2ndary Tensioner Replacement & Oil Dipstick
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That mini really makes someone think twice about current modifications and service. No computers, no emissions equipment, everything out in the open. If you understood SU/Stromberg/Weber carburetors, you were good to go.
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The car just had 106k Kilometers (~65k Miles) and ther engine was running perfect w/o any strange sound.
But I've seen, read, and heard so many stories of the secondary tensioners failing that I didn't want to risk my engine. Some say, don't care about the tensioners until you hear a rattle from the front-end at start up. Some say it's better to be safe than sorry and change them.
In the end, the decision (for me) was easy as I was able to do that job by myself. The parts have been less than 300$ and after I changed the tensioners there indeed is some kind of peace of mind. No more intense listening of the engine sound at any start-up. No more prayer before you turn the key...
David
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David, have you seen the p.v.d. versions being made of the leaper, in either black chrome or matt - here's a smaller sized one in matt,
http://www.portlandtrading.net/Produ...hp?ProductID=1
http://www.portlandtrading.net/Produ...hp?ProductID=1
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David, have you seen the p.v.d. versions being made of the leaper, in either black chrome or matt - here's a smaller sized one in matt,
http://www.portlandtrading.net/Produ...hp?ProductID=1
http://www.portlandtrading.net/Produ...hp?ProductID=1
Meanwhile I put that cat back on.
Freshly painted in 2pack high glossy jet black...
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If you are wondering about the strange round base plate...
Over here we have strict safety regulations with these sort of things.
The only TUV-certified leaper is a spring loaded swivel one like mine.
When you hit a pedestrian -at least - the leaper would not hurt him as it swivels to minimize the impact.
If it makes sense? I doubt it. But with the fixed leapers we would fail the bi-yearly TUV inspection (similar to your MOT)
Last edited by DavidN; 02-23-2012 at 11:58 AM.
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