poppyman
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I have a C-Tech (free with a mag subscription) for a good few years, but i also have three Aldi ones (don't ask) And i find those better. They seem to "fully" charge the battery if you know what i mean, and will start a car or mower after a long lay up. Aldi ones are one hell of lot cheaper as well.
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4 minutes ago, Iain T said:
Totally agree, any precision measuring tool should be calibrated at 20C temp with the correct setting blocks. In fact all parts should be measured at 20C but then the world's not perfect!
Or 20C at the moment Iain
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Agree with Pete, Wellseal or blue hylomar...... All used in small quantities.
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4 minutes ago, Bfg said:
Clearly you're a bright fella to have in the workshop
Or he's very easily led Pete
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I bought one 30plus years ago, surprising how often it get used. The ready made one's have a sping clip that holds the pin so it can be used inverted. The one Peter made is fine for the mini job though.
Tony
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10 hours ago, Adrian said:
I used an eazibleed but have since pumped the pedal. If I’m correct to move the fluid reservoir and check for the push rod play I’ve got to tackle that darn Clevis pin!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-MINI-BRAKE-AND-CLUTCH-CLEVIS-PIN-FITTING-TOOL/171557947598?hash=item27f1a688ce:g:n~MAAMXQY8JRgtSo Use one of these and replace split pin with "R" clip
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29 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said:
so now you need to keep a blowlamp in the panniers ????
Pete
Could be handy to burn people off from the lights as well
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Result Conor, whatever it was has fell off
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I think you might remember the Champion spark plug cleaner/tester from years ago Pete? They worked ok then but have the quality of plugs gone that bad do you think. We used to have a mini grind stone for cleaning Lucas points as well.
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Just now, poppyman said:
Hi Adrian, first job is to clamp all the flexi hoses. Good pedal it's not the m/cyl. Release one clamp at a time if pedal is ok, go to the next and so on until you find which wheel/s is causing the problem.
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Pete has beat me again
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Hi Adrian, first job is to clamp all the flexi hoses. Good pedal it's not the m/cyl. Release one clamp at a time if pedal is ok, go to the next and so on until you find which wheel/s is causing the problem.
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6 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said:
a loose flywheel can make some interesting sounds
Pete
Would that not go if the clutch was pressed Pete? I know what you mean though.
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https://forum.tssc.org.uk/topic/1838-161120-silly-season-probably-how-not-to-restore-a-herald/page/35/ Sorry Pat it's in this section. and in the section before.
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3 hours ago, PatK said:
Hi all, hopefully in the next month I will get round to re veneering my dashboard. I have seen a couple that have been re veneered with burr walnut, but I would like to keep mine original. I will sand down the old cracked lacquer and try not to go through the thin veneer below it. However if I do go through it and decide to put a new veneer on, does someone know what the original wood veneer was? It looks a straight grain light tan coloured wood, possibly cherry? I'm sure that someone in the club will know.
Thanks very much. Pat
Karl did an excellent job of re veneering the dashboard on his Herald, photo's and "how to" above.
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3 minutes ago, Gully said:
I'm with you, Nigel. As a former BMW and Mercedes driver I've always found the Audi drivers to be the problem! 🤣 It's no coincidence that most new-ish Audis are fleet cars...
People moan about BMW drivers not letting them out at junctions - one of the first things I noticed when I had mine was how other BMW drivers do let you out...
Gully
Sorry guy's i could never own a BMW not after all i have said about them.... I would never live it down
I am a firm believer in German products though, they just seem to be better made and just keep working for ever.... Apart from BMW indicator stalks of course. Now if they got that sorted......
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Just now, Chris A said:
Part N° : 131368
Yes, clearly we haven't got anything better to do, sad really isn't it . 😱
It's to damn cold over here anyway
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You could try pulling a plug lead off each cylinder while the knock is there.... If it disapears it's more than likely a big end rather than a main.
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1 hour ago, Nigel Clark said:
Oy, enough about BMW drivers! It's just those awful chaps in Audis and Mercs giving us bad name.
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Sorry Nigel, i thought it par for the course if you own a german car? I own a VW so thought i might get away with it
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Oh dear, i have to second what Pete say's..... What a shame
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13 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said:
with any brake testing observe the road and who is behind you !!!!
Pete
Unless it's a BMW of course
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Worth checking everything first Conor, does the noise get worse with more rev's? Also does it still have noise when you put your foot on the clutch?
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It is cheaper to post to Australia than to the States Peter. Ebay global shipping program is an absolute con to the buyer, why people use it is beyond me. Always ask the seller for a quote.
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It sounds a bit like Colin when he gets a quote for postage
Can't say i blame him though.....
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And Brasso also works believe it or not...
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Hello from Paula and her Vitesse
in I thought I'd introduce myself
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Put it on fleabay Paula, then employ someone to clean your screen with the money... sorted
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