Austin Metro Hle 1984
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longtimenomini
, Apr 10 2021 10:14 PM
108 replies to this topic
#76
Posted 16 October 2021 - 04:24 PM
Started other side …..
Had a go with back to black ( 2 different types) mmmm may have to take bumpers, grille off for proper paint
And yes I know I need another number plate :)
#77
Posted 18 November 2021 - 07:53 PM
New old stock from 80s
Choke light switch
Well it works, but pitch black night + 80s designed tiny/ cheap clips has stopped me from putting cowling back together tonight
Before
After … and works on and off with choke
Oh and if anyone knows how to remove whole headlight unit please ‘enlighten’ me .
Undone 2 nuts on one side but can’t see how other side ( nearest wing) comes out ……. Think it’s old age because it’s probably really easy!
Choke light switch
Well it works, but pitch black night + 80s designed tiny/ cheap clips has stopped me from putting cowling back together tonight
Before
After … and works on and off with choke
Oh and if anyone knows how to remove whole headlight unit please ‘enlighten’ me .
Undone 2 nuts on one side but can’t see how other side ( nearest wing) comes out ……. Think it’s old age because it’s probably really easy!
#78
Posted 21 November 2021 - 03:09 PM
…. Got It out, and managed a fix’ for now - saved £30 for another unit
No Haynes manual … there isn’t four mounting screws !!!!!!
2 - I found
1 - under wing
Once unit was out managed to reconnect adjusting rod ( damaged mounting lug )- hoping there is enough thread to readjust without it coming loose again
Whose that handsome fellow ?
Whose that handsome fellow ?
No Haynes manual … there isn’t four mounting screws !!!!!!
2 - I found
1 - under wing
Once unit was out managed to reconnect adjusting rod ( damaged mounting lug )- hoping there is enough thread to readjust without it coming loose again
Whose that handsome fellow ?
Whose that handsome fellow ?
#79
Posted 24 November 2021 - 07:26 PM
Massive Austin rover flying saucer attacking the north east !
1984 ….. birthday
Yes it’s too high on windscreen … we’ll shift when I’m next fiddling
1984 ….. birthday
Yes it’s too high on windscreen … we’ll shift when I’m next fiddling
#80
Posted 25 November 2021 - 06:54 PM
Bit hard to see …. Yellow h4s…. Very 80’s very continental
Drivers side standard - passenger yellow - looks much better in flesh
Oh yes and a ten min job ??????? Like a comedy of errors … 30 mins later
Still have to set / reset light levels
Drivers side standard - passenger yellow - looks much better in flesh
Oh yes and a ten min job ??????? Like a comedy of errors … 30 mins later
Still have to set / reset light levels
#81
Posted 21 December 2021 - 09:23 AM
Underside of 38 year old metro …. Not too shabby
Fixing an oil leak ( yes I know they come as standard an a series) … but missus has a different opinion when seeing driveway !
Fixing an oil leak ( yes I know they come as standard an a series) … but missus has a different opinion when seeing driveway !
#82
Posted 13 January 2022 - 06:04 PM
Warning light on dash for brake pads
Yes …. That would be the sensor just falling out of pad when I checked them .
All swapped over £7 ( Nos trupart)…. 998 and 45 bhp isn’t going to need Brembo race pads
Yes …. That would be the sensor just falling out of pad when I checked them .
All swapped over £7 ( Nos trupart)…. 998 and 45 bhp isn’t going to need Brembo race pads
#83
Posted 01 February 2022 - 06:19 PM
Bought myself a prezzy because it’s payday
#84
Posted 03 February 2022 - 04:52 PM
Back box looks like a patchwork quilt , with lots of black soot escape holes.
So while I’m sat here waiting for maniflow to reply ( several enquiries, and as many weeks) I came up with a plan b.
Can’t get more Old school than this !!!! The eighties rocked
With the imminent change of wheels and the new tools and ability to slam suspension in weeds …. It’s gonna get fruity
#85
Posted 06 February 2022 - 05:23 PM
Old exhaust off , new one on
Back box had its day .
Need an extension piece as doesn’t quite sit where it should on rear valence
Was mounted properly after this pic
#86
Posted 21 February 2022 - 04:43 PM
Well I shouldn’t have put that there ……. Need to stop encouraging myself
#87
Posted 05 March 2022 - 03:33 PM
No heater … no windscreen wipers
So after dismantling dashboard and steering column looking for loose wiring and an in line fuse gave up .
Then during a sleepless night found ….. buried deep in Google search pages someone with same problem on a geo . Their problem was a relay in engine bay .
Lo and behold … with some cleaning and wiggling got everything to fire back into life.
So …. Does anyone know what/ where I can
Get another similar relay ? ( My electric knowledge is ….. not what it should be running classic cars)
These are only numbers I have
Thanks in advance
So after dismantling dashboard and steering column looking for loose wiring and an in line fuse gave up .
Then during a sleepless night found ….. buried deep in Google search pages someone with same problem on a geo . Their problem was a relay in engine bay .
Lo and behold … with some cleaning and wiggling got everything to fire back into life.
So …. Does anyone know what/ where I can
Get another similar relay ? ( My electric knowledge is ….. not what it should be running classic cars)
These are only numbers I have
Thanks in advance
#88
Posted 09 March 2022 - 09:15 PM
Bought some rear seatbelts - so can take whole family out…. Luckily car came off line with all mounts . Very last of the Mk1 s .Just took 10 mins to unearth them all .
Needed some cutting and drilling to expose them , but on the way .
Just got last mounting point to fit ( horizontal lap point just forward of rear arch) …. Need to cut a hole in carpet .
Then put all trim back in , jobs s good un
This is becoming the best specced HLE …. 2 wing mirrors and rear seatbelts !!!!! That’s beyond high end !
Needed some cutting and drilling to expose them , but on the way .
Just got last mounting point to fit ( horizontal lap point just forward of rear arch) …. Need to cut a hole in carpet .
Then put all trim back in , jobs s good un
This is becoming the best specced HLE …. 2 wing mirrors and rear seatbelts !!!!! That’s beyond high end !
#89
Posted 11 March 2022 - 04:45 PM
Not too shabby ….
#90
Posted 12 March 2022 - 09:53 AM
Well I shouldn’t have put that there ……. Need to stop encouraging myself
That looks positively naughty !
What's the sound like with the cherry bomb, that's the back box of my youth fitted to all sorts of fiestas, Clio's and novas.
I suppose it's quite fitting with the era and a huge saving over a subsequent maniflow.
Have you anymore pictures of how it sits from a distance
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