Mathew
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Not much help to you as i have only had the saloon 13/60. Best i could do is remove the hard top, then no hard top!
Unfortunately i know there is a little more to it.
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I went to great Yarmouth today and ended up in Hunstanton! Got some bits for the house in one and some fish and chips at the other.
Now if i could only remember why i went out.
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When does da javu become dementia
Is it before or after your ability to spell go?
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The problem is after a few cold weeks its just too hot!
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The problem is after a few cold weeks its just too hot!
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The wires connected at the gear lever only engage overdrive in 3rd and 4th. Disconected at the engine bay will stop reverse lights and power to engage overdrive. It will not effect engine braking unless you only have it in overdrive.
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On 01/06/2021 at 11:43, Pete Lewis said:
some while back i did replace the pinion oil seal on my M2 2000 saloon not a job i relish the Mk2 has the solid rear cover and determined i was not going down the
route of dropping the whole subframe and suspension we after a fight did drop the unot out leaving the quill shaft in place
i used a leather seal as this seems to withstand refitting abuse better
thiswas not the case and a continuos drip from the quill shaft flange was noted by the MOT man so a fix was under way
no Im not taking the whole caboodle out again the quill bearing is a double integral sealed unit so if oil comes through there better man than Gunger Dinn
so the simple is undo the 4 bolts on the quill housing and add some sealer , that was in need of some effort the units are well fixed in place but with the scissor jack up
between the crossmember and the diff drive shaft this prised apart a 3mm gap to add some of my beloved loctite 574 and re tighten the 4 bolts
and after a good pasting yesturday itsnas dry as a bone ...no more rust prevention
some purists would say its a bodge ,theres a good few myths about oil washing out quill bearings which is no different to the oiling of most bearings
if the quill has failed its more likely lack of not too much lube
and with sealed bearings im more than happy to take this fix as ...GOOD
and you cant use the mk1 /stag or /estate as the mk2 saloon is the nightmare of the bunch you dont have a removable rear support and a wheel well to restrict removal
Pete
Well done pete, next time you can get an estate, you could practice on mine if you like.
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I know with mine I started with a virtually straight through, it sounded very loud but not much go! Got a sports system twin pipe with a centre box. Transformed the drive. Good sound and went very well.
Picture before, now sadly sold about nine years ago.
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The only problem with coming to the end of a project is the compulsion to get another! Looking good but will you miss the challenge of making up sections and welding in?
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Its a sign of the times, rich people used to change there cars when it was full. My new car did not even come with an ash tray or lighter "now power socket and change holder/phone holder"
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Is this where you say "Tah-dah"
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Will have to wait on price of bearings till next week. Had to goto Wakefield to pick up some kitchen units!
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If the servo is on the bulkhead i would use solid pipework, as its neater and only two joints. If however it has to be mounted elsewhere i would have no problem with a flexible hose. I have made lines up for large machines more than 2 metres long in rubber using a mechanical crimp tool running 10000 psi plus. Thats why i put "like" plumbing. It is surprisingly easy if your competent. Like in all the manuals if unsure about braking components seek professional advice and there are plenty of companies that can make up lines for you. (I do have a qualification in making these lines up, from a company that make lines.)
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Off the top of my head without looking at my spares or car i would say yes.
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16 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said:
but some brake lines have 2000+ psi with a big size 10 on the pedal in a panic
bit different to the bath tap
How do you join the brake pipes to the flexi's . Is it not a mechanical seal?
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1 hour ago, Colin Lindsay said:
You can buy it by the metre from Kit Car Suppliers but you'll have to add the ends yourself - something I never tried.
I'd reckon hydraulic hose manufacturers could make one up for you, although you may have to supply the ends for them to crimp on.
Did this on my spitfire as i needed imperial to banjo for the hilux brakes. Easy to fit, just like plumbing compression fittings.
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What oil has been used?
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It does look like pickup from poor lubrication.
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44 minutes ago, Dick Twitchen said:
But can I recommend you carry some self-amalgamating hose repair tape; got me out of trouble on Laon Historique with something similar, not very old and no warning.
Dick
Plus one on the tape. Going home early morning in the 90's my spitfire burst one of the small hoses by the manifold. The whole duel carriage way was covered with white smoke. A bit of tape and the water from the window washer got me the next 10 miles home!
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1 hour ago, Pete Lewis said:
oddly it just has a double garage
pete
At the time of building i suppose the motor car was not high on the priority list!
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Lincoln based i bet. Well known for substitution. Should be fine. Don't be fooled by there high price, what you get will do the job but you can get the same elsewhere for cheaper.
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3.50 plus cost of bearing. So really does depend on the cost of the bearing
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3.50 to do the lot sounds good, unless thats each! Doing it ourselfs would not include a new snap ring! So you would need to retain that.
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1 hour ago, Pete Lewis said:
Mathew i can get hold of 20 orig skf grooveless RMS8 bearings (two per gearbox )
how would you wash the race after machining ???
and you need a heck of a lathe and tool to machine the very hard outer race
IE skf want £5 to add a groove ans washout per bearing its not ecconomical
hence they sit in a cupboard
Pete
Hi pete, how much per bearing are you paying?, of all the times im in devon for the next few days, back late Wednesday. I can machine on the works lathe and wash out at home in my parts washer. I get a huge discount buying bearings through work. I won't be able to find out till at least Thursday how much. Have you already bought them?
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