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(Latest | Earliest) View (newer 50) (older 50) (20 | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500)- 22:01, 3 October 2011 Spyder Stainless Steel Mesh (hist) [674 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} Quarter inch square 21 gauge stainless steel mesh is used on all the air apertures on the Spyder. == Assembly == Cut wooden formers to ...')
- 22:00, 3 October 2011 Spyder Engine Compartment Grills (hist) [1,242 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} The GTM Spyder has two outlet grills on top of the engine to let the air out of the engine compartment. They are so designed as to let th...')
- 22:00, 3 October 2011 Spyder Boot (hist) [5,903 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} The water that runs into the drain channel of the boot opening runs to the bottom edge and then through drain holes into the latch plate ...')
- 21:57, 3 October 2011 Spyder Hood (hist) [7,327 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} The Spyder hood is made to fold down with the frame attached to it immediately behind the seats onto a purpose made shelf incorporated in...')
- 21:53, 3 October 2011 Spyder Top Seatbelt Mounting (hist) [4,030 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} The Spyder top seatbelt mounting not only holds the seatbelt but also provides the fixing for the hood frame. The positioning of the top ...')
- 21:47, 3 October 2011 Spyder Supplement (hist) [1,367 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} This supplement covers the building of the GTM Spyder in the aspects where it is not the same as the GTM Libra. It can be assumed that a...')
- 12:34, 26 September 2011 1800 engine steady (hist) [845 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with 'The 1800 P.G. 1 gearbox requires a different engine steady to the standard gearbox. This new engine steady mounts directly to the aluminium sump on the 1800 engine through existi...')
- 12:34, 26 September 2011 Hydraulic clutch (hist) [1,132 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with 'On the 1800 engine and gearbox units a hydraulic clutch in employed rather than a cable. On the Libra this hydraulic clutch is utilised and this requires a modification to the Me...')
- 12:34, 26 September 2011 5AS alarm units (hist) [1,809 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with 'When fitting 1600 and 1800 engines to the GTM Libra from donor cars like the MGF or 200 Series, it is nec-essary to fit the Rover Metro alarm system using a |5 AS unit. The engin...')
- 12:33, 26 September 2011 1800 engine mountings (hist) [746 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with 'The 1800 engine and gearbox utilises different engine mountings to that of the 1400 and 1600 engines. The front mounting on the 1800 engine has to be replaced with the mounting f...')
- 12:32, 26 September 2011 1800 gear change p.g.1 gearbox (hist) [1,347 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with 'The 1800cc K Series engine utilises a different gearbox from that of the 1400 and 1600cc engines This gear-box requires a completely different gear change to that used on the 140...')
- 12:32, 26 September 2011 Wiring loom insruments and fuse box (hist) [16,127 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with 'The Libra utilises the K Series Rover Metro wiring loom instruments and fuse boxes. Auxiliary wiring looms are used at the front through the tunnel and at the back. The standard ...')
- 12:30, 26 September 2011 Wiring (hist) [4,198 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with 'The Libra utilises the K Series Rover Metro or the Rover 100 wiring loom instruments and fuse boxes. Auxiliary wiring looms are used at the front, through the tunnel and at the b...')
- 12:29, 26 September 2011 Wiper motor and blades (hist) [1,544 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with 'Special wiper blades are used provided in the kit and the arms are standard K Series Rover Metro. == Assembly == The standard K Series wiper motor and mechanism fits directly ...')
- 12:28, 26 September 2011 Windscreen washer bottle pipes and jets (hist) [950 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with 'The Libra utilises the standard Rover Metro wiper bottle, pipes and jets. The bottle is mounted on pre-moulded suppers in the radiator ducting and the pipes run from the bottle t...')
- 12:28, 26 September 2011 Windscreen and rear bulkhead screen (hist) [916 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with 'The windscreen and rear bulkhead screen, on the Libra, are both bonded to the tub using conventional bonding agents. The front screen is laminated and tinted and the rear screen ...')
- 12:27, 26 September 2011 Trimming hard panels (hist) [3,030 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with 'All the hard panels that require trimming on the Libra whether they be part of the standard kit or the op-tional hard trim panels are covered in the same manner. Use a fine grit ...')
- 12:26, 26 September 2011 Throttle pedal (hist) [2,060 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with 'The throttle pedal used on the GTM Libra is specially designed for the Libra and mounts on the side of the standard K Series Rover Metro pedal box as shown in the diagram. == As...')
- 12:23, 26 September 2011 Steering rack and column (hist) [1,240 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with 'The Libra uses the standard Metro steering column bolted directly to the bottom of the structural dashboard. The steering column is spaced off the bottom of the dashboard using t...')
- 12:22, 26 September 2011 Spare wheel mould and spare wheel (hist) [717 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with 'The Libra utilises a full size spare wheel mounted in the front compartment of the Libra The wheel is mounted in the engine ducting above the battery. The area inside the spare w...')
- 12:22, 26 September 2011 Soft trimming (hist) [1,773 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with 'The soft trim material provided within the standard kit is relatively forgiving and can be glued directly to the inaner surface of the monocoque once it has i been sanded and 'cl...')
- 12:21, 26 September 2011 Setting up the car for the road (hist) [8,173 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with 'The front suspension of the GTM Libra utilises two unequal length wishbones on either side. These wishbones are attached to the monocoque through mounting brackets with shims. Th...')
- 22:19, 23 September 2011 Separate instrument option (hist) [7,775 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} In standard form the Libra utilises the standard K Series Rover Metro instrument pack and switchgear for the heater and rear fog light sw...')
- 22:16, 23 September 2011 Seats and runners (hist) [1,318 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} The Libra utilises the two front seats and runners from a K Series Rover metro. A beam runs across the car at an appropriate point betwee...')
- 22:15, 23 September 2011 Seat belts (hist) [2,998 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} The Libra utilises the front seat belts from a K Series Rover Metro The mount to special reinforced areas within the monocoque == Assem...')
- 22:12, 23 September 2011 Roof panel (hist) [846 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} A removable roof panel is fitted to the Libra and when removed is stored behind the seats of the car When stored the panel does not restr...')
- 22:11, 23 September 2011 Rear suspension (hist) [6,278 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} The Libra rear suspension is totally unconventional. The rear suspension utilises two trailing wishbones on either side at the rear of th...')
- 22:07, 23 September 2011 Radiator mould radiator and pipework (hist) [4,722 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} The Libra uses the standard Metro radiator complete with fan assembly the radiator locates using its four standard rubbers to the radiato...')
- 22:05, 23 September 2011 Radiator ducting and splash moulds to monocoque (hist) [3,072 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} The front end of the Libra is held together by the radiator ducting mould. It is bolted to the monocoque. The design is such to allow a d...')
- 22:03, 23 September 2011 Pipes and services through the tunnel (hist) [1,276 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} All the services on the GTM Libra run through the tunnel under the car. Nothing is run through the driving compartment apart from the thr...')
- 22:01, 23 September 2011 Petrol tank filler neck and cap (hist) [4,306 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} The Libra utilises the standard K Series Rover Metro petrol tank. The tank must be the appropriate one for the engine being used i.e. sho...')
- 21:58, 23 September 2011 Perspex screens rear and side (hist) [1,225 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} The GTM Libra uses Perspex screens to the rear and side of the rear panel. These screens are attached to the rear panel using stainless s...')
- 21:56, 23 September 2011 Pedal box and master cylinder (hist) [1,425 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} The Libra uses the standard K Series Rover Metro pedal box assembly, complete with master cylinder and vacuum assist servo. The assembly ...')
- 21:54, 23 September 2011 Part trim panels option (hist) [5,114 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} The hard trim panel option kit provides the builder with the opportunity of hard trimming all those panels that in the standard kit are s...')
- 21:51, 23 September 2011 Lights (hist) [3,744 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} All the lights used on the Libra special. They are all mounted externally to the mouldings. The four headlights are five and three quarte...')
- 21:48, 23 September 2011 Heater and pipework (hist) [5,656 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} The Libra utilises the standard Metro heater unit. It is mounted in the same manner as in the Metro but however has a special air pipe fr...')
- 21:45, 23 September 2011 Headlight covers (hist) [1,024 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} Headlight covers are provided within the kit for the main dim-dip headlight units. The Perspex covers fit within a rebate in the bonnet m...')
- 21:44, 23 September 2011 Trim (hist) [1,084 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} The trim within the Libra can be undertaken in three ways. You can use the standard Rover Metro K Series instrument binnacle complete wi...')
- 21:40, 23 September 2011 Hard trim panels (standard kit) (hist) [2,376 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} == Door trim panels assembly == Place the completed door assembly onto a flat surface suitably covered so that you do not scratch your o...')
- 21:35, 23 September 2011 Handbrake lever cables and calipers (hist) [4,257 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} The GTM Libra utilises the Rover 220i or 420 rear callipers handbrake cables and handbrake lever. The calliper bolts to the standard Ro...')
- 21:32, 23 September 2011 Gear change (hist) [1,173 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} The gear change on the GTM Libra is purpose designed for the mid engine configuration. It runs from the gear change in the car through th...')
- 21:30, 23 September 2011 Front suspension (hist) [5,297 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} The Libra uses a conventional unequally length double wishbone suspension at the front It uses two Metro front hub assemblies with the st...')
- 21:26, 23 September 2011 Exhaust (hist) [2,625 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} The exhaust system on the Libra utilises the standard Rover Metro manifold After the manifold the exhaust system is all purpose designed ...')
- 21:24, 23 September 2011 Engine and auxiliaries (hist) [4,165 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} The Libra utilises all the standard auxiliaries from the K Series Rover Metro. The ECU relay box coil and filter unit from the Metro all ...')
- 21:20, 23 September 2011 Engine frame (hist) [1,828 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} The engine gearbox unit on the Libra is mounted to a purpose design frame, which in turn is bolted directly to the monocoque on the rear ...')
- 21:17, 23 September 2011 Engine cover moulding (hist) [3,018 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} The engine cover moulding incorporates the rear boot of the Libra. The moulding complete with boot pivots about the bottom back corners t...')
- 21:13, 23 September 2011 Dashboard cover (hist) [1,687 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} The dashboard cover mounts to the top of the dashboard using black flanged self-tapping screws number 8 x 20mm long. Drill out the holes ...')
- 21:09, 23 September 2011 Brake lines (hist) [1,201 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} The braking system on the GTM Libra splits the braking front and rear and not as in the Metro across the car. The brake pipes provided in...')
- 21:04, 23 September 2011 Beam end covers (hist) [528 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} Beam end covers are used at the rear of the sills to cover the mountings for the rearward facing wishbones. These covers are non structur...')
- 20:59, 23 September 2011 GTM Libra Rover 220/420 Components (hist) [207 bytes] Craig Lawton (Talk | contribs) (Created page with '{{Template:RHMenu|Build Manual toc}} #Rear brake callipers & pads. #Handbrake lever, mounting bracket & rubber gaiter. #Handbrake cables and outer cable mounting bracket from...')
