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  1. petak

    R4 Wheels

    JonathanT from this forum to be precise. But can not find post
  2. petak

    Aerial measurement

    Tx for the tip angel. I am "strugling" to get invisible areal because i refuse to drill roof. Will try it.
  3. petak

    Mystery VIN Number

    Renault VIN number always start with VF1 - code for france car manufacturer in this case Renault Following with model number 1129 in this case. Although 1129 is strange and rare model number in EU. We discoused abot it some time ago in this topic...
  4. petak

    What have I done! (R4 GTL)

    Engine is not in so good condition. Coolant is getting into engine. I have mayones on oil filler cap and white residue on sparks. So bad eco test isnot surprise. I just was surpprised that CO oscilated a lot. I was thinking it will be heigh and stay somewhere close to that number. Did not...
  5. petak

    What have I done! (R4 GTL)

    Result of my brake game Todays MOT test print out Front brakes 4% difference L/R Rear brakes 9% difference L/R Hand brakes 4% difference L/R I am very happy about result. And examiner was quite pleased Not so happy whit eco test. Not so much with result, as it passed, but more because CO...
  6. petak

    What have I done! (R4 GTL)

    Yes! Every year. MOT is 122€ plus insurance Only new cars are exempt for first year.
  7. petak

    What have I done! (R4 GTL)

    Brakes bleeded. Two days of ride to settle brakes and then MOT. Hope everything will be alright It is ninth in row.
  8. petak

    Drive shaft outer CV joint Rubber boot problem ?

    I am usimg thi kind of clips for boots https://shop.berner.eu/hr-hr/p/139256-manete-za-osovinu-nemagnetini-plemeniti-elik-46-mm-zatezna-t.html?article_id=139258&categoryId=43659630%5BDSC%5D Berner is not only one that sell this kind of clips. Good thing is theay are self locking. Once you...
  9. petak

    What have I done! (R4 GTL)

    Today started with opening bleeding nipple on front calipers so that oil get down throught pipes. Then sanded rear pads and washed rear brakes from dust After that drums came in line. Sanding, cleaning from dust, removing old grease Put them back on car, new grease on bearing...
  10. petak

    Noddy recommissioning.

    Black grill fits perfectly models before '84. Grey suits better your model
  11. petak

    Noddy recommissioning.

    Are these shocks some old stock?
  12. petak

    What have I done! (R4 GTL)

    TX Cyprusnoddycar.... Today lowered front end and lift up rear end. Loosen handbrake and took of drums Dusty but in almost same condition as i put them on 9 years ago. Pads are at 5mm thickness But as i can see there is nothing to do here except clean them and put drums back in place...
  13. petak

    What have I done! (R4 GTL)

    Once i managed to buy form ebay.co.uk silicone transparent rubber ball joint covers. One of them i still have on upper wishbone and it is good. But i lost track where i bought it. And can not find it anymore For outer driveshaft joint i use BERNER silicone universal boot that you cut to length...
  14. petak

    What have I done! (R4 GTL)

    TX Jdew for suggestion, but that all takes time and i am little bit in a hurry this time, for this pair of calipers. Maybe other two pairs that i have spare could powdercoat. Today managed to find some time to deal with calipers. Cleaned them and prepared for zink painting And put one layer...
  15. petak

    What have I done! (R4 GTL)

    Yesterday, tried new sandblasting gun and use it on calipers. Calipers before treatment pistons from inside After Is there easy way to preserve calipers from rust beside painting. They look so nice freshly sandblasted, and would like to preserve them like this. Disk brakes are at...
  16. petak

    Girling brake caliper

    I might have pair. They are renewed recently but need painting. Only thing is, they are in Croatia, not UK. Not sure how things are going with postage and customs. If you are still interested let me know and will take pictures of them and check shipping.
  17. petak

    Girling brake calliper and carrier spares

    Sliders for girling calipers can be bought from FRENKIT article number 812006. Try local car parts shop or regular car parts web shop using this part no. Autodoc can supply them https://www.autodoc.co.uk/frenkit/7820082
  18. petak

    Zenith Carb Gaskets

    Is Jan-Willem still working Jdew? Have send him email in two occasions last week or two and did not get answer. I have trouble using his webshop as he do not offer paypal as paying method. Only after he get back to you by email, then he send invoice thru paypal and i can pay for parts
  19. petak

    What have I done! (R4 GTL)

    Disk have small edge but edge is same on both sides and it is not to big. Tomorrow will measure disk thickness but i believe it will be good to keep it. Break pads have some 7-8mm left. So i think they are also good to go. Flexible brake lines are definitely for change And not sure for...
  20. petak

    What have I done! (R4 GTL)

    After long planing and few time postponing finally get my blue one in "box" for some service Luckily i have good friend BorgeB who unselfishly lend me his car to use while i do work on mine Then i got mine into air. Secure it not to fall down while i work on it And took both sides apart...
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