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ZMANALEX

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  1. +2 even when running big power.
  2. Nice man in Scotland could save you a fortune Preowned 9000 mile pas oil cooler and brand new hoses available. pm for details if required. Cheers, Alex.
  3. Hi Chris, I am not a Trader but I have a spare brand new Nismo GT Titanium gear knob available. IMHO this is the very best upgraded gear knob on the market as it is perfectly weighted and greatly improves the feel of the shift change. pm if interested. Alex.
  4. ECUs are not to be experimented with . Stick with the trusted few. Please no questions, just trust me.
  5. I have had 4 pms sitting in my outbox for 4 days now, which were sent to guys who are regulars. No they do not owe me money I am a little concerned that they may think that I am not responding to them.
  6. Total waste of money if used on a regular basis if you are running on proper fuel. You only have a problem when you have a problem and that is the time to use it. I use it periodically just to clean all the @*!# out on the TT.
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    Cup holder

    All that for a lousy 12volt power socket
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    Cup holder

    Hi Jim, my pleasure, glad you got there in the end mate. Good effort:thumbs: The first time is always the worse especially when you are dealing with interior trim. Next time to save any embarrassment might be wise to pm me mate or just pop up the road and pay me a visit. Anyway, what are you looking for in there. Cheers Alex
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    Cup holder

    Okay let's take a step back. What panel are you actually trying to remove.? The panel above the passenger footwell which incorporates the cup-holder. Sorry I can't describe it any better. I found, and have undone, the two screws at the bottom of the panel, and have pulled out the clips up the side and along the top, but there is something still holding it in place either above or behind the cup holder. I don't want to use too much force in case I damage something. You appear to have all the screws romoved etc except for the one behind the cup holder. I have this panel off at least once a month to access my ECU and Vpro You have to remove the complete cup holder assembly from the dash in one piece to access the bolt. Pulling out the cup holder to the extended position is not enough. If this is your issue then you have to pull out the cup holder to the extended position and with a thin flat blade screwdriver release the clip holding the complete unit to the dash. Once the cupholder assembly is removed completely from the dash, then you will see the screw. ALex.
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    Cup holder

    Okay let's take a step back. What panel are you actually trying to remove.?
  11. Adam.... who the **** is Adam
  12. Space out the sensors to get them out the direct flow of the exhaust flow.
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    Cup holder

    If you apply a few sharp taps to the cup holder then it should release. Failing that apply a bit of finger pressure while levering out gently with a small flat blade screwdriver. Yes you are correct that there is a screw behind it, but if you follow the above then all should be well and there would be no need to break it. Cheers, guys, managed to unblock the jam and get the cup holder to move in and out. Damned if I can see where that screw is, though, to allow me to remove the panel. Lee reckoned there was a guide somewhere for removing this panel - anybody know where to find it? If I recall correctly there are 3 screws mate. One either side at the bottom of the panel and one directly behind the cup holder. You can't really miss them. There are no screws at the top. Alex.
  14. Many manufactures of engines are now recommending that cylinder head bolts etc. should be tightened over and above a preset torque rating by so many degrees. If all you require it for is wheel and caliper torque then any entry level conventional TW will suffice.
  15. Easy done Andy. Pm me your email addy and I will send over some pics to you. Cheers, Alex.
  16. Hi mate, I reckon that I can help you with this. Firstly you will not require a TR to dismantle an engine etc only for assembly. The Clark TR in your link will do a reasonable job but that is all it will do. I have at least 6 different types of torque wrenches but the one that I use the majority of the time now is the one described further down and is manufactured by Teng. The range from 20 Ft.lb (27.12 Nm) to 150 Ft.lb (203.40 Nm) will cover most normal applications but in some cases you may require up to 300 Ft.lb (406.80 Nm) but that would be unusual. Many manufactures of engines are now recommending that cylinder head bolts etc. should be tightened over and above a preset torque rating by so many degrees. Now there are numerous ways of complying to this but I have found that the best way is not to purchase a conventional torque wrench in conjunction with a separate angular gauge but to use an all in one tool. Teng Tools have available such a tool. It is simply called an Angular Gauge Torque Wrench. I use it 99% of the time and is a superb piece of kit. Hope this helps. Edit Stick to half inch square drive Alex.
  17. Depends where you get it done. A 4 hour job to change the clutch and fly including adjusting the crank position sensor to marry with the Fidanza fly. Alex.
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    Cup holder

    If you apply a few sharp taps to the cup holder then it should release. Failing that apply a bit of finger pressure while levering out gently with a small flat blade screwdriver. Yes you are correct that there is a screw behind it, but if you follow the above then all should be well and there would be no need to break it.
  19. £285 for an Exedy Clutch Kit £290 for a Fidanza Flywheel. 12 month warranty on both the above. Exedy clutch kits in stock and good to go. Waiting on the Fidanza flys, eta very soon. Alex.
  20. 30,000 miles is a good yardstick for clutch replacement but it will vary from car to car and driver to driver. £600 is an average price + the fly if required or wanted.
  21. I might just do that - been thinking about it for a while anyway. Is it easy to find the socket to plug it in? Under the dash, right hand side mate, you can't miss it.
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    Red Brembos

    You assumptions are correct. Around £200 mate all in.
  23. Hi Jim, As Adam states no need to reset ECU. If fault only started after plug replacement I would tend to be looking towards the new plugs or coil packs. Of course it may be only coincidence and maybe some thing completely different. Have a look at current stored fault codes. Alex.
  24. Nip into your local body repair paintshop and they will match it up for you. They will also give you the paint code and the formula.
  25. 1283 often kicks in with 0300. Gota be aware of the red herrings whilst dealing with codes.
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