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Need a new sandwich plate ( I think ) and rather have two then none, can any recommend me one that'll do the job? only need one sensor input. 1/8 threaded bolt.

Hello, Should I buy a set of urethane bushes for my Stillen ARB's while I'm down there installing them? Noticed the Stillens reuse the standard ones in bolts. (anyone know what bolts they are so I can order / get some new ones?)

Cool, I managed it myself I guess

'trooper' need to learn how to edit movies Go for it! (is the nvdia coming with an extension pipe for the G version?, Think I read that the K1 needs to be extended to fit properly) Go HFC's while you're at it, you'l get it down the line either way. (are you doing the work yourself or garage?, might be worth getting quotes in before then)

So they just cleared their debts and started again?

2003 - 2004 I think he said wont need a new harness so

What year is the engine

I need a shed...good job. Is it hard to strip the harness out? Btw, what year is the new engine going in?

Quick FYI how to set preload on the BC coilovers: Unlock the top collar (screwing the lower of the two rings to the right with the coil tool) Let the top collar down until the spring is at it's full lenght (free) re-tighten about 3mm, apply the lock collar. Job done.

big box arrived goodies! If just this bucketing rain could please stop!

think I need to redo the blanking plate...

Quick update (no photos, yesterday was one of the worst rainy days that I can remember...) Decided against my better judgement to get out and sort the front out on the car and get a blanking plug into my sandwich plate (that was using the water sensor...) I got four blanks (good that I did). So raised the front up and lowered the car, tried it a few times to get the front lower then the rear, think I might have upset the pre-load of the spring on the BC coils on the front right, need to find out how to set that back up again). So after 3 attempts up/down wheel on/off I think I got a decent height on the front compared to rear. Did the other side (it's pretty straight forward on the BC to lower the fronts, release the bottom lock nut and off you got left ot lower and right to increase riding height. That was the easy part done, under had to get in under the car and replace the water sensor to a blanking nut had got four ones so happy days if I drop one or two while under there. First off to get the sensor off in the first place proved pretty hard, couldn't get to it properly to twist it around so had to use the wire's themselves to twist them around (once I got it loose enough) this then in turn put a turning pressure on the bolt... a good while later I had it out and a nice trickle of oil now started coming out . Took the blank and an allen key, tried at least 30 min to get it to thread while slowly turning the allen key... didn't work... (meanwhile it's bucketing down... getting rain in my ear channel while lying there trying to concentrate)... managed to get my 'master wrench' kit together that can use a bit with rapid action! god save halfrauds! "Halfords Professional 33 piece Metric Ratchet Spanner Set" > so with this at hand I used that and put a finger at the nut to get the 'rapid action' working, slowly turned turned turned, finally go thread and it's on! wohoo! Then hear a 'click' sound while tightening it... sat there for 5 min considering what to do, out with the blank and looked at it, cracked took another one, dropped it 3rd one lucky... tightened it happy days it's there tight enough and didn't get wrecked then notice it's not flush fubared threads?! looked at it for another 5-10 min... different angles, finally relalised the plate itself is curved so it's "ok" that it's not flush against it stuck it all back an lead the wires for the oil sensor to the battery compartment, called it quits. Might go down the road of replacing the whole plate.

Quick disclaimer here - I have no idea who did any of the work on my car prior to my ownership! So many owners and so many modifications any part may have fallen off and been repaired, they may have been installed like that from day one - I don't know and I don't care! I have not named any company or individual as responsible. I just took the photos

at least you will get reverse in ! Ha ha

who ever used zippies that way! Need to clean some of mine up too! Deffo org install with no care to quality, exaplins the dull face on the first pic at least you'll put it right, might not work but it'll look the buzz...

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'hyphen'?

Then put it in touring car colours. Oh man, I must be old as I'm currently lusting after a volvo! =

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-855-850 ... 3a6b85ec40 this one?

bring the sh*t to the ring next year Like it, the running to the car on the sand parking place could have been done slower but that's it is that software easish to use or does it take HOURS to make a decent vid? you still using the 5100 camera for this? should have waited instead of getting my 5000, it doesnt take ANY good vids at all

good man keyser, djtim. Stick me down there, need to figure out how to get time-out, hopefully not a problem. I'd prolly go down to France directly and meet up on route to the ring. End April or start May would suit me best, dont think I'll be able to move June onwards ANYWHERE There is a bike trip planned for End April, pending that I might be out...

Have tip many god ones and can't think of a bad one

Was going to compare between measuring at the plate and the sump as Keyser's doing. I'm actually not sure where the heck the mech stuck the sensors in... need to get down there and have a good look myself.

my temp sensor will be in the sandwich plate so might be a good comparison.

it's opening a tad early... mine is set to open at 80 too but feel it's opening WAY earlier then that, havent tried it with a pyometer yet (have the same as you in a drawer) Think it's pretty good that it's cooling that well just sitting there idling! There is one note that comes into my head and that's if you dont drive the car around properly (not saying you dont) there will be condence buildup in the oil if it's cooling it all the time and not getting up to proper temp. I'm not 100% sure what was said in relation to that but worth checking it up.