M52 b30 stroker rebuild back on the road

[magpie]

Nothing wrong with a high clutch release, less work for the clamping springs, just make up a clutch stop. Over use of the pedal wears the springs out faster.
Fitting an E30 slave on an E36 box is a waste of time, it will just explode in the bell housing

i shall avoid this situation

[DanThe]

What slave are you using? Ive had problems with the eurocar parts Pagid branded slaves lately that resulted in a slipping clutch, had to space it back with washers.
I avoid anything ECP are selling with a pagid sticker on it now, its just shit. The handbrake cables stretch like elastic bands, everything is just unbranded chinese rubbish in a fancy box

[Kedge]

I've come to a similar conclusion with regards to Pagid, and I've only ever used their discs and pads. Discs always warp, and seemed to wear out quicker than the pads! When I picked up some pads from Matt recently and took the Brembo option instead, after initially being called a brand snob he did admit they're starting to get more and more Pagid returns.

[Speedtouch]

I avoid anything ECP are selling with a pagid sticker on it now, its just shit. The handbrake cables stretch like elastic bands, everything is just unbranded chinese rubbish in a fancy box

I bought one of ECP's header tank radiator caps recently, and it failed within a week or so.

[magpie]

What slave are you using? Ive had problems with the eurocar parts Pagid branded slaves lately that resulted in a slipping clutch, had to space it back with washers.
I avoid anything ECP are selling with a pagid sticker on it now, its just shit. The handbrake cables stretch like elastic bands, everything is just unbranded chinese rubbish in a fancy box

not sure but i have the old one still so i 'll remove it and check make and length of push rod when/if the sun comes back out

[magpie]

had my m54 inlet cam vanos gear modified and it's ready to fit .




i hope to get the car live mapped when the cam is fitted .

[magpie]

well the wheel bearings from gsf turned up and they were vtech branded shit so i sent them back and bought a pair from ecp which were clearly branded febi for about £138 delivered .



now that i had good wheel bearings to use i thought i'd fit the wilwoods at the same time and remove the good brake covers/ shields completely instead of cutting them .

i got my grinder out to put a nick in the bearing race that was stuck on the shaft and the disc exploded and stuck in my knuckles cutting a tendon on my index finger , fookin gutted i'm out of action and had to have an operation on my hand

anyway i called Craig over to help finish the job off yesterday and i've now taxed it









i'm sooo glad i decided to fit the diff before i done the bearings






i've had the m54 inlet cam vanos gear modified ready to fit



and on that note have a good friday night , cheers !

[steve_k]

saw (sic) on FB what you'd done to your hand

you were lucky it didn't take half your hand off.

remember next time G & G gloves & guard as you might not be so lucky next time

[magpie]

saw (sic) on FB what you'd done to your hand

you were lucky it didn't take half your hand off.

remember next time G & G gloves & guard as you might not be so lucky next time

i won't get complacent with a grinder again

[steve_k]

saw (sic) on FB what you'd done to your hand

you were lucky it didn't take half your hand off.

remember next time G & G gloves & guard as you might not be so lucky next time

i won't get complacent with a grinder again

not worth it, one of the most dangerous hand tools around

[Cypriotgeeza]

Wish you a speedy recovery mate!

[gooseygander110]

Blimey !! Speedy Recovery Mate

[magpie]

i have no spark so bought a crank sensor as that seems the most obvious thing to try first . car has cut out three times on three different occasions from a cold start until it gets warm was fine but after 2-3 miles it cuts out and wont start .... on the 3rd time it wont start at all so should be easier to fix now ha !


can't do the job one handed though

[Rav335uk]

lol.......You can do a Job one handed Mick.

[Rav335uk]

lol.......You can do a Job one handed Mick.

[Jesus325iTouring]

The unguarded 4 inch grinder I have, fitted with a 9 inch disc is a disaster waiting to happen You pay attention to what you're doing when using that bastard

Hope your hand gets better Mick

[magpie]

Craig popped over today in his boosted touring < all up and running again

and he fitted me new crank sensor and now my car is fixed again

[magpie]

so after the crank sensor drama and my hand out of action i decided the best physiotherapy for me right now and my recovering swollen hand was obviously to change gear with it



then that led back to the clutch slipping again but fine if driven like a nun but where is the fun in that sooooo ......

with my hand now working 80% i called Craig [ coz i needed a hand ] and >>>>>>>>>>>>

Whats the crack with the Helix clutch? You going to use that instead now?

Beasty clutch fitted and working 100% nothing slips finally i'm gonna get to run the strip with the slicks from one end to the other full bore



crime prevention ^



m54 inlet fitted Cheers Craig



also fitted a very short short shifter , not sure on this yet but it's fitted unless it pisses me off .








sat browsing the web these ^^ 16" reps came up for sale 20 mile away from my house with new tyres 4x100 8J et25 i've just taken delivery of some spigot rings and a pair of 5mm spacers to clear the front brakes so i'll fit them over the weekend just for the crack and see what i think .

[Cypriotgeeza]

Nice progress Mick!

It's going to be a beast when it's finished

[magpie]

i've fitted the BBS reps which have got new budget rubber 205 45 16 all round so i might as well run them this year , or as long as the tyres last >>>>>>>>>




i think they look ok coolio but not " Executive " innit

[DanThe]

Reps and part worns, counciltastic

[magpie]

Reps and part worns, counciltastic

the tyres are as new Dan there is like 7mm on all of them, obviously they were cheap enough to tempt me

[magpie]

here's a few pics from santa pod , a crossing on the transporter bridge and a car meet called spring cleaning

[magpie]

up against a v12 7 series

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[jimbom30cab]

Great vid , looks like a drag car off the mark !

[magpie]

only bagged a brand new blue top tint screen after waiting 9 yrs for a good one to turn up and not one out of all my fraggers has had either a blue or green top tint screen .




spotted for sale last night and drove down to Leeds this morning to collect it , he has blue or green tint in stock but not many left as he bought a job lot i think of only 2 of each and collection only of course .

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172277886424? ... EBIDX%3AIT

EXECUTIVE innit

[jimbom30cab]

Nice bag

[Cypriotgeeza]

Nice video Mick!

When did you go as I didn't see you at the pod?

[andysheep]

Great run hows the hand getting on?

[magpie]

cheers lads , @ Geeza this was the BMW show fathers day weekend , the strip was rammed so i was in the queue most of the day mate .

@ Andy it's slowly healing mate but if i was to knock it in an engine bay i would imagine it's gonna hurt like f00k so i'm still on light duties lol .

[andysheep]

I burnt my hand couple of days ago this time quite badly,and a hot sweaty kitchen never a good place to heal good to hear its getting better and theres freinds around to do what you cant manage if you still need an op i hope it goes well!
Andy

[magpie]

next up , project 6 branch to mate up to this







http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222199171098? ... EBIDX%3AIT

then live map and print out session , see what we've got eh

[magpie]

my favourite car term >>>>>>>>>



FLANGE

[magpie]

well that's the car dropped off with Craig to have the new zaust system made and fitted











can't wait for the reverb

[Cook318IS]

Awwww yeah!