New fuel pump has arrived from Latvia, and filter from UK. This is a generic filter with 12mm connections that I bought to replace the plastic pre-pump filter. It's a bit bigger than I pictured, lol. I've been recommended a more appropriately sized one which is on the way.

 

 

 

Out in the spring sun.

 

 

Post pump fuel filter arrived. New rotor arm looked great until I compared to the old one. It has a smaller hole! It seems I have the 83 84 distributor.
Cleaned my one up and I'll search for the Topran one same as I have.

 

Pah, that rotor arm'll go on - you just need to use a bigger hammer! 😇😁

 

Gaz

Cars and coffee today

 

 

Edited 16 October, 20223 yr by RobClubley

 

Got the new filters and pump fitted this afternoon. As always things didn’t go totally smoothly. The filter connections were corroded and needed a bit of WD40 and effort to loosen. The filter was dated 2011! I reassembled everything, tested and fuel sprayed out of the pump. I realised I’d used the wrong crush washers so it was easily fixed.

 

 

Groovy pipe clamps 😎

 

G

6 hours ago, RobClubley said:

 

Hi Rob, was that a type 82 Kubelwagen at the Cars & Coffee meet?

3 hours ago, Warrior193 said:

Hi Rob, was that a type 82 Kubelwagen at the Cars & Coffee meet?

Yes I think so

Some cracking cars and photos there 

New paper air filter to replace the ancient K&N. That last clip is a bugger to get on! I ended up using two screwdrivers and a pry bar through the headlight hole. One skinned knuckle and only one dropped screw 😃

 

 

Touring Wellington’s op shops!
Rusty is running way better than it ever has since fitting the new fuel pump and filters. Not hesitating, not spluttering at low revs, warm starting quicker. Not threatening to stall when lifting off at low speed.
Very happy!

 

 

3 hours ago, RobClubley said:

Touring Wellington’s op shops!
Rusty is running way better than it ever has since fitting the new fuel pump and filters. Not hesitating, not spluttering at low revs, warm starting quicker. Not threatening to stall when lifting off at low speed.
Very happy!

 

Great shot of the harbour and international terminal. Do cruise ships still visit?

8 hours ago, Warrior193 said:

Great shot of the harbour and international terminal. Do cruise ships still visit?

Not since Covid but apparently they’re coming back this year.

For the first time in over seven years of ownership I feel I've finally driven my urquattro properly. After repairing and changing so many parts, the final piece of the puzzle seems to have been the fuel pump and filters. It pulls hard to the red line, it doesn't stutter or miss, I can power around bends like a boss, it doesn't threaten to stall when manoeuvring at low revs, I can accelerate from low revs in the wrong gear and it just does it, no hiccups, and it sounds just ****ing epic.
I don't know quite how to describe the thrill it has given me today but after so many frustrations and so much time and expense, to just get in my car and drive, and enjoy the drive with no problems, not only made me grin like an idiot but actually made me kinda emotional.
It's finally time to enjoy my classic as a daily driver as much as I possibly can.
Until the next challenge

16 minutes ago, RobClubley said:

It pulls hard to the red line, it doesn't stutter or miss, I can power around bends like a boss, it doesn't threaten to stall when manoeuvring at low revs, I can accelerate from low revs in the wrong gear and it just does it, no hiccups, and it sounds just ****ing epic.

But can you take a modern hypercar like a king?

1 hour ago, KenONeill said:

But can you take a modern hypercar like a king?

Lol of course!!!

13 hours ago, KenONeill said:

But can you take a modern hypercar like a king?

 

Can't beat a 2.0 Fabia though. 

That’s better! This rotor arm fits. Bought on EBay UK, made in Spain, delivered to New Zealand from Latvia.

 

 

On 31/10/2022 at 08:02, RobClubley said:

That’s better! This rotor arm fits. Bought on EBay UK, made in Spain, delivered to New Zealand from Latvia.

 

That's what you call international service!

Yes!! Warrant of Fitness passed with no issues!! Happy days! Road trip next week!

 

 

"Rear tyres lowish"   

58 minutes ago, Lady Elanore said:

"Rear tyres lowish"   

Plus a little too much negative camber on the fronts?

10 minutes ago, Warrior193 said:

Plus a little too much negative camber on the fronts?

 

Rob's not attacking the corners hard enough 😁 Drive harder and chew up the outer edges to match the inners 👍

 

(Or mebbe check the toe-out too)

 

G

2 hours ago, Gaz said:

 

Rob's not attacking the corners hard enough 😁 Drive harder and chew up the outer edges to match the inners 👍

 

(Or mebbe check the toe-out too)

 

G

Doesn't excessive toe cause 'feathering' of the tread pattern?