hi guys been busy sorting a few issues, namely wiring and rattles first the wiring the Quantum had a tow bar that I removed, and decided to un-peel the miles of insulation tape to re solder back together thinking it would be a simple case of cutting out the tow bar joins and rewiring the original loom back together, how wrong I was.....
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/DSC00281.jpg it was a right rats nest of tape, butt connectors (that fell apart once touched) dry solder joints un insulated and scotch locks (not to be confused with Scottish lochs that are a different thing all together) the whole thing fell apart leaving me to rewire from scratch as I could not trace the wires, and then I had to do the other side since although the 2 sides were linked together, the signal got lost in translation somewhere and caused all sorts of strange goings on like fogs on one side and the reversing light flashing the opposite side? anyway, after 2 days with my head stuck in the boot it now looks like this http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/DSC00284.jpg much better and less chance of going up in smoke, just got the windows and stereo to do next :o and the rattles everytime the car went over a pebble in the road it sounded like it was going to fall apart, was hoping it wasn't actually going to fall apart so set about trying to make the car rattle free, there was evidence that the bonnet had been contacting the bulkhead (for some time since the gelcoat had worn through) so this was my first port of call, I mounted a long strip of closed cell foam across the rear edge of the bonnet that not only hid the worn patches but now just touches the bulkhead when closed, buffering it nicely and giving a production car finish to the edges. also noticed that the washer bottle had been inconstant contact with the underside of the bonnet (presumably from build?) and was the cause of the out of alignment at the driver side top edge, so that was also removed in favour of a bag type reservoir and less chance of rattles here, test drive was markedly more civilised and refined...... however ive one more potential cause of rattles and im not sure im gonna like the answer so here goes the left hand side light cover wobble just slightly, not enough to notice visually but enough to cause a clonky rattle when you wiggle it side to side that resonates through the bonnet like a giant speaker, so how can I replace the hinge? ive a feeling it doesn't just unscrew? other than that does anybody know of a way to help reduce its movement / rattles? ive heated up some thick underbody seal and dripped it onto the hinge and operated the lights up and down till it cooled and thickened again which has had a good effect of dampening the rattles but still not perfect, as always any help will be much appreciated cheers -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
