Looking at the last jobs for the rear end I tried replacing the straight grease nipples with 45° variants, but getting them properly positioned to the inside turned out to be quite a challenge. I'll leave it on the backburner for now.

I double checked the torque on the drive shaft nu and got a helpful …

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While the final castor setting is determined by personal preference after a test ride, the initial castor setting target is between 3 to 5 degrees. The first step is to determine the amount of shims which will not push the two parts of the upper wishbone together and won't push them apart either.

Starting with …

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Having the rear-end in 'concept' I started the final assembly using all new nuts and using the appropriate torque required. Where applicable I'm using the nord-lock washers instead of, or in addition to normal washers.

I've got a bit of a routine by now for the final assembly of a part of the car. …

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So, no parts this week yet. Might as well tell a bit about what I'm waiting for.

Here's a rundown of the list of stuff I'm waiting for:

• engine mounts
• Tremex TKO 600 gearbox
• propshaft
• complete ss exhaust + headers

The position of the exhaust will be a bit different at the back. Instead of the two …

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Did some research on the allowed backlash and the general consensus seems that a 2/3" to 1" backlash measured on the outer rim of the brake disc is acceptable. (which seems very large to me actually)

I should have photographed a measuring tape next to the marks, but it's way less than an inch, so I …

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