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Cheers all. I've measured the battery voltage. 12.7 that dropped to 12.6 when the engine was running (and didn't budge when I revved it), I've also checked all of the fuses and they're AOK.

I'll go and check the plug voltages next.

Ta

Karl

So, I've just completed a dizzy refurb, and during the refit I did accidentally swap the plug leads over, got it all done and I'm about to go to work in it and these two lights are staying on. Alternator is turning, no belt slippage, and if you pull the plug on the temp sensor the engine bay fan doe...

Having difficulties. Fitting lots of refurbed calipers. Have done 5 brakes AOK over the last fortnight, so I don't think its technique. Two man job, one on peddle one on nipple. No vacuum or auto bleeder. Trying to bleed this last front brake (number 6), and pumping away for ages but getting nothing...

Ta. Pads fitted. Might need calipers too, seem to be binding a bit, but pads are free to move, and slides are OK. Thinking the piston may be stiff.

Are the brake pads on mk1a's and mk1b's the same? I'm half remembering they're not but its been too long since I swapped them.

(Told you it was quick?)

Karl

Looking promising there, nearly on the road again?

Karl_T

Not seen what's been doing the rounds before, I got this by following a link from 'The Silver Fox' to the Department Of Transport statistics page: http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/statistics/datatablespublications/vehicles/licensing/ On there I focussed on the VEH0124 and VEH0125.xls files which give vehic...

Something to ponder. Came as a suprise to me.



Karl_T

Nerdage definitely has it's place and uses, but there's a lot to be said for suck it and see. :D All too often I find the mathematical models just don't work in the real world, where often good old common sense does. Doesn't stop me trying to work stuff out though...... Karl_T (CEng MIMechE, so defi...

DiYMCRT wrote:
how big's the aw11 fuel tank

Given what you're proposing sounds like it should be good for all of 300 yards.

Paul, how far can you get in a Mk1.5 tubby or V6 off a tank?

Karl_T

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jimi wrote: You've put up with it for 4 years ? would it not be easier just to repair it ?

Have you met Malcolm? Thumping it is so much more 'him'.

Karl_T

I love it.

Give the man a biscuit.

Karl_T

They didn't mark the Mk1 down on maintenence because it's mid engined did they? The fact you might have to reach a bit further to get to some bits?

Karl_T

Astonishing :D I'm already saving my pennies for when my 4AGE eventually snuffs it! :wink: A 4AGE snuff it!!! NEVER And that's the kicker. I can see myself going for the V6 without hesitation if the current engine blew up, but I can't bring myself to bin a perfectly good engine from an otherwise so...

IanClements wrote:I have the K&N panel filter on my mk1b and can't the difference between that and stock.

Well if nothing else my Ramair one saves me about a fiver a year on buying paper ones. Paid for itself a while ago.

Karl_T

un1eash wrote:Also who really believes they found a mint front wing painted the right colour in a scrap yard?

.... that was perfectly clean inside and out.

Hmmmm, not convinced myself.

Karl_T

I went for a Ramair panel filter replacement in the boot. All the K&N's I've seen in engine bays are generally covered in crap. And it strikes me that a mucky filter is a partially blocked filter, which defeats the object. The one in the boot generally stays cleaner longer. On our trackday car w...

oukie wrote:So was we

We really needed some help TBH but we managed it but saw none of the show

there was a show on?

Have you driven it yet, did it do the trick?

Karl_T

It is very easy until you start getting towards the R2 class. Turn all the assists off and practice, as this will make you fast, much faster than with assists on. Using the clutch is worth 0.5s a lap on the faster tracks eg sedona. Having no tcs will make you learn how to not spin the wheels. when ...