3D model of the clutch bracket prototype made with Autodesk 123D Printing the object on an Ultimaker 2+ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD8rNL4XSsw The 3D printed object, which is incredibly accurate: Clutch master fits...
Since first installing the brakes a spring has been missing off one of the pads which means the passenger side calliper rattles. I decided to switch from the jurid to...
The clutch slave failed - not sure why, perhapse the master cylinder was pushing too much fluid into it. The reason is not so important, I've decided to use the...
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 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...
The current clutch slave is about to pop, the mechanism for moving the clutch in and out appear to be overly stressing the hydraulic components. As I’ll need to take...
Bonnet (hood!) off in Roadkill tradition, but to change the battery, not overheating ;) The old bosch has taken too much abuse over the years and doesn't hold it's charge...
Calibrated the sensor today on the bench. Important note - the big plastic plug that you connect to the sensor has a little plastic tab which stops the plug coming...
Arrived today an Innovate MTX-L lambda sensor plus gauge. Also has outputs for after market ECU.. This will allow me to monitor and log via a laptop the air fuel...
Paint on the back of the adapter to avoid any rust A tube of heat shielding goes over the brakes hoses, this adds extra heat protection as they run past...
Made good progress today installing the new flexi brake hoses from the master cylinder. The pressure reducer for the back is relocated just above the steering column and all 3...
Got hoses this week, they're really nice - custom made by siliconhoses.com to order. Ordered Sunday night arrived Tuesday morning.
Quick test showing the rose joint doing its job: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDVDzzX5tJ8
Received parts - rose joint with right hand thread which fits on the servo from eBay and some 3/8" nuts, washers and bolts to attach it to the pedal. Bolts...
Finished off machining the adapter plate today, brought some proper countersinking bits with me! Had to machine down the bolts ever so slightly to fit in to the counter sunk...
The E30 donor and Sportster have made a short guest appearance in the October 2012 Complete Kit Car magazine: A very interesting article on BMW donor engines!
Started on swapping out the metro brake servo for a dual diaphragm servo bought as part of a group buy on madabout-kitcars.com. So far I've fitted the new servo by...
Working on the Sportster is great - such easy access to everything!
It was MOT time this week. I changed the driver side ball joints as they had a warning last year, the lower one had noticeable slop. I didn't check the...
A very temporary solution to make it more obvious I'm using the brakes. Not pretty but does the job until I find a better solution.
Yesterday the Sportster passed it's MOT. Testers were ready and waiting as they heard it coming! Advisory on near side lower balls joint so I'll be replacing that. He said...
