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Category: A Tiger Called Eva
A Winter Rebuild for Eva: Confronting Rod Knock
When you own a custom car like my Tiger Cat E1, you expect to hit a few bumps in the road, but nothing quite prepared me for the dreaded engine knock that recently made itself known in Eva. What I initially thought was a timing issue turned out to be much more serious: rod knock…
Taming EMI Troubles : Eva’s Fluctuating Gauges
If you’re a fellow car enthusiast, you know that sometimes, owning a custom car is all about solving unexpected issues. One of the most persistent ones in my Tiger Cat E1, affectionately named Eva, has been Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) – a nemesis that seemed to affect everything from my rev meter to my temperature gauge.…
Restoring My Tiger Cat E1: A Journey of Perseverance and Community Support
In June 2024, I took on the challenge of restoring my Tiger Cat E1, a project that initially seemed insurmountable. The car was in a deplorable state, with completely non-functional electrics, a dashboard riddled with holes, and instruments that were beyond repair. To make matters worse, the engine cooling system was severely rusted, rendering the…
Time to Focus on the Engine
I’m excited to share the significant progress I’ve made on the engine, a vital part of ensuring my vehicle not only performs well but also meets MOT standards. I started by unbolting the carburettors and exhaust, which allowed me to access the intake and exhaust gaskets. Replacing these gaskets was essential; it helped eliminate any…
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