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 email from …

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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 the …

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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. Roughly it goes …

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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 exhaust pipes in the …

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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 guess I'm in the …

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