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BKLOCO

posted on 20/5/06 at 01:12 PM Reply With Quote
So far So good

Since passing the SVA on Monday I have managed to put 200 miles on the clock
No problems so far I'm happy to report.
Only thing I have had to do was adjust the clutch slightly after bedding it in.
I need to put some copper slip on the pedal pivots as both the clutch and accelerator are squeeking.
Apart from that......I'm just lovin it





Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want!!!

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omega 24 v6

posted on 20/5/06 at 01:52 PM Reply With Quote
Well done mate how does it feel speed wise? Is it as amazing or fast as you thought it'd be ?
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Peteff

posted on 20/5/06 at 04:31 PM Reply With Quote
Oil them or put proper grease in, copaslip is anti seize, not lubricant. Are you on a limited mileage policy, get ready with the screwdriver.





yours, Pete

I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.

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BKLOCO

posted on 20/5/06 at 05:12 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Peteff
Oil them or put proper grease in, copaslip is anti seize, not lubricant. Are you on a limited mileage policy, get ready with the screwdriver.


Under normal circumstances I would 100% agree with you...
However in this instance I think that copper slip although normally used as an anti sieze compound will be superior for the following reasons.
Its mild steel on mild steel therefore the copper granules will provide a better bearing surface
It is a potentially dusty area and grease/oil + dust = grinding paste
There is very little movement on the bushes and very little force so a grease is not realy required.

Also copper slip is what I was recommended to use by a racing team mechanic.


Don't need a screwdriver.






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OX

posted on 20/5/06 at 06:38 PM Reply With Quote
we stopped using copper slip in as many places as we could becouse it also attracts the dust but copperslip goes hard after a while and starts to grab so you might find after a while your pedals start to stick .it might be ok for a race team becouse they probably strip and clean the parts more than we would
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