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| munch90 Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: guildford Posts: 3558  
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take it your not talking about the 2 in the picture but the 2 not shown at the front
think your find there all the same studs and nuts hold the slam panel on you need the remove the stud , warning you there normal hard to get out , there not a bolt put in from the otherside just a stud screwed in |
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9th Jan 2015 11:06am |
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| SupraAyf Member Since: 08 Sep 2014 Location: Durham Posts: 142  
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Thanks Munch, I'll try that now sir. That being said, if you keep coming up with this tip-top advice then I'll soon be putting you forward for an MBE
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Yes, you're right - the two at the front not shown. - Andrew - |
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9th Jan 2015 11:11am |
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| munch90 Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: guildford Posts: 3558
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normally you can get away with doing one side sometimes wings can be pushed apart gently , replace with bolts
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9th Jan 2015 11:31am |
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| feynman Member Since: 07 Aug 2014 Location: Graz Posts: 2 
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Just use 2 nuts that are counters and normally turns out the bolt.
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9th Jan 2015 11:56am |
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| SupraAyf Member Since: 08 Sep 2014 Location: Durham Posts: 142
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Right guys, thanks very much indeed. All 4 are out now thanks to grips and heat. Give me an hour and the truck will be back together with a shiny new IC.
Cheers Munch!! All the best, Andrew - Andrew - |
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9th Jan 2015 12:08pm |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2651 
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Exact same on mine just lock two nuts against each other and remove... Remember which one went were putting them back
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9th Jan 2015 1:48pm |
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| dgardel Member Since: 30 Nov 2008 Location: Veneto (Heart & Head) Posts: 3586 
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Or install normal screws (no more studs)...
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9th Jan 2015 2:38pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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Mine wouldn't budge on either side so I just genty worked and folded the 'slam panel' off the studs on one side and used a rubber mallet and a bit off a wooden broom shaft to panel beat it back afterwards. Frustrating but if they don't budge with the double locknut method do not force it or you'll be in a greater world of pain with a stripped stud you still can't shift. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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9th Jan 2015 2:43pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17527 
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The only merit for the studs (and probably the reason they're there in the first place) is that they make it slightly easier to fit a wing to a vehicle (the stud holds the wing in place whilst the fasteners are run up). I agree however that since it seems more common that we need to remove the front panel than the wing, it is more useful to replace them with setscrews. |
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9th Jan 2015 3:39pm |
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| ian series 1 Member Since: 17 Nov 2014 Location: south Posts: 3127 
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Click image to enlarge Popped one in mine over the Christmas break, next on the list is the re map, Be interesting to see if you notice any gains with the cooler? I think top ends a little better? Apart from that not much else in standard form. Would recommend you "ditch the cat!" That makes all the difference! 80" 80" 86" 88" 90" Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered. |
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9th Jan 2015 5:22pm |
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| SupraAyf Member Since: 08 Sep 2014 Location: Durham Posts: 142
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Thanks for all of the help and pics, chaps. I have added a few of my own with one showing the replacement of the studs with bolts. The quality of the Intercooler by Serck is outstanding - very happy indeed.
One of the pics shows my new silicone hoses in yellow. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge - Andrew - |
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10th Jan 2015 11:24am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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So much less complicated without airconditioning. As you can see from the pictures from Ian it can be a bain having to squeeze it between the condensor and the radiator.
Good job.
There won't be apart from running temperatures. I initially thought there was but I just think it was a placebo effect of having spent so much money and yearning for a visible improvement.   If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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10th Jan 2015 11:30am |
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| ian series 1 Member Since: 17 Nov 2014 Location: south Posts: 3127
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I have noticed a slight drop in running temperature, my needle sat exactly half way before.
Now runs just slightly under. When payday arrives I'm having an Alive re map then I am hoping the large square blingy thing will give me a return on the investment 
I'm running on standard hoses at the moment too, is it worth the extra for the silicone hoses? I suppose at the end of the day if you've spent that much may as we'll go the whole hog? 80" 80" 86" 88" 90" Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered. |
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10th Jan 2015 12:17pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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I went for 316 stainless hoses with silicone unions. B45t4rd to fit with claret all over the engine bay but with all the issues with chafing should be a fit and forget item and help with extra heat dissipation too perhaps?
If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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10th Jan 2015 12:55pm |
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