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  1. Paul McKenzie
    If you can't be ars*d removing the inertia reels, just cut the belt and it will magically disappear, then sometime in the future when you're feeling mechanically brave you can remove the rear wheels, drill out the rivets and add lightness
  2. Paul McKenzie
    Me as well and the same caps from B&Q. I thought I'd make it removable...but never bothered
  3. Paul McKenzie
    Nick, I've been using Comma Motorsport 5W50 from these boys http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Comma-MS5L-5L-Motorsport-Fully-Synthetic-5W50-Motor-Oil-FREE-TRACKED-POST/162161537078?_trksid=p2141725.c100338.m3726&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20150313114020%26meid%3D8627ae8822034056b810f9f003693877%26pid%3D100338%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D26%26sd%3D390603477445 for years in another tuned VX. Halfords also sell it, but usually want more money
  4. Paul McKenzie
    ....but wear a full-face helmet
  5. Paul McKenzie
    I think the white pigmented plastic is likely to have yellowed and discoloured due to the influence of sunlight...and it's probably permanent
  6. Paul McKenzie
    Fitted one of these this weekend. Comes with everything you need (see Technical info) in terms of fittings and tubing, and gives an accurate and reliable reading. Service from Merlin is excellent. http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/stack-mechanical-oil-pressure-gauge-0-7-bar-st3101 You need a 1/8" npt female from the block, or better put in a remote adaptor so you can have a low pressure warning light as well.
  7. Paul McKenzie
    Tom, Take 'em to City Powder Coating in Brum and they'll do them exactly as you want for £20 ea. Best idea is to take them bare and with the two rim parts just connected by 2 or 4 bolts, they will powdercoat the rims and centres to any colour you want.
  8. Paul McKenzie
    Diameter
  9. Paul McKenzie
    Yeah they would have been the 15" Prisoners at that time, rather than the 16" 5 spokes which became standard on VX HPC's in 1990
  10. Paul McKenzie
    If it's mounted on the Caterham 'standard' slider-yes, if it's on the fixed ali mounting (usually only for the passenger) then no! Also make sure the belt buckles don't snag the holes at the sides of the tillet
  11. Paul McKenzie
    ebay
  12. Paul McKenzie
    If you have a tuned engine (higher CR, ported, wilder cams etc) then it will have been set up on a rolling road or dyno with a certain amount of ignition advance, using a fuel that will maximise power without detonation - it is unlikely to be 95.
  13. Paul McKenzie
    Standard polished ally screen for s3, hardly used but managed to break the glass big time when fitting. £50 must collect
  14. Paul McKenzie
    "But why speculate*? See post #2." Because if that isn't the problem now, it will be soon...so look at it as a bit of preventative maintenance at worst, and as I said, very likely the problem.
  15. Paul McKenzie
    99% it's a bad earth on the wingstay. Clean the area to bare metal with a small wire brush in the drill, replace the connector and attach with a new screw. Dab of Hammerite over the lot, jobs a good 'un
  16. Paul McKenzie
    Stuart, Yes they do and you position them using cable ties on the DD. Just watch where they loop over to the calipers and make sure they can't snag anywhere. Paul
  17. Paul McKenzie
    One caliper slides a little, the other doesn't - the original Ford rears will have had flexi lines.
  18. Paul McKenzie
    Leave well alone if they're not squealing
  19. Paul McKenzie
    That's often normal with solid brake pipes - they don't allow the floating part of the caliper to float Replace with flexi hoses.
  20. Paul McKenzie
    When I built mine in '96, I went down to Dartford and had a tour into the back . I asked one of the fitters about a particular part of the assembly that I'd found tricky and referred to the page in the build manual. His reply 'No idea mate, we all build 'em differently, and none of us use the manual'
  21. Paul McKenzie
    5/16"
  22. Paul McKenzie
    I have a used one in good nick if you're interested-have messaged you.
  23. Paul McKenzie
    Reduced and back to top for another try
  24. Paul McKenzie
    I think you'll need to remove it to check how it's been fitted to the rails and if it needs any spacers to even it up.
  25. Paul McKenzie
    Tom, Don't use distilled or deionised water, there is no benefit in that whatsoever and in the absence of other additives will give you a corrosive environment. Additionally you don't need anti-scaling agents even if the water you use is relatively hard; the amount of scale that will deposit will be negligible as this is not a cycling environment with steam being generated and the water being continuously replaced (as in a boiler or kettle). Ratherthan that just use tap water and antifreeze/coolant in the normal proportions.
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