'tool time' story: how I recreate my MK 4

[dkp_cobra]

Maybe, some of you think that I am quite happy because the car is finished and I have nothing to do. That's not the case. There is still one problem. In low speed (up to 60 km/h) during change of load I have a beat in the car. I guess it come from the rear axle. I changed all universal joints from the half-shafts. No improvement. I changed two of the rose-joints. No improvement. Now, I change the complete half-shafts:
   

   
   (above the new one, below the old original one).
   
   What should I say: no improvement  :( Now, I have nearly no idea what it can be. I start thinking about a new hobby, maybe collecting stamps ...

[Robin A Woolmer]

Just a thought, should the joints be at 90 degrees to each other?

[dkp_cobra]

quote:Originally posted by Robin A Woolmer
   
Just a thought, should the joints be at 90 degrees to each other?
   

   
   The joints must be in one line. The new one is correct but the old haft-shaft wasn't. But there is no way to bring it in one line.

[dkp_cobra]

I had a short trip with my father-in-law. His spontaneous answer was that the gear slams to the frame. What should I say? I think he is right:
   
   



   Today I removed the mounting bracket of the transmission. That doesn't look ok:
   

   
   You can see where the bolt of the gear hit the bracket every time when the gear flipped back during change of load.

[dkp_cobra]

If you ask me why I spend to much time (and money) for the restauration of an old car the answer is quite simple: it gives me a good reason to buy new tools [:)]
   
   For example this digital protactor:
   

   
   I used it to measure the old angle of the motor/gear. After removing the old gear mount and fitting the new one I used the digital protactor to find the right angle:
   

   
   You can see I have to lower it 1.1°.
   
   The other new tool is a wig/mma welder. Here you can see the new gear mounting bracket:
   

   
   I know the weldseams are terrible but it is my first work and I am quite pride on it. It is really exciting to lie under the car with a welder in the hand and to know that the fuel line is quite near [B)]

[cobham cobra]

Thank you for the updates, I always look forward to your posts.
   When you have finally finished your car will you be taking bookings from other MkIV owners ?[;)][;)]
   
   Have a good weekend - John.

[dkp_cobra]

Hi John,
   
   yes, I had a nice weekend, thank you. I started to look for a friend for my snake. I think a cat would be nice but I don't know whether it should be an english cat:
   

   
   or an italian cat:
   

   
   Please, can anybody help [:)]

[nikbj68]

quote:Originally posted by dkp_cobra
   ...I had a nice weekend, thank you. I started to look for a friend for my snake. I think a cat would be nice...
   Please, can anybody help [:)]
   

   Oh no, you are beyond help! [8D]
   
   Never mind a friend, it looks like a great-grandparent is waiting there, behind the english cat!!!

[AC Ace Bristol]

Hi Peter
   
   Stop ...   ...  Pusssseee Footing Around,  Keep with AC's  buy a Ace Bristol.
   
   And Enjoy ! OK not as fast as your COBLER oooopps Sorry COBRA, but a true companion in the garage...  Both Black.
   Both to your high standard    WOTAPAIR.
   (No, No! No need to get smutty.)
   
   Mind you a Wee Black Ferrari 275 or 250SWB would really set the cat amongst the pigeons.  Yep!  We have a decision the
   250SWB [8D] any colour as long as you are paying [;)]
   
   Keith [:)]

[dkp_cobra]

quote:Originally posted by nikbj68
   

quote:Originally posted by dkp_cobra
   ...I had a nice weekend, thank you. I started to look for a friend for my snake. I think a cat would be nice...
   Please, can anybody help [:)]
   

   Oh no, you are beyond help! [8D]
   
   Never mind a friend, it looks like a great-grandparent is waiting there, behind the english cat!!!
   
   
   

   
   Yes, but the grandparent is open and I am looking for a coupe.

[dkp_cobra]

quote:Originally posted by AC Ace Bristol
   
Hi Peter
   
   Stop ...   ...  Pusssseee Footing Around,  Keep with AC's  buy a Ace Bristol.
   
   And Enjoy ! OK not as fast as your COBLER oooopps Sorry COBRA, but a true companion in the garage...  Both Black.
   Both to your high standard    WOTAPAIR.
   (No, No! No need to get smutty.)
   
   Mind you a Wee Black Ferrari 275 or 250SWB would really set the cat amongst the pigeons.  Yep!  We have a decision the
   250SWB [8D] any colour as long as you are paying [;)]
   
   Keith [:)]
   
   
   
   
   
   

   
   Mmh, 275 or 250 SWB? Quite nice, but unfortunately not my league. But if you want to support me ... [8D]
   
   Maybe some of you has an Aceca in it's garage and think "well, I don't really need this car. If I only know of a person how would enjoy it ..." Here I am [;)]

[Gus Meyjes]

Did you get this one?
   
   
   http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336506384&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=280447960583&item=280447960583

[dkp_cobra]

quote:Originally posted by Gus Meyjes
   
Did you get this one?
   
   
   http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336506384&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=280447960583&item=280447960583
   

   
   Yes, but the car is finished. Nothing to do for me [:)]

[dkp_cobra]

Maybe this winter will end some day. Then I would like to start the new saison with nice wheels. So I depainted the wheels:
   

   
   Next steps will be painting and polishing.

[nikbj68]

They look like like old magnesium wheels now, Cool! I guess the Mercedes rim isn`t your spare?!