Rich C Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Hi, Is there a Saracen UK Owners Club? I would like to make contact with other owners and the experts out there, as I have items missing inside and web photos never show the area I am interested in! Rich C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 oily Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Hi Rich!, looks like I'm the 1st!, ...... I've owned my Mk 5 since 2005, and have been interested in them since I was 7 or 8, -I'm now 43! ..... I bought mine for £2000 as a non-runner and gradually restored/decommissioned it to presentable roadworthyness by the September of 2007. I use it for shows, etc, and over the last 3 years, I was using it for Prom-Transport...Weddings etc. I'm currently about to re-install the engine, after having replaced the centre seal on the fluid flywheel, - a VERY involved job! . Now what do you need photos of? ...as my particular vehicle is almost totally complete. I'm not aware of a U.K. Saracen Owners Club, but we could always start one!, I have most manuals and publications too, so ask away! ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 examech Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I have just put an engine back in a Saracen, complete with new flywheel seal. Any way I can help, just ask. Reg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rich C Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 I have just put an engine back in a Saracen, complete with new flywheel seal. Any way I can help, just ask. Reg Hi Did you use a standard seal in the FFW? or is it like the Ferrets? Rich C 05FF33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 examech Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Standard lip seal from our local bearing supplier using the old one as sample Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rich C Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 I have just put an engine back in a Saracen, complete with new flywheel seal. Any way I can help, just ask. Reg Reg, Is there a trick to get the oil pipe engine to oil tank off? I am trying to get the oil tanks out ready for engine out, would like to undo at the engine rather where the pipe goes into the tank. Is there a special tool? Thanks richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 oily Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 It's easier getting the one off the tank.... I ended up 'modifying' the right size spanner by cutting the ring end off, it's a struggle whatever way you do it though..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 examech Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Richard, Oily is right, it is awkward. If you undo the two bottom tank mounting bolts you can get a bit of extra clearance. It also helps to remove the hydraulic tank and pump first. Reg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rich C Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 Richard, Oily is right, it is awkward. If you undo the two bottom tank mounting bolts you can get a bit of extra clearance. It also helps to remove the hydraulic tank and pump first. Reg Thanks All Engine is now out and about to take gearbox out, looking at slinging a chain across inside as the old side visor hinges are big enough for a shackle to fit in (MK6/7). then lift from the chain to get a plank under the gearbox and transfer box. That is the plan! Rich C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Is there a Saracen UK Owners Club?
I would like to make contact with other owners and the experts out there, as I have items missing inside and web photos never show the area I am interested in!
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