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Btw I think the oil does impact it. As I ran oil like you had above and it crunched worse than when I use gl4 specific oil 75w80 oil. However it still crunched so didn’t fix the problem all together.
so I can’t comment on ktec specifically but a crunch in a newly rebuilt gearbox isn’t that uncommon. It’s bloody frustrating though..I had my box rebuilt (not northloop just to be clear) twice in a season last year and threw pms shifter, clutch, oil, slave at it each time. Crunched straight out...
Update 4th of Jan 2026
Got the phase 1 172 back out today. Managed to persuade my wife and 2 kids that the Haynes breakfast club meet was a good decision even if it was -2.
After a bit of fiddling with the car seats it was all good.
It was a great meet and absolutely loads of cars including a...
update
Picked up the car from Blackburn this morning and good news, it’s all good. Paintwork and engine/running gear seem in good order.
Looks like the damage was rear end as there has been a panel welded in but looks like it has been done well. Starts, runs and drives - so all good so far...
Here’s some more pictures. Not exactly sure why it’s gone like that to be honest.
But any suggestions on how best to fix would be great.
I am thinking dash out, sand back, then prime and respray might be the best way to go. Thanks
update
So spoke to the owner and car and classic. All of the information they have including v5 says it’s a cat d rather than a c which is good news.
Also it’s had clean mot’s since 2021 albeit not done a lot of miles. I am gonna take a sizeable chance on it. If it works out great, if not, sure...
Agree on the caliper pins. Mr pink pins is doing the ones with a clip which makes the whole pad changing experience much easier
Plus with the recommendations above.
For track use I have run rc8’s and pbs race on the rear.. not changed the rears in about 10 race weekends and loads of meets on...
So I have had an offer accepted for it £8k plus a few hundred quid to car and classic which seems an absolute steal to be honest.
However I ran a quick hpi check / report enclosed and it’s come back with a few items
https://www.vcheck.uk/report/M568KBO-W2KMJ19
1. Current owner has had it 1...
Now onto the dash.
What have people done to remove the tacky and blue paint coming off? Assuming I will need to remove the dash and repaint?
And any ideas why it goes like this?
Hi all, spotted this on car and classic and it looks pretty reasonable price wise. I know it’s a cat d but it’s also donkey years old so to be expected to a degree and it’s had a respray.
Anyone know this car? Or any details on it?
Thanks...
Ah good advice. I will send some better pictures and videos this week. As I just took the pic from Google rather than my car..
I am pretty sure if I start using any sprays or cleaning the paint will just come off..