My new 316!

[kangman]

Is that audi in the background for sale and is it in working order??

[Junglistjed]

Unfortunately it is owned by a friend of my Dad who he hasn't seen in many years, the car just sits there wasting away

[Junglistjed]

Someone has recommended bilt hamber hydrate and dynax UB for the uderbody sealant if anyone has experienced them?

[Speedtouch]

Bilt Hamber stuff is generally highly regarded, particularly among the classic Mini fraternity - no doubt, pacerpete will have something to say about that!

[Junglistjed]

Think i will stick with the waxoyl mate!

[Speedtouch]

I've always used Waxoyl, and it seems to work pretty well - my 1970 car has survived 43 years and 150,000+ miles with a few doses of it, used in all weathers.

[Junglistjed]

Really weird problem, i start up the car without any problems and can rev it fine but as soon as i stop the engine just cuts off?

[Speedtouch]

Check the carb for an idle control, or fuel cut-off valve; some of them have an ignition-controlled +12V that must be applied else it cuts the fuel off.

Alternatively, there may be some crud in the idle jet of the carb - remove the lid, remove the jet(s), and use carb cleaner to blow through all the passages.

[Junglistjed]

There also some fluid on the passenger side mate, not sure if its a leak or what?

[Speedtouch]

That could well be a leak - check the gaskets around the oil filter and sump.

Also check all the crankcase breather hoses are clear; if they are blocked, back-pressure may be forcing the oil out somewhere.

[Junglistjed]

[Junglistjed]

As ill be getting 30mm springs, should i replace anything else while im there?

[ross_jsy]

Check the condition of all the bushes while you are at it, a few will no doubt need doing. DanThe is doing a group buy for rear subframe inserts at the moment which are worthwhile

[pacerpete]

You are such a tease ! Where are the rust pics ?

[Junglistjed]

Car isn't being driven at the moment so haven't had the time to have a good look, i did notice that there is a lot of mud in the arches so ill have to clean that away to have a good look

[Junglistjed]

What about shocks/dampeners etc?

Will be sticking the car on axle stands soon to clean all the arches and hopefully waxoyl them

[Speedtouch]

Do a bounce test on each corner of the car sat on level ground - the car should rebound and settle on the first bounce.

If they do, then they are probably OK.

[Junglistjed]

You definitely know your stuff mate, ill give it a go. Would lowering it 30mm not put more strain on anything?

[Nobby_N]

Bit more strain on your back when you hit a big pothole!

[Speedtouch]

Lowering it may put a little extra strain on the rear driveshafts and CV joints, because they will be operating through a different angle.

Also, because there is less roll in corners and a lower centre of gravity, you will probably be going around corners a little faster than you otherwise would, which will put more strain on steering items and tyres. It really all depends on how you drive it...

[Junglistjed]

Noticed how big the arch gap is on these earlier! Talking to someone about lowering springs so hopefully he sells them. I Will be taking care of it to be honest, im more than happy to go 1mph over speedbumps!

Also, the front drivers arch has a parking dent in it, would it be worth getting this fixed and repainted or buying a whole new panel? Now sure how common the wine read is.. The panel has a few chips anyway so would need a respray.

[Junglistjed]

Definitely needs lowering and some new wheels!



and a rust pic for pete!

[Nobby_N]

Come on your not trying hard enough looking for the rust!

[Junglistjed]

There must be a big surprise underneath for me, still need to get under and have a look!

[Junglistjed]

are 14'' wheels too small?

[Jim320i]

are 14'' wheels too small?

Too small for what?

They're too small for a HGV, they're too small for a very large tractor...

[Junglistjed]

Thought that would of been obvious.... too small for the E30. Would it look weird?

[harry_p]

the wheels on it already are 14s

[Junglistjed]

Yeah but im buying either 14'' BBS or 15 BBS, not sure which would look better, will be lowering 30mm also.

[Nobby_N]

15 everytime! Job Jobbed

[Junglistjed]

14'' are cheaper though

[Rich320I]

due to the fact, they are less desirable, 15 are more sort after hence the price increase

[Junglistjed]

Ahh i see mate i will get the 15'' then, will help fill the arches more anyway

[Rich320I]

the rule above applies to most things , iv ran both 14" and 15" bbs, 15 seems to drive better overall.
nice looking car by the way,

[Junglistjed]

Thanks mate Just look forward to getting rid of the steelies and getting the chrome/paint looking like it should!