Lol I would off just used a 10 mm nut and build in washer
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what have you done to your car today ?
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Had a text message to say the Laser tool is ready for me to collect from the other Halfords. Looking forward to finally getting it sorted - the proper tools make all the difference... Quite why Halfords couldn't just transfer the part from the other branch to my local one I don't know.
Finally sorted...
Get to Halfords and they've put the wrong part aside. Thankfully I'd already had a look and they had three of the tools on display.
Get it outside and it turns out I don't have a socket to fit - all my sockets are 1/2" and this thing needs a 3/8" socket... Back into Halfords to buy an adapter...
Outside again and I decide to take off the top just to make sure the threads are clean. Tightened it up and it was totally smooth with no resistance. I don't know if I could have done it by hand - the extra leverage the socket gave me probably got it tight - but it's done and I can get on with my life now...
Thanks everyone for the help.
Get to Halfords and they've put the wrong part aside. Thankfully I'd already had a look and they had three of the tools on display.
Get it outside and it turns out I don't have a socket to fit - all my sockets are 1/2" and this thing needs a 3/8" socket... Back into Halfords to buy an adapter...
Outside again and I decide to take off the top just to make sure the threads are clean. Tightened it up and it was totally smooth with no resistance. I don't know if I could have done it by hand - the extra leverage the socket gave me probably got it tight - but it's done and I can get on with my life now...
Thanks everyone for the help.
Washed and buffed it for the first time since the national meet. She was getting a little too filthy for my liking
Got my new radiator fitted, the old one was fooooked! Big leaks on both sides, covered in crusty coolant. Said it took them all day to get it off and the new one on as lots of the bolts were seized. £177 all in so can’t grumble.
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Hopefully have some updates soon. Having a few problems with the roll cage. Bits missing and bends not right either. And the cage supplier not very helpfull. So a nice strongly worded email has been sent to the MD.
Let's see what happens next
Let's see what happens next
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Biggest powerflex box so far. But bit of an over kill.
No word back from the roll cage people yet.. my have to take this further
Good luck...a real pain in the arse! I had a leaking reservoir once & had to top up every few miles, watching the temp like a hawk. Hope it goes ok.Still leaking coolant so booked back in at garage on Tuesday
Cheers mate, got me scratching my head.
I did notice dried coolant streaks running down the out side of the reservoir today, I had replaced the cap itself a couple of weeks ago to rule that out but now I'm wondering if it might be the top of the reservoir might be the weak spot? There's been a small pool of coolant towards the right hand front of the car too before and after the new radiator (maybe the hose that joins the rad from the right?) I'l let the garage figure it out.. spent too much time looking myself
I did notice dried coolant streaks running down the out side of the reservoir today, I had replaced the cap itself a couple of weeks ago to rule that out but now I'm wondering if it might be the top of the reservoir might be the weak spot? There's been a small pool of coolant towards the right hand front of the car too before and after the new radiator (maybe the hose that joins the rad from the right?) I'l let the garage figure it out.. spent too much time looking myself
I had mine replaced by the garage...the housing was goosed & I needed it to be back on the road asap. Hope they can sort it out for you & give you some peace of mind.Cheers mate, got me scratching my head.
I did notice dried coolant streaks running down the out side of the reservoir today, I had replaced the cap itself a couple of weeks ago to rule that out but now I'm wondering if it might be the top of the reservoir might be the weak spot? There's been a small pool of coolant towards the right hand front of the car too before and after the new radiator (maybe the hose that joins the rad from the right?) I'l let the garage figure it out.. spent too much time looking myself
I’ll kick myself if it’s just the expansion tank that’s gone as I could swap that myself... I took it out and it all seemed fine visibly and the hoses connected directly to it seemed good too.
That’s not too good.
Let us know who they are when you get any kind of result.
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Just got the message that the fabricator has finished the roll cage and fuel tank. He went out and brought some tube to finish the cage. Now u gotta go to the company and invoice them for my expenses.
This all started 3-4 may be even 5 months ago when I noticed some bits where missing from the kit. So long story short... It's now caged .. pics to follow when I go get it
This all started 3-4 may be even 5 months ago when I noticed some bits where missing from the kit. So long story short... It's now caged .. pics to follow when I go get it
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