Monday, July 17, 2017

PBC - and the result is...

My beloved car is now with Caterham.

Just a few niggles found:

Massoubre - 73078

Work required for IVA
Hours
*Bleed brakes
0.5
*Bleed clutch
0.25
*Adjust ride height
0.5
*Remove stickers from dashboard
0
*Headlight & side repeater wiring requires tidying & grommets fitted
2
*Coolant tank is loose and coolant pipes need securing
0.25
*Engine bay wiring tidy
2
*Rectify coolant temp sensor leaking
0.25
*Steering column clamp is fitted upside down and upper column is inserted too far in dash
0.25
Adjust pedal stops
0.25
*Trim needed on fuse box cover & tidy wiring
0.25
*Tidy tunnel wiring & adjust handbrake
0.5
*IVA mirrors are loose - needs securing
0.25
*Additional bond required on front cycle wings
0.25
*Incorrect unions on front brake calipers
0.25
*Oil tank leaking due to damaged thread. Remove tank & try to repair
1
*Remove extra washers on front lower wishbones
0.5
*Re-route dry sump oil pipes to remove kinks
0.5
*Too short bolt used on engine mount earth lead
0.25
*Fit nyloc nuts to rear anti roll bar links
0.25
*Tidy rear wiring
0.25
*Fit spring washer to rear dampers
0.25
*Rear brake hose twisted & shake proof washer missing
0.25
*Remove extra washers from de-dion ear on O/S
0.25
*Rear brake pipe not connected & loose
0.25
*Radiator leaking - may be warranty - requires investigation
0
Total Hours
11.5

Well at least the car will be whole very soon, sound and secure, and IVA-presentable...

11.5h of rework is a bit on the high side but then I am not exactly an experienced mechanic...

Not sure about "incorrect unions of front brake calipers" - sound scary...

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