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Not grease. You need to fill the rack with power steering fluid and then loop it with with the proline kit or PMS kit. Or make your own. If you use a 330 or 350mm wheel you’ll find it easier of course. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Cheeky photobomb in Autosport this week!

Thruxton 21-09-19 By lunch time last Friday the car was on the trailer and I was all set to head off to Thruxton. Weather forecast was good for Saturday and I was feeling positive. The journey down was uneventful although I was spotted by an Instagram follower which was weird! And I arrived at...

No chance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

See my reply to your other post about this but I'd say they've lasted well. I've just changed my RC6s after 3 races and a test day. 2 of the races were wet hence they have crumbled like yours. (worse than yours actually although they were still attached to the backing plate)

Yes I forgot to mention CL RC5s, 6s et al are prone to crumbling which is apparently caused by moisture. So if you’ve had a wet track day or your car has sat outside this is a common problem. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

On closer inspection I wouldn’t say that wear is too excessive, but keep an eye on pressures. Do you have a tire thermometer? Also useful to know that you have even temperature across the face of the tire Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The blue on the tire is just oils coming out of them which happens after they’ve been standing for a while after a track day or race. The wear could be down to wrong pressures but could also be your toe. I run slight toe out on my race car. Your camber should be ok like that. Too much camber...

A week tomorrow I will be setting off down to Thruxton. this feels odd for 2 reasons. 1, since Brands Hatch the car hasn't needed anything other than routine maintenance and 2, I can barely remember the last time I made it to 2 race meetings in a row! Of course, I have been tinkering despite...

Definitely earth on rear lights. They’re notorious for it. Should be an easy fix. Airbag should only be a fail if the airbag light is on. Although it definitely helps to have a more amenable tester. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This is what I used https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pit-Quad-Bike-Gas-Fuel-Cap-Petrol-Tank-Vent-Breather-Hose-Tube-Pipe-1-Way-Valve-/183798447248?hash=item2acb3dbc90

Some people have used the Citroen Saxo pump if you want to keep the hydraulics. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’ve got a t40 torx bit of you want to bring it over Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

There is space for the hoses to run above the tank and between the body and then into the spare wheel well through two drilled holes. I’m sure there’s a photo further back in my thread. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

After the 2 engine failures this season I think i was due some good fortune. This weekend at Brands Hatch nothing was guaranteed! Having only had time to run in on the dyno there were any number of other issues that could potentially raise their heads and scupper the day's racing. Added to this...

Sorry mate, I've only just seen this! We were at Brands Hatch. Great result! Race report coming shortly.

A busy week this week with the engine block having a couple of last minute issues meaning I didn't get it back until lunch time on Wednesday. With Dyno booked for Thursday afternoon the pressure was on! Valves lapped and installed Block back with sexy pistons! Firstly I assembled dry...

Thanks, I’ll check what tolerances I’m looking for and have a measure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What am I checking exactly? I’ve always just done this. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hone is probably the wrong word. Just run over with 600 wet and dry. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The last few weeks has been a combination of saving funds for the rebuild and the waiting for pistons to arrive from the states. Last week I was away with the family on holiday but before I left the pistons arrived and I had time to brief Thurston Engineering before I left. The new pistons are...

Looking tidy now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I should add, rear bearings come already installed on rear discs most of the time which is by far the easiest way to replace them Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I assume you have a 172 or 182? Can you post a photo of what you have? They’re all the same although the stub axles are 2 different sizes depending on whether you have a Cup or not Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Pure Mototsport sell the pulley. Worth doing if you’ve got it apart. Prevents timing slipping if you over rev. Seen plenty bend valves this way. Especially on track Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The Megan pulley does have the key and is a straight swap. A worthwhile preventative measure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ha ha! I’ve tried it. It’s hard work in a 40 minute race! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes I almost mentioned that! And that the reservoir is higher still but not quite as weighty! We could go on.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Virtually nothing in it! Although the column is heavier, it’s offset by the pump, hoses, reservoir and fluid. I think I worked it out to being about 100grams lighter! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes one of the best upgrades in my opinion, so many advantages.