bit more on the project

[mpk490p]

yes Phil, should be there! hope all is well

[mpk490p]

Right so MOT time tomorrow, should be fine just worried about a poor handbrake but then its always been the same!
only did 2K in the car last year but i now have a new job so funds are better! planning on doing a lot more miles in the next 12 months!

[A7RXY]

Good Luck Mark .........
 
Dibs

[David Nock (RIP)]

Handbrake is a tricky piece of kit.

I often have to push/pull on the drivers side cable link into the caliper clevis (and a little oil up the cable) just before an MOT.....always driver\'s side....??

Don\'t forget to check the handbrake adjuster for 5 clicks max on the ratchet as well.

As Dibs, Best of Luck.

[mpk490p]

cheers guys, i have the TII callipers on the rears too, adjusted all the way up, it holds on 4 clicks then is out of play with a few creeks and clunks as i jump around the car! lol should be fine

[mpk490p]

went through MOT fine with a little adjustment for the emissions

[mpk490p]

went through MOT fine with a little adjustment for the emissions
think thats the 5th year in a row now

[Brett]

Cool!

You bringing the car all the way to Rotorstock? :Giggle

[shaunwil]

Will it have warmed up by the time it gets to the gate ??

Shaun

[mpk490p]

lol it will do if i do a couple of trips!
you chaps ok?

[shaunwil]

Not too bad, will be in the FD for rotorstock !

Shaun

[mpk490p]

is the FB still going mate?

[shaunwil]

Used almost every day ! Needs some derusting done to it but last years patches still look very good. Another 2 months and it will have done 150k on the clock !

Shaun

[mpk490p]

finally did the S4 n/a gearbox swap yesterday, benefits are a longer 5th gear with a shorter 1st, 2nd, 3rd also believe a stronger box, once you have the gearbox out you just swap the tailends over, simples!

84-85  GSLSE   1st 3.622   2nd 2.186   3rd 1.419   4th 1.00   5th .807

87-88  N/a           1st 3.475   2nd 2.002   3rd 1.366   4th 1.00   5th .697   

I also change the speedo drive although they looked the same i didn\'t fancy taking the risk once you remove the 12 bolts holding the tail section you then remove the small inspection plate and remove the 10mm bolt (S3) or role pin,  This pin will only come out one way so make sure the rolled pin hole is rotated down towards the tailshaft housing. While lowering your housing make sure to place the shifter linkage into the shiftrod forks on the box on add a little gasket sealant to the face
s4 gear box on the right, it had additional vents in it compared to the s3

[shaunwil]

Cool, interesting mod. Do you need a custom prop shaft ? Which starter motor do you run ?

Shaun