Re: Rogan's Alto Works Project
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 7:43 pm
bad weather and school have hampered my attempts of new photos, but there isnt much to see
i drove the beast around to my local workshop today origionally intending to find a knock in the front end
found it...
both front and rear engine mounts completely torn in half dunno exactly how I managed that, but I could have a few guesses haha, regardless, this will need resolving, probably at the same time as my clutch replacement... and engine bay painting!
I also removed my spark plugs today (NGK iridium and found that instead of their usual red tinge they were fouled, most likely the result of a "safe" tune, after a quick clean the car now idles alot smoother, accelerates better, etc. although the plugs will probably re-foul over the next few days
does anyone have any opinions on solid mounts? i'm not too concerned about vibrations etc. just don't wan't this to happen again, not to mention scrap steel around the workplace is cheaper and easier to find than a pair of proper engine mounts
i drove the beast around to my local workshop today origionally intending to find a knock in the front end
found it...
both front and rear engine mounts completely torn in half dunno exactly how I managed that, but I could have a few guesses haha, regardless, this will need resolving, probably at the same time as my clutch replacement... and engine bay painting!
I also removed my spark plugs today (NGK iridium and found that instead of their usual red tinge they were fouled, most likely the result of a "safe" tune, after a quick clean the car now idles alot smoother, accelerates better, etc. although the plugs will probably re-foul over the next few days
does anyone have any opinions on solid mounts? i'm not too concerned about vibrations etc. just don't wan't this to happen again, not to mention scrap steel around the workplace is cheaper and easier to find than a pair of proper engine mounts