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Hmm sure I read 70 in the manual... will double check must have read it wrong! Aidan

Nick We're you able to torque these nuts up to 70 lbft?

Roger / Nick Any idea on what torque they are suitable for? We're you able to torque them up to 70 lbft? Mini spares didn't know their torque capacity only that they were fine on minis @ 50 lbft Thanks

Wow! they are a cheaper option Thanks, I will ask Mini Spares for the specs just to make sure Aidan

do you have a Part number?

Is that right John? Maybe my ignorance but surely if you are torqueing the nuts down, does that not impact on the tightness of the studs? (Not sure of the logic / physics behind this) Aidan

They were taken out with a stud remover so three vertical lines on the top thread but none of them were massively difficult to remove. I will run the old nuts up and down the threads to make sure there's no problem with the threads, but should they still be OK? If so that saves a good few Quid! Thanks

Probably already know the answer to this but it's worth checking Can cylinder head studs be re-used??

If only it were that simple Colin I have one of two situations, either they are on when I connect the earth (I keep the car battery out of circuit and on a maintenance charge over he winter unless Warming up a couple of times a month), or everything seems fine start the car and warm up everything - Switch off circa 20 minutes later, switch on the ign. and put the car in reverse.... still no reverse lights AAAAGGGGGHHHH. I'm just going to have to chase the wiring down but wondered where the best place to start would be - hence the topic title Pete, blimey that's a bit posh! No, nothing that complex in the cars wiring - all pretty standard I traced the wiring diagram and looks that power route is fuse box to voltage regulator (has no impact) to reverse switch then to lights. BTW - Does the rear cabling go down the near or off side? Aidan Just to add - Not done anything to the electrics on the car for a few years so its not something I have done

Haha Yeah great isn't it!! I was thinking about the mouse possibility, Is there any feed towards the rear that's perm live? If there was, then that would be more of a possibility and could answer both situations - Even so Tunnel off what ever I guess! Oh fun! Aidan

Yes all fuses are fine. Can you get to the switch from underneath or is it a gearbox cover off?

So today started the engine up for it's bi-weekly warm up No reversing lights - ok fine After half an hour run, car and garage nice and warm engine off bit ignition on put in reverse..... Still no reverse lights. Both bulbs gone? Surely not likely? Reverse switch playing silly beggars? Any thoughts ??

no ones mentioned hydrogen yet - to me it has to be the way - I know its difficult to make Now but its gotta be the way!

Thanks realise my tech ical error there had have been rings!!! Looks like the only option is for the machine shop to work this one out Thanks Aidan

Hi A question on replacement bearings for you all The +.010 + .030 etc, if your engine has been honed but not re-bored, can you fit any of these? Or must they be the std size only? Thanks

Have you tried on their 9n line site??

Hi Thanks for the advice - My concern is once rebuilt it may be a little while before its fired up for the first time. I have to remove the current engine but also want to clean up and probably repaint the firewall as its half coated in what looks like underseal Aidan

Hi Recommendations on an assembly oil or grease please (I assume something with high ZDDP?) thx Aidan

Thanks Pete - that looks comprehensive Is there a method to remove the timing cover oil seal? TBH I didn't really notice it until now Can it be pulled / levered out ?? Thx

Trying to make up a list but does anyone have a list of all the gaskets and part numbers for a Mk2 vitesse / GT6 engine please? I'm sure I am missing some Thanks

A more specific question Does the rocker cover need VHT paint? Thx Aidan

Totally odd question now What's the best colour VHT paint do you think best I will be using POR15 but have spent all week trying to decide on the best colour ? Views please! Aidan

Another question all Rear crank oil seal - replace ? Or leave well alone Aidan

Hi Iain I'm just cleaning everything up before it goes off the the machine shop. Just wanted to know if it was best or ok to remove all the rings TBH, I will probably get them to refit the crank, bearings pistons and rings, as I have no real way of measuring what is needed accurately

The Pete What about that third ring/seal - will far need replacing with just a hone? Aidan