This is a read-only archive of the old Madabout Kitcars forum. New posts and replies are no longer possible, but every thread is still here to browse and read.
Yes, the 'ring of rivinuts' is to mount the fuel sensor, but haven't actually tried it yet.
The plan is to hold the ring in place with just two short screws.
Then loosely mounting the sensor with long screws through the tank holes into the ring.
Then remove the short screws and mount the sensor using the correct length screws.
(or I might just glue the ring in place?)
I'll let you all know if I manage to do it without dropping the ring and/or screws into the tank!
Can you tell me where you got the little plastic ferules that you have use to finish off the end of your brake fluid hose? Did they also come from need for speed? Makes it look like a "proper job"
Can you tell me where you got the little plastic ferules that you have use to finish off the end of your brake fluid hose? Did they also come from need for speed? Makes it look like a "proper job"
Cheers
Robin
Robin / Patrick,
they are in fact rubber end caps for braided fuel pipes. I bought them with hose clips but decided that they looked neater without the clips and there is no additional pressure on these pipes.
I bought them from a parts stall at the Uxbridge Auto Show so not sure where you can get some.(This years show is on the 16th July, so could pick some up for you, if the same guy is there?)
On a similar note has anyone worked out what the rubber boots Marlin used on the end of the front wishbones on their new Red demo car? They look familiar but I can't figure out what they are off?
BR
Peter
P.S. Have you guys noticed that Marlin have a new website and new format price list.
P.P.S Whatever happened to their BMW Deisel powered Sportster? Did it get finished??
Dunno about the rubber boots, I seem to remember there being something about a part like that in kitcar mag a number of month ago. I'll see if I can dig it out.
As for Diesel power, last I heard they were still working on it - I suspect some chassis mods will be needed to fit the diff from an E46 that goes with the 330d engine.
Robin / Patrick,
they are in fact rubber end caps for braided fuel pipes. I bought them with hose clips but decided that they looked neater without the clips and there is no additional pressure on these pipes.
I bought them from a parts stall at the Uxbridge Auto Show so not sure where you can get some.(This years show is on the 16th July, so could pick some up for you, if the same guy is there?)
Thanks for the offer - can you remember if they come in different sizes? They would be handy to finnish all my fuel hose ends as well - and there is quite a variety of sizes (6, 8, 10 and 12!)
Thanks for the offer - can you remember if they come in different sizes? They would be handy to finnish all my fuel hose ends as well - and there is quite a variety of sizes (6, 8, 10 and 12!)
Cheers
Robin
Robin,
I think they only did this size, but i'll take a look when I go next week. I'll also try to get a contact number, if the guy is there this year.
Patrick,
no problem. Do you want two or six? I didn't bother with the ends that fit on the reservoir or the clutch, as they are out of sight.
Robin,
I think they only did this size, but i'll take a look when I go next week. I'll also try to get a contact number, if the guy is there this year.
Patrick,
no problem. Do you want two or six? I didn't bother with the ends that fit on the reservoir or the clutch, as they are out of sight.
Peter
6 please, then I've got some spares How much were they?
Sorry guys, had a great afternoon at the Uxbridge Autoshow, but unfortunately nobody was selling those rubber hose ends.
I searched high and low but the guy that had them last year wasn't there and none of the stalls had anything similar.
I have tried using a piece of heat shrink sleaving on the end instead. Doesn't look quite so neat but it stops the outer braid from fraying.
I have nearly completed the plumbing of the fuel system now - pictures to be posted soon! I used/will use 22 hose clips in total! There must be a simpler way of doing it...
It is some time since I posted an update. House DIY and other things have been taking a higher priority but I hope to make much more progress in the Spring.
The week before Christmas, I got my Stage 2 Body parts. (Scuttle, dashboard blank and nose cone). So today, I slopped off for a couple of hours down to the garage for a trial fitting.
As you can see, I will have to re-think my AFM mounting which is a tad too high. (This is one of the disadvantages of not buying and fitting the bodywork first). I think I can drop the AFM mounting by about 25mm, but not sure yet where to route the air intake so that it gets cold air.
Other than that little problem, it was great to see the first body parts on the car.
I've got quite a long list of jobs now to tackle:
* Shape and fit the dashboard
* Re-mount the AFM
* fix floors
* fix seats
* layout dashboard and cut holes for gauges
* install all dasboard instruments, switches, etc
* wire up dashboard
My scuttle was a tight fit - just take a file to it in the appropriate places....
One thing to note is that fiberglass doesn't like square corners - it causes stress and cracks can radiate through the gelcoat. So if possible always radius the corners - for example the cutout where the scuttle fits over the bulkhead.
Thanks, Robin, for the advice. I think I had read that some time ago, but had forgotten, so a good timely remider.
Started drilling the holes for the dashboard surround today. A bit scary....I don't want to mess it up. I guess you get one chance at fitting this bodywork stuff!!
Peter
Looks like lots of cutting and shaping required to get everything to fit. Just hoping the weather over Easter will be good and I can get back down my lock-up.
good to see all those parts. I wonder how you start and how you do it regarding tools and lining up.
The spoiler I'm ordering too at the moment because it really looks great.
Can you tell where you bought those rubber shrouds. I looked at several places, maybe I got the wrong name at searching, but I need those too for SVA.
My sidepanels did't have the louvre in it at collection in dec 2004 because I didn't know how the pipes would run according to Terry. She was right! I still don't I must admit. Thinking of putting all 6 outside (3 per side) and then into cat and collector.
if you can't order direct, let me know and i'll see if I can get some for you.
Your question about fitting is more difficult because I haven't started!
For cutting, Simon at Marlin suggested a jigsaw which sounds a bit scary to me!
The fitting order is as follows...
Fit Scuttle and dashboard.
Fit doors. Align with front edge plus a few mm with front of dashboard.
Fit door striker pin plates and striker pins.
Fit and align A panel with front edge of door.
Fit rear Tail section and align with doors
Fit side bonnets and trim to match 'A' panel and nose cone.
Finally fit bonnet hinge and then bonnets.
Sounds easy, eh??
I'll let you know how I get on and post picture as I go.
I'm on holiday that week so wouldnt be able to go myself