Panda (Classic) Mk1 4x4 Panda (Original)

[pandamonius_maximus]

I'm intrigued as to how this happened.

Looks as though the handbrake cable has also flattened a section of pipe suggesting perhaps the axle moved up into a scissor action against something above it maybe..?

How are your bump stops Si?

It was a combination of crimping underneath the handbrake cable and being sliced on the ridge of the axle that made it seal so well I think. Bump stops are fine though Andy ...just the exhaust was built wrong so hits the axle! It can be forgiven for making a wonderful noise though :devil:

So anyway I have re-routed the pipe so it cannot hit the exhaust now

 

[pandamonius_maximus]

Also Qing Qing got a bit of attention in the form of a nice relaxing sonic bath to rest her carburettor in (not intending to be rude...)
You can see the swirls of crud coming off which is mildly satisfying:

Like new again ...

and so with a clean carb it seemed a shame to put the rusty airbox back on (ok now all these things are sounding rude sorry)...
I resprayed with left over BBQ and stove paint which seemed appropriate as it gets hot. I don't know if it is suitably petrol fume resistant though...

So hopefully no more blocked jets (or less frequently at least!)

 

[andyholli]

Love the modified spanner - and did you mask off the sticker on the filter lid or buy a new one?
Great attention to detail, either way.

 

[pandamonius_maximus]

Love the modified spanner - and did you mask off the sticker on the filter lid or buy a new one?
Great attention to detail, either way.

Ah yes, that spanner was a genius attempt to access the nuts which hold on the carb without taking the top half off to get access with a socket drive instead!. I think that's what I did that for. I think was mildly successful. And more relevant on the Lancia engine.

The sticker peeled off ridiculously cleanly! And retained its stickiness!! Impressive for a 30 year old sticker which has been in a hot engine bay on a rusting airbox! There was no rust under the sticker either. Tempted to vinyl wrap the entire car tbh!

 

[Giacosa]

Ah yes, that spanner was a genius attempt to access the nuts which hold on the carb without taking the top half off to get access with a socket drive instead!. I think that's what I did that for. I think was mildly successful. And more relevant on the Lancia engine.

The sticker peeled off ridiculously cleanly! And retained its stickiness!! Impressive for a 30 year old sticker which has been in a hot engine bay on a rusting airbox! There was no rust under the sticker either. Tempted to vinyl wrap the entire car tbh!

Vinyl wrap would work well. What colour are you thinking?

I thought I'd post these pictures of Qing Qing from earlier in the year. Thoroughly enjoyed my day.

 

[pandamonius_maximus]

Vinyl wrap would work well. What colour are you thinking?

I thought I'd post these pictures of Qing Qing from earlier in the year. Thoroughly enjoyed my day.

Nice photos thanks That was my taster of Scottish off roading! :devil: The kayak does look big when it's on top a Panda but...it's barely an adult sized one haha!

Vinyl wrap wise, not sure what I'd do. The bit which might put me off is removing the cars Pandaraid history bits and bobs...and the Italy trip but I do have photos...and new adventures can be achieved :slayer:

Maybe I'd go for something rally stylie

 

[kolza]

Maybe I'd go for something rally stylie

How about this?

 

[pandamonius_maximus]

How about this?

Yes, something like this would do very nicely

 

[pandamonius_maximus]

So will this help to prevent water splashing onto the distributor I wonder...

I am hoping simple but effective! :devil:

 

[aquamarine]

So will this help to prevent water splashing onto the distributor I wonder...

I am hoping, simple, but effective! :devil:

Fixed that for you Si.

Will be interested to see if it works.

 

[andyholli]

It looks as though it will certainly deflect the splashes from the alternator fan - how deep are you planning to go?
Simple and effective.

 

[pandamonius_maximus]

I feel I have made a huge grammer faux pas here!

Reckon the car can go as deep as the spark plugs now :devil: Might be proved wrong there though. But I'll enjoy finding out
(thanks in advance for whoever pulls me out...)

 

[Sjvarley]

Si brilliant idea . Why not extend the distributor drive shaft though the bonnet with extended plug leads snorkel for the panda and one for you too water will never be a problem

 

[La Pandamia]

Well Qing Qing hasn't had much love since all her adventures this year (apart from a good clean!!). So I set about sorting out a few things. She was overheating so I checked the water level which was low...that seems to have sorted that out. Result!

However a new fault with the choke has developed (uncontrollable high revs and stalling under load when started up), which was the final straw for the auto choke I am afraid. So I ordered myself a conversion kit (feel like I am living in the 90's right now haha!) like this one.

It basically replaces the spring which moves the choke as it warms up with a spring connected to a choke cable. And what a transformation, runs so smooooth!

Anyway, here are some photos of the new parts fitted:

The new attachment to the side of the carb:

Bi-pass the hot water pipes:

And the really funny bit...

Fit choke where it is normally fitted on the 2wd (and later 4wd I know ) juuust above the mk1 4x4 engine speed adjuster....wish they hadn't labelled it up as a choke as now it looks like it has 2 chokes!! haha...

Anyway, I should have a nice reliable carb now both in winter and summer

Hello Pandamonius!

I have recently bought (imported from Italy) a 1984 Panda 4x4 mk1.
My car however was missing the engine speed adjuster which I find to be a very cool feature.
Would you be able to share some information or pictures on how the engine speed adjuster connects/works?

Cheers!
Regards Steffan