Don't get discouraged, Henry. It's coming along slowly and steadily, but it's all progress, and just keep focussing on the end result of finally having her up and running again. For as long as you make these videos, I'll be watching them. I was slightly too young to get a TR7 back in the day, so I'm looking forward to seeing this one done and back on the road where she belongs. Look how far you've come! 🙂 Keep at it! 👍
Watch all your content and some I watch over and over again,due to the ASMR and also being interested in classic cars.To be honest Henry I think your fantastic
It's a bugger, but that's the "fun" of project cars. I had a fuel starvation issue with my mg and have spent nearly a year tuning, carbs off, line replacement, pump out, pick up tube out, with absolutely no improvement. Turned out that my Hardi pump needs to be orientated so the outlet is slightly higher than the inlet. I turned the pump 45 degrees, and it now works perfectly. I have never felt so accomplished while also wanting to kick myself so much. Stick in Henry, you have made so much progress, you have nothing to to be disheartened about really.
There is no doubt that when I finally get this sorted I will feel a great sense of accomplishment, although I'll also remember all the bits I could have done better. I'm just in one of those periods where if feels like 3 steps back for every 3 forward
Henry, you're doing fine. I can't tell you the amount of times I've had to undo good work quite a few times. It's frustrating but keep on going. Take care. Chris Robinson
Keep going Henry. A few days off and coming back always helps renew vigour. Maybe tapping out the hole to the next size up ( or even a mm size ) may be better ? As for the heater matrix leak I would be tempted to try some Barrs rad weld type stuff first. I have the same issue with the MGB and that heater box removal is a real pain. For now I've bypassed it altogether. Warmth is so overrated in classic cars anyway. Keep the content coming and never give up.
Thanks Paul, I have discussed trying radweld with my dad. It is very tempting but on the other hand it may be better and less work long term to do it now. I’ll ponder it for a while. And thanks for the encouragement. I really appreciate it
Henry, the heater matrix pipes fit into the matrix with 2 rubber seals no longer available Sealing Washer - Heater Matrix to Inlet - Outlet Pipes - DZB3255 Qty Req-2 . If they have failed it is also possible the heater matrix has also blown. They get blocked with sludge. You can fit a VW Polo matrix (see Red's garage). Having got into my TR7 on cold January morning to find the footwells full of coolant, I found a local radiator craftsman to fix mine. He replaced the matrix and happened to have the rubbers in stock, but this was years ago. Others have had new pipes soldered in. Looks like Rimmers replacement heater matrix has pipes already soldered on so you can just clip rubber hoses to them.
Keep going Henry, it all makes for good content. Look at my issue with the water pump saga, it is what it is and when I did my head-manifold helicoil issue I went ahead and did them all, in hindsight I was only right as had to remove again & again. You might want to sell those new sourced o-rings to Rimmers & Robsport!! All the best for now Henry, you're doing great.
Hi Henry, i feel your pain chap. I got to the same stage last weekend as you are now. That bottom exhaust manifold bolt in the middle was loose when I took the manifold off....no wrong! Tried tightening it up and it had knackered threads. Just got a helicoil kit, and giving it a go again tomorrow 😢 fingers crossed 🤞
It is frustrating, but you have solved the inlet manifold leak, so things are moving forward even if it’s slow! Hope the heater matrix proves more tractable.
Thanks Red, I know I'm moving forward, just some many steps backwards at the same time. I've decided to have a break from the engine this week and work on something else to get my mojo back
@@HenrysGarage That sounds like a good idea. Such a strange hobby car restoration is, sometimes there’s as many frustrating and stressful parts as there are enjoyable ones (discovered my Spitfire’s diff seems pretty knackered today so I’m down to zero running classics and am similarly frustrated/irritated!)
Don't get discouraged, Henry. It's coming along slowly and steadily, but it's all progress, and just keep focussing on the end result of finally having her up and running again.
For as long as you make these videos, I'll be watching them. I was slightly too young to get a TR7 back in the day, so I'm looking forward to seeing this one done and back on the road where she belongs.
Look how far you've come! 🙂
Keep at it! 👍
Thanks Steve, much appreciated.
Keep going mate you're doing great we all enjoy watching so you must carry on it helps me sort out my problems of my car
Thanks Andy, will do! I'm having a little break from the engine but will get back to it shortly
Watch all your content and some I watch over and over again,due to the ASMR and also being interested in classic cars.To be honest Henry I think your fantastic
Thank you. The UA-cam community is really fantastic the way you’re encouraging me today. I really appreciate it
It's a bugger, but that's the "fun" of project cars. I had a fuel starvation issue with my mg and have spent nearly a year tuning, carbs off, line replacement, pump out, pick up tube out, with absolutely no improvement. Turned out that my Hardi pump needs to be orientated so the outlet is slightly higher than the inlet. I turned the pump 45 degrees, and it now works perfectly. I have never felt so accomplished while also wanting to kick myself so much.
Stick in Henry, you have made so much progress, you have nothing to to be disheartened about really.
There is no doubt that when I finally get this sorted I will feel a great sense of accomplishment, although I'll also remember all the bits I could have done better. I'm just in one of those periods where if feels like 3 steps back for every 3 forward
Henry, you're doing fine. I can't tell you the amount of times I've had to undo good work quite a few times. It's frustrating but keep on going. Take care. Chris Robinson
Thanks Chris, the UA-cam community has been great today offering me some moral support. It is really appreciated
Keep going Henry. A few days off and coming back always helps renew vigour. Maybe tapping out the hole to the next size up ( or even a mm size ) may be better ? As for the heater matrix leak I would be tempted to try some Barrs rad weld type stuff first. I have the same issue with the MGB and that heater box removal is a real pain. For now I've bypassed it altogether. Warmth is so overrated in classic cars anyway. Keep the content coming and never give up.
Thanks Paul, I have discussed trying radweld with my dad. It is very tempting but on the other hand it may be better and less work long term to do it now. I’ll ponder it for a while. And thanks for the encouragement. I really appreciate it
Henry, the heater matrix pipes fit into the matrix with 2 rubber seals no longer available Sealing Washer - Heater Matrix to Inlet - Outlet Pipes - DZB3255
Qty Req-2
. If they have failed it is also possible the heater matrix has also blown. They get blocked with sludge. You can fit a VW Polo matrix (see Red's garage). Having got into my TR7 on cold January morning to find the footwells full of coolant, I found a local radiator craftsman to fix mine. He replaced the matrix and happened to have the rubbers in stock, but this was years ago. Others have had new pipes soldered in. Looks like Rimmers replacement heater matrix has pipes already soldered on so you can just clip rubber hoses to them.
Thanks, when I take it out I'll refer back to this and take a look
Keep going Henry, it all makes for good content. Look at my issue with the water pump saga, it is what it is and when I did my head-manifold helicoil issue I went ahead and did them all, in hindsight I was only right as had to remove again & again. You might want to sell those new sourced o-rings to Rimmers & Robsport!! All the best for now Henry, you're doing great.
Thanks Chris, I think I've almost recovered the energy to head back out
Hi Henry, i feel your pain chap. I got to the same stage last weekend as you are now. That bottom exhaust manifold bolt in the middle was loose when I took the manifold off....no wrong! Tried tightening it up and it had knackered threads. Just got a helicoil kit, and giving it a go again tomorrow 😢 fingers crossed 🤞
Good luck. The helicoil kits are great. They really save me when I over torque
It is frustrating, but you have solved the inlet manifold leak, so things are moving forward even if it’s slow! Hope the heater matrix proves more tractable.
Thanks Red, I know I'm moving forward, just some many steps backwards at the same time. I've decided to have a break from the engine this week and work on something else to get my mojo back
@@HenrysGarage That sounds like a good idea. Such a strange hobby car restoration is, sometimes there’s as many frustrating and stressful parts as there are enjoyable ones (discovered my Spitfire’s diff seems pretty knackered today so I’m down to zero running classics and am similarly frustrated/irritated!)
Oh no. You’ve got to prioritise getting one back on the road but it means I won’t see the GT6 for a while yet
If at first you don't succeed.....go down the pub!
Then come back and get stuck in!
Too right. I think I'll tackle something else first and then come back to it