What did you fix/replace on your Mk1 today?

**Preen59** · 19-07-2011, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by Dub Toffee

I guess you don't use acetone a great deal if ever
But I learnt from reading that acetone goes into the system of your body and destroys your organs
You probably need to be a surfboard shaper from the 70s to be concerned about this tho

Yeah, same with Nitromethane. But you need to be in contact with a lot for a long time for it to hurt you, really.

**abreut** · 20-07-2011, 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by Dub Toffee

I guess you don't use acetone a great deal if ever
But I learnt from reading that acetone goes into the system of your body and destroys your organs
You probably need to be a surfboard shaper from the 70s to be concerned about this tho

My internal organs are still intact as far as I can tell

Acetone isn't that bad, its used as nail polish remover. But like you say you wouldn't want to be exposed to it day in day out. I'd love to know how the professionals remove old tint adhesive.

**Bluerex** · 21-07-2011, 07:19 PM

The Zebra Rally Golf went back to Dyno Tune today... The weber 40's are being a pain! Surely "Fuel stays on the INSIDE" should not be too hard to remember?

Charles.

PS. I think one of the most worrying sights has to be "petrol steam".

**GRN_VAGN** · 23-07-2011, 02:51 PM

swapped alternators so no more battery light on,

**dubmc** · 04-08-2011, 03:42 PM

replaced gearbox oil & installed new steering wheel.

**Ironman** · 10-08-2011, 12:24 PM

Finally Removed tyres, put car up on stands, Retracted Soft top, Removed both front seats and gave a general tidy up to the interior so I know what I have to work with and want to change. Also Degreased the engine bay and Finally Put a battery in so I could retract the convertible. Can't wait...... I think I blew a fuse somewhere but thats tomorrows job, tracking down that blown fuse.... hmmmm

**Bluerex** · 17-08-2011, 08:44 AM

The webers are fixed!! YAY!!
Huge props to the guys at Dyno Tune Mitchell.

With a test run scheduled for the 20th I have a list of stuff to check (and in some cases - build from scratch) before taking to the dirt again. Unfortunately the 2 and a half years of inaction have left some components looking a bit rusty and sad.
So....
Strip and de-rust front brakes and bearing housing
Paint front callipers
Strip Nav side tie-rod arm and check for 'play'
De-rust rear brakes and trailing arms
Swear and fix leaking brake line (Flex hose junction with trailing arm hard-line)
Flush and bleed brakes
Finally fit rear "Spats"
Flush radiator
Swap speedo for one in Km/h instead of miles/h
Swap dead and dying dashboard lamps for LEDs (red ones make the car go faster)

The problem with a "to-do" list is that you keep finding stuff to-do that wasn't on the list

c