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How 2 Replace your Gear Stick Ball / Pivot
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forum_admin »
Thu Jun 01, 2006 9:02 pm
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When the Imp was new one thing it was praised for was the directness and slickness of the gear change like a big switch , however over time the gear...
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Ollie
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How 2 Replace your Spigot Bush
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rootes »
Thu Jun 01, 2006 2:22 pm
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If you have the engine out and are replacing the clutch, or you are getting an awlful screaming noise from the rear of the car in the area of the...
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I still prefer Noddy & Kingers version. :P
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Last post by kilty Tue Dec 20, 2011 9:11 pm
How 2 Replace your Gear Stick Ball / Pivot
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forum_admin »
Thu Jun 01, 2006 9:02 pm
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When the Imp was new one thing it was praised for was the directness and slickness of the gear change “like a big switch”, however over time the gear...
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PIcs now restored as requested.
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Last post by ganderson888 Sun Aug 14, 2011 11:50 pm
Clutch release bearing
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olihofmann »
Tue Aug 01, 2023 5:05 pm
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Hello
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Not much spline showing to engage in the clutch plate?
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Last post by The Nun Mon Oct 02, 2023 3:14 pm
Gearbox bearings and nails ring replacement
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Malcom »
Thu Mar 23, 2023 8:26 pm
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Looking at rebuild my gearbox. Is this a manageable task? Looking at replacing all bearings, O rings and reverse gear. I haven’t taken it apart yet...
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A big topic for a forum reply.
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Last post by Impecunious Sun Mar 26, 2023 10:31 pm
hypoid bearing - shell spins, now a rebuild thread
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edgedj »
Mon Feb 14, 2022 8:06 pm
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Does anyone have any concern if the outer part of the hypoid bearing shell is free to rotate in the screwed sleeve in the attached photo? The bearing...
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Happy to report that the gearbox is running nicely now after all this work. 2nd gear synchro is good, even when cold there’s no crunching. Idle...
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Last post by edgedj Mon Apr 04, 2022 1:02 am
Input shaft needle bearing - removal
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edgedj »
Wed Feb 16, 2022 9:59 am
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Nearly ready to put this box back together and the last bearing is the input shaft needle one. Trouble is I can't figure out how to remove it. The...
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You can reuse the old one if you can't rotate the inner race on the layshaft journal when assembled. Check it on the bench simply by drifting the...
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Last post by Impecunious Sun Feb 20, 2022 4:05 pm
2nd gear baulk ring, spot the difference?
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edgedj »
Wed Feb 02, 2022 8:54 pm
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Evening all,
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The last one I tried to take apart was welded solid, run for 50 miles with hardly any oil it, bearing rollers resembled black liquorice 🤔
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Last post by The Nun Fri Feb 04, 2022 8:18 am
Build up of dirt on the gears behind the end cover
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African Imp »
Tue Oct 19, 2021 8:28 am
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I am checking a selection of transaxles that I have, basic stuff and on the bench, can I select all gears , then remove the end cover to see what the...
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The Hillman Imp Californian is fifty five years old today! my own example came out in February Imp027
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Last post by African Imp Wed Jan 12, 2022 2:55 pm
Gearbox noise - bearing no. 55 I think!
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walshste »
Sun May 10, 2020 8:12 pm
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Folks
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They usually do things that are secured using special/fixings tooling to prevent the DIYer dabbling trying to manage without, using other methods,...
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Last post by African Imp Sat Oct 23, 2021 12:05 pm
Gearbox identification
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Impecunious »
Sat Jan 22, 2011 12:28 pm
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All explained in my transaxle articles in the club mag. if you have back copies.
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Imp005
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Last post by African Imp Mon Oct 18, 2021 10:26 am
transaxle identification
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wiskid »
Tue Jan 03, 2017 8:51 pm
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How can you tell the age of a transaxle.
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Looks like BH1612 Z not 7, the last digit usually refers to what sealing the bearing has.
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Last post by African Imp Fri Oct 15, 2021 3:07 pm
baulk ring 5220875
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edgedj »
Wed Oct 06, 2021 3:12 pm
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I plan on changing my 2nd gear synchro / baulk ring this winter on the Nymph and this is what I believe from the part number to be the right one....
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carefully inspect the gear side of the syncro! May not just be the brass part that has worn.
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Last post by moose Thu Oct 07, 2021 7:40 am
Clutch Release Bearing?
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nigel »
Thu Oct 29, 2020 10:11 pm
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Hi,
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Hi everyone,
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Last post by nigel Sat Oct 31, 2020 12:43 pm
Clutch master cyl / slave cyl bore ratio ?
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alan c ramsay »
Thu Aug 27, 2020 6:55 pm
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I have an Imp engined single-seater, with reversed / upside-down gearbox, which currently has a cable-operated clutch
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AP racing do smaller cylinders down to 14mm
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Last post by moose Sat Oct 03, 2020 11:15 am
Transaxale internal
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tiker »
Sun Jul 05, 2020 10:01 am
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Hi I have two boxes both have the grommet in the end cover ,1is the later type as it has the extra ribbing the other has some extra ribbing but is...
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Box numbers or 309211 and 492896 .
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Last post by tiker Mon Jul 06, 2020 11:12 am
Can't remove gearbox end plate
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aschamberlain »
Wed Jul 01, 2020 6:01 pm
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Hi all,
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Glad you've got it off. That particular bolt head is often hidden under a mass of oily gunge if the casing has been weeping oil and can be hard to...
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Last post by Impecunious Thu Jul 02, 2020 9:32 am
Selector O ring and other stuff?
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oli »
Sun Feb 09, 2020 1:01 pm
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Hi all,
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Oli. Same part number, luck of the draw as to which one they send when you just order online. I have recently found some very poor quality ones so be...
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Last post by moose Thu Feb 13, 2020 1:00 pm
3rd to 2nd gear issues
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scarlettkitten »
Mon Nov 25, 2019 6:01 pm
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I have this weird Issue when I change from 1st to 2nd it changes fine but from 3rd to second it doesn't feel as though it's gone in gear and gives...
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Will do cheers Malcolm 8)
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Last post by scarlettkitten Tue Nov 26, 2019 6:57 pm
Hypoid seal tool
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Yoshie »
Wed Feb 13, 2019 8:15 am
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Hi, does anyone have the dimensions of the tool for tapping in the hypoid seals the tool number RG366A. I know you can just use a socket but in the...
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Oh awesome mike- cheers! Double lip? My old ones are single lip. Double lip= good idea.
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Last post by yoeddynz Mon Mar 18, 2019 1:14 am
Changing UJ on MK1 car
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Peter Hurst »
Sun Oct 21, 2018 5:17 pm
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At WWW car was making a clunk on pulling away and then making noises on trailing throttle in line with road speed
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UJ changed, all quite straight forward
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Last post by Peter Hurst Sat Oct 27, 2018 6:44 pm
Close ratio vs standard tooth count- how many teeth?
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yoeddynz »
Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:40 am
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Hannah has just stripped down the box that came in the Imp race car in order to see what has jammed (turns out to be the 1st/2nd syncro hub I think-...
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I'd noticed some heat 'bluing' of that washer when Hannah had stripped the box.
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Last post by yoeddynz Tue Jun 19, 2018 9:16 pm
Types of slave cylinder
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tiker »
Fri Jun 15, 2018 10:39 am
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Hi what type do I need for my 68 stiletto it's a 301
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All the engines use the same type of clutches and I don't remember ever being asked what type of clutch slave I needed when I have bought one, only...
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Last post by impmann Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:51 am
Differences in clutch forks
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617sqn »
Fri Jan 05, 2018 2:48 pm
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Hi. I have a small collection of clutch forks in stock, in advance of modifying them to suit roller release bearings. However, the fulcrum bars are...
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Ah. Cadmium plated eh ? 8)
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Last post by Teddie2003 Mon Jan 08, 2018 3:27 pm
Dog Box Question
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bks974c »
Fri Aug 11, 2017 9:41 am
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After a bit of discussions about my crunchy gearbox at the National it looks like it maybe actually a Dog Box, getting use to the change so getting a...
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Thanks Dave
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Last post by bks974c Sun Aug 20, 2017 8:42 am
Clutch master cylinder
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617sqn »
Mon Jul 17, 2017 6:45 pm
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Hi Guys. A Sussex ac members imp has a rather heavy clutch action. He tells me that the clutch master cylinder was changed for a Sport spec brake...
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Oops. Didn't notice that. Blooming preposterous text on my phone :lol:
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Last post by 617sqn Mon Jul 24, 2017 6:42 pm
clutch flexi 7/16 thread
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edgedj »
Mon May 15, 2017 7:21 pm
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Does anyone know where I can get a flexi for the slave cylinder I just bought for my Davrian. The old one took a 3/8 union but the new one has a 7/16...
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Why does it foul the block? did you get the correct size of cylinder, bore etc?
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Last post by edgedj Sat May 20, 2017 4:52 pm
Gear selection woes
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African Imp »
Tue Apr 25, 2017 7:27 am
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A mail that came in from TT of The Jolon Imp fame asks some questions.
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if he is running a UJ instead of the poor spring type has he removed the rear support bracket for the gear linkage i.e. the rear bracket with the...
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Last post by moose Tue Apr 25, 2017 8:06 am
Jumping out of reverse
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wiskid »
Mon Aug 22, 2016 8:03 pm
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Just as the title says, my Clan jumps out of reverse when the least revs are used. Is this a common fault, perhaps the flexible link (hope so) or is...
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That's worthwhile information, that. Thanks for sharing.
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Last post by 617sqn Fri Jan 27, 2017 2:39 pm
PCD on rotoflex couplings and alternatives
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The Nun »
Thu Sep 01, 2016 3:22 pm
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IMP Metalastik couplings PCD of the retaining bolts is 96mm, with 11mm dia holes and that's the assembled compressed PCD, if you're measuring...
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John
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Last post by bks974c Thu Sep 01, 2016 8:33 pm
clutch release arm
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Dave ' Linwood ' Lane »
Sun Oct 11, 2015 12:23 pm
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Anyone seen an arm like this , its identical in every way except where its arrowed. I can soon sort it so its useable but jusy wondered if its off...
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Yes, the HD version, just need different clips to mount the bearing.
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Last post by SimonBenoy Wed Jan 27, 2016 12:41 pm
Imp Rotoflex conversion
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clewits »
Mon Nov 30, 2015 1:17 pm
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Hi Impers,
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Hi Bert,
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Last post by eebiegeebie Tue Dec 01, 2015 7:50 pm
Clutch cover,plate and bearing advice...please
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rob miller »
Fri Oct 02, 2015 9:07 pm
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:D I have a 998 engine which has been built to be revved. I am confused with exactly what clutches are actually available (6 1/2 )....Is it true that...
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I haven't heard bad things about Helix clutch longevity. Interesting, Nick. :wink:
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Last post by ImpManiac Mon Oct 05, 2015 12:07 pm
Roller release bearing
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Delboyjones »
Sat Sep 19, 2015 9:53 pm
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Has anyone fitted a Reg Patten roller release bearing ?
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As fitted. The date on this image says July 2007.
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Last post by 617sqn Sun Sep 20, 2015 2:53 pm
Flywheel studs
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cooch »
Fri May 29, 2015 9:50 pm
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Had my flywheel lightened and balanced but it came back without the studs for locating the clutch cover and no idea where they went to,where would i...
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Now why didn't i think of that,oh yes now i know because i don't have another one :lol: but anyway seriously is there
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Last post by cooch Sat May 30, 2015 10:49 am
Rotoflex bolt nuts
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Delboyjones »
Wed Mar 18, 2015 9:34 pm
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Got to remove gearbox on my G15, so rotoflexs off.Bolts are pretty new but want to fit new nylock nuts.Anyone know what size I need.
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3/8 unf from memory
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Last post by bks974c Wed Mar 18, 2015 11:01 pm
Alternative rotoflex
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bks974c »
Mon Dec 08, 2014 10:14 pm
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Seems like a thorough test but suspect your hiding a frustrated rally driver side somewhere - Rally drivers do it sideways
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His youtube exploits are under the HILLMANATOR I believe. You won't be disappointed :D
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Last post by 617sqn Sun Dec 21, 2014 10:33 am
Clutch problem
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d00g13 »
Sun Aug 24, 2014 4:26 pm
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Hi all
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If you bleed unbolted from the transaxle, don't push it back onto the clutch actuating pin (or whatever it''s called) and bolt it up as by then the...
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Last post by clan184 Mon Sep 29, 2014 12:45 pm
Drive shaft seal.
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ImpJimbo »
Sat Jul 05, 2014 7:40 pm
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The Chamois' gearbox has a leak. It's been in the garage for a couple of weeks and I noticed the oil under it today.
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Did you put the doughnut back on the right way round? I made this error a little while ago and could not fathom why multiple replacements of the seal...
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Last post by Mark One Sat Jul 05, 2014 10:51 pm
Slipping in 4th (or was it 3rd) on slight incline
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The Nun »
Mon Jun 30, 2014 9:49 pm
Any doubt whip it out, you can get an IMP engine out in 20 minutes if you get all your tools set out ready.
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Last post by The Nun Mon Jun 30, 2014 9:49 pm
Gear selector shaft O Ring
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keanej »
Sun Sep 22, 2013 6:55 pm
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In an attempt to stop the gear box leaking oil I am replacing the oil seals and selector O ring.
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Baby steps... :wink: Engine next? :?:
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Last post by ImpManiac Wed May 14, 2014 12:02 am
stuck clutch plate
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wiskid »
Tue Mar 18, 2014 10:24 am
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Friend of mine has just replaced his thrust bearing and clutch fork after being stored in a damp lock up over the winter.
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And a big hole in my workshop door!!!!
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Last post by TJB69 Tue Mar 18, 2014 7:05 pm
Gearbox shaft distance
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Klaus »
Sun Feb 16, 2014 6:58 pm
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Trying to have some lowered 3rd and 4th gears made, so need the to know the nominal distance between the input and output shaft. Does any of you...
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Klaus, you should send a private message to Dave Weedon - Impecunious on this forum. He has had lowered 3rd and 4th sets made, I believe. He could...
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Last post by ImpManiac Wed Feb 19, 2014 11:29 am
Roller release bearing
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19James »
Tue Nov 19, 2013 7:10 pm
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Hi everyone
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pretty sure this is the one i have fitted
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Last post by lukesoanes Wed Nov 20, 2013 12:16 pm
No gears.
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617sqn »
Sun Oct 13, 2013 12:38 pm
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If you have a clear space, it might be worth trying to select a gear with the engine off, and then seeing if you have drive by turning over the...
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Sounds like you have sheared the rivets on the clutch centre plate
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Last post by HARTWELL MK1 Sun Oct 13, 2013 6:24 pm
gaiter issue
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greengoblin »
Thu Oct 10, 2013 10:39 pm
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changed gearbox today, have all gears, bit awkward to find 1st therse no gaiter for reverse ,any ideas
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the reverse detent on Imps is a bit weak
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Last post by eebiegeebie Fri Oct 11, 2013 3:05 pm
Which clutch do I need?
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ScaryWayne »
Fri Sep 27, 2013 5:20 pm
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Hi all,
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you will need a complete 3 piece clutch at least......see website for info & email me direct ok................Malcolm... Imp003 Imp009 Husky003...
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Last post by ganderson888 Mon Sep 30, 2013 7:43 pm
Check my Roto Flexes & High Speed vibration
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keanej »
Tue Mar 12, 2013 11:24 pm
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My car is fairly smooth upto around 60mph but once I go above that the car starts to shake - uncomfortably so and car feels unstable, its not...
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I've had this before - it was the damper pad in the rack had worn allowing free play in the steering rack. It didn't manifest itself at low speeds at...
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Last post by impmann Thu Aug 22, 2013 12:24 pm
Tensile of standard donut bolts?
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19James »
Tue Aug 20, 2013 11:00 am
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Does anyone know what tensile standard driveshaft coupling bolts are? I have cleaned a few up and it says AUTO and 55 on the bolt head, could the 55...
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Okay thanks everyone for the replies :D reason I ask is I've fitted BMW donuts to my trials Imp and I wanted to know the bolts I've used aren't...
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Last post by 19James Tue Aug 20, 2013 9:28 pm
Gear change problem
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d00g13 »
Thu May 23, 2013 9:16 am
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Hi all,
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Ok thanks for that
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