2019 MOT – handbrake failure and fix
So the MOT tester is a beast of a man and ripped both handbrake cables clean off the mounts! Better it failed here than in an emergancy though. The orginal...
Coolant flush and refresh
This drain plug has been leaking forever, the drain part is reverse thread and normal thread into the radiator. The thread into the radiator needed more PTFE. Due to topping...
Rear brake pads
I fitted ATE brake pads to the front some time ago, they bite much better than the Jurid ones and generally feel better. The rear was still on Jurid and...
Adjusting valve clearances and a new rocker gasket
Fix the jump leads - no continuity = useless jump leads. The copper was crimped and cut straight through at the factory. Trimmed and now soldered - much better. Inside...
Service
Service time! New oil - fully synthetic ester Managed to avoid spilling anything on the ground for a change! Being able to take the side off the engine bay really...