Search:

Type: Posts; User: Gmacz

Page 1 of 20 1 2 3 4

Search: Search took 0.03 seconds.

  1. Replies
    53
    Views
    20,963

    Have a good clean of battery posts and clean or...

    Have a good clean of battery posts and clean or renew terminals. You may have a lazy starter, try another one if you can.
  2. Replies
    1,166
    Views
    562,640

    If you tightened the head bolts with your fingers...

    If you tightened the head bolts with your fingers and poured some gear oil in the cylinder, you would get compression.
    If the rings you fitted were correct and the middle one was just thin then you...
  3. Replies
    1,166
    Views
    562,640

    He has little or no comp, quick test for each cyl...

    He has little or no comp, quick test for each cyl and if it increases then he has a source. Not a proper test but will give the desired result. Other way is set up the valves properly, set the valve...
  4. Replies
    1,166
    Views
    562,640

    Valves open were in the 4 cylinders, just one in...

    Valves open were in the 4 cylinders, just one in each cyl. If i was doing your engine with rings, i would pop the heads on and leave the valve gear off ie pushrods etc, leaving them in their seats....
  5. Replies
    1,166
    Views
    562,640

    Valve timing is usually the zero on all...

    Valve timing is usually the zero on all cylinders. I take it the comp tool is working properly. Piston comes up and valves are open, no compression.
  6. Thread: Tobias's Nova

    by Gmacz
    Replies
    161
    Views
    145,186

    No idea what you have fitted. Relay is to protect...

    No idea what you have fitted. Relay is to protect switch, you go for wires coming straight from pump, disconnect and then power pump from battery.
  7. Thread: Tobias's Nova

    by Gmacz
    Replies
    161
    Views
    145,186

    Connect a battery straight to the pump, up it...

    Connect a battery straight to the pump, up it goes. I have some wire in the bonnet just for that job. 24volts is what you get crossing jumper cable.
  8. Replies
    48
    Views
    22,816

    I have the same deep dish on mine, helps bring...

    I have the same deep dish on mine, helps bring the wheel closer.
  9. Thread: Nova on Ebay

    by Gmacz
    Replies
    16
    Views
    7,450

    No iva on this one, it is fully registered. Last...

    No iva on this one, it is fully registered. Last tax about 1991. A lot of work but get it at the right price and it is a good start. I would phone the guy and ask what is there and if he had a bin...
  10. Replies
    48
    Views
    22,816

    Reading this thread on the nova for sale and...

    Reading this thread on the nova for sale and seeing what has been written, i would love to become a member. This is what i want to see on the forum, it is unmoderated opinions and for the non member...
  11. Replies
    48
    Views
    22,816

    What you are saying is no more opinions allowed....

    What you are saying is no more opinions allowed. People come here to see what we say about ebay cars. We said this car was overpriced and the car has not sold because it is overpriced. Someone might...
  12. Replies
    48
    Views
    22,816

    I agree with him, you lot are just picking on...

    I agree with him, you lot are just picking on him.
    Just because the pictures are not very good, the description is rubbish and the price is a joke, there is no need to rubbish the sale....
  13. Thread: Tobias's Nova

    by Gmacz
    Replies
    161
    Views
    145,186

    No fogs needed for mot, leave them off and...

    No fogs needed for mot, leave them off and remove/cover switch and carry on. Saves time if you are getting tight
  14. Thread: Tobias's Nova

    by Gmacz
    Replies
    161
    Views
    145,186

    Very nice, someone spent a lot of time building...

    Very nice, someone spent a lot of time building it.
    A few of your cons, i have as well, I just live with them but will get them done one day.
    A sprint for the mot is the best way to go, worry about...
  15. Replies
    34
    Views
    20,351

    They have a few links to click on your picture,...

    They have a few links to click on your picture, one is to link to forums like this.
    I have used this and it works.
    Why would they have a link like that if it was not allowed.
    It is not a hidden...
  16. Replies
    34
    Views
    20,351

    Imgur.com works the same as photobucket.

    Imgur.com works the same as photobucket.
  17. Replies
    48
    Views
    22,816

    Worth every penny, 2750 pennies.:thumbup:...

    Worth every penny, 2750 pennies.:thumbup:
    :violin:
  18. Thread: Nova alert !!

    by Gmacz
    Replies
    20
    Views
    8,971

    Kit car and pocket money price tag was the whole...

    Kit car and pocket money price tag was the whole point of the industry.
    You got an old car and popped a plastic kit on it.
    Car was not worth anything and kit was cheap.
    You got a decent looking...
  19. Thread: Tobias's Nova

    by Gmacz
    Replies
    161
    Views
    145,186

    Best colour as well.:whistling:

    Best colour as well.:whistling:
  20. Thread: Nova alert !!

    by Gmacz
    Replies
    20
    Views
    8,971

    I dont want novas to be worth £6k+, i want people...

    I dont want novas to be worth £6k+, i want people like me to be able to afford one. It just brings the money men in looking for a quick return and no interest in novas. We are already seeing this...
  21. Thread: Nova alert !!

    by Gmacz
    Replies
    20
    Views
    8,971

    Way over priced for what is in the picture. No...

    Way over priced for what is in the picture. No mot history, so been hidden away for years.
    Supertramp's 1974 album Crime of the Century has a song about the seller.
  22. Thread: Tobias's Nova

    by Gmacz
    Replies
    161
    Views
    145,186

    Very nice nova, should be an easy fix and back on...

    Very nice nova, should be an easy fix and back on the road. Seems to have a good history as well.
  23. Replies
    34
    Views
    20,351

    Not anymore :thumbdown:

    Not anymore :thumbdown:
  24. Replies
    34
    Views
    20,351

    Imgur.com is the site and it seems to work, the...

    Imgur.com is the site and it seems to work, the site is easy to use
  25. Replies
    34
    Views
    20,351

    http://i.imgur.com/Qi8j9R2.jpg...

    http://i.imgur.com/Qi8j9R2.jpg
    New hosting site and a part fitted recently.
Results 1 to 25 of 500
Page 1 of 20 1 2 3 4