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Pete, we had one fitted free by EDF and it automatically sends usage data for your bill. This is a good function. The hand tablet widget screen that shows you data stopped working after a couple of weeks and we couldn't pair it again. It's in a drawer somewhere. Iain

Aaaah that's how it works thanks! So winding in pushes the cone out?

Thanks Clive, I'll have another go tomorrow. I didn't want to keep turning as it didn't seem to do much. To test I turned the square adjuster at the back and the shoes just seemed to expand then go back as it 'sprung' back off what sounded like a cam.

Uploaded this time! The shoes are 2.1mm over the rivet.

It's good to share with friends! Diff oil ok, nice red Redline dribbled out after just a couple of squirts. Didn't check the gearbox, I can do that from inside. This is my rear brake setup. There is a square adjuster at the back which seems to be on a small cam as it keeps springing back. Is this a manual or self adjusting mechanism?

As it's supposed to be raining I'll take a look this afternoon. I'm checking the diff and gearbox oils and seeing how to set/adjust the handbrake. More neck ache tonight!

Just been reading the two schools of thought re oil or cv/lm grease for trunnions. If I have grease in them the only way to effectively oil them is to strip down and clean. Not sure if I want to do that or just pump more cv grease in. How easy is it to remove the trunnion? Iain

John, if you need help go to BGH Geartech they are T9 masters. The guy there is Chris, he's very helpful. Iain

Mmmm, try sitting in a motorway traffic jam for 2 hours at near 30C and you'll appreciate the electric fan. Fors and againsts but the electric fan works fo me and has taken away the worry factor. Iain

That's why I have big ears....... 🐰

Yes! Is it a fetish? Just bought a wanner off Ebay. I'm going to try the syringe method to oil my trunnions🙄🤭! Bet someone has greased them instead of oiled.

Or a partially blocked rad?

I suppose the only way to test the theory is by fitting an oil temperature gauge. Engine conditions, in lncluding oil and water galleries, vary so much. All I can say is cruising at 60-70 on a hot day my water temp gauge, fitted on the top hose, reads 85-90C therefore the return temperature should be lower. As stated above I have a Spal fan fitted. Iain

I would say yes don't worry. If you fill up with E10 and are concerned put some octane booster in. Virtually all the stations around here are dry....

Thanks all, as usual invaluable information👍

I take it a used wanner is as good if not better than a new nameless version? I like the idea of reusing old stuff instead of buying new from China!

I've just searched for wanner, can you fit a flexi hose? Iain

It's about time I bought a grease and or oil gun any recommendations at a reasonable price? Iain

Now I have sorted the judder it gives me more confidence in the brakes. I tried a very fast stop and with the 1144 pads brakes seem more than adequate for normal driving. The limiters now are the tyres but at 175 wide that's as far as I can go. Still have lots to fiddle with, it keeps me occupied.

Yes 3 thou on the dti. Now can i fit air conditioning....??

Judder sorted, it wasn't brake related but the slightly loose nearside hub. Pulls up nicely from speed I like these free fixes😁 at least I know the front brakes are fine but I do need to inspect the backs and adjust the handbrake. More grovelling under the car.....

Look at the T7 Design website which gives all the dims and specs. Iain

I agree but this new ULEZ is in my opinion over the top. Bus stops around here every 2-300 yards, space them out to make people walk more? Most buses here have always been virtually empty, why run them so frequent, ban private cars (only commercial, taxis allowed) from the centre of London? Lots of minor things can be done rather than this sledge hammer but they wouldn't be a cash cow!

One of tens of thousands similar stories. ULEZ is just a money machine to plug TFLs huge budget deficit. We have just been advised the bus timetable has been revised. TFL are lengthening the time between buses from say 10 minutes to 12-13 minutes. About time, even pre covid the buses were almost empty and thereby consuming huge amounts of nasty diesel and emitting harmful gases. Barmy its all very two faced.

So is mine, I have a spare cable and should really fit it before I pfaff around with the choke adjustment screw setting. Sealing up those air leaks at the gaskets and possibly spindles has made a big improvement on tuning the carbs. Once I've fitted a new kitchen tap I'm off to annoy the locals with a blast down the road and hopefully no brake judder as I've tightened the over loose front wheel hub🤞 Update, what should have taken me an hour to fit the tap (German tap to German tap) has taken all day! Fitting were different so off to plumbers merchants to get adaptor. Bought them but have to cut the old fittings off the 15mm copper pipe. My junior hack saw just kept getting stuck so off to Screwfix to get a pipe cutter. All done but no time (again) for a drive before the roads are clogged☹️ Occupies my days, not in a way I find fulfilling but I hate paying out for things I can do myself!