Jimmy Two-Jacks

Thanks all.

Hi All, just thinking about the installation of my winch and would like to re position the solenoids up out of the wet and fit the socketed lead through the upper wing via a waterproof capped socket. It’s a 12volt 6hp motor and from searching the forum I have found suggestions that comparative winches draw about 400amps at full tilt? My rather long-winded question is would this cable be suitable to replace the OEM cables? Phew…… sorry sometimes plain English escapes me! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WELDING-CABLE-500-AMP-70MM-BLACK-PER-METRE-NO-35MM-25MM-/120403413094?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1c089a4866

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If you do build a new mount would you post some images of your set up to give me some ideas Cheers J ps thanks all for the input good food for thought. J

Hi all, just wondering what sort of gauge steel most winch bumpers are constructed from to withstand the forces involved in winching. The reason I ask is I have brought myself a 13000lbs winch but would like to retain my military type heavy duty bumper and was wondering if it was possible to adapt the bumper for the winch to sit on top given reinforcements and perhaps a heavy duty tray mount. Has anyone done it? It’s not me being mean it’s just I like the look of my bumper and would like to keep it. Cheers J

Have/had the self same thing on my 200 and found it to be loose wire at the rear of the fuse box shorting to earth.

Just found this and thought I would share it as it could be useful http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

http://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/c-314-plain-felt.aspx

I know the feeling: mot in sight and then another thing goes slightly wrong and its another week. I had this intermitant gremlin with my 90 and it was a shonky connection in the fuse box and lose earth. Keep going!

Hi Graham, This might sound silly but is the exhaust secured on its rubber hangers or is metal touching metal on the mounts Because I noticed after refitting my exhaust it gave a strange noise (not a squeal though) at a certain engine speed and it was because the exhaust was resonating against the mount as I hadnt fitted it properly on one of the rubber hangers Well its worth a look anyway.

I did mine with penny washers between the outrigger and bulkhead fixing if i remember rightly

Hi, Just checking is that right my steering wheel on my 86 (D) 90 is a 36 spline fitting as I put it back on and cant get the sodding thing back off without a fight. Searched and found 36 spline but just want to check before I buy the smaller wheel (well its easier than loosing wieght )

They were absolutely fine with the axles, engine, lift, spacers etc etc I have to be honest I was rather worried they might crank the premium up for anything other than standard. Although they did actually seem concerned in security i.e. pedal box, isolators, security post and other precautions and made a list as I related them . Good Luck James

Well just to update this post I rang around and spoke to Flux and 2gether and some others but the one that came out the best value for money on paper for me was Footman James @ £156 unlimited mileage and all the other bits n bobs thrown in..very pleased.

I think you can get it tig welded as tig is usualy used for aluminium I have heard of people using JB weld that is an American epoxy metal adhesive/filler that lists some impressive claims. My link

Hi All Just finishing my 90 rebuild and thinking about the insuring it it’s 1986 90 with 200tdi retrofitted and td5 axles to give me the disc brakes back and front and a two inch lift. I am 44 and have been driving 22 yrs with no smashes or bumps but have spent the last 15 yrs with a company car What would you think I should pay roughly on the basis your experiences? Also any feedback you have about good or bad companies to get quotes from. Cheers James

I have just bought a set for my 90 as the military doors had latches I got them from Richards in Shropshire. Lock barrels, mechanisms and strikers and a fixing plates came to £114 delivered if it helps

Sorry just read it fully doh you did it...well done

If you get realy stuck you can use my bench as I am not a million miles away. Let me know if you do and I will clear some space on the bench .

Thanks I must get some lenses for these specs

I have been trying to find out how much is the entrance fee for the Lro max do at Stoneliegh but cant find any information even on the official site..is it just me?

Just did the one shot grease on the swivells and as I am lying on the floor notice that the front spring isnt seated right one long pinch bar later and my wheel base matches!!!!

Thanks, Now wired in and working well.