24-05-2021, 11:14 AM
Covered about 100 miles, thanks to Calne Rotary Classics Run. Now feeling a lot more confident in the car.
Managed to stay with the other A7s - two Chummies - until navigation went a little pear-shaped.
Slowed due to a persistently sticking NSF brake. Maybe now cured by chamfering the outer edges of the shoes.
Discovered the kingpins are wobbling in the axle eyes, so will need work. Tightened the "cotters" for now.
Found the block holding down nuts not tight - forgot to re-do a third time. Silicon gasket. Presumably now have a bit more valve lift.
Oil everywhere down the engine nearside. If not the base or the tappet cover - also silicon - maybe the oil pump drive cover, needs further investigation.
Big smile on face, though. Didn't have to stop for fuel blockage, maybe successive drainings of tank have finally reduced the crud content.
Managed to stay with the other A7s - two Chummies - until navigation went a little pear-shaped.
Slowed due to a persistently sticking NSF brake. Maybe now cured by chamfering the outer edges of the shoes.
Discovered the kingpins are wobbling in the axle eyes, so will need work. Tightened the "cotters" for now.
Found the block holding down nuts not tight - forgot to re-do a third time. Silicon gasket. Presumably now have a bit more valve lift.
Oil everywhere down the engine nearside. If not the base or the tappet cover - also silicon - maybe the oil pump drive cover, needs further investigation.
Big smile on face, though. Didn't have to stop for fuel blockage, maybe successive drainings of tank have finally reduced the crud content.