Thursday 25 February 2021

Update Feb 25th 2021

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Gearbox issue

It was really nice to drive the car out the garage, however on the test drive it seemed that I had a fault in the gearbox, 2nd gear would not engage when changing from 1st or 3rd. Pulling way in 2nd gear didn't sound "good". 

After several hours messing with the gear selector and gear selector rod unfortunately it seemed that it really was a fault in the gearbox. 

With the car so close to being finished not what I wanted!!!  Engine out time!!!!! 
Engine and gearbox out


Once the engine was out I did notice a small leak from the flywheel seal, a new seal has been fitted, sort of made me feel a bit better about having to take the engine out. It would have needed to come out at some point in order to fix the leak.

Oil from flywheel seal visible in the gearbox case.










The problem in the gearbox has been fixed,  it needed adjustment to the 1st/2nd gear layshaft and reverse gear.

Happy gearbox ready to refit


Engine & gearbox back in the car, quick test drive and 2nd gear now works 😅


IVA Prep

I have gone through my check list of all things relating to the IVA test. Below are a few photographs of the items where the edges need to be "softened".

If anyone wants my check list then let me know, it may not be complete but its a good start

Fixing tab on headlight needs covering

Interior rear view mirror requires rubber edge

Front indicator light requires rubber edge



Door mirror arms require rubber edge






Car overview ready for IVA

I think I have the car ready for IVA, fingers crossed. Booked in for first week of March, just need a dry day!!

Once through the IVA there is still a few jobs to do.




Steering will is for IVA only it will be replaced!









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