Paul Richards

Cheers Adam - that would help.

Paul Richards

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Just discovered that a contract has been signed by Yokohama to supply Brisca F2 stockcars:-

"At the World Final at Arena Essex on Sunday 2 September, Brisca F2 Chairman Gordon Mc Dougall announced that after extensive testing and negotiations, the contract to supply tyres to Brisca F2 for the next three years had been awarded to Yokohama.

The tyre, which will be legal for use from 1 January 2008 is the Yokohama 185/70-13 A021-R K12131 at a price of £36 59p + VAT each. This price will be maintained throughout the three years, subject to rises in RPI."

As you might expect the deal is via George Polley. Looks like those of us that use these tyres can look forward to continued cheap prices.

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Peter T

Thanks for your prompt reply. No its not turned blue. I don't think the strength of the shaft will be compromised - it is very hard material. Yes - the play in the shaft is as you describe. When the end of the shaft is suppoorted there is no play on the bearing and it turns v. smoothly. I'm therefore thinking the bearings are fine.

Johnty

You're right of course. The spigot bearing is only a very small thing and as such obviously doesn't take big loads. It's only in use when the clutch is depressed - hence I concur with your thoughts that sitting at lights with the clutch depressed is probably one of the causes.

Dave

I think I might tackle dismantling the gearbox myself to remove the shaft - I could just do with the correct workshop manual. I anticipate the shaft cleaning up reasonably. As you say the shaft should be much harder than the 'foreign' material. Thanks for the offer - I'll be in touch if I need the second hand shaft.

Bilbo

Not sure which CRB it is, although it's probably original and been in the car for 7 years and to be fair still appears good and doesn't appear to have contributed to the failure. I always change the CRB as a matter of course when I have engine and gearbox apart and CRB is getting on.

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Removed engine and gearbox today (not my car) to find that the spigot bearing had completely disintegrated and welded itself to the gearbox input shaft. - 1.8K and type 9, 5 speed box.

Obviously need new spigot and sleeve and will renew clutch, clutch cable and clutch release bearing whilst we're at it.

Problem is with the damage to the gearbox input shaft:-

1. Can I get away with dressing the shaft using a grinder/file/emery cloth?

2. Would it would be better to remove the input shaft and stick it in a lathe to repair it. If so how much of a job is it to remove the shaft. So far I've just removed the CRB guide sleeve.

3. How much play should there be on the input shaft. There seems to be quite a bit, but if I recall correctly this is normal. Or is it?

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I recently had a problem with a poor pedal and it was down to the rear brakes. Should be no need to rewind. As others have said they can sometimes trap a bubble of air which clings to the inside of the caliper. I've not had this myself, but others have and as an alternative to taking them off, you could try tapping them with a hammer to 'dislodge' the air bubbles.

I found the problem with my brakes was that they were 'releasing' too far. In other words they were moving back a long way from the disc after pedal released. This caused a longer pedal to push them back. As F355GTS says - make sure they are seated correctly and important to make sure the stainless piece on top of the caliper is in the right place. This is a stainless channel on which the small butterfly springs on top of the pad run. There are tags on the ends of the stainless channel which are folded to mould around the caliper and should be easy to see if they have moved out of position. Worked for me.

Good luck.

Paul Richards

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I have the equipment for taking off springs.

If you take the shockers off and bring them to me I'll do it whilst you wait.

Paul Richards

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I've got one.

Do you really need one - they are normally re-usable.

Drop me a blatmail or give me a ring if you want it.

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Edited by - Paul Richards on 7 Sep 2007 13:07:10

I'd check the battery and if that's ok start looking for bad contacts

Paul Richards

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So Nick you'll have a set of black 7 inch headlights for sale will you?

I might be interested.

Paul Richards

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Nice of you to offer to blatchatters. Sounds like a good buy for Mrs. R. but we have a Clio to get rid of and no spare funds at the moment. Ah well!!

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Paul

What are byou doing with the old de dion tube? I could perhaps make use of it. Donation to NTL?

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Adrian

I think I beat you to this one.

Over 5 years and not one single problem.See:-

http://www.blatchat.com/T.asp?id=16555

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SH

YHM

Paul Richards

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Blue with white stripe and 05 plate????

Spotted in Ramsbottom Sunday around 5.00pm. We were returning fcrom LADS blat.

Don't think I've seen the car before. If you're local it's LADS meet this Wednesday.

Paul Richards

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Too big to fit in the 7 for Le Mans then Stu.

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Edited by - Paul Richards on 23 Jul 2007 11:03:35

Bricol

YHM

The problem lies with the relay in the Multi Function Unit. You can cure in 2 ways, either by replacing the relay or adding an additional relay. I have done the latter and it has worked faultlessly on my car for 6 years.

Paul Richards

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Just got mine from Redline - Delivered next day.

Paul Richards

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As already stated the oil pressure senders are v. poor. Also foam baffle can break up and block the pick up. Do you know when baffle was changed? Suggest you drop sump to look at it.

I can help if needed.

Edited to say - Yes you do check oil level when hot and running.

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Edited by - Paul Richards on 19 Jun 2007 11:19:53

*arrowup* *arrowup* *arrowup*

Only general entry ticket and possibly ferry ticket now available.

Paul Richards

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Grandstand seat now sold.

Camping pass, general entry ticket and ferry ticket still available.

Paul Richards

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Dear Miss *****

Daniel cannot come to school for the next week as he has an upset tummy and is feeling bilious.

Yours sincerely

Daniels Father

Stu

Please feel free to copy and paste.

Paul Richards

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Thanks for the kind words Ben. Indeed we do have a great trip, but I wouldn't want people to think this is just an invite to join the LADS (although seveners are welcome to do so).

The items are available individually and people can do as they wish. We just need to recover some cash for the member of our party who unfortunately can't make it.

Paul Richards

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It's the sender - They are poor.

Buy a new one.

Top Tip-

Usual cause of failure is ingress of water. It gets in around the terminal. Suggest you smear a little silicone around the gap between the body of the sender and the plastic around the terminal. It can't do any harm and my current one has lasted twice as long as normal.

Paul Richards

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Andy

Dave H. fitted the apollo to his car and I think found the wire in the loom. He may be able to assist. He will be at LADS tomorrow.

Top tip

I found using an indicator switch (oil temp/off/water temp) was the best way to go. There is some 'sticktion' on the guage and it helps to allow guage to drop and then read when needle is rising up - I'll explain tom orrow!!

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