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- Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:22 pm
- Forum: Stolen!
- Topic: Focus RS Stolen in Harrow North West London
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9489
Focus RS Stolen in Harrow North West London
Ok so its not a Minor But my friends Mk1 Ford Focus RS has been stolen from Harrow in North West London. It was taken off his drive at night without the keys and there is no sign of it being broken into. Please keep an eye out and if spotted, contact the police immediately. They are quite rare to se...
- Sat Dec 14, 2013 5:49 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Hole drilling location for brake fluid remote reservoir
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2650
Re: Hole drilling location for brake fluid remote reservoir
Thanks all. Not sure but looks like the braided pipe is the way to go me thinks. What about the chassis leg entry - drill or not to drill that is the question ? Thanks all once again. Mine was drilled, dont forget a rubber grommit. if the fluid resevoir is low on fluid, leaking or not secured prope...
- Tue Dec 10, 2013 9:15 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Hole drilling location for brake fluid remote reservoir
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2650
Re: Hole drilling location for brake fluid remote reservoir
I had the remote reservoir installed by ESM with the rubber pipe and it has worked fine with no leaks. However, I also have the hydraulic clutch conversion which used a rubber hose and no matter the size of the zip tie or jubilee clip I used it leaked..alot. I eventually brought a braided hose with ...
- Sun Aug 11, 2013 11:57 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Suspension Geometry / Wheel sticking out
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3959
Re: Suspension Geometry / Wheel sticking out
Thanks for the replys everyone. I have the Ford vented disk set up on the car so I guess that is spacing the wheel out some what. Also comparing it to the wing may not be the best measure as like bmcecossie it can vary a bit, it just appeared a lot more compared to the other side. Richard Where did ...
- Tue Aug 06, 2013 5:38 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Suspension Geometry / Wheel sticking out
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3959
Re: Suspension Geometry / Wheel sticking out
Sticking out http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/ww355/FlowersGTR/Stuff/2013-08-06161537.jpg http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/ww355/FlowersGTR/Stuff/2013-08-06161620.jpg Drivers side OK http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/ww355/FlowersGTR/Stuff/2013-08-06161523.jpg http://i735.photobucket.com/albums...
- Tue Aug 06, 2013 5:24 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Suspension Geometry / Wheel sticking out
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3959
Suspension Geometry / Wheel sticking out
Hi All, I don't post on here that often but i'm usually in the background reading the discussions and threads that come up. But now I've come across a problem that im really not sure what to make of. My passengers side front wheel appears to be sticking out of the wing slightly. I do have 185 width ...
- Mon Oct 10, 2011 4:53 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 1380cc marina engine
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2340
Re: 1380cc marina engine
just to add another option give peter may a ring. http://www.petermayengineering.co.uk/catalogue5.htm#catalogue5 i got the hydraulic kit from ESM an was pretty disapointed with it. the pipe from the resevoir to master cylinder is meant to be held on with mini zip ties, thought this was a bit dodgey ...
- Mon Oct 03, 2011 11:51 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: What size alloys to fit?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1438
Re: What size alloys to fit?
i am pushing down on teh wing in this one.
excuse the lack of bumper
these are 14" 5.5j with 185/60/14 yokohama tyres
- Thu Aug 25, 2011 3:10 pm
- Forum: Useful Tips
- Topic: damper oil
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3733
Re: damper oil
just checking but a 10w-40 engine oil is not the same as SAE 40 is it?
- Thu Aug 25, 2011 3:04 pm
- Forum: Useful Tips
- Topic: saab seats
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4845
Re: saab seats
oooh any chance of a pic?? how much were they to buy if you dont mind me asking?
- Thu Jul 21, 2011 6:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OWEN BURTON
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5654
Re: OWEN BURTON
i think you can buy most of the owen burton stuff from ESM
searching with the OWN## should work
http://morrisminorspares.co.uk/shop/pro ... f3e6ba9d98
ta da
where did you get a copy of the manual???
searching with the OWN## should work
http://morrisminorspares.co.uk/shop/pro ... f3e6ba9d98
ta da
where did you get a copy of the manual???
- Wed Aug 11, 2010 6:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 5.5j alloy wheel questions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1328
Re: 5.5j alloy wheel questions
thanks thats good to know
anyone know the best offset then??
i was going to get the tracking done as well would it be better to get it done with the new wider wheels or the originals??
thanks
anyone know the best offset then??
i was going to get the tracking done as well would it be better to get it done with the new wider wheels or the originals??
thanks
- Mon Aug 09, 2010 6:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 5.5j alloy wheel questions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1328
5.5j alloy wheel questions
hi was looking to get some decent rubber for my morris finaly was thinking yokohama a538 in a 185 was hoping to get some 14" minilight wheels my question is then are there any issues fitting tyres this size to a morris? i am thinking about lowering at somepoint in the near future as well and wh...
- Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:40 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: front wheel tracking
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2131
Re: front wheel tracking
when i went to get my tracking done i gave them the measurements. but they didnt need them as they had a fancy laser guided computer system that had morris minor tracking measurements dialled in already. i sat in reception infront of a pc screen and watched as they adjusted it and the measurements o...
- Fri Feb 05, 2010 6:40 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 1275 head
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4034
Re: 1275 head
thanks for the response, i have a 295 head off a 1098 midget, the inlet/exhaust ports from the head are larger than that of my 1275 engine. probly a combo of the 1275 being coked up and the 295 being ported. i was just wondering if it would be useful as the guy at minispeed offerd me £50 for it stra...
- Wed Feb 03, 2010 11:47 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 1275 head
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4034
Re: 1275 head
just out of intrest will a 295 head fit on a 1275?
- Wed Jan 20, 2010 11:58 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: exhaust
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4435
Re: exhaust
ive got the maniflow lcb and twinbox system, mines a 1 3/4"
i can recommend it
i can recommend it
- Fri Dec 25, 2009 7:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What DID Santa bring you?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3986
- Sun Dec 20, 2009 6:52 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Think I might have a problem
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2527
- Sat Dec 12, 2009 3:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Spot light help.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1278
i think the easiest thing to do is to upgrade the headlights from the original sealed beam to halogen. its just a simple swap and they work as well as any modern headlight. make sure the headlights are adjusted properly as well if they are pointing too high then they may seem ineffective. http://mor...