Lol, Elin, you have to laugh! When it rains, it pours! But, the pendulum does swing and your good fortune will be back very soon. In the end, you fixed every issue and onward you go. Well done Elin! 👍
Back in 2015, I had two BMW 3 series, a 2002 and 2007, each with about 150 000 miles. Within two weeks, they both broke down 3 times. Gave up and traded both in, buying one Toyota and leasing another. You’re lucky to have the skills to fix almost anything.
A $7 gasket that doesn't leak is a better value than a $1 gasket that does! 😮 I believe I read somewhere that Rimmer and Moss have merged or formed some sort of cooperative arrangement, so whatever parts you get from one are very likely to be the same parts from the other. Here's hoping The Roadster Factory gets back up to full function soon! But ev en without TRF, and with some parts being less than ideal, we are very fortunate to be able to source parts for 50, 60, 70 year old cars! Imagine trying to fix a 2024 Tesla, Accord or F150 in fifty years!
Elin I feel your pain regarding the gasket. It’s not just gaskets, but all reproduction rubber products seem to be of cheaper quality, and of questionable dimensions.
Hi Elin. When you only have one vehicle only one can break down. When you are using more than one they can all break down at the same time. Ask me how I know. In regards to those rubber oil gaskets I try to leave them in place. All my old cars still have the cartridge canisters. New rubber gaskets come with the filter element but I rarely change the gasket. I am so afraid that they won’t seal so I leave the old one in place. Not always but most of the time.
Nevertheless, you squeezed in trouble shooting the drippy adapter. I have a similar problem with the oil canister style filter on my Stag. My solution was to stack two of the soft gaskets in the channel. Not sure if that will work for future drippy adapters.
You rant away if you feel the need we all know and share your frustration. Letting it out is good for your sanity. Bottling it up won't do you any good at all. Now back to the spanners. 😂😂😂
Well, it does sound like your luck has changed and the worst is behind you. That oil-filter adapter gasket seems troubling. How could two smooth metal surfaces tear up a gasket that severely in a localized area? I could understand if the thinner gasket underwent compression deformation, but the damage at 17:40 is torn, and you said that it was at the same place as the other gasket. I hope the problem is solved, but I wish it was possible to understand the underlying cause of the failure. In any case I hope thing run more smoothly for you now, Elin, and we will be awaiting some new triumphs in your efforts to make driving fun again.
I'm sure that Murphey's Law also works in Canada so search anybodies profile by that name that has just joined and remove them. This curse will continue if you don't ...LOL!
Always happy to hear ALL your car stories!
We have all had weeks like this.... God bless.
Lol, Elin, you have to laugh!
When it rains, it pours! But, the pendulum does swing and your good fortune will be back very soon. In the end, you fixed every issue and onward you go. Well done Elin! 👍
Boy that ball joint was DRY! Like they say when it rains it pours! Glad to see you got everything fixed!
Back in 2015, I had two BMW 3 series, a 2002 and 2007, each with about 150 000 miles. Within two weeks, they both broke down 3 times. Gave up and traded both in, buying one Toyota and leasing another. You’re lucky to have the skills to fix almost anything.
A $7 gasket that doesn't leak is a better value than a $1 gasket that does! 😮
I believe I read somewhere that Rimmer and Moss have merged or formed some sort of cooperative arrangement, so whatever parts you get from one are very likely to be the same parts from the other. Here's hoping The Roadster Factory gets back up to full function soon! But ev en without TRF, and with some parts being less than ideal, we are very fortunate to be able to source parts for 50, 60, 70 year old cars! Imagine trying to fix a 2024 Tesla, Accord or F150 in fifty years!
Been wondering where you were, good you're back.
Nice job 👍👍👍😎😎😎
You're not old enough to have that much trouble with your joints 😀 Glad you finally made it home OK from the States!
It's like in England, we wait 1 hour for a bus and 3 show up at the same time😂
lucky you have a reliable car to fall back on 🙂
Sometimes when you think you're having a bad day, just know that there are people out there that wish they had your problems in exchange for theirs.
Elin I feel your pain regarding the gasket. It’s not just gaskets, but all reproduction rubber products seem to be of cheaper quality, and of questionable dimensions.
Hi Elin. When you only have one vehicle only one can break down. When you are using more than one they can all break down at the same time. Ask me how I know. In regards to those rubber oil gaskets I try to leave them in place. All my old cars still have the cartridge canisters. New rubber gaskets come with the filter element but I rarely change the gasket. I am so afraid that they won’t seal so I leave the old one in place. Not always but most of the time.
The gremlins are out working hard.
Nevertheless, you squeezed in trouble shooting the drippy adapter. I have a similar problem with the oil canister style filter on my Stag. My solution was to stack two of the soft gaskets in the channel. Not sure if that will work for future drippy adapters.
I have done that as well.
I’ve had a persistent leak on my TR3A that I suspect is from the oil filter adapter. I wonder if the gasket might be the cause?
You rant away if you feel the need we all know and share your frustration. Letting it out is good for your sanity. Bottling it up won't do you any good at all. Now back to the spanners. 😂😂😂
Looks like it’s been a long time since you last greased that joint. I can see a grease nipple.
Yes it looked a bit dry lol ...well brown and dry. I have never seen a rusty ball joint before.
Zoom putt putt 😮
Hope you checked all the other ball joints while you were replacing the arm.
Well, it does sound like your luck has changed and the worst is behind you. That oil-filter adapter gasket seems troubling. How could two smooth metal surfaces tear up a gasket that severely in a localized area? I could understand if the thinner gasket underwent compression deformation, but the damage at 17:40 is torn, and you said that it was at the same place as the other gasket. I hope the problem is solved, but I wish it was possible to understand the underlying cause of the failure. In any case I hope thing run more smoothly for you now, Elin, and we will be awaiting some new triumphs in your efforts to make driving fun again.
Now it's all behind you ...we hope a new run of breakdowns are not part of your future !!
You have angered the car gods. Make amends by offering A LOT of 5w30
I'm sure that Murphey's Law also works in Canada so search anybodies profile by that name that has just joined and remove them. This curse will continue if you don't ...LOL!
You need to buy a lottery ticket.
Your luck has to change at some point. Right?