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by JOHNDQ
Thu Jan 08, 2026 10:04 pm
Forum: Upgrades & Modifications
Topic: adjustable top mounts
Replies: 10
Views: 2137

Re: adjustable top mounts

Yes the R8, R3 AMand R25 all use the same front end the B&G kits is designed for AVO and GAZ coil overs tho so you will need to check they will fit
by JOHNDQ
Sun Jan 04, 2026 9:46 pm
Forum: Upgrades & Modifications
Topic: adjustable top mounts
Replies: 10
Views: 2137

Re: adjustable top mounts

I run brown and gammon's adjustable top mounts, obviously you need coilovers and if you want to run 4° of negative camber such as the cup cars you need to cut out a small amount of the strut
by JOHNDQ
Wed Dec 10, 2025 11:13 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Track Rod End - Split Pin or Nylon Lock Nut
Replies: 9
Views: 1388

Re: Track Rod End - Split Pin or Nylon Lock Nut

As an owner of a garage I can't remember the last time I was supplied any suspension component with a castle nut :laughing2
by JOHNDQ
Wed Dec 10, 2025 10:22 pm
Forum: Project Cars
Topic: Track R8 214 Sprint
Replies: 185
Views: 220208

Re: Track R8 214 Sprint

Yes still have it all tho it's not been touched for close to 3 years I'd say. Funny enough I got a message about 2 weeks ago saying the bushes have grown over half of it so I do need to go dig it out at some point while off work over the Christmas break
by JOHNDQ
Wed Jun 11, 2025 5:17 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: 14K4 rebuild questions
Replies: 17
Views: 4718

Re: 14K4 rebuild questions

Definitely use the uprated oil rail but I've used it will standard bolts and torque settings with no problems. A lot of suppliers say they are the 10.9 grade bolts are to be honest over than the set I got from the MG dealer NONE others have ever had 10.9 stamped onto the head
by JOHNDQ
Wed Jun 11, 2025 7:49 am
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: 14K4 rebuild questions
Replies: 17
Views: 4718

Re: 14K4 rebuild questions

Set the liners 4 thou above engine block, fit a grey PRT thermostat and use the SAIC 6 layer HG kit and you'll never need to worry about the HG again.
by JOHNDQ
Sun Jun 01, 2025 5:50 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: 200 coupé Trailing arm airplane bushes.
Replies: 3
Views: 1058

Re: 200 coupé Trailing arm airplane bushes.

Just take the whole arm off and put it in the press by the time you've missed about it's quicker that way :laughing2
by JOHNDQ
Mon Oct 28, 2024 3:38 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: R8 216 - Parts common to SOHC and DOHC models
Replies: 6
Views: 2326

Re: R8 216 - Parts common to SOHC and DOHC models

There basically different cars Hardly anything is the same even the engine blocks are different
by JOHNDQ
Sat Jul 06, 2024 10:08 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Rover 214 Emissions
Replies: 8
Views: 2662

Re: Rover 214 Emissions

Easy way to check the Cat is with a laser temperature gun, hold the engine at fast idle the temperature at the back of the Cat should be around 40 degrees hotter than the front
by JOHNDQ
Wed Jun 19, 2024 8:03 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Brake Reaction Bar Bush Replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 2275

Re: Brake Reaction Bar Bush Replacement

If your fitting poly bushes to the brake reaction arms they fit the opposite way around to the factory bushes