update : the Saga.....

[dolphinboy400]

i will do as you suggest neil and use tubing.

[mylesdw]

As regards the fuel tank fixing I can confirm that the standard set-up works fine; you really don't need any extra tank fixings indeed that might make matters worse by transferring loads from the body onto the tank. You stick some chassis tape (closed cell foam tape) to the shelf that the tank sits on and also to the back of the A-frame bracket. Certainly on mine the tank is a pretty snug fit by the time the bracket is all bolted up. Incidentally, the A-frame is not just a spare wheel bracket, it provides support from the chassis to the top of the tub.

[dolphinboy400]

Originally Posted by mylesdw

As regards the fuel tank fixing I can confirm that the standard set-up works fine; you really don't need any extra tank fixings indeed that might make matters worse by transferring loads from the body onto the tank. You stick some chassis tape (closed cell foam tape) to the shelf that the tank sits on and also to the back of the A-frame bracket. Certainly on mine the tank is a pretty snug fit by the time the bracket is all bolted up. Incidentally, the A-frame is not just a spare wheel bracket, it provides support from the chassis to the top of the tub.

cheers for that miles the A-frame didnt go all the way up to the underside of the tub if thats what you meant, it only goes to the top of the tank.

anyhoo ill use the tape , i'll see whats there when i take it out and let you know

thanks for the help/advice guys

[Clarkson]

Originally Posted by dolphinboy400

cheers for that miles the A-frame didnt go all the way up to the underside of the tub if thats what you meant, it only goes to the top of the tank.

anyhoo ill use the tape , i'll see whats there when i take it out and let you know

thanks for the help/advice guys

My camera is not working. Have you got a camera phone and I'll text you a pic tomorro. PM me your number.

[mylesdw]

Originally Posted by dolphinboy400

cheers for that miles the A-frame didnt go all the way up to the underside of the tub if thats what you meant, it only goes to the top of the tank.

anyhoo ill use the tape , i'll see whats there when i take it out and let you know

thanks for the help/advice guys

It should go all the way to the top and bolt to a piece of angle sticking down just forward of the boot lip. I don't have a picture handly I'm afraid.

[dolphinboy400]

ya thats whats missing , just had a better look at the build manual copy i got and it looks like something is there in the pic and it makes sense ! no wonder.

[DIRK BROWNFINGER]

Re the fuel tank, mine has ally straps and also the triangular chassis piece. It sits on some 1/4 inch thick rubber/foam matting. Its pretty snug - I couldnt get my tank out unless I slid the mat out first while wedging the tank up! You def want the chassis piece in case you get a big rear shunt!

Good luck!

Dirk.

[daz427]

Hi Danny,
Sorry I've been quiet,but (now)5week old daughter takes up my time as well as my money!!!You are right though she is a lot of fun!Not sure how to add pics to my post,will have a go later!!!I think my car is the twin of yours!My calipers looked identical to yours when I stripped them off.That link you posted to Ward engineering showed caliper rebuild kits at a very reasonable price,£30 per rebuild kit and that includes piston.The cheapest i have seen including ebay.
My other passion is military vehicles and I have a 101 Land Rover that has a Rover V8 in it.I learned the hard way about the importance of dropping the sump and cleaning out the oil pump etc.I fired the engine up after it had stood for many years and all seemed fine so I totally resprayed the truck inside and out and ran it for about 10 miles before the top end started squealing like hell.The sump was full of sludge and had starved the top end of oil and trashed the rocker shafts very quickly.Ended up doing a full top end rebuild whilst trying to avoid scratching my lovely desert sand paint job!!If I'd dropped the sump in the first place it would have been a lot easier!!!
I see you are in Bournemouth?I lived in Dorset for a while and we still visit often.Now in Jersey.Will PM next we are coming over and maybe I could come and see your car?
Like I say,will try and post pics.Please keep updating your saga,it's always good to know your not alone!!!!
Regards
Daren

[daz427]

Hi Danny,
Lets see if this works!!!This is me mocking up the sidepipe position before lifting the body off.I want to fit the engine in the bare chassis to fabricate manifolds before body goes back on.

[daz427]

This is the chassis as it is now with the body off