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by martin418
Thu Aug 08, 2019 2:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Redex
Replies: 3
Views: 837

Re: Redex

thank you for the info i am one of the members who is using redex and the ones i just bought are the latter part number
by martin418
Wed Aug 07, 2019 4:04 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: interesting one exhaust valve sticking open
Replies: 16
Views: 2451

Re: interesting one exhaust valve sticking open

update update ! well it looks like the redex additive is doing the job , i have done over 100 miles today and my car has never run so smoothly even in traffic and several hot restarts its perfect
by martin418
Sun Jul 21, 2019 8:23 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: interesting one exhaust valve sticking open
Replies: 16
Views: 2451

Re: interesting one exhaust valve sticking open

another update .its still running fine and i have put some redex lead additive in the fuel just to help so i am leaving it well alone
by martin418
Thu Jul 11, 2019 5:41 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Extra rattle
Replies: 13
Views: 2337

Re: Extra rattle

my car developed a tinny rattle at idle which i traced to old exhaust paste in side the silencer which must have fell in when i took the down pipe off , it sounds like the cars about to fall apart !! :)
by martin418
Fri Jul 05, 2019 7:40 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: interesting one exhaust valve sticking open
Replies: 16
Views: 2451

Re: interesting one exhaust valve sticking open

quick update its running fine , it had a reasonable run this eve and its a hot day but no issues , the plot thickens
by martin418
Wed Jul 03, 2019 7:50 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: interesting one exhaust valve sticking open
Replies: 16
Views: 2451

Re: interesting one exhaust valve sticking open

i pressed them in using a similar tool i made to get the correct dept , i didn't ream them as they had just permissible clearance , i am 100 % sure it/'s the mismatch of materials , checking with mini spares they say unleaded spec exhaust valves must use bronze or other alternatives to the cast ones...
by martin418
Tue Jul 02, 2019 9:32 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: interesting one exhaust valve sticking open
Replies: 16
Views: 2451

Re: interesting one exhaust valve sticking open

everything else is spot on , so i am sure its the guides at fault
by martin418
Tue Jul 02, 2019 7:49 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: interesting one exhaust valve sticking open
Replies: 16
Views: 2451

Re: interesting one exhaust valve sticking open

question answered they are cast iron guides the same the ones i replaced ,cylinder 3 was / is the culprit it makes sense now
by martin418
Tue Jul 02, 2019 6:15 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: interesting one exhaust valve sticking open
Replies: 16
Views: 2451

interesting one exhaust valve sticking open

hi all interesting one this , 1098 engine unleaded head , i just had an exhaust valve stick open , i thought head gasket when it lost power but i soon found the valve plus you could hear it firing into the exhaust manifold [valves and guides under 500 miles old ], i was not far from home so pushed o...
by martin418
Thu Jun 27, 2019 8:08 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: series 2 upper steering column bush worn
Replies: 6
Views: 1586

Re: series 2 upper steering column bush worn

i just used super glue and its been fine , a spot oil now and again helps the bush
by martin418
Fri Jun 21, 2019 8:44 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Clutch and brake pedal stop plate
Replies: 3
Views: 1124

Re: Clutch and brake pedal stop plate

my 55 s2 does not have any stops at all
by martin418
Fri Jun 14, 2019 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: change of keeper - taxing car
Replies: 7
Views: 1265

Re: change of keeper - taxing car

i just had the same . i called the dvla and it appears if the v5 change of details has entered the system it voids the green slip so you have to wait , i guess if you tax it when you buy it it's ok
by martin418
Fri May 31, 2019 5:59 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: front brakes sticking on problem solved
Replies: 3
Views: 620

front brakes sticking on problem solved

it was the return springs gone weak although only 5 years old they were so soft compared to the new ones, fitted them on and all is fine ,
by martin418
Tue May 28, 2019 9:13 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: front brakes sticking on help
Replies: 6
Views: 1092

Re: front brakes sticking on help

master new .all brakes adjusted master cylinder push rod all fine the fault just appeared its a regular in use car
by martin418
Tue May 28, 2019 2:59 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: front brakes sticking on help
Replies: 6
Views: 1092

Re: front brakes sticking on help

its had new hoses and cylinders cleaned / new seals [ only 2 year old lockheed ] i have ordred new springs
by martin418
Tue May 28, 2019 11:53 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: front brakes sticking on help
Replies: 6
Views: 1092

front brakes sticking on help

hi all story so far s 2 car 8'' brakes all working fine until a few weeks ago both front brakes holding on slightly ,the rears are fine , it has 2 year old lockheed wheel cylinders .i fitted new flexi hoses , new lockheed master and new wheel cylinder rubbers just for the hell of it . bleeds fine pe...
by martin418
Fri May 17, 2019 2:30 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: master cylinder fault
Replies: 4
Views: 644

Re: master cylinder fault

yes it definitely the master holding them on i just loosened the feed pipe to the front t union let the pressure go and the wheels spin free press pedal once and they are staying on , the piston in master returns fully and pedal has correct free play so i guess its the return valve
by martin418
Fri May 17, 2019 10:45 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: master cylinder fault
Replies: 4
Views: 644

Re: master cylinder fault

yes it will only be a good new one
by martin418
Fri May 17, 2019 9:41 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: master cylinder fault
Replies: 4
Views: 644

master cylinder fault

hi i am sure its my master cylinder failing but i thought i would run it by the forum 1955 s2 fitted 8'' front brake otherwise std , 100 % perfect brakes last 4 years but last week left front started binding slightly i changed the brake hose but no luck now after bleeding both the fronts are binding...
by martin418
Thu Apr 11, 2019 7:01 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: PAINTING BRAKES
Replies: 4
Views: 1404

Re: PAINTING BRAKES

i used quick drying chassis black its been on the drums for 5 + years