MarkBzero

Didn't know about this one, I need a good autojumble!

Would be great for a quad bike.

Sounds promising, unfortunately I am heading to Oulton park with NW club.

Hi Harry,

Similar to above I used a section of plaster corner bead/edge and bolted this to the wing bracket then applied loads of silkaflex to bed the cycle wings on.

6 years and still going strong, even at 100mph on a private road of course.

https://www.google.com/search?q=plaster+corner+bead&oq=plaster+corner&aqs=chrome.0.0j69i57j0l3.7634j0j7&client=ms-android-motorola-rev2&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#imgrc=_psJEP-eGcgQ3M

18 minutes ago, NickandNeil said:

Just watched a u tube video.  This is the first time I have set the gaps on an overhead cam engine.  I set the gap between the valve stem and the follower.  It looks like I should have set it between the follower and the cam.  Will reset now and see if I have done any damage.

That would create a rattle!

Collets will only lock into place when used in the proper direction due to shoulders on the tappet.

Have you done a quick visual check to see they are all there i.e. one part has not fallen into cylinder. 

I would firstly check that all collets are visible. Then take out spark plugs look into each combustion chamber, ideally with led camera probe to see if anything is in the chamber.

Make sure none of the springs have snapped whilst compressing them.

Failing that is anyone near you, two heads better than one to help out.

I was going to type out the instructions but try this webpage first. Or even better swap from a known good engine.

https://axleaddict.com/auto-repair/How-to-Test-a-Crankshaft-Position-Sensor-Using-a-Multimeter

Crank sensor.

Looks OK to be sure I would add some trim for IVA then take it off afterwards.

Sierra self adjusters in the drum are renown for not working especially the rachet version. I would try manually adjusting them with a screwdriver. Resolved mine for last MOT.

I have twin 45 on my st170 engine, great noise but not really fuel efficient. But who cares!

I might go to injection in the future but no rush to update.

Hi all,

The car has been on the road for 6 years and one thing that annoys me is the seeking suspension bushes. They are the original bushes from GBS and I put them in dry, with no grease.

Has anyone found an alternative or should I buy new from GBS and add some grease? Thinking silicone grease or copper slip but will be guided by you knowledge and expertise.

Thank you

This is what being club member is all about, you cannot put a price on it. But when you need something a club member is always willing to help out.

Do we have any flyers for this event that we can circulate at future car meets?

Nice matches the car very well.

2 hours ago, richyb66 said:

I use this which is on a big bobbin but the seller does do smaller sizes. 

https://www.burtonpower.com/water-rail-retroford-ford-zetec-e-rwd-conversion-fz480.html

Hi Richy,

Hyperlink goes to burtonpower, can you please share the supplier details?

Hi @richyb66 

I have the awning rail, ordered the material and straps so far. Please can you let me know what thread did you used?

Thanks MarkB

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No issues with following guidelines, each to their own feelings and thoughts.

Going to my ex-AA days, we had circa 20-30% more breakdowns in excessive heat i.e. at the beach side in summer.

The was mostly due to two areas; general poor maintenance during service, hose inspection, seeping radiator matrix and my favourite 'I thought something was wrong because I have to top up the water every week'. Secondly the antifreeze mixture was totally wrong, especially if they have been topping up with water. A lot of people think antifreeze is to stop the coolant from freezing but it has cleaning chemicals and more importantly raises the boiling point.

Buy a coollant tester and check your mixture. Most is us would be surprised.

Basically anything that can be touched by a sphere, use half a tennis ball needs to be rounded or covered.

Although I have never caught myself on sharp edges but did burn my leg once on the exhaust.

I have not seen that roll bar before, I would contact GBS to make sure it's an original Zero. Obviously the previous owner could have made the change. The rest of the build looks OK.

Zetecs always run hot, something to do with emissions I believe i would test sensor gauge in boiling water.

Fairly common to be out a little.

If you are still using the mechanical pump then drain back is normally a sign of the one way valves/diaphragm thingy is on the way out. Fitting a one-way valve will help but probably need a longer solution or retrofit an electrical facet pump.

Hi,

I was talking to another club member today and we was interrupted and didn't finish the conversation.

What is the right order to sort geometry on GBS Zero, and what should the readings be?

1. Tyre pressure hot or cold

2. Ride height and rake

3. Tracking, camber and caster

Etc. Etc.

18psi front and back