Ken got there before me..  

Heard it reported on the radio this morning leaving for work. I always have NZ as being the Ireland of the southern hemisphere.. get on with thine neighbour and dont get overly excited about anything in particular. 

That even NZ can end up with people brainwashed by hatred into acting in such a violent manner.

 

Edit..  he was an Aussie it seems..

 

Edited 17 March, 20197 yr by mac11irl
New info available..

Re-assembled everything, started the engine, ran it for 3-4 minutes. Oil leaking. Not sure here from. But the turbo was smoking! And the timing is not right - as soon as it gets warm the idle drops and it stalls, then it doesn't want to start. Time to admit I need help from someone who knows what they are doing.

I've had a lot going on at home and just haven't had the time or the energy to work on poor Rusty. So I've had to admit that the daily will be going on this Gumboot Rally. It just wasn't worth trying to rush things and potentially breaking down and not making it anyway. So, next time!

3 minutes ago, RobClubley said:

I've had a lot going on at home and just haven't had the time or the energy to work on poor Rusty. So I've had to admit that the daily will be going on this Gumboot Rally. It just wasn't worth trying to rush things and potentially breaking down and not making it anyway. So, next time!

 

The context is sad, but the meme is funny

 

I think I had the companion book. 'I can drive a Lancia and still afford food - plus 101 other fabulous jokes (all new Fiat section just added) '

 

 

 

and I'm not knocking Fiats, I've owned several, but blimey the 130TC cost a fortune

 

 

 

On 17/03/2019 at 02:51, RobClubley said:

Oil leaking. Not sure here from. But the turbo was smoking!

Well, that could be oil getting to the outside of the turbo housing from the rocker cover seal. Check those bolts aren't loose first.

Thanks to Wellington European for the loan of their smoke tester. It pointed me straight to the seal that I have totally left out. Not sure how that happened!

 It runs much better and will warm start. Got an exhaust leak at the waste gate and it's still dripping oil when warm, and there are a couple of heat shields rattling. So I have work to do. 

 

 

https://youtu.be/ld0Yp6rlEVE

Must get this thing sorted 

 

Edited 30 May, 20197 yr by RobClubley

How was other Audi on the Gumboot??

14 hours ago, mac11irl said:

How was other Audi on the Gumboot??

 

Really good, it's a great car for that sort of thing. Comfy, fast enough, even pretty economical on a long run. And there was 60km of gravel road, which was great fun.

Rusty will be tip top for next years 

4 minutes ago, mac11irl said:

Rusty will be tip top for next years 

 

Next one is in September. The theme is "Because Rally Car".

Backed Rusty out of the garage. This happened. 

Not sure the water pump is even working properly. I drove down the street and back. Things are not right 
I think it's time to get Rusty to Wellington European, and stop putting it off. Because I really don't want to pull it all apart again myself. But I don't think I can really afford that.
https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRustyquattro/videos/338270913523823/

I did give it a wash though.

Finally took a few hours off work today and spent some of it starting to get back into Rusty.

First time I've touched Rusty in 3 months, apart from the odd pat on the rear as I passed
Pulled the secondary radiator out, will bypass it for now, run the engine and see if I can see exactly where the coolant leak is coming from. While I was in there I also changed the thermostat.

I know I've been neglecting it recently but I love this thing and get a little thrill of excitement every time I see it.

Edited 15 August, 20196 yr by RobClubley

Is there a possibilty you could borrow a cooling system pressure tester from somebody over there Rob?. It would make life a lot easier to spot any leaks as the motor won't be running.

On 16/08/2019 at 08:09, kentphil1 said:

Is there a possibilty you could borrow a cooling system pressure tester from somebody over there Rob?. It would make life a lot easier to spot any leaks as the motor won't be running.

 

That sounds like a useful tool! Will investigate.

 

Just need time to start it now :D

40 quid delivered - not bad and half the price of local shops. Probably a good investment.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18pcs-Cooling-System-Pressure-Compression-Tester-Hand-Pump-Car-Leak-Detector-Kit/183910398922?hash=item2ad1e9fbca:g:AZ0AAOSwAUJdSAVO

That is a bit more of a meccano set than the pro kit, but it will do the job at the end of the day.

 

Just make sure you eliminate all air leaks at the tool joints before you go leak hunting or you could be chasing phantoms for hours.

 

Test the system cold, as more leaks tend to seal as the engine warms up, and make sure you don't pressurise the system higher than the cap running pressure or you will add to your issues

 

Good luck buddy.

Edited 22 August, 20196 yr by kentphil1

Coolant system pressure testing kit has arrived. Just need to find some time now to use it!

 

 

How cool is this

14 hours ago, DarkPeakCycles said:

How cool is this

Car is super-fantastic. Next stage for sure flat out maximum attack!

How's the old girl doing Rob, or should we just call her Snoozy Quattro now