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Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 30th November 2011, 21:21
Replies: 8
Views: 3,926
Posted By Will5
Nigel, Thank you for this post it is really...

Nigel,

Thank you for this post it is really helpfull as I have been puzzeling over where I have gone wrong with the steering rack for a couple of hours. I have ordered the extenstions.

Will
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 16th May 2011, 20:18
Replies: 21
Views: 11,838
Posted By Will5
I went a visit to get more parts from Marlin a...

I went a visit to get more parts from Marlin a few years ago and got round to talking about the rear springs. They had a set of cut down springs and suggest they should be match to cortina seat (see...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 16th May 2011, 19:51
Replies: 2
Views: 2,633
Posted By Will5
Smile Engine turned over

I learnt an important lesson yesterday, test the starter motor before putting the engine in the car and if the nuts have rounded edges replace them.

I wired up the solenod/starter motor a couple...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 22nd February 2011, 22:04
Replies: 4
Views: 2,663
Posted By Will5
That's good news, so don't need to worry about...

That's good news, so don't need to worry about the other wires, phew!

Thank you for the confirmation.

I'm coming to the conlusion that I should have taken alot more of the wiring and...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 22nd February 2011, 21:02
Replies: 4
Views: 2,663
Posted By Will5
What does this do?

Not for the first time I am completely confused.

There is a 3 Pin connector coming from the ECU, looking at the comments in other threads Jason has identified that the Green wire is important. But...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 5th February 2009, 16:13
Replies: 2
Views: 2,552
Posted By Will5
Thanks Peter, it has confirmed the Premier Wiring...

Thanks Peter, it has confirmed the Premier Wiring view that it would be complicated.

I think I will get hold of BL lighting stalk and see how easy it is to mount it to the BMW column.

Thanks ...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 5th February 2009, 10:14
Replies: 2
Views: 2,552
Posted By Will5
Question Ligthing switch

I'm back, I haven't been able to work on the car since May due to having an extenstion done.

The last thing I did was label up the wiring loom from Premier Wring having spent a lot of time...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 19th November 2007, 10:38
Replies: 4
Views: 4,290
Posted By Will5
With my doors I found the that they did not clear...

With my doors I found the that they did not clear the sill at the far end by a few mm, even with play in the hinges taken into account. I discovered that the bracket the hinges were welded on to was...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 15th September 2007, 19:22
Replies: 9
Views: 4,740
Posted By Will5
ANd me, Will

ANd me, Will
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 29th August 2007, 19:30
Replies: 9
Views: 4,740
Posted By Will5
I hope to be there as I need to see some complete...

I hope to be there as I need to see some complete examples as I can't match the manual to the kit.

1. Robin (MartinClan)
2. Will (Will5)
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 19th August 2007, 20:43
Replies: 2
Views: 3,415
Posted By Will5
Very useful, thanks. Will

Very useful, thanks. Will
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 24th June 2007, 17:55
Replies: 17
Views: 6,387
Posted By Will5
Red face Peter, I have just tried to refit the...

Peter,

I have just tried to refit the engine/gearbox again, it fitted fine. I must have missed something yesterday, I suspect although I checked it wasn't on the mounts properly.

I now realise...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 23rd June 2007, 21:21
Replies: 17
Views: 6,387
Posted By Will5
Angry I have just tried fiting engine and gearbox,...

I have just tried fiting engine and gearbox, dinged the battery tray, dooh!:shock: I should have read Patrick's comments before I started.

I have question, has anyone found that the gearbox sits...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 8th April 2007, 15:54
Replies: 27
Views: 12,423
Posted By Will5
Peter, Thanks for the information, I will...

Peter,

Thanks for the information, I will have to bite the bullet and put another order into Marlin.

Cheers

Will
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 24th March 2007, 20:23
Replies: 27
Views: 12,423
Posted By Will5
At risk of sounding foolish, what are the...

At risk of sounding foolish, what are the pressure ratings for low and high pressure pumps? Would the original BMW pump qualify for one or not if so which one?

I have just been to a motorsports...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 7th March 2007, 23:09
Replies: 27
Views: 12,423
Posted By Will5
Hi, Peter mentioned going to halfords for...

Hi,

Peter mentioned going to halfords for flexi pipes. A few months ago they were promoting trade cards. I succeded in getting one, it invovled a few converastions with the local manager and...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 13th January 2007, 21:50
Replies: 16
Views: 9,479
Posted By Will5
Thanks Patrick, that explains it.

Thanks Patrick, that explains it.
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 13th January 2007, 21:34
Replies: 16
Views: 9,479
Posted By Will5
Thanks Robin, I think my problems are at the...

Thanks Robin,

I think my problems are at the other end of the cables. My cables can be fitted on thru the 'Y' tube. I seem to have problems attaching photos I will try again.


21

Cheers
...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 13th January 2007, 10:25
Replies: 16
Views: 9,479
Posted By Will5
:frusty: 20 Wow, everyone seems to be doing...

:frusty: 20

Wow, everyone seems to be doing so well with their handbrakes, where as I am completely confused. The picture shows what came off the BMW and what Marlin sent me. My question is do I...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 12th December 2006, 19:54
Replies: 22
Views: 8,132
Posted By Will5
I agree hamerite smooth works. Marlin also used...

I agree hamerite smooth works. Marlin also used it after sorting my spring seats.
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 29th September 2006, 18:51
Replies: 80
Views: 31,729
Posted By Will5
Hi, Basically it was not possible to mount...

Hi,

Basically it was not possible to mount the spring seat onto the threaded stub welded to the chassis. (I have tried to load the pictures, even when cropped they were several hundred bytes to...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 28th September 2006, 20:01
Replies: 80
Views: 31,729
Posted By Will5
Hi, I'll be number 10 then. - E30 2.0. Very...

Hi,

I'll be number 10 then. - E30 2.0. Very slow problems getting diff and gear box off doner then had trouble with chassis spring seat postitions, Marlin sorted it, now I can get started...
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