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#1
The MOT was how I found out. One is a tad too high and higher than the other.

The new suspension is notably higher at the front now which can be seen at the wheel arches.
#2
Reader's Rides / Re: '01 Silver - The daily com...
Last post by jvanzyl - Today at 15:01
Right, summer wheels on and I made an attempt at a "light smear" of Dirko... the definition of "light" is debatable.




#3
Quote from: fawtytoo on Today at 14:15Since having the suspension replaced, the headlights need adjusting. But to what height?

Almost never driving my 2 at night I would not have noticed after changing the shocks, with KYB, and front bushes, but it has since passed the MOT, and why not as I replaced ( more or less) like for like?
#4
Since having the suspension replaced, the headlights need adjusting. But to what height?
#5
Reader's Rides / Re: '01 Silver - The daily com...
Last post by jvanzyl - Yesterday at 17:23
Quote from: Carolyn on Yesterday at 15:51Try a smear of Dirko Grey
I like the sound of that... will try not to go over board.
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Reader's Rides / Re: '01 Silver - The daily com...
Last post by Carolyn - Yesterday at 15:51
Try a smear of Dirko Grey
#7
Reader's Rides / Re: '01 Silver - The daily com...
Last post by jvanzyl - Yesterday at 15:46
Quote from: Call the midlife! on Yesterday at 15:11Is the pipe a good, snug fit? If it's ever so slightly oversized the clamp might be nipping it away from the drain and making a crease for oil to get out.
Same size as the other end which isn't leaking.. I'm thinking of dropping the oil and adding a ridge onto the drain pipe. But that'll happen after the mapping I think.
#8
Quote from: jvanzyl on Yesterday at 13:23Lunchtime update.
Fitted additional better clamps, tidied up the hose pipes underneath so they're nicely tucked to and out of the way.

Continued trying to bleed the system.. still only getting heat under consistent revving.. no more air bubbles coming out after about 20 mins of running... might need another jolly up and down the hill.

Still getting a drippy leak from the oil drain on the turbo.. going to possibly have to live with it or remake the drain attachment with some kind of barb..
Is the pipe a good, snug fit? If it's ever so slightly oversized the clamp might be nipping it away from the drain and making a crease for oil to get out.
#9
Reader's Rides / Re: '01 Silver - The daily com...
Last post by jvanzyl - Yesterday at 13:23
Lunchtime update.
Fitted additional better clamps, tidied up the hose pipes underneath so they're nicely tucked to and out of the way.

Continued trying to bleed the system.. still only getting heat under consistent revving.. no more air bubbles coming out after about 20 mins of running... might need another jolly up and down the hill.

Still getting a drippy leak from the oil drain on the turbo.. going to possibly have to live with it or remake the drain attachment with some kind of barb..
#10
Reader's Rides / Re: '01 Silver - The daily com...
Last post by jvanzyl - April 28, 2024, 20:27
Started fitting the new mikalor clamps to the turbo side and added smaller clamps to the oil drain. We're about to test the returns policy of the place I bought them from...






 ;D
Managed to shred part of the silicone tubing in an effort to slide clamps on THAT WERE JUST 1mm TOO SMALL! So made another section, and have ordered 3 more of the next size up.. in total I have 5 clamps to return now I think. No idea if the returns policy covers attempted fitting..

During these efforts I managed to break off one of the grounding point plugs  :( but I think I've rescued it! ;D