I am still not 100% convinced the problem with the over-fueling is completely solved, but it appears a lot better than last year.
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Yesterday, I took the Spider back to Marc. Since the last engine overhaul, I have driven almost 1600 km. So, it’s time to get the oil and filter changed. And a few other small things.
As always, there is plenty to see in and around Marc’s shop!
We put the Spider on the lift. Drained the oil, and replaced the oil filter.
The engine has used about 0.75l of engine oil, which is not too bad for a newly overhauled engine. I am still not 100% convinced the problem with the over-fueling is completely solved, but it appears a lot better than last year.
When we started the engine, within minutes I noticed a huge black spot of soot and crap underneath behind the exhaust on the shop floor. Marc confirmed it is most likely unburned fuel. This means the cold start and warming up system is not working properly. I will look into it when I get back home.
We also investigated the small coolant leak. Most likely it is not the coolant pump seal. With the Spider on the lift, we could have a good long look. Impossible with the Spider just on jackstands in my garage.
We concluded that there was most likely a tiny bit of coolant coming from the bleed screw and perhaps also underneath one of the hose clamps. So that was soon fixed. I also felt the Spider steering was a bit on the heavy side. We discussed the option, which is adjusting the front wheel alignment (Toe in/out) or the steering box. As the Spider drives extremely well straight out at high speeds (130-140 km/h) we opted for adjusting the steering box. I have done this once myself a few years ago. It is somewhere in this thread. It is done by placing additional shims on the top of the steering box. And I must say, it made a remarkable improvement.
I have already spoken to Peter. Most likely he will come over to help me with checking the cold start system. It is not that difficult, but it is a two-man job most likely. We will need to remove the cold start injector and hold it above a container whilst the other one cranks the engine.
I took a nice drive back home, avoiding all motorways.
In a few weeks time, we had planned our annual Spider trip to France. Unfortunately, Cees and Annelies, our friends and owners of the B&B Le Paradis had to cancel our booking due to personal circumstances. During that time they need to be in the Netherlands. With the other Spider friends we quickly made different arrangements, so we are going to Daun, Germany instead of Buxurelles France. Cees and Annelies will be staying in our home, so that works out for everybody.
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