12 Dec 2012, 19:55
Hi Mark and Congratulations....
Following up on where Chris left off, your battery cover is held on by 2 bolts. If the threaded part is missing from the wood then its likely your mechanics have pulled the cover off and the bolts and captive thread have probably shot under the passenger seat somewhere. There should be a gasket though I would imagine it would be very tired if it were present, the battery strap is in 3 pieces, top, bottom and metal clasp... there is a guide on this here....
http://1561project.com/?page=batt-strap
Chris is definately right with the fuel smell, my guess is either the fuel pump boot or the filler hose... both conmon areas of vapour leakage and the boots split.
I had to change the clutch on my car the first year I had it.... followed by the clutch slave cylinder as removing it caused it to leak. Both the clutch kit and the slave shouldnt be more than around £200 for both. Clutch is an early renault espace 2.9 and the slave is a renault traffic van... go to parts cross reference for more info.
It may be wise to have to hand a new rear main seal in case yours is leaking, a new pilot bearing, and most people advise having the flywheel skimmed. I didnt change any of these and the car has done 3000 miles since with no issues.
One of the clubs clutch lines is a good investment too....
Have the brake light switch out clean and reinstall... that may be all that needs...
And i'm buying a stainless steel rock screen soon so if yours is unsalvageable, then you have a replacement option.... A good smart repairer can deal with your spoiler i'm sure...
You have just purchased one of the most fun to own cars there is.... niggles aside, and every car has them, just enjoy it!
Any questions then we are the guys!
Ben
Following up on where Chris left off, your battery cover is held on by 2 bolts. If the threaded part is missing from the wood then its likely your mechanics have pulled the cover off and the bolts and captive thread have probably shot under the passenger seat somewhere. There should be a gasket though I would imagine it would be very tired if it were present, the battery strap is in 3 pieces, top, bottom and metal clasp... there is a guide on this here....
http://1561project.com/?page=batt-strap
Chris is definately right with the fuel smell, my guess is either the fuel pump boot or the filler hose... both conmon areas of vapour leakage and the boots split.
I had to change the clutch on my car the first year I had it.... followed by the clutch slave cylinder as removing it caused it to leak. Both the clutch kit and the slave shouldnt be more than around £200 for both. Clutch is an early renault espace 2.9 and the slave is a renault traffic van... go to parts cross reference for more info.
It may be wise to have to hand a new rear main seal in case yours is leaking, a new pilot bearing, and most people advise having the flywheel skimmed. I didnt change any of these and the car has done 3000 miles since with no issues.
One of the clubs clutch lines is a good investment too....
Have the brake light switch out clean and reinstall... that may be all that needs...
And i'm buying a stainless steel rock screen soon so if yours is unsalvageable, then you have a replacement option.... A good smart repairer can deal with your spoiler i'm sure...
You have just purchased one of the most fun to own cars there is.... niggles aside, and every car has them, just enjoy it!
Any questions then we are the guys!
Ben