On my H4 I never liked the look of the rear window seal so I changed it for
another in the then quantum catalogue, the seal is of the same design but about
an inch longer and actually seals against the glass for about 95% of the
expected contact area, the only poor contact areas are where the window curves
when the seal leaves a few ripples but overall I think its a great improvement,
never liked the idea of water getting in by design.
Bill
Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2012 06:13:25 -0700
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Contact!
Hello, Forum!
I'm sorry not to have responded earlier to the replies to my original message.
Loss of password, much head-scratching and trench foot all kept me away from
contributing.
Robert (Greig), High Wycombe is very close and I'd welcome the opportunity to
pop over and compare notes and hints.
I'm just getting The Blue Pig ready for the MoT - always a fraught time, I hate
tests of any sort - and have found something which causes me some concern but
may come within the experience of fellow members. The sills have drainage holes
in them. There is one fore hole to either side, about the diameter of the
average small screwdriver, just behind the front wheel arch; and there are two
aft holes each side, somewhat larger, perhaps the size of an old decimal
ha'penny bit. The furthest aft, just before the rear wheel arch, is clear when
explored with a delicate probe. The other one enables the longitudinal chassis
member to be touched, and it's this that gives me concern as there's clearly
some rusting going on here, some of which bungs up the hole.
Questions abound: do the sills and, or chassis members admit water? Should one
or more of the rear holes be plugged and opened only to drain? Does this
suggest that the chassis members are vulnerable to corrosion, rather than being
fully-encased as I'd assumed? And why could I swear to hearing water sloshing
around the other day when making halting progress through traffic?
My engine issue still stands and I'm now ever more of the opinion that I want
to get an experienced H4 eye cast over it prior to any remedy. Driving is
becoming less of a pleasure, especially on hard left-hand bends or where a
left-hand turn is accompanied by vigorous acceleration or a less than smooth
road surface (in other words, virtually everywhere bar motorways). I suspect
new engine rubbers all round may be in order as I fancy it's got more "give" in
it than it had a year and 10,000 miles ago. Is there anyone within 50 or so
miles of Hemel / St Albans who may be prepared to have a look and offer advice?
Finally on my list of queries (I've been saving them up) is there a specific
weather seals kit available for the H4 or is it a case of picking up items
piece-meal? The window sealing rubbers in particular are not good, having
apparently not been terribly well fitted in the first place!
I thank members in advance for any advice offered. Should any nearby require a
hand with jobs on H4s or 2+2s, I'd be happy to oblige in an effort to get to
know folks and to get to more physical grips with these rather lovely things.
Kind regards,
Steve.
On Friday, 9 March 2012 10:42:39 UTC, The Blue Pig wrote:
As a relatively recent comer to the Quantum fold via the purchase of
an H4 last year, I'm looking to make contact with other owners of H4s
within 40 or 50 miles of St. Albans in order to compare notes and
tips.
In particular, I'm keen to get sage counsel on hints and tweaks to
make it watertight (it currently being one of the faster mobile foot
spas in Hertfordshire) and how to re-hang the engine, the original
1.6i having been swapped for a 1.6 Zetec unit which was apparently
fitted with a hammer by a monkey in boxing gloves with a bag on his
head. It was only after a few miserable months of wondering what the
awful noise was when I took left-hand corners at anything above
driving-on-ice speed that I realised the off-side front engine
mounting had been omitted and the whole engine fitted slightly skewed.
I am now on a mission t attempt to fall back in love with the notion
of being a Quantum owner, something I feel should be possible!
All correspondence I've seen on the QOC site (I'm a member) and
elsewhere suggests that owners are a cheery bunch with a never-say-die
attitude and a sunny disposition, so I am hopeful of becoming
enlightened and delighted in the near future. My language whilst
driving may improve, too.
Kind regards,
SW.
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