CHRIS211083 Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 Well Roger just completed his first big commute from camp in Devon to home in Scotland. 500 miles with 50mpg achieved and I've still not sorted the fueling yet. Only issue was the rear right hand tyre kept loosing pressure. I've now swapped it for the spare but will get it fixed this week. Then on Friday its time to Drive back again!!!! Just an oil top up for engine, diff and gearbox to do and a quick valve clearance check. Very happy with the car. More to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Sounds like you've got the engine sorted then Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtuckunder Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Sounds like you've got the engine sorted then Nick Body Shell next? After taking the Spitfire from Steel to Fibreglass, I'm awaiting the plan to take Roger to Steel Could have your own "Project Binky" Glad its going well. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS211083 Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 Ha no I'm happy this one is already Fibreglass. I've got suspension bushes to swap and shocks to change. Then EFI as it will make a big difference. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtuckunder Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Body Shell upgrade for Roger? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Reliant-kitten-carbon-race-shell-/201877278892?hash=item2f00d2d0ac:g:F8YAAOSwOgdYxH~B Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS211083 Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 Ha no chance, its an everyday commuter not a race car and not even a sports car. Just a commuter, although it does handle well. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnfindlay Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 I progressed to a brand new kitten in the mid 70s via the regal and robin route, Loved it at first but on a trip to the lake district the oil scavenger pipe fell out of the block and the engine almost seized. The bottom end was repaired but after that I had to keep replacing head gaskets even after scimming the the head. The coolant would be forced out of the radiator overflow, there would no initial overheating and no water in the engine oil. Never did cure this so gave up and bought a new toyota starlet. No problems with that. The other problem I or the Reliant dealer could not cure was water getting into the brakes even on a moderately wet road. Bit late replying just some late night memories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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