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JoeSwin

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  1. I've got another clutch squeak. This time it's coming from underneath the car, so I'm guessing it's the lever into the housing that actuated the clutch, from others posting online? I'm planning on cooper greasing it myself by heading down to Milton keynes to use the rent a ramp place. Has anyne done it before and has a DIY guide or any tips?
  2. Hi mate. I live in rugby but drive to Warwick uni everyday and go past Binley Industrial estate. If you want me to swing by just let me know? Feel free to send me a text on ********** if you need anything. Moderation edit - send telephone number by PM - much safer
  3. I had the same issue with my exhaust heat shield rattling. Turns out it's had completely dropped away corroded from its mountings. Initially put it back on with the massive washers to cover the gap. Now I've just removed completely, no issues with toasty shopping as yet
  4. Hi, All sorted in the end. I re-tightened both the LCA hub end bolts, although they were already tight, and then replaced the Drop links. What I also noticed is the front and mid undertrays and wheel arch liners both had quite a few bolt, push clips missing which could be causing a plastic on plastic knock or rattle. I just used foam pads to fill the gaps. End results is no knocking!! but I would suggest checking all the underbody plastic trims.
  5. Of course, pleas for tomorrow afternoon is Whip it in axle stands and check the torque of the new LCAs. Swap over the ARB links Check torque / tighten the upper link to BIW bolts, as I can see a gap between washer and bracket so thinking all three could be a factor. Is there anything else I should be checking? If there's still a problem Ill just cry surrounded by a pile of tools
  6. Yes both sides changed. Potentially could be the wheel end bolt slightly loosened after a couple of weeks on the road? I'm changing the drop links anyway as they need doing. But I'm not sure whether drop links would give the loose feeling under knocking?
  7. Hi all, Apologies if its another front end knock post. Anyway I just half want to reassure myself that i'm going down the right path and look into any other potential cause. I recently had the front banana arms replaced (with the help of a fantastic forum member) - they needed doing as the bush was out of the arm pretty much.. since then the car feels much better but a front end knock rattle has gradually got worse - could this be drop links??? I've got a new set on order which i'm picking up from the garage this week. However I thought this was more of a creaking noise symptom? Basically over any rough ground it sounds like a rattling old horse and cart, it feels like a rattle/knocking too. Only reason why I think its ARB links is because it could rattle where suspension items under load wouldn't necessarily have the chance to rattle.
  8. Thanks. I used spray grease in the end. Was in the engine bay side of the firewall so didn't expect it to be pedal assembly. Seems to have done the job for now
  9. I'm going to investigate tonight and see if I can stop it with some WD40 to find the issue and then go back in wth proper grease
  10. Will do tomorrow. Seems like it's the other side of the firewall though
  11. Sounds is more pedal mechanism rather than clutch. I think it's just a dry joint, just hoping someone else has previously solved and knows where best to start
  12. Hi, Just gone for a drive and my clutch pedal sounds like the door of a haunted house. Ideal for Halloween but not for changing gears. Has anyone else has this before, and where is it likely coming from? Just needinh a bit of lube somewhere? Thanks
  13. I'm all for dashcams now, have just got a front rear facing one for mine. However in this case would the dashcam have caught anything at all? Or been any use? Given that the van pulled in to the side, and wouldnt catch the correct use of indicators etc by the Zed?
  14. I'd imagine ignition on engine off should show approx 12v anyway, given its a 12v battery (often only slightly above. ) Engine running should be higher
  15. Careful it's got an ISIS exhaust, it would do more than wake the neighbours..... 😃
  16. No worries. Just a query as I have a spare RH arm complete brand new - slight nick in rubber ball joint cover but planning on fixing it DIY so unaffected.
  17. Hi, is this left hand side of right hand side? out of curiosity. Mine has just done the same ha
  18. I will ask definitely. Cheers
  19. I would try. as he was the guy who i bought my exhaust from last year. The issue is that I've already bought the parts from the US (MAS Industries) as in my opinion the previous stuff i've got from them are fantastic. So having already bought the parts many garages will not accept these and fit. Joe
  20. In the end parts were supplied through the local parts store. He mainly does Auto electrics but has done a favour for a family member. They've come from the US and have a 5 pictures step by step like ikea furniture.. Ideally was looking for someone thats done it and knows the tricks and tips etc.. Thanks
  21. Hi all my just weighing get up whether to rent a ramp in Milton Keynes and replace the banana arms myself. Struggling to find someone to do it with parts I supply to the garage I'd like to think I could manage it but does anyone know of a guide that's around, don't a quick search on here already that does it step by step? Or any Midlands garages that would fit supplied parts? Thanks
  22. I'd say given that it's a 2008 car Id say it was leased on a 3 year lease? And they did they mileage when it went back? Just guessing really but can't see it as a rental, and a rental company wouldn't keep it 3 years usually.
  23. Wierdly, my car has the same issue. Jumps up to 254,000 then back down to 30k the year after. Must have had the same person at the DVLA that year. Personally I wouldn't pay any less for a vehicle that had a single discrepancy due to some clown at the DVLA/MOT station having too fat fingers. Although there might be a way to get it changed.
  24. Thanks for your reply. It was for genuine track rods and ends, and I'm guessing non genuine arms. I did have the option to sully my own arms so might do that. I'm a little tied up on where I can take it, unfortunately as I'm leaving the country in Monday and looking to get it done while I'm away
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