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by Johnny 216GSi
Thu Jul 25, 2024 4:29 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Humour
Replies: 493
Views: 104475

Re: Humour

I took my electrician out for a meal yesterday.

We had a look at the starters, but he went straight for the mains.
by Johnny 216GSi
Thu Jul 25, 2024 4:27 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Humour
Replies: 493
Views: 104475

Re: Humour

I recently ran an ultra-marathon in northern Norway.

Unfortunately, I went way off course. A fact I only realised when I crossed the Finnish line.
by Johnny 216GSi
Sat Jul 20, 2024 10:53 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Front engine mount replacement (Honda engine)
Replies: 14
Views: 1066

Re: Front engine mount replacement (Honda engine)

Finally got around to fitting the front and rear engine mounts which took so long to sort a - I fitted the tie bar one some time back and the driver side one looks pretty decent and I’ve not been able to find a replacement for that one anyway. Wow - what a difference! No jerking on and off the thro...
by Johnny 216GSi
Fri Jul 19, 2024 11:10 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: 1991 216 GSi Fuel Cap vented or?
Replies: 10
Views: 1056

Re: 1991 216 GSi Fuel Cap vented or?

My 216GSi the same too. Sometimes quite hard to turn, and then you get the sound of air as the vacuum is released. A bit like in Silence of the Lambs when they take the bug cocoon out of the victims mouth with a pair of tweezers :scared
by Johnny 216GSi
Sat Jul 13, 2024 8:15 pm
Forum: Upgrades & Modifications
Topic: Transmission Cooler
Replies: 39
Views: 5173

Re: Transmission Cooler

I've decided to put a separate cooler onto the front of a manual rad for the box. I've seen these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/176376431876?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=vx5-bqcjtr-&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=xvY-6AGLRU6&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Just not sur...
by Johnny 216GSi
Fri Jul 12, 2024 6:16 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Front engine mount replacement (Honda engine)
Replies: 14
Views: 1066

Re: Front engine mount replacement (Honda engine)

When I bought my first R8 I was a bit disappointed with how 'harsh' it felt. I replaced an engine mounting and it literally transformed the car. Hopefully you'll feel the same benefit! I’m getting my hopes up now Steve! Really hoping it’ll finally make it a hood motorway car. At present it’s great ...
by Johnny 216GSi
Thu Jul 11, 2024 6:50 pm
Forum: Bodywork & Detailing
Topic: Rover 'Mink' Leather re colouring
Replies: 5
Views: 672

Re: Rover 'Mink' Leather re colouring

C6Dave wrote: Thu Jul 11, 2024 5:37 pm I use Gliptone GT13.5 which is UV resistant and developed originally for convertibles :angel

Good to know. I'm off to go and find out what people say about it! Looks good, though...
by Johnny 216GSi
Thu Jul 11, 2024 2:32 pm
Forum: Bodywork & Detailing
Topic: Rover 'Mink' Leather re colouring
Replies: 5
Views: 672

Re: Rover 'Mink' Leather re colouring

What's actually needed, once the leather has been restored, is regular "feeding" with a good leather balm, to keep it supple and stop the cracks reappearing or getting worse. Something like Connolley Hide Care Cream or similar.
by Johnny 216GSi
Thu Jul 11, 2024 10:51 am
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Front engine mount replacement (Honda engine)
Replies: 14
Views: 1066

Re: Front engine mount replacement (Honda engine)

Having read on here about possible causes of clutch judder, I came to the conclusion that the front engine mount on my 216 GSi was probably the cause. Finding a replacement for the Honda engine was not easy, but eventually, by searching eBay using the Honda engine number, I was able to find somethi...
by Johnny 216GSi
Mon Jul 08, 2024 10:32 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Help with curious noise
Replies: 23
Views: 2322

Re: Help with curious noise

Now have to find out why my front tyres go down very slowly. I’m wondering if they weren’t sealed in the tims or if the wheels are porous I had serious rim leak issues on some budget Landsail tyres I had fitted to the front. I thought I had a phantom tyre letter-downer (or someone in the neighbourh...