Jonathan Kay

James Whiting's modified service schedule as a starting point. Is it going to be left for along time again, and what are your intentions for the cam belt and sump foam? Jonathan

Thanks: that's really helpful. Replacing it with one of the same is always a good sign! Jonathan

Bottom bracket is Shimano SM BB51 Mountain Crank is Shimano 170 FC M591, around £60. Found an exploded diagram. Am I going to disturb the BB and need some proprietary tool to adjust it if I remove the LH crank from the axle and pull? Jonathan Edited by - Jonathan Kay on 31 May 2013 15:00:06

I'm thinking about getting one of these to replace our Espace. What did you like and dislike, and what model and options would you recommend? Thanks Jonathan

Thanks everybody. Much appreciated. What's the minimum dismantling to get the spider off? Any guides available? Jonathan

The pedal thread in the RH crank on my bike is stripped. Deore XT, alloy, Dawes Galaxy, about a year old. I think I've got too main options: remove and replace the crank, or fit a threaded insert. As it's the RHS I think I'll try the threaded insert. I've never done this or tapped a thread before. What sort of insert would you use and any other advice on how to do this? Or would you replace the crank? I found this advice on the Park site. Thanks Jonathan

It was the comment about the fuel changing the relation between engine RPM and road speed. That's fixed by the gearbox and final drive ratio (and tyres). Jonathan Edited by - Jonathan Kay on 30 May 2013 20:09:46

Quoting John Milner: Hard to tell for certain but I think it took a couple of hundred more RPM to cruise at the same speed as standard unleaded which doesn't make much sense...That's some powerful fuel... were you putting it in the gearbox or the diff? :-) Jonathan

*arrowup* *arrowup*I guess it's because of lower ethanol content, but I don't know of any objective data on the effect on hoses. Jonathan Edited by - Jonathan Kay on 29 May 2013 22:24:16

RatRace recommend Super Unleaded 98 RON for K series. Jonathan

Cut a slot in the head with a Dremel (or similar)and use a plain screwdriver to remove? Jonathan

Thanks. I'd still like the 3D printed rail clamp... Jonathan

*arrowup* *arrowup*How did you fix the bracket to the car? Thanks Jonathan

4 large tall AnthroCarts with desk layer and two shelves above, and an adjustable corner console. This sort of thing: AnthroCarts. Big castors. Highly adjustable. Computer stands. And a cup holder. All in matching "putty". Long socket boards attached. This is the highest quality technical furniture I know. Probably about 15y old and in excellent condition. They are in Oxford and would either need a van or a few hours dismantling to be moved. Please let me know by BM if you're interested and would like sizes, photos etc. Jonathan Edited by - Jonathan Kay on 28 May 2013 15:57:43

Quoting Roger Ford: Quoting Jonathan Kay: Rechargeable AA batteries are reviewed in Which? June 2013. Sanyo Eneloops weren't mentioned. Are they sold in the UK as something else?No. Were they only reviewing non-low-self-discharge batteries? Eneloops are only available as LSD.Thanks. Not as far as I can tell. I've asked them. Jonathan Edited by - Jonathan Kay on 28 May 2013 13:29:45

Rechargeable AA batteries are reviewed in Which? June 2013. Sanyo Eneloops weren't mentioned. Are they sold in the UK as something else? Jonathan

Swapping the relay sounds sensible. What model and year? Jonathan

As above: after failing on "fast" if you go to "slow" then back to "fast" what happens? Jonathan

Thanks Jonathan

Quoting Dr Slotter: USB sockets that plug into 12v sockets will blow fuses if the wiring to the socket is the wrong way round.Do they blow the fuse as soon as connected or when a USB device is connected when you want to charge? Thanks Jonathan

Quoting Pierson: The conditioner attaches to the battery via a two-prong (+ve and -ve) plug and matching socket, which when 'broken', enables the cable to be left permanently attached to the battery but the conditioner to be disconnected. The conditioner is a Halfords own unit and came with two sets of cables, one to connect and leave (as I have done) and the other with sprung terminal clips which can be attached as required. As I don't need the second cable I cut off the plug and wired this as the fly-lead attached to the poles on the back of the accessory socket. I can hence disconnect this when I need to leave the car on the conditioner but re-connect the plugs when on the move to power the socket. Thanks. I wired my socket to the battery and put a cigar lighter plug on the lead from the charger... Jonathan

I don't understand how you've wired this. Is there another plug and socket in the lead between the socket on the bulkhead and the battery? It sounds as if you've just pulled too much current when charging the 'phone. But 3A would be enough for most devices charged using USB: what charger and 'phone (or other device) were you using? I'd have a good look at the wiring and the plug and socket. Then try again with a 5A fuse. In the thread above people use fuses rated at 10A or greater. Your conditioning charger won't be affected. Jonathan Edited by - Jonathan Kay on 27 May 2013 16:12:02

Related observations: Here and here Jonathan

Yes and more here. Jonathan Edited by - Jonathan Kay on 26 May 2013 23:30:39

Would your boot cover (with poppers) be suitable for someone who has removed their hoodsticks because they are using a half hood? Jonathan