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Hi Dom,

You're finally on IMOC. Welcome.

I recognise your car from somewhere.

Looks like you are taking good care of her. Interested to see how you make the most of the old girl.

Stu

Only a few days to go for this. Weather forecast (fingers crossed) looks reasonable.

List updated. 27 attendees (22 cars) now confirmed:).

Any more stragglers? 5 haven't confirmed/replied to messages.

Norfolk Run is fast approaching. We have 23 attendees confirmed already.

Still waiting to hear from a few people.

We could probably accommodate another couple of people if there is any last minute interest.

Please PM me for details.

Would loved to have helped if closer. Good luck with your quest.

Damn. That went pear shaped quickly. Sorry to hear about your engine woes. May be next time.

No problem. LMT knows her stuff on MR2OC if you get stuck. Is she on IMOC too?

This? http://www.mr2oc.co.uk/know-your-2-know ... bartid=270

Also, as said above, check all vacuum hoses for splits. I don't know anything about testing the AFM but that's another potential issue as people try and pull the plug off without removing the clip. This can damage the electrical connectors.

OK. Yes, bridge the connectors in the diagnostic port then turn the ignition on. You need a paperclip! http://www.mr2oc.co.uk/know-your-2-knowledge-base.html?kbartid=162 Also, check your fuel pump is running. You can bridge 2 of the diagnostic connectors which I believe are FP & B+ to see if the...

In Colchester but not really very knowledgeable on engines.

If it starts but won't run could it be fuel/fuel pump or immobiliser related?

I take it you put 99 Ron fuel in.

Have you checked for codes?

Stu

Good luck with it

I think he's referring to the actual Banjo Bolts which are of course separate to the hoses rather than the actual Banjo itself.

Example: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 1556822793

Haha. Thanks. I'm no expert. I just like to know how things work and having fully refurbished another 4 sets of calipers in the last week or so I've been doing a fair bit of research.

One of them was having bleeding difficulties like yourself but the rest were fine. Turns out his was air as well.

Just had a go with a spare rear caliper. Couldn't replicate the handbrake lever adjustment by hand. Perhaps it's different when working in conjunction with pumping the pedal. The cam does have a sort of jumping movement with more travel. Edit: BGB, having read it again, doesn't seem to mention auto-...

Relevant BGB section: http://staff.osuosl.org/~bkero/bgb/mechanical/volume2/brake_system.htm Still think getting the initial interference fit right initially is key as per Paul Woods method. Personally I prefer 2-3 clicks on the handbrake but appreciate this will give no ongoing 'self-adjustment'. I...

Thanks Bob. There is a lot of Mis-information about. Will have a read of the BGB again and have a play with a spare caliper to see if I can replicate this.

Not doubting your wisdom or experience Bob but from the videos I previously posted can you explain how the handbrake 'self-adjusts'? The conclusion reached by the author of those videos (although the English isn't great) is that the handbrake does not 'self-adjust' by anything other than very fine m...

I wouldn't. The threads don't need to seal its just the end of the bleed screw that seals. Ptfe tape I've found means I can't get the bleed screws tight enough. Edit: You can use a bit of grease around the threads, only when you are bleeding, if you want but it shouldn't be necessary. I do sometimes...

I've seen them ranging from 7mm to 10mm! 8mm seems to be the norm.

Just ordered myself a set of 4 Bremtech ones from Brakes International for £5.99 on eBay. Hopefully they'll be fine.

Correct size is M7x1.0 I believe but oem ones are slightly longer on the front than the rears.

I posted this on the MR2OC a few days ago: I'd also follow Paul Woods guide in the KY2 to set up the piston & handbrake mechanism. Rear brakes & handbrake are poor if you don't wind the piston out until it's an interference fit. Edit: Looking at this video, and having stripped down many rear...