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    Today I did something to my car (volume 2)

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    • #6812
      fmcato
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      Changed the dipped headlamps on a Megane Mk II. It was hard to do it, with just enough room for my arm and doing it blindly. But saved quite a few euros instead of taking it to a mechanic.


    • #6813
      Hal1
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      I hear it's a bumper off job on some renaults no? or is that mini's...


    • #6814
      fmcato
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      Hal1 wrote: »
      I hear it's a bumper off job on some renaults no? or is that mini's...

      That was not necessary in my Megane. Some people take the wheel off for easy access to the headlamps, but it is possible to do it just locking the wheels in the right position (which is what I did). Still, too complicated for routine maintenance. I got a bruise on my forearm from constantly brushing some metal pillar in the way.


    • #6815
      Alanstrainor
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      After watching this cool fifth gear clip:

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efIJHf7h5kI


      I bought some Redex injector cleaner and put a single shot in the tank after filling. So, will I see any change? Or is it all snake oil? The car has a new fuel filter and perfect emissions readings from the NCT over the weekend.


    • #6816
      shietpilot
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      Alanstrainor wrote: »
      After watching this cool fifth gear clip:

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efIJHf7h5kI


      I bought some Redex injector cleaner and put a single shot in the tank after filling. So, will I see any change? Or is it all snake oil? The car has a new fuel filter and perfect emissions readings from the NCT over the weekend.

      http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=99602582&postcount=4807


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    • #6817
      canhefixit
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      Alanstrainor wrote: »
      After watching this cool fifth gear clip:

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efIJHf7h5kI


      I bought some Redex injector cleaner and put a single shot in the tank after filling. So, will I see any change? Or is it all snake oil? The car has a new fuel filter and perfect emissions readings from the NCT over the weekend.

      I have wasted some money over the years on redex, lucas, wynns kind of products and not one of them done anything nor made any difference at all, imo they are just a waste of time

      If youve a problem pay and get it sorted right, if your car is well serviced and maintained it will be running as best it can imo


    • #6818
      Atlantic Dawn
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      Alanstrainor wrote: »
      After watching this cool fifth gear clip:
      I bought some Redex injector cleaner and put a single shot in the tank after filling. So, will I see any change? Or is it all snake oil? The car has a new fuel filter and perfect emissions readings from the NCT over the weekend.

      It's currently BOGOF in Halfords, I must try it myself for the craic :D

      http://www.halfords.ie/motoring/engine-oils-fluids/fuel-oil-additives/redex-petrol-injector-cleaner-500ml


    • #6819
      Hal1
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      Those fuel treatments are a colonic detox for your cars fueling and exhaust (emissions) system. Unless your car is really in need of it you probably won't notice anything but your car will and should respond well to it.


    • #6820
      Alanstrainor
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      Atlantic Dawn wrote: »
      It's currently BOGOF in Halfords, I must try it myself for the craic :D

      http://www.halfords.ie/motoring/engine-oils-fluids/fuel-oil-additives/redex-petrol-injector-cleaner-500ml

      Yeah I noticed that when I got there, so now I have tonnes of the stuff! Ah sure, I'm not expecting much from it. But I'll report back if I remember to in a week or so!


    • #6821
      fancy pigeon
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      The Z had a cobbered stud in the rear...

      Process is simple. Wheel off, caliper off, disc off. Because it's a visco LSD you can turn the shaft very slowly. Then hammer the old stud loose. The parking shoes are shaped the right way to allow me to maneuver the old stud out.
      26316898663_e910958a90_k.jpg

      The offender
      26887387796_9d2e2e60dd_k.jpg

      I used an adjustment star wheel from a D-Turbo pump and a nut off a towbar to pull the stud int is seat. Big shout out to Cian Ryan for supplying the only new Z32 stud in Ireland :D
      26827116982_7924b732f5_k.jpg

      I also got much needed new studs
      26887364776_88e0be0bf8_k.jpg

      They took longer to fit than the stud :o
      26316834613_5a96a2403b_k.jpg

      And if you don't like the colour of the studs or the diffin tyres, I have a sticker on the rear window just for you :)
      26920744665_463b2d33f9_k.jpg


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    • #6822
      Special Circumstances
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      Does it have 4 wheel steering - is it of that generation?


    • #6823
      fancy pigeon
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      Special Circumstances wrote: »
      Does it have 4 wheel steering - is it of that generation?

      Yep it has the standard hydraulic HICAS, not the later super electric type. Looking to delete it off the car in due time as it's a bit temperamental


    • #6824
      rizzee
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      Got the service done yesterday and the first in my ownership. Feels more responsive anyway so I'm happy. Next stop is tax again! 3 months fly :(


    • #6825
      Special Circumstances
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      fancy pigeon wrote: »
      Yep it has the standard hydraulic HICAS, not the later super electric type. Looking to delete it off the car in due time as it's a bit temperamental

      It's the practical thing to do. But it's so super retro jap it'd be class to keep it.


    • #6826
      Alanstrainor
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      rizzee wrote: »
      Got the service done yesterday and the first in my ownership. Feels more responsive anyway so I'm happy. Next stop is tax again! 3 months fly :(

      Going to service mine some evening this week. Always feels better for it after. I could never stomach paying every 3 months. Just save for the year and have it over and done with!


    • #6827
      CianRyan
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      You held onto that yoke long enough, took you about 8 months to fit it? Haha
      Always glad to help with classic Japanese resto!


    • #6828
      rizzee
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      Alanstrainor wrote: »
      Going to service mine some evening this week. Always feels better for it after. I could never stomach paying every 3 months. Just save for the year and have it over and done with!

      I won't have the car another year!! Plus, there's not much saving if I get the 6 months over the 3.


      I like to do 3 months just in case something will go wrong with the car and I have to take it off the road. Less hassle!


    • #6829
      Hal1
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      I changed a pair of shocks on the aul lads car.

      Side by side you can see how tired they were.
      20160510_114745.jpg

      My ring spanner wasn't a hex fitment so I had to improvise with a grinder.
      20160510_122901.jpg

      With the top mount and bearing removed it was time to compress the springs with some clamps.
      20160510_114830.jpg

      The rest was easy and the finished article.
      20160510_122234.jpg


      Time taken was approx 3 hours due to difficulties with the top nut. When refitting I noticed a leaky engine mount so that's a job for another day.


    • #6830
      Noccy_Mondy
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      I see Ford packaging. What does he have.


    • #6831
      blade1
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      Noccy_Mondy wrote: »
      I see Ford packaging. What does he have.

      A Ford!:P


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    • #6832
      Hal1
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      They were fitted to a mk2 focus.


    • #6833
      shietpilot
      Closed Accounts Posts: 2,880 shietpilot
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      Sure everyone on this forum either owns a BMW or a Ford :pac:


    • #6834
      fancy pigeon
      Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,866 fancy pigeon
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      shietpilot wrote: »
      Sure everyone on this forum either owns a BMW or a Ford :pac:

      But+the+guy+s+friend+is+still+under+there+_e0730cb20cbccd3959234292ef7883c0.png


    • #6835
      Mar4ix
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      shietpilot wrote: »
      Sure everyone on this forum either owns a BMW or a Ford :pac:

      Or Vw :pac::D


    • #6836
      alta stare
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      Wanted to go with a sleeper look for my GTI i think it looks alot better

      26861894002_fe11c31930.jpg

      26861894622_4f3b3905f7_z.jpg


    • #6837
      Voodoomelon
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      New tyres arrived today, an ultra-wide 550 profile. :D

      Good to see Camskill are strapping them together now, they're Continental SportContact 5s.

      t1_zps634lfiym.jpg~original

      t2_zpsg6qubsqx.jpg~original

      t3_zpsk4al8lbu.jpg~original

      Still waiting on the fronts, should have em tomorrow.


    • #6838
      shietpilot
      Closed Accounts Posts: 2,880 shietpilot
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      Speaking of tyres, I removed the security nuts from all the wheels so I can take the car down for new tyres tomorrow after work. Cannot wait to drive with those quiet Goodyears, my current tyres are fairly loud and not the best in the wet.

      Hopefully they last me a decent while too.


    • #6839
      Voodoomelon
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      I woulda gone for some Eagle F1s myself, impossible to find in a staggered format. :/


    • #6840
      The Sidewards Man
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      Hal1 wrote: »
      I changed a pair of shocks on the aul lads car.


      Time taken was approx 3 hours due to difficulties with the top nut. When refitting I noticed a leaky engine mount so that's a job for another day.

      The new shiny monroe will look equally as tired once it hits the dirty Irish roads.


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    • #6841
      Hal1
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      I'm not that ocd about them. They'll get a blast of the washer so that's good enough...


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