Since I've had the Slicky, there has been an annoying whine when in 2nd and 4th.

It was suggested it was likely the lower shift boot had came loose.

Sure enough, when I looked into it a few weeks ago it had popped off. Placed back on and sound went away.

 

Driving over past few days, sound had came back. I had to take the centre trim out today anyway, so whilst there I investigated the boot again.

 

The lower boot had popped off again. It's slightly misshaped so I've put a couple of dabs of silicone and put it back in place. Hopefully that will hold it in place and save me having to track down a new one.

Also the middle boot rubber had a huge split in it. I had some rubber glue in the garage so I did a repair and it's bonded well. Once it's all dry, Ike her out for a drive and see what the noise is like (hopefully gone!)

 

 

There's some epic wiring bodges on this car:

The above was someone attempt at installing a Nokia phone charger. I've removed it all and repaired the wiring.

 

Next on this morning list was to fit the Gaitors I got from Si (Mondo - Hide and Seat).

Nothing fancy, but my OEM ones were absolutely rotten.

 

Really pleased with the finished look. Thanks again Si. I'll be getting the knob and hand brake done in the near future.

I also changed out the centre stereo surround. The one in the car when I bought it had been sprayed blue, and it was scratched, chipped, and held in in some places with bluetak.

 

How it looks now:

 

The Pioneer stereo single Din is pretty naff to be honest, and it doesn't have a dimmer function, so it's a pain at night and the facia has to be removed. It will be for sale shortly.

So now I just need to trace all the wires and neaten them up (I hate messy wiring).

 

The rest of today is concentrating on splitting a set of rear lights for a wee project I was thinking off.

All looks much tidier and keep us updated with that tail light project :thumbup1:.

Hope the noise has gone Al but keep at it.

Managed to get the car out for a drive yesterday afternoon and the gearbox noise is gone.

However I am now getting a noise for off side rear which I suspect is a wheel bearing issue. Joy.

 

Some progress made with the tail lights, however my skills at applying pin stripes need some work! lol

Good news on the gearbox Al pity about the wheel bearing but you will get on top of it one day.

 

Some progress made with the tail lights, however my skills at applying pin stripes need some work! lol

 

Ah yes... patience and time... and then when you think they are perfect... they just don't lime up right with the textured lens...lol.. (but no-one will notice :))

I've gone back to work this morning, so my pin striping practice is on hold for the next two weeks!

 

On the plus side, I just ordered stuff from eBay (flasher relay, plastic polish, EL Panels, etc) which should all be waiting for me when I get home :D