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[Tomm]

Hello Sal.

I’ve just read through your whole thread, yes that’s right, from page 1! It’s very clear to see your development with your welding and mechanical skills. Was actually quite interesting.

All the best with your retest, it’s certainly been an interesting thread to read and the finishing line is very much in sight!

[SAL 821X]

Hi Tomm wow good effort! Thanks for the kind words.

Hopefully, in light of the impending lockdown in the country. I hope that those can find enjoyment in reading this thread!

Retest booked for 4pm! If they dont pass it this time i think i might just loss the plot!

[SAL 821X]

Hi Tomm wow good effort! Thanks for the kind words.

Hopefully, in light of the impending lockdown in the country. I hope that those can find enjoyment in reading this thread!

Retest booked for 4pm! If they dont pass it this time i think i might just loss the plot!

[SAL 821X]

Sal’s in good company at the moment.
 

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[SAL 821X]

Well lost the plot!!!!

Tester failed it again on pretty much the same things even though brand new parts but this time added a few other fails in they didnt last time!!! Boils my p*ss!!!! Will not be taking it back there again.

Its seems now its done 12 miles. Its also acquired an oil leak from the read main oil seal!!!!

If i had a garage i would be self isolating in it with Sal.

[Mini Manannán]

I'm glad we don't have this MOT thing here. I seems farcical if you can just go from garage to garage till you find one where you get a pass!

[SAL 821X]

Im pretty sure they where failing it too make more money.

We replaced the shoes, drums and cylinders on the back but he still failed it.

[KTS]

daft question, but have you got the brake shoes in the right way round ?

[SAL 821X]

Not sure KTS the lads fitted them??? 

 

What's the best way to find if they are the right way round.

[KTS]

You got a Haynes manual ? That'll show you

[SAL 821X]

Cheers krs will look over the weekend.

Think worrying me is the rear main seal oil leak... this is the seal on the flywheel crank side which I’m sure will mean that the bell housing and primary gears will need to come off?

If so... maybe time for straight cut primary gears???? Lol

[KTS]

where exactly is the oil leaking from ?  

[SAL 821X]

Primary gear side between the block and gearbox by the look of it.

Clutch oil seal maybe not seated as the clutch was slipping when accelerating.

[KTS]

..engine out then 

 

i'd think it unlikely the primary gear oil seal would be the primary cause - oil escaping past that seal would emerge from the vent/hole at the bottom of the flywheel housing

[SAL 821X]

Nuts...

Not possible to do in situ then?