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Recent content by chubby

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    Uprated front brakes

    Any idea if 14” mini lite would fit?
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    Front Suspension

    Hello Barry, Thank you, I was hoping Wilwood would have one for the Alpine on 14” wheels. Regards Randall
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    Front Suspension

    How did you get those wilwood calipers to fit? Regards Chubby
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    Clutch - Double Step to engage

    Thanks, hope that’s the problem.
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    Clutch - Double Step to engage

    Yes, I shall investigate as both are only 2 yrs old. Thanks. Randall
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    Clutch - Double Step to engage

    On closer examination of the clutch fluid - looks a milky brown, so I am first going to bleed and replace the fluid and see if that helps. Thanks Gents, much Appreciated. Randall
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    Clutch - Double Step to engage

    I meant having to step on the pedal twice in quick succession, like on a foot pump.
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    Alloy Oil Pan /Sump

    May I have the template for the baffle please.
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    Clutch - Double Step to engage

    It’s a S IV, had it for 4 years. The O/D gearbox was fitted right after I got the car. I would call it a rolling restoration, the clutch master and slave were fitted a couple of years back, the symptoms only started over the last few drives. The car is only driven several weekends a year, I...
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    Clutch - Double Step to engage

    Thank you, I will do as suggested.
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    Clutch - Double Step to engage

    Just been told it could be the moly-slip in my oil, apparently it ruins the O/D .
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    Clutch - Double Step to engage

    Travel feels like 1/4 to 1/3 the way. No problem balancing it on a slope, I can hold still or creep forward or roll-back quite easily. Hope this helps. Randall
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    Clutch - Double Step to engage

    The gearbox was from Jeff Howarth and it’s only a couple hundred miles since install, so I hope it’s something less serious like trapped air or the like.
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    Clutch - Double Step to engage

    Thanks gents, will try it once I get the chance. It was working fine previously so I do hope is not botched installation. Randall
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    Clutch - Double Step to engage

    i sometimes need to ‘pump’ twice on the clutch pedal before I can engage a gear. The clutch fluid remains full, so I do not think there is any leak. What could cause this, and how can I fix it. Thanks. Randall
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