M2M13140

[Phil]

The S3 is driving really well and seems to have more power with the sport carb. It's hard for me to make a direct comparison as I think the S3 carb has been slowly failing for a long time and I have got use to the progressive lack of performance.

Chris thanks for the information about the Ford unit, my plan is to repair the S3 carb I 'll make some investigations about it or maybe turn the whole thing over to a Weber specialist. 

[simon131]

Good to see you've got her running nicely again Phil.

As Bobby has said, the Sport carb has bigger jets than fitted to the standard S3 2000TC carb and therefore usually offers a more spirited drive. I swapped carbs from my black Sport (JPD969V) to my brown S3 Super (PBL712X) back in the day and it drove much nicer.

[kev131]

Now there's an idea!!  

[jasonh131]

i think ive got a spare water choke phil ..

[Phil]

i think ive got a spare water choke phil ..

That would be great Jas, when you get the opportunity if you could have a rummage in your parts dept.There's no great rush so don't put yourself to any trouble.

[kev131]

Would have been a shame to miss the event for reliability issues Phil....hope you enjoy the trip west and your pre-event sight-seeing.....

[Phil]

Took the car for a 50 mile drive today, half on fast dual carriage way and half on slower back roads. I am happy to report that the car never missed a beat and didn't stall once. Also the car now starts much better than it did before.

On Monday I am getting my CO guess setting checked by my local MOT station, it'll be interesting to see how far out I am.  

 

[Thotos]

Excellent news Phil 
As long as the car is running fine I wouldn't worry too much about the CO level 

[Thotos]

Getting ready for M2M13140  
All exhaust clamps and brackets checked for tightness  
Car washed, fluids checked, tyre pressures checked and oil catch tank emptied  
Essentials (including umbrella) and tools and maps etc loaded  
Just my bag to go in on Wednesday and I'm off 

[Heini131]

Wow Theo, your car looks stunning Very shiny  

Just back from the doctors... but I am allowed to do the trip

Had/have troubles with some heavy pain in my stomach in the last two weeks but they checked everything and I got some pills and drops...

All I have to do is be careful with the meals and I am not allowed to drink alcohol, but I am sure I can handle that

Really looking forward to meet you all again!

We start tomorrow at 8.00 

[Thotos]

Sorry to hear of your health problems Heini. So no "Mobile Heini Beer Bar" in Ireland then    Hopefully daily large amounts of Irish Stew will soon have you feeling better   

See you in Ireland 

[Heini131]

Sorry to hear of your health problems Heini. So no "Mobile Heini Beer Bar" in Ireland then    Hopefully daily large amounts of Irish Stew will soon have you feeling better   

See you in Ireland 

Thank You Theo, but with an inflammation of the gullet you won`t eat large amounts of anything

But as far as I know there will be a "Mobile Norbert Beer Bar"

[bellamacchina]

We will do perfect on icetea Heini

Have a good trip tomorrow, we will leave wednesdaymorning 04.00, see you at the boat wednesdayafternoon

[Heini131]

Never really liked icetea, water, poultry and fish, but i have no choice

But as a fan of the Eighties I say it with Samantha Fox: "Nothing`s Gonna Stop Me Now"...  

[Thotos]

But as a fan of the Eighties I say it with Samantha Fox: "Nothing`s Gonna Stop Me Now"...  

Glad to hear that  See you in a few days... 

I used the 131 to go to the office today as a pre-M2M test drive    Any excuse....