Just bought a Westfield!

[Richard jolley]

Yes that’s me I’m a mechanic by trade but don’t know much about these!

[Flying Carrot Steve]

27 minutes ago, Richard jolley said:

Yes that’s me I’m a mechanic by trade but don’t know much about these!

 

 

Well I'm no mechanic so it's just as well that the knowledge base on here is absolutely astonishing! I don't think I've ever seen a post with questions that has not been answered and solved, usually within hours!

[Richard jolley]

Sounds good! 

[Captain Colonial]

1 hour ago, Richard jolley said:

So I’m now a fully fledged member! Can I get some pointers on navigating the forum,

 

I really need to find out what clutch set up this has I’m on the understanding it’s a sierra friction plate and release bearing with a Toyota pressure plate?

 

also what gearbox oil should I use (type 9) I’m looking at millers 75/80 fully synthetic

 

its for a sierra lsd diff and I’m looking at millers 75/90 fully synthetic which states it’s ok for LSD 

 

im also a big fan of millers motorsport oils used them in previous vehicles with zero issues and noticeable improvements

 

just want to get it back up to a good standard where I know exactly where it is!

 

many thanks!!

The place to ask technical questions is in the Tech Talk section of the forums, so start a new thread there!  There’s also a search facility in each forum or for the entire forum altogether!  Here’s an example searching “4Age”.

 

 

[Richard jolley]

@Captain Colonial Thankyou mate

[Kit Car Electronics and Essex AO]

13 hours ago, Richard jolley said:

So I’m now a fully fledged member! Can I get some pointers on navigating the forum,

 

I really need to find out what clutch set up this has I’m on the understanding it’s a sierra friction plate and release bearing with a Toyota pressure plate?

 

also what gearbox oil should I use (type 9) I’m looking at millers 75/80 fully synthetic

 

its for a sierra lsd diff and I’m looking at millers 75/90 fully synthetic which states it’s ok for LSD 

 

im also a big fan of millers motorsport oils used them in previous vehicles with zero issues and noticeable improvements

 

just want to get it back up to a good standard where I know exactly where it is!

 

many thanks!!

 

This button lets you see custom filters, like all unread content. It's how I mostly view the forums

 

[Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman)]

Yep, the in-read posts button is how many of us read the forum.

[evosteve]

Use Millers 75w90 fully synthetic in my BGH type 9 gearbox.

[mega ade]

Hi Richard what area of essex are you im nr gt dunmow is your car on the road we have a westie meeting on the second Sunday of each month down at battlesbridge you couldn't wish to meet a better bunch of lads your be very welcome there and also if you need info or parts you could try mk sportscars at braintree they have a wealth of knowledge about building 7s 

[Richard jolley]

29 minutes ago, mega ade said:

Hi Richard what area of essex are you im nr gt dunmow is your car on the road we have a westie meeting on the second Sunday of each month down at battlesbridge you couldn't wish to meet a better bunch of lads your be very welcome there and also if you need info or parts you could try mk sportscars at braintree they have a wealth of knowledge about building 7s 

I live in maldon I did see that which is awesome I didn’t think I’d find many local guys! Yes it’s on the road but I’m apprehensive to drive it as the guy I bought it from just clearly used it with no maintenance. So once I get all the information I need il get it sorted!

[Flying Carrot Steve]

12 minutes ago, Richard jolley said:

I live in maldon I did see that which is awesome I didn’t think I’d find many local guys! Yes it’s on the road but I’m apprehensive to drive it as the guy I bought it from just clearly used it with no maintenance. So once I get all the information I need il get it sorted!

 

 

If you live within easy reach of the MK guys then you lucky, I'd love to go see them. They do seem to be the guys who can sort most things kit-wise 

[mega ade]

Yes the mk open days are fun to go too loads of different makes of cars turn up always a good day ive even met a lad there who drove almost 100 miles for one open day.

[Kit Car Electronics and Essex AO]

3 hours ago, Richard jolley said:

I live in maldon I did see that which is awesome I didn’t think I’d find many local guys! Yes it’s on the road but I’m apprehensive to drive it as the guy I bought it from just clearly used it with no maintenance. So once I get all the information I need il get it sorted!

I live just up the road in Wickham Bishops, look forward to meeting you 😀

[Flying Carrot Steve]

3 hours ago, mega ade said:

Yes the mk open days are fun to go too loads of different makes of cars turn up always a good day ive even met a lad there who drove almost 100 miles for one open day.

 

 

It's 168 miles from me and I have been tempted more than once to make the trip. If only the journey wasn't so boring, it's motorway most of the way.