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As part of my ongoing programme for the car, I got the gearbox oil changed yesterday and it has improved the gearchange slightly but more importantly, bar the brake fluid change, the car is where I want it to be
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I was surprised how much of a difference it made when I did mine too! What fluid did you go for?
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I went for the Febi from ECP.
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Your cars going to be like triggers broom before to long.
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Guessing that means looking like new
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i think the comment is meant in humour Trigger was chuffed how good his broom was but had 12 new heads & 6 new handles
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Mr Wilks know me only to wellmr wilks wrote: ↑Thu Sep 13, 2018 6:59 pmi think the comment is meant in humour Trigger was chuffed how good his broom was but had 12 new heads & 6 new handles
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What else has been included in the programme? I'm looking for some inspiration for my next modification/upgrade.Simon 3.2M wrote: ↑Thu Sep 13, 2018 7:40 am As part of my ongoing programme for the car, I got the gearbox oil changed yesterday and it has improved the gearchange slightly but more importantly, bar the brake fluid change, the car is where I want it to be
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The plan is to generally keep the car OEM and use it.
Jobs so far:
Bearing shells
Valve clearances
Engine oils and filter
Gear box oil
Diff oil
Vibra techniques engine mounts
New radiator / coolant
New thermostat
New front discs and pads
Updated nav firmware and disc
Full machine polish
To do:
Brake fluid flush and change
Replace OEM gearbox mounts
Fit poly RTABs
New front top mounts
Poly bush front lollipops
Jobs so far:
Bearing shells
Valve clearances
Engine oils and filter
Gear box oil
Diff oil
Vibra techniques engine mounts
New radiator / coolant
New thermostat
New front discs and pads
Updated nav firmware and disc
Full machine polish
To do:
Brake fluid flush and change
Replace OEM gearbox mounts
Fit poly RTABs
New front top mounts
Poly bush front lollipops
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I take my hat off to you si.
Grafted your way up to the top model and maintaining her like a real enthusiast!
Also Keep hold of your receipts. An old cars Mileage means sod all without papers.
Grafted your way up to the top model and maintaining her like a real enthusiast!
Also Keep hold of your receipts. An old cars Mileage means sod all without papers.
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Oh and message me, think I got a tube of Castrol gearbox oil lying around. Bought too much when I changed mine
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