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Post by bogbasic on Sept 17, 2019 0:59:01 GMT
As per title. The power steering belt was very loose. Here's how it looked with the old belts off...   The new belts were even looser, so back to the shop for some shorter ones.  |
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Post by enigmas on Sept 17, 2019 10:55:24 GMT
Perhaps I'm missing something within the context of your comment! OK, the belts don't fit and are incorrect for the application, but what are you actually trying to point out? It's apparent from the photos, the heavy oxidation on the waterpump and thick oily crud on the power steering pump amongst other things, that it all needs a lot of TLC.
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Post by bogbasic on Sept 17, 2019 11:07:53 GMT
Nothing in particular, just blogging. It does need a bit of a clean-up in the engine bay. Thanks for looking.
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Post by enigmas on Sept 17, 2019 23:27:11 GMT
They're lovely cars and are obviously getting on in years. Unfortunately IMHO without a modicum of care they can look forlorn like a whipped dog although an inanimate object. Keep your blog going but spend some time with a can of degreaser & WD40 giving that engine bay some TLC before the new belts go on. Cars always run better after a wash...just like a dog...don't know why!   |
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Post by Brendan69 on Sept 18, 2019 9:56:53 GMT
My missus always scrubs up well too. LOL
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Post by enigmas on Sept 18, 2019 10:31:43 GMT
My missus always scrubs up well too. LOL Ah...that's stretching the analogy a bit far Brendan!  I'm sure you wife is a lovely woman. I know I wouldn't go there...definitely walking on thin ice. |
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Post by bogbasic on Sept 20, 2019 19:46:51 GMT
New power steering belt fitted. The new fan belts were all too short so they've got to go back to the shop and I re-used the old belt for the time being as it wasn't too bad.   Ran it to the petrol station today and all was grooving. |
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Post by enigmas on Sept 21, 2019 9:09:24 GMT
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Post by bogbasic on Sept 22, 2019 10:58:13 GMT
Got up early and got it to the Kempton Steam classic car show.  More pics to follow. |
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Post by Sam Bee on Sept 22, 2019 12:25:51 GMT
Both belts readily available in GB, MGBD Parts, Winsinternational, Landrover (for V8), etc.
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Post by bogbasic on Sept 22, 2019 18:17:52 GMT
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Post by lagain on Sept 22, 2019 18:55:03 GMT
Interesting pictures, is that a Fiat 130 ? very rare
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Post by bogbasic on Sept 22, 2019 20:17:22 GMT
Yes, well-spotted, it was a 3200 and pretty immaculate.  |
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I'm sure you wife is a lovely woman. 
