Panda (Classic) My Purple Panda Parade Progress log

[onemanmade]

Checked at lunchtime there and the leak is still present, though doesnt appear to be nearly as bad as it was before. Still cant tell where it is coming from, though I will get a better look later on as I suspect it is from behind the timing belt cover.

There also appears to be a small coolant leak too now

 

[onemanmade]

I took the cigarette lighter out of a punto that is in my driveway before it heads to the scrappers/sold whatever my dad decides to do with it, dont know if this is original equipment, and I dont smoke, but it might come in useful sometime. Also the sticker I ordered from partsworld turned out to be 5 stickers! So anyone else needing an unleaded fuel sticker just pm me Also included is a picture of my engine bay, I like the look of it with a timing belt cover on. Still no timing belt cover bracket though

 

[firstcar-Y10]

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-5...eName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Timing belt cover with front flap

 

[onemanmade]

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-5...eName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Timing belt cover with front flap

I thought there was a metal part that the timing belt cover bolts onto? I cant figure it out by looking at the pic on my phone

Thanks for helping though

 

[firstcar-Y10]

I thought there was a metal part that the timing belt cover bolts onto? I cant figure it out by looking at the pic on my phone

There have been a few designs. Think originally yours would have had the 2 piece like this (top section missing here) with a hinged flap(s) securing with the 2 bolts you can see at the very edge of the block just below the centre line of the exhaust port and at the top edge of the photo, tucked under the end of the cam cover. The one I linked to is the older one piece design securing with just the one bolt at the top, but should be interchangeable.

 

[firstcar-Y10]

The one I linked to is the older one piece design securing with just the one bolt at the top, but should be interchangeable.

..At least I think that's what it is. You're right, it's difficult to tell from the photo but I'm assuming that's what is going on with the flappy bit it shows.

 

[firstcar-Y10]

Here's the one on Grumbleweed. This is what I reckon what the ebay one is:

 

[purple haze]

I've sen a few different ones....I think the new one I have on the bianca (with flap) would fit yours and the one you have will fit mine...be good to check and maybe swap.

 

[onemanmade]

I've sen a few different ones....I think the new one I have on the bianca (with flap) would fit yours and the one you have will fit mine...be good to check and maybe swap.

It's certainly an option, however mine is broken at the rear bolt hole, and is held on with a bigger washer sandwhiching it on. Would be an unfair swap, and not up to the concours standard of your bianca in my humble opinion. though perhaps you could show me a photo of it fitted so I could compare if you would be so kind?

 

[onemanmade]

Here's the one on Grumbleweed. This is what I reckon what the ebay one is:

It's hard for me to tell from that photo, what exactly is the front bolt going onto? I will use this photo to try and compare though thanks!

 

[purple haze]

It's certainly an option, however mine is broken at the rear bolt hole, and is held on with a bigger washer sandwhiching it on. Would be an unfair swap, and not up to the concours standard of your bianca in my humble opinion. though perhaps you could show me a photo of it fitted so I could compare if you would be so kind?

The cars with Vern...as soon as its back I will sort it out.

 

[firstcar-Y10]

It's hard for me to tell from that photo, what exactly is the front bolt going onto? I will use this photo to try and compare though thanks!

There is no bolt hole where your cover has one on the front, it's all one piece, hinges around and secures here:

 

[onemanmade]

There is no bolt hole where your cover has one on the front, it's all one piece, hinges around and secures here:

Just went out to check my car, I understand it now, thanks! I will get the timing belt cover mentioned earlier then thanks man

 

[onemanmade]

An interesting day for me so far, changed the spark plugs and put the unleaded fuel decal back on to see how it looks (I like it this time round, dont know why) might change my mind about it though. I then went to TMS to pick up crankshaft and camshaft oil seals (going by the prices I was quoted I would be better buying these now before they go up in price again) and the chap on the desk asked if I wanted to take place in "the challenge" I replied yes then enquired what it was (that probably tells a lot about me) and basically they have a top gear style time board and I had to take a pushbike out round the industrial estate and back. I came in last place but we had a good laugh about it I then got discount on my oil seals and a free can of juice, and was the first customer to take part!

 

[onemanmade]

Its far from perfect, and I think that the paint is too old to be as good a match now, or perhaps the existing paint is faded (I painted with it a year ago and it was fine then on the inside of the door) But I have painted the bit of rust under the tailgate that I had treated with Kurust, its not perfect but certainly better than rust, and better than unprotected! So I am happy enough with this:

 

[onemanmade]

Going to see if I can get time to change my ignition barrel for the new one today. I have some brilliant clear instructions but I'm a wee bit nervous! Wish me luck!

 

[onemanmade]

Thanks to aquamarine fantastic instructions I changed my ignition barrel today, was very very easy thanks to him I confused myself a couple of times along the way, especially when I was looking for the "hidden" spring release just about every job I have done on this car has been easy, with the only difficult parts coming from me thinking its going to be more difficult than it is So now I am back to working from two keys

I also set up a tent I haven't used for 8 years in my garden to make sure it still works with panda camp coming up , and I am happy to say it does It was wierd to think that the last time I was in it I was 18, so much has changed since then, I am glad to say for the better

 

[panda panda]

I'd throw a tarpaulin over that tent it I were you - looks about as weatherproof as cheap bog roll

 

[onemanmade]

I'd throw a tarpaulin over that tent it I were you - looks about as weatherproof as cheap bog roll

To be fair it was £20 out of tescos nearly a decade ago, if it lasts a weekend I will be happy, and if not I'm sure someone would have an octolodge they could share

 

[panda panda]

To be fair it was £20 out of tescos nearly a decade ago, if it lasts a weekend I will be happy, and if not I'm sure someone would have an octolodge they could share

But where would the dog sleep? ::