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Space out the sensors to get them out the direct flow of the exhaust flow.

If you apply a few sharp taps to the cup holder then it should release. Failing that apply a bit of finger pressure while levering out gently with a small flat blade screwdriver. Yes you are correct that there is a screw behind it, but if you follow the above then all should be well and there would be no need to break it. Cheers, guys, managed to unblock the jam and get the cup holder to move in and out. Damned if I can see where that screw is, though, to allow me to remove the panel. Lee reckoned there was a guide somewhere for removing this panel - anybody know where to find it? If I recall correctly there are 3 screws mate. One either side at the bottom of the panel and one directly behind the cup holder. You can't really miss them. There are no screws at the top. Alex.

Many manufactures of engines are now recommending that cylinder head bolts etc. should be tightened over and above a preset torque rating by so many degrees. If all you require it for is wheel and caliper torque then any entry level conventional TW will suffice.

Easy done Andy. Pm me your email addy and I will send over some pics to you. Cheers, Alex.

Hi mate, I reckon that I can help you with this. Firstly you will not require a TR to dismantle an engine etc only for assembly. The Clark TR in your link will do a reasonable job but that is all it will do. I have at least 6 different types of torque wrenches but the one that I use the majority of the time now is the one described further down and is manufactured by Teng. The range from 20 Ft.lb (27.12 Nm) to 150 Ft.lb (203.40 Nm) will cover most normal applications but in some cases you may require up to 300 Ft.lb (406.80 Nm) but that would be unusual. Many manufactures of engines are now recommending that cylinder head bolts etc. should be tightened over and above a preset torque rating by so many degrees. Now there are numerous ways of complying to this but I have found that the best way is not to purchase a conventional torque wrench in conjunction with a separate angular gauge but to use an all in one tool. Teng Tools have available such a tool. It is simply called an Angular Gauge Torque Wrench. I use it 99% of the time and is a superb piece of kit. Hope this helps. Edit Stick to half inch square drive Alex.

Depends where you get it done. A 4 hour job to change the clutch and fly including adjusting the crank position sensor to marry with the Fidanza fly. Alex.

If you apply a few sharp taps to the cup holder then it should release. Failing that apply a bit of finger pressure while levering out gently with a small flat blade screwdriver. Yes you are correct that there is a screw behind it, but if you follow the above then all should be well and there would be no need to break it.

£285 for an Exedy Clutch Kit £290 for a Fidanza Flywheel. 12 month warranty on both the above. Exedy clutch kits in stock and good to go. Waiting on the Fidanza flys, eta very soon. Alex.

30,000 miles is a good yardstick for clutch replacement but it will vary from car to car and driver to driver. £600 is an average price + the fly if required or wanted.

I might just do that - been thinking about it for a while anyway. Is it easy to find the socket to plug it in? Under the dash, right hand side mate, you can't miss it.

You assumptions are correct. Around £200 mate all in.

Hi Jim, As Adam states no need to reset ECU. If fault only started after plug replacement I would tend to be looking towards the new plugs or coil packs. Of course it may be only coincidence and maybe some thing completely different. Have a look at current stored fault codes. Alex.

Nip into your local body repair paintshop and they will match it up for you. They will also give you the paint code and the formula.

1283 often kicks in with 0300. Gota be aware of the red herrings whilst dealing with codes.

Thanks Dan you wanna come work for me

I can relate to that Nice one Adam

Adrian, the best clutch for your paticular application would be DK (Diaken) Exedy Globalparts Corporation. Marry that up to a Fidanza Aluminium Flywheel and you would be well sorted mate. No requirement for you to upgrade to the other stuff that you mention. Clutch Kit £285.00 Clutch/Fly £575.00 Hope this helps. Cheers, Alex.

I have them available, good to go next day. Cheers for the heads up

0300 is the random misfire code. It means that your engine is misfiring, but that the problem is not isolated to one or two cylinders, it is jumping around in a random way from one cylinder to another. A random misfire code usually means the air/fuel ratio is running lean but the cause might be anything from a hard to find vacuum leak to weak coil packs. If you require a set of preowned coil packs then I have loads. Hope this helps, Alex.

Cheers for the heads up Stew Colin, any colour available on exchange with or without new pads, just let me know your requirements. Cheers, Alex.

I run with a nice shade of Gold on the Track Azure Roadster. And no, it does not look like a Scooby.

If you have decided to go the Vortech route then the V3 tuner kit is the way to go. 9psi on the HR will be safe provided you get it mapped properly. Cheers, Alex.

You have pm mate.

Yeah the fly will probably be knackered but wont know for sure untill the box is pulled. I will talk to your dealer. 4 hours is about right, but it will probably take your dealer 4 days to get the funds over. Cheers, Alex.

Maybe best to get the Dealer to contact me or I could quite easily contact him if you pm me the details. I am not a dealer but I can help you with this. This is not a quick fix so you can forget about tomorrow Once your Dealer has paid upfront then the work begins. Plan your week to Aberdeen and when you return next weekend all should be good Cheers, Alex.