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HKS is a far better oil filter than the K&N, and the Motul fluid that you quote is good for the VQ35DE. Alex.

Always a grey area with loads of "outs" for the insurance companies on wear and tear items. As has been said above plus if you manage to convince the insurance warranty company to pay out then they will most definately be looking at a contribution from your self for "betterment". Alex.

Sorry, perhaps I never made myself clear: I did not mean completely weld or fill up the hole in the shaft. The hole will have to be sufficiently filled with weld or metal filler to hold the inner half moon (woodruff key in place) If you heat weld, you will have to replace the oil seal. If it was me I would use a propriety metal weld/filler to sculpture the rear half moon to the shaft. I would also consider using extra metal weld/filler to secure the belt "sprocket" to the shaft, however removal in the future may prove extremely difficult. You will have to make sure that the belt "sprocket" is in good shape and also when fitted that it is runnung true. The above "botch" is fairly straight forward but should only be carried out by competent person who has an engineering understanding. If carried out properly then you should have no further issues, however a replacement crank is the professional fix. I have not included all the detailed procedures, but the above will give you an indication of the cheap fix. Alex.

LMGT4 clip type are In stock but as you know these are not cheap. Please confirm if it is LMGT4 or GT4 that you require. Drop me a PM if I can help further. Alex.

PM received and replied to: Weld or fill the hole with some metal filler making sure that the shaft is round and not oversized so that the pulley is a snug fit. Make sure that the inside of the pulley is round and not damaged or oval. Make sure that the bolt on the crank goes fully home. Fit new genuine half moon keys and rebuild. Sorted: Drama over. Alex.

Yes, a proper 4 wheel computerised geometry check and adjust will fix your issues providing the rack rod is not bent, however no drama there as I have plenty in stock if required. Alex.

When the steering geometry is adjusted the steering wheel should be clamped in the straight ahead position prior to adjustment. Alex.

You may well have bent the rack rod which screws into the rod end. However the realignment of the steering wheel is part of the geometry adjustment. Alex.

If the pumpkin is complete and has the correct stubby shafts fitted then all should be good. Alex.

Pm received and replied to: All parts are in stock. Alex.

The JDM stubby side shafts are different from the UK VLSD. Alex.

Track Scotland: Openpit: Saturday 12th April: 6pm-8pm: Knockhill Racing Circuit. This should be a superb 2 hour open pit lane session on Saturday evening with a superb entry of race and high performance motors and all are welcome. Free entry. Free tuition. Free pax laps. Thursday (past) evening session also included a superb entry of high performance cars including Porsche, Lambo, Ferrari 458, Aston, BMW and GTRs. It was a good session with very few red flags and the track etiquette was pretty good. Air and track temperatures were ideal. It was my first shakedown with the tweeked R35 and managed a PB of 56.98. Hope to see a few of you tomorrow night. Alex.

Thanks guys: PM received and replied to. Alex.

PM received and replied to: Fully working preowned starter motors are in stock and good to go same/next day. Alex.

Hi Vik. I have been reliably informed that these are openpit Hot Marques sessions and not Hothatch. Full calendar here: http://trackdays.kno...ndex.php?page=1 Alex.

If your fluid was topped up to max. when the clutch was replaced and it is at min. now then you must have a leak. Top the fluid up and monitor, however you may now have air in the system so a bleed may be required. If the fluid drops to min again then you will have to trace the leak and repair or replace the component. Should be very easy to trace the fluid leak. Alex.

2 way Kaaz for me set at 60% lock with very mild chatter or clunking during slow turn. I did try the 80% lock however found to be a tad to aggressive Alex.

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No drain plug, so just got to take a hose off at the reservoir and also the cooler if you want most the old fluid out. Alex.

Congratulations Stan, a superb looking car mate. Alex.

I should have a few of these in the store, just drop me a pm if I can help further. Alex.

Great news Tony, very glad to hear that you are well on the way to quite a remarkable recovery. All the best. Alex.

That is the hard way mate: The easy way is to simply attach the painted cover to the jet with the 2 screws, and then pull out the "tube" and clip in the jet and cover as one unit. So you don't need to undo the screws? Correct.

That is the hard way mate: The easy way is to simply attach the painted cover to the jet with the 2 screws, and then pull out the "tube" and clip in the jet and cover as one unit.

The jet is attached to the the painted cover with 2 screws. Simply pull out the spring loaded "tube" and the above jet and cover just clips in. A very simple operation once you have done it once. Alex.