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Caused myself a bit of an issue by over tightened a wheel bearing. The races managed to weld themselves to the stub axle and hub and I broke down on the way to work needing recovery!   Managed to source 2nd hand strut and hub from Evans and Sons Rally Spares 👍🏻 So she's back on the road with new bearings driving great   I extended the gearshifter and it's so much better to drive! In the SX the gearbox tunnel is much higher in relation to the driving position so the standard stick is short. I've always had to lean forwards slightly to put in 4th etc and I decided to sort it instead of just accepting it 😂 best decision ever - it's transformed the driving experience! Hoping it helps at the strip, too, as I have hit 5th instead of 3rd on a few occasions. I also bought a new Motomec leather wheel to replace the very worn suede one. Pics incoming. Onto the newest issue - I think I have a dodgy master cylinder. Pedal occasionally drops further than it should but I'm not losing any fluid. If I pump the pedal it firms up and returns to the normal height. Just need to decide if I'm going to replace the seals or the whole cylinder www.instagram.com/reel/C2_yrE9o1fu/?igsh=MWF0cnBnOGg2d2d2Mw== |
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mk2cossie
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'86 Capri Turbo mk2cossie
@mk2cossie
Club Retro Rides Member 77
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The long pedal isn't just the pads being knocked back by disc/bearing run out is it? I know mine does occasionally with the 316mm discs up front  |
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Last Edit: Feb 25, 2024 9:58:45 GMT by mk2cossie
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Feb 25, 2024 10:35:07 GMT
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The long pedal isn't just the pads being knocked back by disc/bearing run out is it? I know mine does occasionally with the 316mm discs up front Hmm could be - had no indication whatsoever before the bearing went so it is a bit of a strange one. I'll take the wheel off later and investigate 👍🏻 |
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oto67
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IF the MSs on the way out you will find the fluid is black in the resovour as another telltale, does sound like it imo
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Mar 21, 2024 11:54:19 GMT
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Oh interesting - I'll have a look at that tonight. I've put it back in the garage as there's a little list of jobs I want to complete now:
Brake pedal
Poly engine mounts
Fan relay and fuse/wiring - also check leccy thermostat is working
once they're done I'll get it back out
Then I want to clean the Skyline injectors and fit them, wire the Z32 Airflow meter in, and fit my Horsham's Dev chip. I'll be able to up the boost to 18psi then.
Before that I need a new oil pressure gauge and to wire in a new boost gauge.
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oto67
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Nice one buddy, luvin the get stuck in attitude to whats often treated as voodoo  |
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Thanks mate! It was a head scratcher and frustrating at times but I got there in the end! Appreciate the feedback  |
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Currently working on the Best of British Santa Pod trip video for the channel. I was attempting to beat my 1/4 PB (13.9 seconds) after fitting my LSD - should be up in a couple of weeks. You'll be able to see what I ended up breaking too... Here's my channel if you'd like to have a gander and help me out by subscribing www.youtube.com/c/rustedpistonsI've just got my Skyline 444cc injectors back from flow testing, cleaning, and servicing. Looking forward to seeing how it feels north of 300hp - should help with my next drag strip visit! |
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Jul 18, 2024 10:16:38 GMT
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Couple of bits to do to the Capri - I'll be fitting all the 'stage 3' stuff soon which should give another 50hp or so 💪 I'll change the cambelt first, though. Fitted new oil pressure gauge and sender as the old one packed up - I've also fitted poly engine mounts. What a difference! You'll see why I had to do that if you watch my next Capri video (drag racing at the Pod) which is out next week 👀 Got a gearbox one to fit as well! On a less positive note I managed to let it roll into the garage door frame due to some scaffolding that was supposed to be taken down months ago but wasn't 🙄 so another ding to repair! I aim on doing a bit of bodywork in the autumn anyway so no big drama. I'm not using it at the moment as it's quite horrible with the poor tracking so I'll be sorting that this month 🤞   |
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Rusted Pistons Podcast Ep:1 has just gone live on Spotify! - I would really love to hear your thoughts being that fellow Retrorides members are basically the intended audience! open.spotify.com/show/1G57eZRkOXYXZDri9JoXpo |
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Hey guys - finally managed to finish editing my last trip to Santa Pod in the Capri. This was the first trip since fitting my LSD so I was very excited to see if I could beat my fastest time. Let me know what you think 👍 and yes - I did break it..
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