226.jpg.html)
Next up I took out both windscreen washer bottles. I've never seen a windscreen washer bottle that looks like a Catheter bag. However here they are. They were disgusting too. 10 years worth or screenwash. I'm sure I've probably caught Legionaries disease.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/EA44DBD0-E07A-40A9-8DDC-EBB1E617DF06.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/EA44DBD0-E07A-40A9-8DDC-EBB1E617DF06.jpg.html)
I stripped down under the bonnet (or boot) ready for a clean up and tidy. The wiring is missing insulation from the factory. I want to rectify this and bring it up to the standard it should've been. Looks untidy all separate.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/AD48E2E3-4B09-4829-A203-A4CE5DDC9D6A.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/AD48E2E3-4B09-4829-A203-A4CE5DDC9D6A.jpg.html)
I also stripped down all the front end, purely to give everything a good clean up. There isn't anything broken or in need of replacement but I just want everything to be thoroughly clean before rebuilding.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/1726418C-3EFB-4426-9A4E-86CF20BEF073.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1726418C-3EFB-4426-9A4E-86CF20BEF073.jpg.html)
Next up I gave all the wheel arches a warm soapy bath and cleaned off all the dirt and grime. Then it was a nice new coat of underseal for them.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/DF47761F-BCB1-4B4F-AC50-0A882B949CC8.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DF47761F-BCB1-4B4F-AC50-0A882B949CC8.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/B1A96421-8A18-44F8-BF08-E6CA5A13AE2B.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/B1A96421-8A18-44F8-BF08-E6CA5A13AE2B.jpg.html)
Then the biggest pain in the arse of today. I tried to give the braking system a well deserved fluid change as it was clearly old stuff. Just look at the colour.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/075F8AAF-2482-4887-BEB2-D4BEB56DD712.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/075F8AAF-2482-4887-BEB2-D4BEB56DD712.jpg.html)
All was going really well, I managed to happily unscrew all the bleed nipples no bother at all. However I had absolutely nothing coming out of any of the nipples when the brake pedal was being pumped. So next I decided to have a look at the master cylinder which is located under a plastic cover under the bonnet.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/5A0D2176-3E5A-4EA5-ABA4-427BB20B2889.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/5A0D2176-3E5A-4EA5-ABA4-427BB20B2889.jpg.html)
Even when I cracked the pipes off and pumped the pedal, nothing was coming out directly from the master cylinder. This poses me a very difficult dilema. The car had brakes when I parked it up, all I've done is jacked the car up. I first opened the brake system today when I cracked open the bleed nipples. So I've no idea why it's not pumping out, however I will crack on with figuring it out. It can't have lost the master cylinder just like that.
I did a quick search on here and it became clear that these are difficult to bleed from dry, however mine wasn't dry. It should have been a routine brake fluid exchange. I'm quite puzzled really as to why it's done this. Anyone else experienced it?
Anyway, thanks for looking and any advice greatly appreciated.
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That's really coming on nicely.
What's that interesting looking Merc in picture 3?
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am at the same stage as you with 500 i have to replace inner drive seals but one ring is hammered waiting for one to come good job on the car hats of :wave
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So it's time for another update on the BIS.
Due to full time work commitments and other projects on the go I haven't been able to progress the 126 too far. The brakes still will not bleed even with power bleeding so I'm biting the bullet and going to replace the master cylinder.
However I've been doing a few little jobs. You may remember my washer bottle bags looking grubby and grimey. After a good clean with bleach and soaking, I think they have come up quite well.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/CE955DE0-8F92-449A-95D1-850C245FA1F0.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/CE955DE0-8F92-449A-95D1-850C245FA1F0.jpg.html)
However when I checked the pumps for operation, the black front pump worked well, the white rear pump wouldn't work. It just gave me that electrical motor burning smell. So I had a look at the pump itself and thought, that comes off the bag quite easy.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/EAAC63DD-5A68-4AEF-87A4-A95DD1FA6561.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/EAAC63DD-5A68-4AEF-87A4-A95DD1FA6561.jpg.html)
Which when I looked at it closer I thought two things.
1- Where the hell will I find a new one?
2- It's just an electric motor, it can be repairable.
So I carefully stripped the pump and motor down to its complete component pieces.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/C3296FF9-D881-4282-A8D9-E4F0621351EC.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/C3296FF9-D881-4282-A8D9-E4F0621351EC.jpg.html)
I cleaned up the brushes, the armature and all the bearings making sure to grease up any moving parts. Put it all back together and 'hey presto' it all works perfectly. Well happy with that. Personally it's doing jobs like that which keeps us retro/classic owners aside from any other owners. You can't buy it anymore so let's fix it.
Another little job completed was to refit the offiside headlamp and surround after everything was cleaned and polished. All refitted and it has its right eye back in place.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/809E1C0C-218C-4224-8754-AD4CCD94829A.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/809E1C0C-218C-4224-8754-AD4CCD94829A.jpg.html)
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You are doing an amazing job!! I've got a Bis as well, so I am quite keen on your updates. Keep up the good work. I would love to see the finished product!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Amateb8 - Thank you very much buddy, I'm glad you're enjoying my build thread. Great to read comments like yours.
Ok,
Another update on the BIS. Today I decided to tackle a few more jobs. First I decided to replace the leaking driveshaft gaiters. If you compare the old one and the new one you can clearly see the difference and the reason that the old one was leaking. The old is on the left and the new on the right. It's a really poor design as the rotating shaft just wears out the boot.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/3B6BA29A-EE70-455F-A927-43B60552A10D.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/3B6BA29A-EE70-455F-A927-43B60552A10D.jpg.html)
So with a new boot, a fixing ring and plate it was time to fit them back on the gearbox.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/A5ABE1E0-B984-412C-9E97-42E28E68AEC3.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/A5ABE1E0-B984-412C-9E97-42E28E68AEC3.jpg.html)
The gearbox has been thoroughly cleaned and the driveshafts and top plate painted black.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/C2B17CA8-E5F6-48B5-A9C9-71147860E090.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/C2B17CA8-E5F6-48B5-A9C9-71147860E090.jpg.html)
The driveshaft flange thoroughly cleaned and ready for the new boot.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/03B001A8-7ABA-41A5-96A5-0A197887754D.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/03B001A8-7ABA-41A5-96A5-0A197887754D.jpg.html)
New driveshaft boots fitted on both sides, tightened down the mounting plate so hopefully these will stop the leak from the gearbox.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/2449F31D-AA7C-4097-9D30-03BE6F302153.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2449F31D-AA7C-4097-9D30-03BE6F302153.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/6C6CE4EF-9BFA-42D2-8FEC-27A6534CF300.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/6C6CE4EF-9BFA-42D2-8FEC-27A6534CF300.jpg.html)
I also needed to replace the driveshaft flange small rubber boots, as you can see here they literally fell apart.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/BF46F29E-C27D-49B9-A99A-398A75B1F239.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/BF46F29E-C27D-49B9-A99A-398A75B1F239.jpg.html)
New rubber boots and flange fitted on the driveshaft.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/45E18E42-92CE-4303-B2E8-70F8B106A046.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/45E18E42-92CE-4303-B2E8-70F8B106A046.jpg.html)
Then I didn't want to leave the driveshafts sagging down and making the new rubber boots form in the wrong position. So i tied them up either side with some wire as the gearbox won't be going back in just yet.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/E84EAEBD-151C-418E-B59E-77F45EF16ADB.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/E84EAEBD-151C-418E-B59E-77F45EF16ADB.jpg.html)
Next job on the cards is one that I've been putting off. I'm really not quite sure how this happened with such low mileage. However I'm guessing that someone cross threaded the original sump plug and this was a bodge to repair it. I don't think this is the original BIS sump plug? The only way it sealed before was lashings of silicon sealer.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/155E0915-78D3-4469-8358-670357A24C21.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/155E0915-78D3-4469-8358-670357A24C21.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/DA0AC942-08FC-4A47-BD75-9EF282FB7C84.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DA0AC942-08FC-4A47-BD75-9EF282FB7C84.jpg.html)
I thought about drilling it out in situ and then fitting a helicoil however I was worried that I'd never be able to be totally confident that all the swarf was out of the sump. This could seriously damage the engine in the future so there was nothing else for it.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/3D848A11-2160-467E-9974-A21D0B492039.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/3D848A11-2160-467E-9974-A21D0B492039.jpg.html)
Off came the sump, it wasn't all bad as I was able to check for any play in the big end bearings and clean out any swarf and gunk.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/7200BEC7-1BBE-46D9-A60A-F6B4DE71B6CB.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/7200BEC7-1BBE-46D9-A60A-F6B4DE71B6CB.jpg.html)
In this picture of the sump plug on the bench, you can really see just how pitched the thread is.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/48E3D259-6673-4F84-BF08-C85DC18781EB.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/48E3D259-6673-4F84-BF08-C85DC18781EB.jpg.html)
So that will be getting drilled and helicoiled soon to have a new sump plug.
Next up, it was time for a tidy up. I fitted my newly cleaned and refurbished rear washer bottle bag.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/19F9B0A2-3F29-4603-9EDC-9A00EBF01634.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/19F9B0A2-3F29-4603-9EDC-9A00EBF01634.jpg.html)
However, I don't like the fact that the loom is open as it is. Looks a bit untidy to me and like it's not finished. I guess that's what kept the costs down on a BIS, the lack of proper finishing. So armed with my trusted insulation tape I tried to tidy up the loom. It came out much better in my opinion. I'll definitely extend this through the rest of the car.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/1B846E53-9056-48A0-90CC-62D8F77804F3.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1B846E53-9056-48A0-90CC-62D8F77804F3.jpg.html)
Well thanks for looking and hopefully some more updates to come. All comments welcome and appreciated.
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Excellent work there :) the drive shaft boots are a weak spot on thees cars (I believe some pandas and 127s used the same ones) I rebuilt a gearbox once and did the same thing that you did - stand it up on its end - but what I didn't do was tie the driveshaft up so over the course of two years in storage they perished and split. DOH :P
Not sure what to say about the sump plug over than I bought a new crankcase cover (complete with sump plug) for around £50 off a member in Poland called piotross. Give him a try as the price of machining may well exceed that anyway
Keep up the good work! :)
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I had to say bye to my washer bags that were full of luminous green bacteria and the pumps were compeltely seized solid. Unfortunately the motor was unsaveable on either of them! :(. Good work though.
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Gadge - Cheers buddy, I don't intend to pay for the repair on the sump. Going to do it at my mates shop hopefully. The boots definitely seem a weak spot. I can't imagine they will last very long at all.
Poxxxy - Where did you find new bags? I didn't think they would be still available, or the pump.
Another little update on the BIS.
I sent the spare wheel off to be blasted and powder coated. On its return this is how it looked. It'll be clearly visible under the bonnet so really wanted it to look the part.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/3E6AC109-5F79-4C16-AF3A-829B38B978EE.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/3E6AC109-5F79-4C16-AF3A-829B38B978EE.jpg.html)
Then it was time to wrap some new Hankook rubber around it.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/3A330A76-8086-46FB-AE49-F8385C8C864E.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/3A330A76-8086-46FB-AE49-F8385C8C864E.jpg.html)
As always, all comments welcomed and appreciated.
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Great work as normal, its looking good :good:
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Looks like a good job on the powdercoating :). Look lovely!
I haven't replaced the rear washer bag yet but my dad had been keeping a washer bag in his shed for years complete with pump and it finally came in useful.
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Mintex - Thanks buddy. It's coming together now.
Poxxxy - Thanks pal, seen your thread and your wheels look fantastic too. You never know when a Fiat 126 washer bag will come in handy. :D
Anyway it's time for another update and I'm really pleased that I've finally sorted the braking issue I had with the car not bleeding.
I decided that even though the brakes were fine before bleeding, there must be a fault on the master cylinder. So I ordered up a replacement master cylinder since they are so bloody cheap! £19.99.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/5D463549-1D4F-4153-95CC-5012349887AA.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/5D463549-1D4F-4153-95CC-5012349887AA.jpg.html)
So it was then onto removing the old cylinder. Out from this handy little inspection hole from the chassis. Nice and easy to access.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/F767808A-B7B4-42A1-8620-570E0A76972A.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/F767808A-B7B4-42A1-8620-570E0A76972A.jpg.html)
So here is the old cylinder out from the car. Let's have a closer look.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/DDDCD461-5388-4A34-9C9D-0204B5C12ECF.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DDDCD461-5388-4A34-9C9D-0204B5C12ECF.jpg.html)
I had a good look at the old one and immediately I spotted the fault. Look here, this is where the rod from the brake pedal goes in to the master cylinder and operates the plunger.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/5F956727-DB77-4B34-B7FE-CA3AD9B39661.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/5F956727-DB77-4B34-B7FE-CA3AD9B39661.jpg.html)
It's not over clear from that picture. But if you look at the same place on the new one it might become clearer.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/0637BAE7-9FA1-4BC3-B108-7A198F2F9940.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0637BAE7-9FA1-4BC3-B108-7A198F2F9940.jpg.html)
The plunger on the old one is stuck inside the cylinder. When I tried to bleed it the very first time we pushed the pedal down further than it had gone for a long time it must have jammed and not returned. Hence no pedal feel at all.
Here is the little plunger that goes from the brake pedal to the master cylinder. Just a small amount of cleaning and greasing required here.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/E3865248-C86E-4F6C-BF15-41FC913CFB47.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/E3865248-C86E-4F6C-BF15-41FC913CFB47.jpg.html)
Then it was a matter of fitting the new master cylinder, no problems here. New jubilees for the feed pipes.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/EF15B98B-504C-48DB-9735-A9CFE7FD08DC.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/EF15B98B-504C-48DB-9735-A9CFE7FD08DC.jpg.html)
Next, out came the Easy bleeder and once I'd been round the car 3 times I managed to get a rock solid brake pedal. Here is the nice clean fresh brake fluid reservoir, you may remember how black and dirty the fluid was before.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/4AD1787A-CC43-4CF1-853A-EC850E4528E3.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/4AD1787A-CC43-4CF1-853A-EC850E4528E3.jpg.html)
I then went to put the inspection cover plastic plate back on. However I wasn't happy with the finish quality so I will be giving this a clean and a paint.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/1CA14FB3-719A-4A19-86AB-E8E89857F205.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1CA14FB3-719A-4A19-86AB-E8E89857F205.jpg.html)
Finally I decided to strip down the old master cylinder to see if it is salvageable. The seals and the housing really didn't want to part company as there was a lot of rust and general dirt build up in there. I just need to find a seal kit and get the housing completely cleaned out.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/B5C3F87D-7DB5-4AF7-A1AD-82F26AEAAA4A.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/B5C3F87D-7DB5-4AF7-A1AD-82F26AEAAA4A.jpg.html)
As usual, thank you for looking and all comments welcomed and greatly appreciated.
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Nice write up. Ive still got mine to do. Seeing this now reminds me to get mine done as the new part is gathering dust. Enjoy reading your progress. Simon.
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how much oil does your gear box hold
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Henmiester - Thanks mate, I am glad my thread is inspiring you to crack on with your own project.
Shielsy - Not sure, I need to look it up.
Ok,
Another update today. This time I decided that the fuel tank needed to come off to be refurbished as I didn't like the look of it.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/88F0EC8A-896B-46E5-968B-FA4643361473.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/88F0EC8A-896B-46E5-968B-FA4643361473.jpg.html)
It needs a good Sandblasting and repainting as the paint was flaking clean off the tank. You may remember that I fitted braided brake lines to the engine. At the time I really wasn't happy as I'd had to join the braided lines to the old lines. It wasn't ideal at all but now the tank is off I can remedy this issue. The full length shot of the fuel lines attached together to the old lines.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/BC85CD06-4395-4657-BDA0-0897BFAC487B.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/BC85CD06-4395-4657-BDA0-0897BFAC487B.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/4379E747-B130-4475-BB82-F1BE97F49B6E.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/4379E747-B130-4475-BB82-F1BE97F49B6E.jpg.html)
Next up was the outside of the fuel filler hole in the rear quarter, looking rather grubby as soiled.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/7E16F86A-DB10-4AC9-8ECB-E8AF90C4A6CA.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/7E16F86A-DB10-4AC9-8ECB-E8AF90C4A6CA.jpg.html)
After a good polish and clean up.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/E0FD3FB0-3DB3-4738-9EDA-935EC307B660.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/E0FD3FB0-3DB3-4738-9EDA-935EC307B660.jpg.html)
Fuel filler neck tube and breather pipe were looking a little grubby as well.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/2CE86A7F-0BE2-4E3B-A256-583C786F3BEE.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2CE86A7F-0BE2-4E3B-A256-583C786F3BEE.jpg.html)
So I gave them a good clean up and here they are after.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/AB250F8A-41C1-430D-98E5-FB7829828A5A.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/AB250F8A-41C1-430D-98E5-FB7829828A5A.jpg.html)
Finally, I wasn't happy with the fuel filler neck as it was rusty and scratched. As you can see this from outside of the car it needs to be painted before refitting.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/16FBE36D-8389-429D-AF04-469E74D94AD8.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/16FBE36D-8389-429D-AF04-469E74D94AD8.jpg.html)
As usual, thanks for looking and all comments welcomed.
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So time for another update on my BIS. Freshly painted fuel filler neck fitted back on to the car. Was well worth doing for the end result I think.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/A9C15034-4C9B-4E67-9121-D6C37D514B75.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/A9C15034-4C9B-4E67-9121-D6C37D514B75.jpg.html)
Locked cap back on.
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Next up it was on to matters under the bonnet. First up was fitting the N/S washer bottle back in to the car. Freshly filled up with new fluid.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/BF5DB057-BB9F-4F2F-BC8A-DF9885FCCAEE.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/BF5DB057-BB9F-4F2F-BC8A-DF9885FCCAEE.jpg.html)
But you know me by now. That loom simply won't do looking like that.
Starting with here.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/87DC3065-AA53-4D29-BD5E-D94C4E60A084.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/87DC3065-AA53-4D29-BD5E-D94C4E60A084.jpg.html)
Then it was all wrapped up with insulation tape.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/4423F766-7722-4CED-9712-BDB72ECA3B21.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/4423F766-7722-4CED-9712-BDB72ECA3B21.jpg.html)
Next up fitted the freshly painted master cylinder inspection cover.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/FEF944AF-91CD-4162-BADE-4FFA6991596E.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/FEF944AF-91CD-4162-BADE-4FFA6991596E.jpg.html)
Next up was to put the cars jack in to position in its holder. I hope this is the right was round. It looks about right.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/8435CBE6-61E3-4F31-AA77-2B5191062C54.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/8435CBE6-61E3-4F31-AA77-2B5191062C54.jpg.html)
Next up the spare wheel was fitted back in under the bonnet.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/491F8294-C5F3-4553-AA4D-C3E2860E1418.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/491F8294-C5F3-4553-AA4D-C3E2860E1418.jpg.html)
Then it was a matter of putting back the freshly cleaned plastic matting under the bonnet.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/DF3EBB93-EAAA-45C6-B638-735803820F6E.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DF3EBB93-EAAA-45C6-B638-735803820F6E.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/3C8A0686-28B3-4683-AF95-E0F2CCDB95F8.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/3C8A0686-28B3-4683-AF95-E0F2CCDB95F8.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/B84B403A-7FB0-4680-9CD1-47977C64DDF7.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/B84B403A-7FB0-4680-9CD1-47977C64DDF7.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/444D68C1-702E-465D-BC48-27FA883C4FE8.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/444D68C1-702E-465D-BC48-27FA883C4FE8.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/379EFF89-6DFF-405F-8C1A-353D7D1AD468.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/379EFF89-6DFF-405F-8C1A-353D7D1AD468.jpg.html)
I just need to get myself the correct battery. Anyone know the model code? Also some plastic clips to secure the matting in.
But it's starting to come along now. Thanks for looking and all comments welcome as usual.
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Looking really good mate :good:
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Cheers Mintex ;)
Ok,
So I've been getting busy with the BIS.
First update is painted the original wheels in a lovely shade or Gloss Grey. They came up really nicely.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/BAA69907-312D-4CE6-83EE-40C6CBA9FD03.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/BAA69907-312D-4CE6-83EE-40C6CBA9FD03.jpg.html)
Then it was time to wrap them in some new Hankooks.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/1A549101-5871-4B5C-8678-7CF3459DAE49.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1A549101-5871-4B5C-8678-7CF3459DAE49.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/9EA3D219-008C-47B2-B211-FAB8D4F6395D.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/9EA3D219-008C-47B2-B211-FAB8D4F6395D.jpg.html)
Next update, if you remember the problem I had with the sump plug. Well I'm really pleased I decided to repair it. After a trip to a local engineering firm, this was the result.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/CCA2C9EA-BB52-4C55-84B7-817B44F3E988.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/CCA2C9EA-BB52-4C55-84B7-817B44F3E988.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/903876DB-3560-4E0E-BD05-E9EA0B7614A1.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/903876DB-3560-4E0E-BD05-E9EA0B7614A1.jpg.html)
From the inside of the sump.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/9E9E4B70-C88D-4E53-8456-C1A6346B405E.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/9E9E4B70-C88D-4E53-8456-C1A6346B405E.jpg.html)
Next thing I noticed was the water pump impeller was a bit stiff. So I decided to strip down the pump housing and give it a clean and blow out. There was swarf and other dust inside so I'm glad I did.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/1AC880A4-9081-4D5E-8B8B-889E0E449D7F.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1AC880A4-9081-4D5E-8B8B-889E0E449D7F.jpg.html)
The housing was also looking really crusty and in need of a good clean.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/661EDD25-8E48-40A4-B26B-BF0F226FC623.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/661EDD25-8E48-40A4-B26B-BF0F226FC623.jpg.html)
Then it was a matter of fitting up the sump with a new gasket and torquing the bolts down.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/D1F34C3C-7181-4B9A-874F-CD709747B977.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/D1F34C3C-7181-4B9A-874F-CD709747B977.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/FFF03769-C30C-465B-AED3-F951D8ADA6EA.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/FFF03769-C30C-465B-AED3-F951D8ADA6EA.jpg.html)
Next up was the pump housing refitted.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/EA85BD00-4D91-491A-BAA8-3FF078B31D44.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/EA85BD00-4D91-491A-BAA8-3FF078B31D44.jpg.html)
Then it was onto a new part. You may remember early on that my thermostat housing was rotten and gunked up. So here is the brand new replacement.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/162E884C-5876-4B51-8D59-747F72879252.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/162E884C-5876-4B51-8D59-747F72879252.jpg.html)
However from hearing all the horror stories, I decided to take a bold move. I removed the thermostat.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/BB21FFCC-4A5C-4503-91F4-39384F4F399F.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/BB21FFCC-4A5C-4503-91F4-39384F4F399F.jpg.html)
So the housing looks like this.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/CCD7FBF9-1F9B-413F-A978-6CB9F4E1BD99.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/CCD7FBF9-1F9B-413F-A978-6CB9F4E1BD99.jpg.html)
Thermostat housing bolted up to water pump, I know the engine will take longer to get up to temprature and I won't have full heat in the cabin. But from hearing how much these cars overheat I decided to ditch the thermostat to begin with.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/B5F46B24-BF5A-40D7-A5A1-F79231D2634A.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/B5F46B24-BF5A-40D7-A5A1-F79231D2634A.jpg.html)
So next up it was up to the top end of the engine. I cleaned the area where the rocker cover seals. I also cleaned off the rockers and the valve springs.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/72C58C1A-0463-4FA0-AE8D-52500B540B36.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/72C58C1A-0463-4FA0-AE8D-52500B540B36.jpg.html)
Repaired water Union with temperature sender fitted on to the block.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/E019D399-9FB7-46ED-B947-FA9982D0BC5C.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/E019D399-9FB7-46ED-B947-FA9982D0BC5C.jpg.html)
Freshly painted Gloss Black rocker cover fitted on to the cylinder head.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/695F5F61-A0BB-4871-B3D6-E410F2B09A20.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/695F5F61-A0BB-4871-B3D6-E410F2B09A20.jpg.html)
Next up was the exhaust system fitted on to the car.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/E53C01D3-2008-474B-B865-14D31FBF1A04.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/E53C01D3-2008-474B-B865-14D31FBF1A04.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/B068B92C-E92F-428A-8A25-B9E0CA926FFB.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/B068B92C-E92F-428A-8A25-B9E0CA926FFB.jpg.html)
Then the alternator and new belt mounted up to the engine.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/BC854C86-0C66-44CF-96F7-89712DBFCD33.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/BC854C86-0C66-44CF-96F7-89712DBFCD33.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/FF3BD5C7-8A33-4311-ACED-8E0654ADC474.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/FF3BD5C7-8A33-4311-ACED-8E0654ADC474.jpg.html)
Almost there now. Starting to look like an engine again and almost ready to go back in the little 126.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/50330572-4840-4DA5-B4B8-B5DE21667451.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/50330572-4840-4DA5-B4B8-B5DE21667451.jpg.html)
As usual, all comments welcomed and appreciated.
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Looking good
If you are refitting by yourself i would remove the shiny new thermostat housing , when i refitted my engine it slipped off the jack and landed on the housing and broke it >:(
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Very good work indeed ;) a wise move with the thermostat I did the same. Although I run waterless coolant in mine I found it didn't take that long to warm up. If you switch the interior heater lever to the left, this stops the flow going to the front heater so it isolates it to just the engine so warms up quite nicely then once it's warm just flick it to the right. In the winter I find it belts out the heat even with no thermostat ;D
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looks so good :)
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dadandlad - Cheers mate, that's good advice.
Gadge - Thanks buddy, that's pleasing to hear as I was a bit worried about whether it would be cold in the car. I guess with such a small cabin it won't take long to warm up. Great tip about the heater levers.
Piotross - Thank you very much.
So it's now time for an update.
Been completing the engine to get it ready to put back in the car. I've checked the clutch and release bearing. They're both in great condition so they will go back in to the car. I greased up in the input shaft and refitted the gear box back on to the engine.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/7FD2FA55-51BD-478A-9900-F13F49583C61.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/7FD2FA55-51BD-478A-9900-F13F49583C61.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/4266263B-D8FB-4233-8404-269D3F97806A.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/4266263B-D8FB-4233-8404-269D3F97806A.jpg.html)
Next up I stripped and repainted the flywheel inspection plate. Ready to refit.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/C98C6381-B6CF-431C-B7C4-2510B26910DB.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/C98C6381-B6CF-431C-B7C4-2510B26910DB.jpg.html)
Then it was the starter motor which has been rubbed down and cleaned and then clear coated.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/3001BB21-7178-44A6-921B-954FDA7FACC1.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/3001BB21-7178-44A6-921B-954FDA7FACC1.jpg.html)
I then took out the gearbox oil level filler plug. Unfortunately it was rounded and a little bit chewed up as you can see.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/7D9ED10B-A61C-40FF-9A1D-81C2BF5E3C11.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/7D9ED10B-A61C-40FF-9A1D-81C2BF5E3C11.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/B35C2B5B-10CC-4FF7-A352-B977D27F8E23.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/B35C2B5B-10CC-4FF7-A352-B977D27F8E23.jpg.html)
It was a 13mm square head. Although it was well rounded off. However it was in good condition elsewhere. So I decided not to replace and instead to try and repair. After some grinding on the wheel I was left with this. I managed to turn it down to a 12mm head and got it nice and straight.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/F950835F-3E61-4709-B6C4-6A90A12245F8.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/F950835F-3E61-4709-B6C4-6A90A12245F8.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/F27208B0-864B-4DE0-AF9D-F2061F6F8EDD.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/F27208B0-864B-4DE0-AF9D-F2061F6F8EDD.jpg.html)
Next up tomorrow is fitting the inlet manifold and carbeurettor. Then it's ready to be back in the car.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/C856862D-136E-4604-A6BD-4C8AE6613FF7.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/C856862D-136E-4604-A6BD-4C8AE6613FF7.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/69CCE7BC-D520-45BB-93EA-668C8D720336.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/69CCE7BC-D520-45BB-93EA-668C8D720336.jpg.html)
Hopefully it will be back in the car before the weekend.
As usual, all comments welcome and greatly appreciated. Thanks for looking.
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Today's update on the BIS.
First of all, it was out with the old dirty gearbox oil. This was the remnants of what was poured away.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/A70F0BD0-561A-4B87-A004-033A9F4F99AB.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/A70F0BD0-561A-4B87-A004-033A9F4F99AB.jpg.html)
Then it was in with the lovely new clean 80W/90 oil via syringe through the filler hole.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/957FEB36-6026-436C-AD91-F6EC64287516.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/957FEB36-6026-436C-AD91-F6EC64287516.jpg.html)
Let's see a close up of the new fresh clean oil.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/11BAAAFD-9B7D-4819-9C00-AB5435843D24.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/11BAAAFD-9B7D-4819-9C00-AB5435843D24.jpg.html)
Apparently I've read that the oil in these gearboxes needs changing every 6000 miles or 6 months like the engine oil.
Next up was the new gearbox mounts, one was a bargain NOS buy from EBay, the other cost me a bit more.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/6D61A277-4DA7-413C-9FFE-FE54387C57C5.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/6D61A277-4DA7-413C-9FFE-FE54387C57C5.jpg.html)
Next up it was time to fit the inlet manifold and carburettor.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/3E308BA7-3B87-4B78-9261-3B737F8D18BE.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/3E308BA7-3B87-4B78-9261-3B737F8D18BE.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/92A8C5BF-ABFD-438C-8F98-AE90A7903FD0.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/92A8C5BF-ABFD-438C-8F98-AE90A7903FD0.jpg.html)
Next up it was time to slide it all back under the 126 and put it into position.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/9197AE74-8E82-4694-B070-17DA955C66E7.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/9197AE74-8E82-4694-B070-17DA955C66E7.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/68F7E262-E360-4963-BBA7-416EE6C5F0DB.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/68F7E262-E360-4963-BBA7-416EE6C5F0DB.jpg.html)
Come the end of the day this is what I was facing. Got a few more jobs to do but it's nice to see the engine back in the car.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/0C0C8657-BF4D-491C-B5FA-8E1C1DC91C6B.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0C0C8657-BF4D-491C-B5FA-8E1C1DC91C6B.jpg.html)
As usual all comments welcome and thanks for looking.
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Looking good bud :thumbup: you've done a great job on the engine it looks new! ;D
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Gadge - Cheers mate. I'm really pleased with how it looks so thank you for that. It does look quite factory now.
I almost forgot about this update. A very kind member on here sorted me out with a brand new linkage part for my carburettor choke flap. He sent away for it to Poland and then sent it on to me. What an absolute gentleman. So here is a brand new linkage part. You can see the old broken one.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/6BC639A0-C0B2-4E1C-B956-4A29C48ECFD7.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/6BC639A0-C0B2-4E1C-B956-4A29C48ECFD7.jpg.html)
This meant that I was able to rebuild the choke flap linkage so that it now works again like it should.
One massive thank you to Simon. You're a star. ;D
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Rob. You're welcome if i can help get another 126 back on the road then its worth it. Great work by the way. Simon
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Rob. You're welcome if i can help get another 126 back on the road then its worth it. Great work by the way. Simon
Thank you Simon. I really appreciate you getting me that part.
Ok so time for an update on the BIS.
I decided to remove the bumper and apron from the rear panel. Then it was time to soap it down and get rid of all that grease and grime.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/F3268D10-A432-4C2E-A371-452D8017CABD.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/F3268D10-A432-4C2E-A371-452D8017CABD.jpg.html)
Then it was time to flip it around to the other side. It's covered in black underseal and rust protection. Which is fine to protect it but it looks a little tatty.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/A4174357-C381-425C-BE42-2DCFCE51F728.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/A4174357-C381-425C-BE42-2DCFCE51F728.jpg.html)
As this can be seen from the engine bay I decided to recover it in White underseal to make it look more presentable which ended up looking like this.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/DE27EE29-87E7-430C-A51C-99B181164075.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DE27EE29-87E7-430C-A51C-99B181164075.jpg.html)
Next up it was time to fit the panel back on to the BIS. It went back in to the car so nicely with no issue at all.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/F0686078-7E28-4431-A77B-10D2DF28737A.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/F0686078-7E28-4431-A77B-10D2DF28737A.jpg.html)
This means the engine and gearbox are fully secured back in to the car now which was a great feeling.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/8F226062-C5C3-40CF-8A4A-CF800769D7AE.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/8F226062-C5C3-40CF-8A4A-CF800769D7AE.jpg.html)
Also fitted some new ignition leads and the vacuum pipe work. Along with the freshly painted carbeurettor intake housing. The engine is almost done now.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/680E837A-33A6-4912-80F3-14F1A49A004A.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/680E837A-33A6-4912-80F3-14F1A49A004A.jpg.html)
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Fantastic work ;) soon it'll be start up time ;D
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Nice work
Reading through your posts I have just realised I have used the wrong oil in my gearbox, for some reason which im sure I read on here I used 5W40 semi synthetic engine oil :D
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5w/40 :o
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Gadge - It's that time :D
dadandlad - Yes you're right, I also read on here someone putting 5W40 semi synthetic in the gearbox. However I read afterwards that they struggled to get gears when hot and reverted back. Hope that helps.
Update time on the little BIS.
Firstly I got the fuel tank back from my Sandblaster.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/5FE0EBBE-1F9D-47EA-8E96-5C0FA5BA7123.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/5FE0EBBE-1F9D-47EA-8E96-5C0FA5BA7123.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/ED73F4C0-C46D-4DAB-8BAB-6D36952E92FF.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/ED73F4C0-C46D-4DAB-8BAB-6D36952E92FF.jpg.html)
Rightly or wrongly I made the decision not to spray it or get it powder coated. Instead I decided to give it a good few coats of Hammerite Smooth. Came out quite well so I was happy.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/55CB0F99-6ED5-4F2D-9034-9393F311966C.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/55CB0F99-6ED5-4F2D-9034-9393F311966C.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/61F16D4C-12D5-493C-BF8A-57AF47E12A5A.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/61F16D4C-12D5-493C-BF8A-57AF47E12A5A.jpg.html)
Then it was a matter of getting the full length braided fuel lines fitted on to the tank.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/6D0DF68F-1F05-4EA4-8E82-E717ACED4F3F.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/6D0DF68F-1F05-4EA4-8E82-E717ACED4F3F.jpg.html)
You may remember before I had only joined them to the old lines before I decided to remove the tank. Now they are full length.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/D2E6B29F-460C-4EC1-A1BE-DBFCCA71F412.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/D2E6B29F-460C-4EC1-A1BE-DBFCCA71F412.jpg.html)
Tank back in to the car (which was grief lying on the floor on my back) fuel lines plummed in. Air filter fitted and filled up with 15W40 Mineral oil. Fresh coolant bled and here is how it's all looking.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/5BFC2706-12F5-473B-9C7F-786B7FB70338.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/5BFC2706-12F5-473B-9C7F-786B7FB70338.jpg.html)
Got this little air filter replacement sticker. I couldn't get the period correct sticker so the Fiat emblem is wrong. However it does the job.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/0D6CEF29-1C6E-4D8B-8B04-174E173FCC37.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0D6CEF29-1C6E-4D8B-8B04-174E173FCC37.jpg.html)
Then with on a few turns from the fresh 077 battery I was greeted with this:
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Thanks all for looking, as usual all comments welcomed and appreciated.
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Fantastic work ;D it makes it all worth it when it fires up and runs :thumbup:
When I did my tank (I bought a brand new one) I didn't have much faith in the standard black coating that they thinly apply at the factory so I rubbed it down and applied frost chassis black paint all over then gave the top half (the bit you can't see when fitted) with underbody seal but I'm overkill ;D Hammerite will be just fine :)
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I was even more overkill! :o
I bought a brand new fuel tank to start with, and then gave the outside 3 coats of POR15 paint, and then gave the inside 2 coats of POR15 fuel tank sealer.
That isn't gonna rust!
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Gadge - Yes mate it certainly does. I've very little experience with these engines. It's so easy to start from cold with the choke working now thanks to that little plastic connector. However, when it's cold it's so quiet. When it warms up its a little tappy. Is this normal for these engines? Or is it my fail not checking and adjusting the tappets? That's great attention to detail with your fuel tank buddy.
Bambino126 - That's just mental, the tank will last longer than the car :P
Ok so it's time for another update on the BIS and I'm pleased to say it's a fairly big one.
I got it back down on the ground and showed it daylight for the first time in months.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/6046F503-665E-4CED-B3B8-65571C09B0AC.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/6046F503-665E-4CED-B3B8-65571C09B0AC.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/C1B250EB-9706-4FC7-8012-91DCF2F9BFF1.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/C1B250EB-9706-4FC7-8012-91DCF2F9BFF1.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/86C5316B-6ABF-4A1B-8DAF-0C78781DAFB5.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/86C5316B-6ABF-4A1B-8DAF-0C78781DAFB5.jpg.html)
However it was looking absolutely filthy and in need of a real deep clean. Here's a close up of the roof.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/AE0E275B-2B46-4F43-959B-88D762981022.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/AE0E275B-2B46-4F43-959B-88D762981022.jpg.html)
Out with the snow foam as per usual.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/263ABA46-93CA-478C-B43F-B016B3F6D977.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/263ABA46-93CA-478C-B43F-B016B3F6D977.jpg.html)
Whilst I was letting the foam do it's thing, I turned my attention to the plastic bumpers. I thoroughly cleaned them, then I treated them to some of the Boiled Linseed oil treatment. As you can see from this picture the difference to the treated and untreated.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/315ED900-6E13-4BC5-8148-830220D1B74B.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/315ED900-6E13-4BC5-8148-830220D1B74B.jpg.html)
Then after a few hours under the RUPES polisher the little BIS was looking much better.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/6BF80AF8-FB77-46B6-A1D4-5270BC130B9F.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/6BF80AF8-FB77-46B6-A1D4-5270BC130B9F.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/28661DFE-B32E-427D-99D0-C22A80933994.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/28661DFE-B32E-427D-99D0-C22A80933994.jpg.html)
Here's the roof and how it looks after all the polishing.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/D3644417-E22D-438A-946D-BD2FAF8E2E12.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/D3644417-E22D-438A-946D-BD2FAF8E2E12.jpg.html)
The plan tomorrow is to put some of the trims back on including the bumpers.
Thanks all for looking.
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Anyway, time for today's update. First thing was, you may notice that I still have the hole cut out in the sill. I haven't got the welder out yet. There was a passed repair on the o/s/r sill that I really wasn't happy about. So I bit the bullet, got the angle grinder out and cut out the repair.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/8543DFA9-5185-4341-8AF6-09F34463D64F.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/8543DFA9-5185-4341-8AF6-09F34463D64F.jpg.html)
Here's the piece I cut out. See if you can see what I was worried about.
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Yup, you guessed it. Here's the opposite side of the removed panel. Your standard MOT repair panel welded over the rusty hole.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/5FF918CE-7BA0-4D6B-A4DA-401F461F6A76.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/5FF918CE-7BA0-4D6B-A4DA-401F461F6A76.jpg.html)
I'll weld both sides up soon by making plates that fit inside the gap and not overlapping.
I also cracked on with putting the car back together. Put the trims and bumpers back on. The BIS is starting to look back how it should again.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/C52F34C2-82F3-4CE3-8E5B-9E41F7BA9880.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/C52F34C2-82F3-4CE3-8E5B-9E41F7BA9880.jpg.html)
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Thanks all for looking and hope you like the updates. All comments welcomed and appreciated.
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You've made that paint work look like new! 8)
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Cheers Gadge, my RUPES was the best investment ever!! If you have a straight surface to play with it really brings the shine out.
Made a cheeky little collage of the engine bay when I got it and compared to now.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/BBC38C00-EB6F-4D3E-9FA6-74BDB9F1DC32.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/BBC38C00-EB6F-4D3E-9FA6-74BDB9F1DC32.jpg.html)
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Wow that's amazing! ;D how did you manage that without taking it out?
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Gadge - Yes, magic isn't it! Just shows Barry Scott is right, Cillit Bang and the dirt is gone. ;D
Time for a little update.
Had Roy 'The dent guy' round today. Needed a few dents repairing on some of the cars including the little BIS. Never had any paint less dent repairs done before. It's a skill that I greatly respect.
This is Roy with a bigger collection of rods and hammers I've ever seen.
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This is one of the dents in the front wing, it looked like it was caused by the door check strap breaking at some point and the door connecting with the front wing. So here is the dent, which unfortunately it has cracked the paint.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/DBC9EA52-D752-4D84-A55D-6F093C7B6EAE.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DBC9EA52-D752-4D84-A55D-6F093C7B6EAE.jpg.html)
Then this is after Roys magic. With a little paint touch up you'll never notice it. Really pleased with his work.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/CB4F229C-A26B-41B3-A480-BB09FBF90EFB.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/CB4F229C-A26B-41B3-A480-BB09FBF90EFB.jpg.html)
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Update time for the little BIS. An update that I am particularly proud of please to be bringing you.
You may remember on the first page that I removed the interior from the BIS. The seats were very dirty and the material was really worn out.
I mentioned having them retrimmed. Well I had a good look at the car and drew up some plans. I wanted a more classic look. The BIS doesn't have the nicest seats compared to the earlier cars but they are more comfortable. So what do you think to these?
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/BE5C90FE-4472-4DC3-B8E7-432E8F7A3F7D.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/BE5C90FE-4472-4DC3-B8E7-432E8F7A3F7D.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/A90CF832-4756-4558-BB79-A7D18341E707.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/A90CF832-4756-4558-BB79-A7D18341E707.jpg.html)
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The material is a sacking type texture, it's a little rough to the touch. The grey is to compliment the darker grey of the rest of the interior. The dashpad and plastic trims. The stitching has been done in a more classic effect. The headrests have been permanently removed from the seats too.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/D8AC1DCB-36ED-41C3-A3A2-4AA5D57CC0D8.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/D8AC1DCB-36ED-41C3-A3A2-4AA5D57CC0D8.jpg.html)
Door cards to match.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/13059A86-07E4-4FD2-A205-A6941C70284B.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/13059A86-07E4-4FD2-A205-A6941C70284B.jpg.html)
Rear bench seats as well. The material on the back upright I've noticed needs pulling up straight but otherwise they're really good quality.
All opinions welcomed and appreciated. What do you all reckon?
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I think they look amazing mate :thumbup: the best cloth seats I've seen in fact ;)
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nice material, looking oldschool :)
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They're gorgeous! How much did they cost if you don't mind me asking?
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Gadge - Cheers mate, I'm really pleased with how they've turned out. I can't wait to put them in the car and see how they fit in. Best cloth seats is a great compliment.
Piotross - Thanks buddy, that was exactly the look I was going for with the design.
dombooth - Thanks pal, I have no issue with you asking how much they cost. I personally think they were very reasonable but I'll send you the answer via PM.
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Love the seats very retro looking and certainly in keeping with the rest of the car
Mine are original but I think yours look far better :thumbup
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Nice looking car, those seats look ace too. I bet they look great in the car!
Chris
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What a transformation!! Great work!!!!!
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dadandlad - Thanks buddy, don't get me wrong. I'm not knocking the original seats. But I didn't realise how much they'd faded until the original material had been stripped. They were a much darker grey originally. The plastics headrests I'd never liked so they just had to go. It's a bit like the BIS bumpers. Very plastic and grey.
DeVilleChris - Thanks mate, I can't wait to fit them. I'm away this weekend but I'm really looking forward to getting them back in the car. Got some other interior bits as well that are getting some attention.
Amateb8 - Thanks buddy, pleased you like the end result. :D
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They look good mate :good:
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mintex - Thanks buddy.
Time for a little update on the BIS.
This was the original parcel shelf that was on the car.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/F9A79A02-0634-4CE7-87A1-208A327A62BB.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/F9A79A02-0634-4CE7-87A1-208A327A62BB.jpg.html)
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As you can see from the pictures it was looking sorry for itself as it had bleached in the sunlight and had some scratches.
So I had the dilemma of what to do with it. I couldn't find a replacement part. Then I saw this thread on here.
http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/127954/flocking-notts-based
So I contacted 'Prey' and asked him for a quote, he came back very quickly and very competitive. As he is a forum member I decided to support him. What a good decision that was. Check this out.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/6AB23CF8-2076-4DDA-A2DF-C37D287103ED.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/6AB23CF8-2076-4DDA-A2DF-C37D287103ED.jpg.html)
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To say I'm impressed is an understatement, the whole experience was great. Good communication, great postage, trustworthy. I cannot recommend enough.
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These seats and door cards look the business, I am thinking of doing the same thing on mine, as I have a set in this colour, but the driver seat trim has a sizeable frayed hole in it...
Trimming these seats should be relatively easy, as the design is not particularly complex ;) I will put in the aftermarket seats in and have a go at it myself ;)
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BHBASS - Thank you mate, I'm really pleased with the interior. Hope you like the next update.
So time for an update on the little BIS. The dust sheets were removed and he was wheeled out from the corner to do some work on him.
First up, I fitted my newly trimmed door cards to the passenger door. You may remember I had the interior retrimmed. I really liked the original material but it was clearly cheap and not made to last. I hope my choice will stand the test of time. Door card fitted.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/31536B72-FBDA-4DEE-967D-E5ECDFAFE002.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/31536B72-FBDA-4DEE-967D-E5ECDFAFE002.jpg.html)
Also here is a little comparison next to the seat to show you the match.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/C3828645-CA91-4FBF-9BDA-CC92D3110B02.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/C3828645-CA91-4FBF-9BDA-CC92D3110B02.jpg.html)
Next up it was time to get the welder out. You may remember I had the matching rot in both sides of the outer sill. It's obviously a common place for these to go as both sides had already been badly plated.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/7D1E48EA-1A1E-45EE-B417-2D4401A7482E.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/7D1E48EA-1A1E-45EE-B417-2D4401A7482E.jpg.html)
So I made a couple of plates up from some sheet to fill both sides.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/E4AB003B-527F-4469-9C53-582EB59934D3.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/E4AB003B-527F-4469-9C53-582EB59934D3.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/43689394-DEF6-43AB-AA6A-9759F28C9E17.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/43689394-DEF6-43AB-AA6A-9759F28C9E17.jpg.html)
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I then shaped it in to position to make sure it fitted well with a joggled top edge.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/EE83F82B-3499-41AB-B8F9-5BAFBC1A5443.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/EE83F82B-3499-41AB-B8F9-5BAFBC1A5443.jpg.html)
My welds aren't brilliant as I'm a complete amateur, so I've taken a pic after it was welded and ground flat!
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/EACB2854-2C96-4C98-A9D9-716CFFF842F3.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/EACB2854-2C96-4C98-A9D9-716CFFF842F3.jpg.html)
I then got the filler out!
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/FAA0990D-A49B-4CF8-83E4-71120D284852.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/FAA0990D-A49B-4CF8-83E4-71120D284852.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/F1EA27AB-F116-4EFF-9F2E-BF7D68102BF4.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/F1EA27AB-F116-4EFF-9F2E-BF7D68102BF4.jpg.html)
I then flatted down the filler, it was always going to go back to textured stone chip so I didn't go too detailed on the sanding. Just got it smooth and levelled out.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/F06671E7-F285-48E6-856A-7D945292791D.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/F06671E7-F285-48E6-856A-7D945292791D.jpg.html)
Next up I applied the white stone chip to the panels, to achieve the textured rough effect like the rest of the sill I dabbed it gently with a sponge to achieve the similar desired result. I was quite happy with it in the end.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/9A7769B5-39FC-4AC9-8A2B-FC447874DC00.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/9A7769B5-39FC-4AC9-8A2B-FC447874DC00.jpg.html)
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/5BE03488-1B80-412C-ABC8-B32069BFAC26.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/5BE03488-1B80-412C-ABC8-B32069BFAC26.jpg.html)
It does need another dust over with the stone chip once it's dried just to get rid of the dark parts. It takes a few hours to dry so he was pushed back in to the corner to dry.
As usual though. Thanks for looking and all comments welcomed and appreciated.
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nice work, looks really good :)
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This is a grat job you are doing. I feel a little jealous :p
Having a BIS myself, I'd like to ask you if you can take the measurements of your parcel shelf. I'm planning to make one myself, mine got lost before I got the car. It is not so easy to measure an empty space (I know I will probably do it wrong a few times, if I do it myself :P )
Thanks
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Those seats look really nice and plush!
What do you use to close the doors when you're in the car?
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pump that repair full of paint and wax now or it will return good job
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Piotross - Thank you my friend!
Frigorious - Thanks buddy. Yes I'll do my best to measure the shelf for you. Once I've done it I'll send you a DM.
Xylaquin - Thanks, I'm really pleased with the interior. You raised a really good point and for a second you had me very worried I'd missed something. However in answer to your question, I don't know what you use, they appear to have left them off from the factory! I think I'll use the door pocket. What does everyone else with a BIS use?
shielsy - You can count on that buddy!
Time for an update again on the BIS. I finished off the repairs on both the sills. I'm quite happy with the end result, to try and achieve the OEM underseal look I let the stonechip dry till tacky, then dabbed it with a sponge.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/DECAC0BF-5FB7-4743-AD89-42D977C921B3.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DECAC0BF-5FB7-4743-AD89-42D977C921B3.jpg.html)
Now cast your memory back to the early part of this thread, to a job I've been putting off for some reason. The chips in the top of the door. To begin I rubbed the area down.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/90EAEFBB-3EC3-4A6C-90BE-7D76F31D9452.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/90EAEFBB-3EC3-4A6C-90BE-7D76F31D9452.jpg.html)
After a good coating of filler primer, I then applied several thin coats of Fiat Blanco Corfu to build up the colour.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/844C12B7-DCCC-450A-B3EF-74D3E290F7A3.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/844C12B7-DCCC-450A-B3EF-74D3E290F7A3.jpg.html)
Once cured and happy with the end result I gave a few coats of lacquer and removed the masking tape. I also fitted the drivers side door card and furniture.
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/Nosrst1/Mobile%20Uploads/287BE0C3-08CA-49BE-B769-C14028156AF2.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/Nosrst1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/287BE0C3-08CA-49BE-B769-C14028156AF2.jpg.html)
Really happy with how it turned out in the end, not much left to do on the little BIS.
Thanks for looking.
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What does everyone else with a BIS use?
Mine has these:
(http://s32.postimg.org/eavfdjto5/IMG_3489.jpg)
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I don't think that's standard though.
I pull it gently by the door pocket. Or if the window is open use the top of the door.
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What does everyone else with a BIS use?
I use the door pockets. It's funny to see how passengers look for a way to close the door. Sadly they often use the door handle, which is probably not so good for the mechanics.
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There's a guy in Turkey who's put on what seems to be a proper-looking door attachment:
(http://s33.postimg.org/ih1mf9373/turkbishandle.jpg)
I imagine it acts as an arm rest too!