MOT today

Having shelled out for the carpet set yesterday at the show I was dreading today.

Only needed 2 new track rod ends and no advisaries! :woohoo:

They also gave the TF a good looking over in case there was anything else and found that the exhaust manifold was blowing, but this was only done 6 months ago (different garage) - anyone know if this is a recurring problem with the K series?

Heard of it a few times, but more often it is the manifold studs coming loose that lets the gasket blow.

david aiketgate wrote: Heard of it a few times, but more often it is the manifold studs coming loose that lets the gasket blow.

Thanks David - will check it out at the weekend.

I know its not the right thing to do but I had to throw the torque wrench away to get mine to stop blowing.....its now set by ARRRRRRRRRRRrr that spanner is really digging in to my hand now and I can't do anymore

rough luck wrote: I know its not the right thing to do but I had to throw the torque wrench away to get mine to stop blowing.....its now set by ARRRRRRRRRRRrr that spanner is really digging in to my hand now and I can't do anymore

Ah the 'talk' spanner!:lol:

As in 'GET ON YOU ****, and stop leaking!':rofl:

I don't know if it's available in the UK but I used Permatex Copper High Temp Silicone Gasket Sealer
on my TR-7. It doesn't use a gasket and the sealant does a super job.

rough luck wrote: I know its not the right thing to do but I had to throw the torque wrench away to get mine to stop blowing.....its now set by ARRRRRRRRRRRrr that spanner is really digging in to my hand now and I can't do anymore

Now that's the sort of technical help i can understand! :lol:

Rich in Vancouver wrote: I don't know if it's available in the UK but I used Permatex Copper High Temp Silicone Gasket Sealer
on my TR-7. It doesn't use a gasket and the sealant does a super job.

Thank you, i found a website here for Permatex (they make specialist adhesives and sealants) at www.permatex.com :whistle:

Has you F arrived yet??? or still in transit???:whistle:

bryan young wrote:

Rich in Vancouver wrote: I don't know if it's available in the UK but I used Permatex Copper High Temp Silicone Gasket Sealer
on my TR-7. It doesn't use a gasket and the sealant does a super job.

Thank you, i found a website here for Permatex (they make specialist adhesives and sealants) at www.permatex.com :whistle:

Looks like these are the main UK supplier (web site under construction but does give tel no)

http://www.wynns.uk.com/

I'll be giving them a ring tomorrow - don't want the problem to recur.

It really is impressive stuff. I last had the header off over a year ago and still no leaks from the Permatex.
I use it anywhere a sealant will be exposed to high heat. The official name is Permatex Ultra Copper. Item no 101BR
They claim it is safe to 700f/371c. It's a little less stringy than regular silicone but makes a mess like the proverbial____ on a blanket!

My car should be here any day. The railcar was due to arrive Sunday but no word yet so either the train is running late, they haven't got it unloaded or they just aren't organised enough to call me! This is after a week on the Atlantic, two weeks snowed in at the Halifax rail yard and two weeks on the train. I bought it in mid-December and haven't got to lay hands on it yet!
The suspense is killing me!:ohmy: