Recent content by Struggler

Another big bump for this thread. I was having a thunk the other day when I cranked my engine on the stand with a drill to circulate oil post rebuilt. I noticed that the oil cam out the outer ring rather than the middle where I expected it. So the oil flows around the outside of the filter...

Digging up an old thread. I don't have the wiring since I stripped it all out but have the stop and handbrake light on. Maybe I earthed it thinking it was the right solution and forgot. Does anyone know where the wire goes on the ph1 so I can disconnect it permanently?

Hi Everyone, Seem to be having a spot of bother getting my track car started up after a fairly large overhaul this summer. Signs are points to the ECU being the issue as I am not getting any power to the coil pack. Earths are all good and the power is getting to pin 30 and 29 ok. Fuel pump...

Every time i see this thread i wish the title was "Dieppe does Dallas". Truly wonderful stuff though! keep it up.

So! Rebuild complete and engine back in the car. Obviously it didn't start first time that would be too easy! So putting together a plan of things to check. My suspicion is that the ECU (Gen90 repined for a ph1 by yours truly) is not getting 12v. Things to note: Car has not started in ~15years...

for the avoidance of doubt, you mean this?

Shouldnt need a puller to get the old boss off. Put the main T45 bolt back on a few turns followed by the steering wheel then just wiggled it left and right until it comes off the splines. (bolt in so you dont smash yourself in the face with it when it comes off). To remove the column there are...

Did a little search on this topic and coudnt find anything. The PMS shifter comes with a slight angle in the shifter: Is this angle meant the knob towards the front of the vehicle or the rear? I have currently got it leaning the knob back but I'm getting some contact with the heat shield.

c'mon gang! surely someone can stick their head under the bonnet and see which pin the wire goes to!! would rather not flip a coin on the matter. Unless wires go to both pins...

Getting real good at digging up old threads, can someone share the belt size you use for this set up? I have something similar on my build but have long since forgotten the belt size.

I had previously removed my alternator plug and fitted a spade connector as I was running an alternator from a mk1 on the alternator mounts I have. Now I have a new cup alternator, I am told the VVT solenoid plug can be used on the alternator so will wire that on but what pin do I need to wire...

Your MOT tester is telling you to find the guidance on the MOT guide? Sorry but it's that their job? It does seem like not all testers are created equal, and finding those more familiar with the niche rules is key.

Thanks, I guess I was just wondering, even with the friendliest of testers how it is justified if you get pulled over by the police. but it seems like the loophole is all above board so its all OK technically.

I'm thinking airbags, original seatbelts ABS etc. More that you could reasonably put back in just for an MOT. It's been about 15 years since I've driven my clio on the road, this all came in since them. But this demonstrates my point. Is there any responsibility to prove that its a competition...

so with some updates from photos from my helper (shout out to my parents for letting me use their garage for my build). Love that all photos taken by my dad are in landscape. nice candid once engine was in. Subframe out and lined up with the car. Followed by the wheels and putting it back...