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Oh on your sensor issue.
The manual I have actually lists 3
1. Oil pressure switch.
2. Transducer oil pressure.
3. Transmitter oil temp.
May not be your engine though.
So now it gets a bit electrickerty not knowing the rest of your electronic side I can’t comment. But would say leave them in for now, you may need them.
J
The manual I have actually lists 3
1. Oil pressure switch.
2. Transducer oil pressure.
3. Transmitter oil temp.
May not be your engine though.
So now it gets a bit electrickerty not knowing the rest of your electronic side I can’t comment. But would say leave them in for now, you may need them.
J
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I think you can make that work
You may want to do some work on the receiver as it looks a bit flimsy
Sorry I always seem to bring you a problem.
J
They do look a little undernourished... I'll pop a length of angle behind them to give support.
Don't worry, _all_ constructive comments are welcome.
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To be honest I've not had time to look in the Hayne's...
But that sounds about right. On the Milner there's an electrically connected sensor ( temp or pressure ) and one with a very fine copper pipe - I'll bet the pipe is a 'mechanical' pressure.
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Not much time spare today so only got to take the OS door to pieces. I did have to resort to grinding off a couple of old bolts, by the handles do look like a fairly simple fit. Only need to lop off the lock barrel and a small bit of the casement.
New handles have 6 securing bolts rather than the previous 4, so will need to make up a template.
New handles have 6 securing bolts rather than the previous 4, so will need to make up a template.
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Today's little victory....
Handle and latch in place, now to work on the receiver....
Handle and latch in place, now to work on the receiver....
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Got back from doing "Dad's Taxi" duties to find the springs have landed from Tomcat.... I know what I'm doing tomorrow.
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Hummmm...... Body on stands, wheels off.
But there's not enough clearance to get the top shock bolts out.
Needing to a bit of body modification:
Success! Both shocks out and the brake lines not at full extension.
Comparison of new springs from Tomcat Motorsports and the old ones from wherever:
Springs and retainers to go in, then the long shocks...
But there's not enough clearance to get the top shock bolts out.
Needing to a bit of body modification:
Success! Both shocks out and the brake lines not at full extension.
Comparison of new springs from Tomcat Motorsports and the old ones from wherever:
Springs and retainers to go in, then the long shocks...
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Rear springs and shocks in place... But rear wheels are out at the shop having new rims, so need to do a wheel shuffle in the morning to get the fronts fitted.
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@marjon They're 5 spoke 16x7 Challengers:
And I'm getting the original tyres moved from the 16x8 P38 alloys.
I've picked up a spare wheel and tyre from Beartown Tyres (£125 for rim + 205/16 tyre + fitting ) :
https://beartowntyres.com/products
Apparently they now own the moulds for my 20 year old "Venezuela - Black Stars", now called King Pin - Diamond Mud.
And I'm getting the original tyres moved from the 16x8 P38 alloys.
I've picked up a spare wheel and tyre from Beartown Tyres (£125 for rim + 205/16 tyre + fitting ) :
https://beartowntyres.com/products
Apparently they now own the moulds for my 20 year old "Venezuela - Black Stars", now called King Pin - Diamond Mud.
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How is the surface finish after real world use?
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Question #1
Whilst un-seizing one of the brake calipers I noticed that the locator screw ( the m8 that holds the disc to the hub ) was missing, infact upon checking, _none_ of the discs had them. :-(
Are they important??
Whilst un-seizing one of the brake calipers I noticed that the locator screw ( the m8 that holds the disc to the hub ) was missing, infact upon checking, _none_ of the discs had them. :-(
Are they important??
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No
Don't the wheel nuts do the job good enough?
Don't the wheel nuts do the job good enough?
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Only had it once where the wheel nuts came loose. On Ali wheels & 10 miles of Salisbury/tidworth to a lap.(8laps to be done) Only the passenger side will be affected so you still have 1/2 your brakes.
On Ali wheels & 10 miles of Salisbury/tidworth to a lap.(8laps to be done) Only the passenger side will be affected so you still have 1/2 your brakes.
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<bangs head on wall>
Like a fool I ordered Disco 2 shocks front and rear to go on the Disco 2 axles.... fitted the rear springs and shocks just fine.
Then found out today that the front shocks fitted are Defender specification, with a single nut top and bottom to hold them in place. Whoopsie!
How long is it before I can start listing parts for sale?
Check, check and then check again!!
Still, I did get to strip the passenger door handle and latch...
Like a fool I ordered Disco 2 shocks front and rear to go on the Disco 2 axles.... fitted the rear springs and shocks just fine.
Then found out today that the front shocks fitted are Defender specification, with a single nut top and bottom to hold them in place. Whoopsie!
How long is it before I can start listing parts for sale?
Check, check and then check again!!
Still, I did get to strip the passenger door handle and latch...
