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I feel your pain: last year my car was squeaking. I was told "just polish and anti-seize the bushings..." no prob I though: I assembled my car shouldn't be too bad... One winter later :banghead: completely disassembling my car... it doesn't squeak any more :driving: If the rivnuts are spinning, can you tighten them? I've done this with a long bolt, washer and nut: thread the nut onto the bolt, then secure the bolt threads into the rivnut: hold the bolt stationary and tighten the nut to further compress the rivnut.

Did you have water sitting on top of the head over the winter? I’ve had water on top of my engine after getting caught out in the rain

You could try calling Granite State Dyno - Alex is knowledgeable & I’ve used him for my car. I’m not sure how well versed he is for your project.

I came across a case report in a trauma journal of some sort a few years ago reporting on a European rally co-driver who came to an abrupt stop from high velocity. He was wearing a 6-pt harness and experienced a double prolapse. Surgeons reduced the prolapse, putting things back from whence they came and sutured up the driver. He was right as rain and back in racing form in no time at all. Hopefully this is all academic and no one here ever needs to truly test their safety gear.

While not Mass. I've used Alex at Granite State Dyno & Tune in the past. He has grown his shop significantly since my first visit to him and now offers a full range of services. Depending on your location he could be a reasonable distance for you to look into.

Is there a window in which the advance mechanic's inspection must occur before the event? ie: within X-weeks of the trackday, or anytime this spring?

Another Caterham?? We're dying to know what you've gotten yourself into now.

Just made my belated reservation, and am spending the afternoon putting my car back together. Can’t wait to gat behind the wheel again and see everyone in June

If it helps i have a performance (not race) clutch from Clutch Masters in my car.... (stock duratec, T9, aluminum flywheel) but my driving doesn't match yours.

Beautiful pics!

Maybe he’s building a Storker, Any insight Suave?

yellow, orange, silver... all slow pokes compared to that green/white storker :auto:

Once or twice... Hang in there

Crossed wires??? Sounds about right. I sometimes wonder if some of these things are intentionally done so we can have the full experience putting these puzzles together?

I’ve got some diagrams if you pm your email address should you proceed with the change

Technically i think it 'may' be possible. practically i don't think so. When i changed mine I remember needing to remove the front cover (and crank pulley) which could not be done with engine in the car. In theory if you are able to get the tensioners disengaged, you should be able to do it with engine in. Either way you'll be getting intimate with your car. let us know how you make out p.

I ordered bigheads from a fibreglass supplier in the UK as I couldn’t find them anywhere domestically at the time. Make sure you order extras! So far they work great http://www.ecfibreglasssupplies.co.uk

Does anyone have a part# / source of Birkin suspension bushings? (wide-track S3) Mine became very squeaky last year. Polishing and treating the metal insert with anti-seize was recommended. Finally getting to this maintenance I found the flange on one of the nylon inserts has cracked and needs replacement.

Come to think of it- I may have a spare set...

That makes sense: I know the Birkin rear calipers are VW with a little machining for clearance

ear plugs and helmet when driving long distances on interstates. I put my ezpass on the top right corner of windscreen: This is a must for all the tolls between Boston & Millville Oh.. and watch out for moving chicanes in NJ. BlackHole very nicely handled a full sized mattress in the center lane two years ago. p.

Wait for Lucky to gloat over his fish & chips run.

Beware the road salt

I’ve used U-Haul trailers several times. there are two versions of the same small car hauler: The older Painted trailer requires additional ramps to load a seven Due to under carriage clearance. the Newer galvanized trailer model does not. - see you in June. Pm me for additional details

? Depends on the kitchen counters?