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51 minutes ago, DVD3500 said:
Someone here in Germany mentioned 2K metal filler..?
Not sure what that is..
It's a resin and hardener you mix. Such as J B weld.
Danny
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You must remove the radio if fitted, then you can get a hand to the nuts. Either from behind the H frame or hand through the radio aperture.
Danny
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Should be the same as my spitfire. Two large x head screws just under the crash pad.
Danny
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I always put a thin smear of Hylomer on both sides of the gasket ring for the oil port.
Danny
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Just bought 4 at £3.64 each from a reputable dealer. I've seen them much cheaper but how are they so cheap. I wouldn't take the chance.
Danny
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On 27/02/2024 at 09:53, Graham C said:
Well never knew these existed, my GT6 came without.
Noticed Paddock's have them for £37 plus P&P.
Learnt something new, cheers.
Danny, out of interest how did you make them, attach a "U" shape metal to a backing plate or welded find to a plate.
Graham
I made the D shape then braised the ridges on. Painted black they look like the original. And much cheaper.
Danny
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I made my own out of aluminium. Not that hard to do. I could not find any anywhere at the time.
Danny
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My 1500 spit was set at 17 deg btdc on a rolling road.
Danny
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I had the same on my drivers door. No click / lock. It's the barrel bit with the ears worn causing it. I just put it back together. Doubt I'd find a replacement unless I make one. Seemed too much trouble to get it to click.
Danny
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My Goodrich braided hoses on the rear lasted 15 years then one started to leak. I've now gone back to standard rubber hoses.
Danny
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This is worrying, I'm waiting for full set of gaskets and seals for my newly rebuilt spit 1500. Ordered from Rimmers a couple of weeks ago. It's held up waiting for the Payen gaskets to arrive. I'm now thinking I should have gone for the cheaper option.
Danny
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If you look at their YouTube channel it shows all the cars for sale. And on the Saturday and Sunday you can watch the live auction.
Danny
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You can add a lowering block between spring and diff.
Danny
Looks like Pete beat me.
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Are the fibre washers in place on both valves. As fuel can get past the threads and it also affects the float hight if missing.
I've also had a new mechanical pump in the past intermittently putting out high pressure. Found this when fitting a pressure gauge to test it. The pressure fluctuating between 2 and 9 pounds.
Danny
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As the above. I also use a couple of long studs screwed into the engine block to help aline when refitting.
Danny
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I had this many years ago when I found the shaft was bent after removing the hub without the correct puller..
Danny
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Looks better without.
Danny
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I used rivnuts on my fibreglass ones.
Danny
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I've owned my spit 1500 for over 20 years and was wondering if any previous owners out there recognise it.
It was registered in 1980 spitfire 1500 white registration RGK3V. But later changed to GBW678V. Original number is now on a 96 Land rover.
I have a lot of history with the car which includes TSSC valuation certificates. For 1994, 95, 98 & 2000. Owner Rick Roberts tssc number 93/441259. I also have the attached photo which came with the file of history. Looks like it was taken at Duxford.
Danny
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Never noticed any difference on my spit 1500. I took the spoiler off some years ago and fitted the mk4 valance. I do drive on motorways at 70 and above. I admit my car is lower than standard at the front.
Danny
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From the photo it looks like the lens retaining rims are too far out.
Danny
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I didn't think they come with covers anymore, unless they have started remaking them.
I was lucky to get one on ebay some years ago. At one point I was going to make one from stainless steel to replace the snapped of one.
Danny
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Danny
Spark plug torque (how much)
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I would have thought if it was that critical ther would be torque settings in the workshop's manual.
Danny