Recent content by Tim SK

Of course the "chain is as strong as the weakest link" argument comes in here. It is easy to bend a bent arm straight enough to get home and it is cheap and easy to replace a bent one. As soon as you make it stronger with a solid one, then something else will break if you get in that position...

One tip. When you've done it leave the engine sitting leaning back overnight and check there is no leak past the new seal. It is possible to kink the edge of the seal so it leaks, and it does not appear till the engine is back in and the drip from the bell housing drain appears. I am sure you...

The sticky feeling may be that it has had a bit of oil on it in the past. There is not a lot you can do about that except replace the clutch and unless it is a problem Id live with it till it wears out. But if your pedal is low, it coudl be that it just does not quite disengage fully, so...

I dont think that not waiting for the light to go out woudl kill the battery. The starter draws so many amps, turning over with the heaters still on is a trivial extra. If you want to find out if the battery you buy or the wiring ius at fault, then disconnect the battery when you leave it. If...

Maybe this is too late but here are some thoughts on your questions. 1. where is the best place to hang the gear box so it is balanced nicely? The whole gearbox is pretty cumbersome, and it may be worth thinking about taking the transfer box off first. Depends how much help you have or the...