CarlM Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 Run out for breakfast with Mrs M and fitted these! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 19 minutes ago, CarlM said: Run out for breakfast with Mrs M and fitted these! OPC sweeties and class energy drink, never seen the drink before! Taste like super unleaded? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlM Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 3 hours ago, Jason986S said: OPC sweeties and class energy drink, never seen the drink before! Taste like super unleaded? Not tried it but it is too small for the cup holder!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Ken Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 13 hours ago, allatsea said: Guilty. Well I was in Libya when it all blew up in '67, and had a very interesting time getting all British forces into El Adam from the desert plus all the vehicles and equipment dumped for training exercises then shipping it back to Italy via Malta and bringing up the rear to recover any breakdowns of a very long column of vehicles spread over two days until we got back to Germany. (Apart from some equipment got back via flat bed trains, disguised as it had to go through Switzerland who don't like that sort of thing. There are other stories that I won't post, but I learnt a lot! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumsterphil Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 As the car is back in daily driver mode got to do a couple of off site meetings, quite pleased with the mpg (and the ease with which it'll cruise and hoon equally well) - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyUK Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 Put mine up on the axle stands and doused the coffin arm bolts in WD attempting to swap them out tomorrow! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 9 hours ago, JohnnyUK said: Put mine up on the axle stands and doused the coffin arm bolts in WD attempting to swap them out tomorrow! Good luck, admittingly WD has its uses, you ideally you want a proper Penetrating oil, if you are given components a chance to soak IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 Replaced the nearside amber corner piece of the headlight that had gained water ingress and gone black inside, been meaning to do it for years finally got round to doing it today. Time to relax now after all that hard work, it literally took me minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyUK Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 Well they are out! Near side ok once I had woken the neighbours up beating my pickle fork!? Driver side... Bitch! Looks like it had been replaced before and unfortunately the bolt that holds it to the sub frame was totally corroded inside the control arm bushing. My son was braver than me (often the way when they are not paying!) and took a disk grinder to the bush and bolt. two cuts either side of the arm and it was out. Just waiting for a new bolt now. I have bitten the bullet and ordered two new tune forks as there was a hint of play in both of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzy Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 Got the naff decals off ! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbaldock Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 Productive day spent in the garage today with my trusty specialist... First time I've had a chance to give it a full going over since I've bought it, so a bit of a "getting to know you" day... As well as a full check over, here's the list for the day, as well as a few small discoveries/fixes we made during the day.... - Oil and Filter Change (Shell Helix Ultra 5w40) - Gearbox Oil change - PAS fluid change - Brake and clutch fluid flush and change (Motul RBF600) - Full set of coil packs - Re-coded the OBC stalk to the dash - The Litronic self-leveling connection was re-connected as it wasn't actually attached, so not working! - Sagging seat bases were sorted out (the foam had pushed past the metal frame, so it was all pushed back up and supported with the judicious use of some nylon webbing straps. - And finally a full set of Brembo discs and pads. It seems the front pads are actually made by Textar based on the stamps: The old discs were a bit past their best: There's something really satisfying about a nice new set of discs.... Even managed to give all the undertrays a clean. I did have to evict a couple of resident snails in the process! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr96er Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 Meanwhile I dressed my tyres after getting them all kinds of dirty on yesterday's breakfast run? some days it's the little things. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Loz987 said: Meanwhile I dressed my tyres after getting them all kinds of dirty on yesterday's breakfast run? some days it's the little things. ? Funnily enough @Loz987, that is all I did to mine today too. They do say somebody somewhere maybe in another universe is doing exactly the same thing as you. Mine needed it also after the jetwash yesterday morning following its first country A/B road blast in 2 weeks. I drove it again today to the inlaws and the gym. Nice little run even if a little cold and busy rosds. Edited February 5, 2017 by Jason986S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyUK Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 46 minutes ago, jcbaldock said: Productive day spent in the garage today with my trusty specialist... First time I've had a chance to give it a full going over since I've bought it, so a bit of a "getting to know you" day... As well as a full check over, here's the list for the day, as well as a few small discoveries/fixes we made during the day.... - Oil and Filter Change (Shell Helix Ultra 5w40) - Gearbox Oil change - PAS fluid change - Brake and clutch fluid flush and change (Motul RBF600) - Full set of coil packs - Re-coded the OBC stalk to the dash - The Litronic self-leveling connection was re-connected as it wasn't actually attached, so not working! - Sagging seat bases were sorted out (the foam had pushed past the metal frame, so it was all pushed back up and supported with the judicious use of some nylon webbing straps. - And finally a full set of Brembo discs and pads. It seems the front pads are actually made by Textar based on the stamps: The old discs were a bit past their best: There's something really satisfying about a nice new set of discs.... Even managed to give all the undertrays a clean. I did have to evict a couple of resident snails in the process! How were the Caliper bolts? did they come out ok? any strip threads? the inside of my discs look the same.... shot to hell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbaldock Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 Caliper bolts came out fine. The only problem was one caliper bleed nipple was resistant and there was a real risk of stripping it, so needed some oxyacetylene persuasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 As per thread in the For Sale, I removed my short shifter as the missus couldn't get on with it, personally I loved it,and fitted the 987 shifter .They say it's a big improvement over standard, a bit sceptical as I could not really see that much difference. However it feels much sweeter even the Gearbox cold, barely any notchiness from first to second. I will miss the short shift experience but if keeping harmony in the Bally household requires a smoother shift well ayho!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 gave the foot wells a quick hoover. Noticed the drivers mat wasn't quite sitting symmetrical. One side had came out of the floor, the other had come unstuck from the matt and stuck to itself ! So a quick "get back where you belong" and a couple of minutes sorting out the sticky side, before replacing with some 3M VHB tape,..ticked the box that I had done something this week to the car, although washing it was actually on my plans this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southy Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 Rear wheels off - removed the spacers and put wheels back on with shiny new bolts. Good ol' Lidl rattle gun takes a a wheel off in less than am minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzy Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 Dropped it off at the garage for oil and filter change, brake fluid and transmission fluid change. So far it's doubled it's bill already with other things..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxob Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, Southy said: Good ol' Lidl rattle gun takes a a wheel off in less than am minute Hmmm...maybe something wrong with mine? It's not strong enough to start undoing the bolt and won't do up to torque. I have to fight using a breaker bar initially and a torque wrench to finish. Do you? PS why have you removed the spacers? Edited February 6, 2017 by Boxob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southy Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 1 minute ago, Boxob said: Hmmm...maybe something wrong with mine? It's not strong enough to start undoing the bolt and won't do up to torque. I have to fight using a breaker bar initially and a torque wrench to finish. Do you? Is yours the rattle gun? mine will take the bolts out in like 30 secs for all 5, it only tightens to 100nm max as a safety feature so I torque the rest. It took me longer to get set up than remove the wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxob Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 Just now, Southy said: Is yours the rattle gun? mine will take the bolts out in like 30 secs for all 5, it only tightens to 100nm max as a safety feature so I torque the rest. It took me longer to get set up than remove the wheels Yes, electric Lidl rattle gun (rather than air). So your rattle gun with undo 130nm torqued bolts? Why have you removed the spacers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southy Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 1 minute ago, Boxob said: Yes, electric Lidl rattle gun (rather than air). So your rattle gun with undo 130nm torqued bolts? Why have you removed the spacers? Sounds like you have the exact same impact wrench then, it supposed to have up to 320nm for release and 100nm for tighten It will remove the bolts torqued to 130nm very easily. I bought the 4x9mm spacers last year, I couldn't get the front wheels to balance right so took them off the front, I've now taken them off the rear as the cars in for some work Thursday and it's a good time as any to take them off, they were on for the stance only and I no longer feel need for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxob Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 4 minutes ago, Southy said: Sounds like you have the exact same impact wrench then, it supposed to have up to 320nm for release and 100nm for tighten It will remove the bolts torqued to 130nm very easily. Must be something wrong with mine then as I can rattle away at them but the bolts won't budge! Have to crack them first with a breaker bar and socket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 I always break them with a bar even though my Snap On will easily pop them. I do it daily as part of my job and it's good practice to break them first ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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