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[Flying Carrot Steve]

7 minutes ago, Andrzej said:

 

Yes, was considering R888R too , but decided for A052. BTW - when You fit those tyres when new did they squek quite loud on slow parking turns ? In semi-sclick area I had onece Nankang NS2r (softer one 120 not 180 TW as current Ns2r are) ) and dont remember soo much squek (bu, it was "normal"  not open car as Westfield ) 

 

Meantime Ive just hunted around set of nice looking 13 4x108 5,5J (yes)  rims with seems to be properET , just need to pait it black

 

 

 

cheap, so hope in the future will try again 13 but this time with narrower and std not semislick tyres (sht like 165-175 front 175-185 rear maybe ?)  . Should be more unsprung weight  reduction and less rolling resistance.

Under skin I feel this car need narrower than mine current 195-205 tyres. Those look good , but for some reason production cars with much more weight has narrower tyres. Well,   Caterham 170 (less power but propably more torque amd similar weight  wears narrow 13 tyres. 

 

 

No squeak at all from my new front R888R. 

[mega ade]

Nor mine only the rears but thats probably to do with my lead right foot

[Andrzej]

Those A 052 semed to be really sticky, got small stones glued to tyres and throwed up like stone rain almost like on warm/hot slicks, and never on road regular tyres. Hm. 

[joolz]

Much of my workshop testing is done on the basis that it's not stupid if it works .. so may i present zetec induction length testing version 1.0

I will collate the results and put them in my westy repair and development thread. In the meantime have a giggle.

[joolz]

My repair and development thread is now updated with results and info.

[Quinten]

2 hours ago, joolz said:

Much of my workshop testing is done on the basis that it's not stupid if it works .. so may i present zetec induction length testing version 1.0

I will collate the results and put them in my westy repair and development thread. In the meantime have a giggle.

 

 

It's been done before

[Glen_I]

Winter/spring engine rebuild......

 

Core plugs and oil bungs removed and acid dipped.

 

Block bored to 87mm

 

Block face skimmed.

 

Head washed and skimmed.

 

Late crank replaced with a spare early crank I had kicking about.

 

Wossner steel rods and Omega intruder pistons fitted.

 

ACL race bearings.

 

New oil pump with uprated internal gear.

 

QED 450V cams, race springs and steel caps fitted along with solid lifters.

 

Vernier pulleys.

 

Other things that I can't quite remember no doubt!!!

 

All up and running with no coolant or oil leaks.

 

But do want to recheck the shims for the lifters.

 

All machine work done by Grace Engine Developments which luckily are 5 mins drive away!

 

 

[Martyn Vann - Warwickshire AO]

Wet belt change on my transit motorhome. Thankful that there were zero signs of deterioration and associated debris  

Old belt.

Oli pump gauze clean as a whistle!

New belt and tensioner fitted.

[Captain Colonial]

6 minutes ago, Martyn Vann - Warwickshire AO said:

Wet belt change on my transit motorhome. Thankful that there were zero signs of deterioration and associated debris  

Old belt.

Oli pump gauze clean as a whistle!

New belt and tensioner fitted.

Has to be one of the worst designs ever.  Good news it was still in one piece and no debris in the oil, but changing that belt must have been a massive job - well done.

[RickRack]

46 minutes ago, Martyn Vann - Warwickshire AO said:

Wet belt change on my transit motorhome. Thankful that there were zero signs of deterioration and associated debris  

 

 

 Are you making the most of retirement 🫣🤪

[Martyn Vann - Warwickshire AO]

1 hour ago, RickRack said:

 

 Are you making the most of retirement 🫣🤪

Don't worry, we are away in it again now 

 

See you Sunday!