I spent yesterday removing an exhaust which in theory is quite an easy task on the P38...
However some braindead mechanic had welded the rear muffler coupler to the intermediate pipes that go to the 2 rear mufflers!
Ahhhh!!!
So out with the angle grinder and it was cut off in several places which allowed the entire system to call off in small chunks, as i couldn't be arsed to remove the bolts or the mounts!
The rear pipes were being an arse to get out, so with one foot on the muffler and my hand on the other, a good yank so the rear pipes split in half..
what a fiasco..
A Janspeed system will replace the original, for some more burble!!
I've had to drive mine in an emergency "hospital related" around some roads at speeds you wouldn't want in a 205gti however the P38 in motorway mode didn't pitch or roll nearly as much as you'd expect,
That included coming around a tight bend and having to stand on the brakes, the front dipped but not a complete decompression, and control remained with me..
When needed you can hustle these big 4x4s/
In my case the key was Multiple thin coats to get a smooth finish..
The sealant adds a glossy film which makes it extremely smooth..
Looks Great David..
A caveat i missed on my post was the sealant needed a hair drier or the like to allow it to flash off..
Morat wrote:
My 5w50 oil has arrived :) Hopefully I'll get a change done this weekend.
For some reason it was only £27.49 for 5L on Amazon for the Comma stuff so I got two. I like Comma oils and this is one with plenty of Zinc for flat tappets.
Whats the Viscosity index?
Got the mota ripped out yet?
Nabbed a nice Janspeed Exhaust for the old girl!
Nexen Rodians on my old bus..
They seem to work well, better than the Goodyear Wranglers on there before..
Wearing well too!
Morat wrote:
Super, thank you!
I shall start the PlusGas treatment in advance.
I have had the britpart ones on for a good long while..
if they can sand my 6"6 18st frame, then i'd say they're quality!
Nice Work..
Any shots of the car itself?
The filter has a very fine mesh inside, mine did it's job..
I've got a HP24 on the shelf I rebuilt a few months ago, but its finding the time to fit it...
The current one is holding stong at the moment!
If i hadn't ripped the filter apart i'd never of known lol
Oh well!
Full of swarf and particles!
I did a simple fluid drain and refill in 2017 at 124k now at 127k i did a fluid and filter change..
the last filter change before me was 2003!!
The filter came apart with a pair of pliers..
Hmm..
I believe standard is 95 which will be E10 However Superunleaded 98 will stay E5 IIRC.
I've never used leaded fuels but my Granddad did! lol
Being I run Gas and petrol i have been reading up on E10 and I stumbled on this
These stories are but 4 or so days apart from each other lol
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/1308619/uk-fuel-pump-e10-petrol-changes-engine-damage
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/1310426/uk-fuel-e10-petrol-classic-car-damage-rubber
And this..
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/1313318/classic-cars-uk-fuel-e10-petrol-changes-damage
I reiterate the title!!
I too run 10w60 Castrol or ELF..
The RV8 was designed to run a 20w50 originally, nowt much internally changed apart from the Crank Driven Oil pump, which is far more efficient at pumping thicker oil than the Dizzy driven one of old..
10w40 is recommended for Fuel economy and emissions reasons, not necessarily for engine protection..
Cheers all.
I'd add a "whats new" button..
And an interior - chassis - body - for sale -
Sections!!
I've bought a 70mm and I' not really sure whether a 70mm can be used.
The idler I'm replacing is
Any ideas?
The idler below the AC compressor.
romanrob wrote:
Guys - you should see David's "home garage"...it is a sight to behold - awesome. David, watch out or you may find yourself hosting the southern rr.pub meet
Where be this Home Page?!