(First posted on MLR forum in June 2014) Time to fit the new bits I had a good read about fitting the fuel pump and obviously found that there are two ways of doing it. (If you’re not aware, the options are remove the tank or cut and rejoin pipes) So I read as many […]
(First posted on MLR forum in May 2014) I ordered some goodies Rear discs and pads, forge actuator, r-spec solenoid and walbro fuel pump. got the discs and pads on right away and a new decat pipe as the old one was a bit rusty and had started leaking on one of the joins, I […]
(First posted on MLR forum in May 2014) I use my Evo every day for work and it’s been faultless until a few weeks ago when, on my way to work, the bottom pulley decided it would rather be in two separate parts! It made quite a thud as the outer part let go and […]
(First posted on MLR forum in May 2014) So after pulling the suspension apart to do the poly bushes, especially as the new ones adjust the caster, I went round and did the wheel alignment the old school way. Also, as a nice surprise, the rear tracking adjustment bolts came free really easy tools: […]
(First posted on MLR forum in May 2014) While checking for any movement in the suspension, prior to MOT time, I noticed a small amount of movement in the pass’ side ball joint. I doubt it would have even been noticed in the MOT but that’s not the point really is it. These don’t come […]
(First posted on MLR forum in May 2014) the rear decal was a bit faded and grubby so I got a new one. the old one was a bit of a pig to remove then left loads of stick behind make sure i get it right… fresh and new
(First posted on MLR forum in May 2014) I wanted to adjust the ride heights but the spring seats and lock rings on the Tein coilovers were not in the best condition. So i thought I’d machine some replacements that should last a lot longer than the original Tein parts. one underway… all 4 for […]
(First posted on MLR forum in April 2014) After previously removing and cleaning the original lash adjusters it really improved the common problem of top end tapping but eventually it came back so i bought some replacement lash adjusters and fitted them along with a service. i also bought a proper tool for the job […]
(First posted on MLR forum in April 2014) Thought it’d be a good plan to do a boost leak check. So I machined up a bung to fit in the turbo inlet that would allow me to connect the compressor via a tyre valve. using some washing liquid in water i put it everywhere to […]
(First posted on MLR forum in April 2014) I picked up some new wheels. 😀 They’re Rota Grid Drift 17 x 9 et25 Test fit Fresh tyres to go on My mate Jon being especially careful with the tyre machine Jon’s Scooby. Thought this looked like they were squaring up for a fight The centers […]