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The bracket that mounts to the front wishbone bolt?
For info, you can get the box out the top. Much easier than removing the subframe. I don't even remove the exhaust mani when doing it.
PMSL. I've never seen any damage to the chassis. The mount will always eat itself first.
Also, Failsport hit a new record last night. Clutch change on a Ph1 172 in 3 hours 45 mins. Including a 15 minute break to nom a pizza!
Doing them in my sleep TBH.
Blue bits look poncy. Should have spent the money on tyres and fuel.
Also, don't really see the point in a detachable steering wheel unless you've got a cage which makes it impossible to get in and out!
Other than that, looks ok.
I don't mean to sound harsh, but you really do sound like a bit of a plank.
If this technology was so good, OEM's would be running it in every car by now. NO questions.
Just because something's available as a franchise, doesn't mean it's any good.
How does it make it more efficient by using 100% of the fuel rather than 70%?!
Trust me, it's bullshit.
With the millions of £££'s that OEM's put into development, do you not think one of them would be using technology like this if all a car put out was steam?
If your header tank is old and yellow looking- remove it. Stick a bit of warm water and fairy liquid in. Pour half a cup of rice in. Shake it all about. Flush it clean.
Job's a good'un.
There is a specific plug people recommend using. I'm not sure which though.
Manifold gasket is between the upper and lower inlet. You'll see it when you take the upper off.
I've always reused them though- you'll be alright to do a visual check on it. If it looks fucked, get it swapped.
JC5 129 is the Ph2 box.
JC5 089 is Ph1 172.
JC5 130 is 182.
From memory.
Like i said, as long as it's got a speedo drive, it'll work fine. I fitted a JC5 129 to my Ph1 and the ratios were almost identical.