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Paul Richards

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  1. Big heads all round. Cable tie ones for front of wing threaded studs for rear of wing. Fasten big heads to stays. Put dab of adhesive on each big head. Position wing and with car on axle stands hold wing in position with ratchet strap around the wheel. Leave over night. Remove wings with big heads attached and put lots more adhesive on big heads with gravity helping you. 

    Using this method you can remove wings easily to facilitate jobs and easily inspect adhesive. Plus you can also use the studs to attach mud flaps (if you wish). 

  2. LADS TOP TIP - Using a gear oil bottle is hard work. Use an oil can (less than £4 from Machine Mart). Attach a piece of clear plastic tube (similar to that used for windscreen washers). Also use one for diff top up. 

  3. Do you mean the top wishbone joint or the ball joint on the end of the steering rack? 

    Gaitors for the former are available from Redline and Caterham HERE

    Not sure if gaitors are available for the latter, but worth ringing Redline to enquire. In any event new track rod ends aren't too expensive HERE

     

  4. Hi  Stephen

    They are useful but in limited circumstances. Obviously useful for finger tightening in a confined space but  not sure if you could overcome the resistance of a new nylock nut. Obviously you still need to tighten in a conventional manner. I think for your job I could probably use my trusty long extension(s) and a universal joint with my socket. Ive used a fancy ratchet that you describe. I don't own one, but guess if I did I'd probably find uses for it but would it be enough to justify the purchase? I'm not sure. 

  5. I know some have fitted a little catch tank, but I don't think this is necessary. I have found success by fitting a long plastic breather pipe like a pigs tail i.e. with a loop in it. No need to alter the boot floor. I cable tied the end of the pipe pointing towards the floor near the wheel arch. 

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