182 Black Gold - Yorkshire B Road Project

[Matt Cup]

You may want to have a gander in here just in case you have more issues with your spark plugs.

Spark plug timesert repair?

Well, mine did it as well, and yes, on #3 cylinder (and while checking the others, #1 didn't tighten either. I have a Facom timesert set coming (tbh it looks like the cheap ebay ones....), but hey, who can afford the Würth sets? :eek: I get the general principle, ( liberally grease the tap) but...

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[Rskennedy]

You may want to have a gander in here just in case you have more issues with your spark plugs.

Spark plug timesert repair?

Well, mine did it as well, and yes, on #3 cylinder (and while checking the others, #1 didn't tighten either. I have a Facom timesert set coming (tbh it looks like the cheap ebay ones....), but hey, who can afford the Würth sets? :eek: I get the general principle, ( liberally grease the tap) but...

cliosport.net

Thanks mate, when i screwed it back in it seemed tight and no movement so I think I have got away with it...

Am I right in thinking cylinder #3 is the third from the right?

Will see how it runs with new plugs and leads. If its still lumpy then I may need to do this but I dont think I dare attempt it myself!

 

[Mr Underhill]

Am I correct in thinking it’s 25nm torque for the spark plugs?

Correct!

 

[Mr Underhill]

Am I right in thinking cylinder #3 is the third from the right?

4,3,2,1 - 1 being nearest to the flywheel

 

[Rskennedy]

Then it is the standard cylinder #3 that has ejected itself...

Lets see if new plugs and leads gets it running normally again. If its still rough or comes out again then I will follow what @Matt Cup said and rethread it. Hopefully I get away with it though as I am not confident enough to do it myself!

 

[Brigsy]

If the new plug torques up ok should be fine. Usually come loose due to not torqued correctly.

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

Yeah if it's held the torque 25-30Nm, then it should be ok.

 

[Rskennedy]

It lives

A couple of the spark plugs were a bit corroded but all changed, cylinder 3 that ejected itself screwed in no problem and now torqued to spec. new leads and plugs and she’s back to normal.

Shout out to @FrogJam Motorsport for getting the leads to me next day. A free Freddo in the box too so I almost made my money back. Sticker added +7hp

 

[MrBlonde]

Nice to see another titanium,watching your thread.

 

[Rskennedy]

Been out in the nice weather having a tinker and making sure everything is in order for a drive out on sunday with the @CliosandCoffeeCal lot. The PBS brake pads are doing my head in, so squealy, any recommendations for some quieter pads?

I am suffering with a dodgy speedo, sometimes it reads 10mph too slow, sometimes 10mph too fast, any ideas on that?

Also noticed a bit of an oil leak coming from the gearbox which was mentioned on the MOT, I am going to presume selector shaft? I am also going to presume this is completely normal and I just need to keep topping it up every couple of months?

Looks well at least

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

If you're not going on track, just stick some stock pads in.

I never had any noise with PBS pads though.

 

[Rskennedy]

Been away but had my private plates made up to go on when I got back. Car fired up first time as well which is always nice and no serious leaks on the drive, a few drops but ordered some gearbox oil to top it up.

Pads are now squeaking all the time so I’ll get it booked in to get some fresh ones in and bed them correctly. Standard brembo is probably the way I will go.

Booked in for sports cars in the park on 4th May at newby hall and Toying with the idea of Croft on the 15th may but don’t want to break anything!