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 (2)[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/150672766@N03/]Rod Sugden[/url], on Fli) 5988 Posts Member #: 2024 Formally Retired Rural Suffolk |
23rd Sep, 2009 at 05:22:19pm
OK, so it's only the handbrake linkage cover, but this was brand new and from a reputable supplier when I fitted it this afternoon...
Edited by Rod S on 15th Apr, 2010. Schrödinger's cat - so which one am I ??? |
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 4360 Posts Member #: 1459 En-suite user Braintree, Essex |
23rd Sep, 2009 at 06:23:32pm
Perhaps it was old stock, got brittle with age. Not good though. On 19th Jan, 2010 wil_h said:
I would start the furthest place from the finish. On 24th Mar, 2012 apbellamy said:
I feel all special knowing that I've given your mum my wood. Been neglecting Turbo'd 'A' series.............. |
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 1849 Posts Member #: 672 The oversills police Oslo, Norway |
23rd Sep, 2009 at 06:32:53pm
this happened with one of the boots around the rear wheel cylinders on mine before, I had to use the old rubber boot.... |
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4360 Posts Member #: 1459 En-suite user Braintree, Essex |
23rd Sep, 2009 at 06:34:44pm
You would expect more from genuine lockheed parts. On 19th Jan, 2010 wil_h said:
I would start the furthest place from the finish. On 24th Mar, 2012 apbellamy said:
I feel all special knowing that I've given your mum my wood. Been neglecting Turbo'd 'A' series.............. |
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4314 Posts Member #: 700 Formerly British Open Classic The West Country |
23rd Sep, 2009 at 07:49:45pm
I've had that as well, I'm sure there's a thread about it somewhere, I think to meet environmetal standards they've had to change the recipe and the new stuff is no where near par. Isambard Kingdom Brunel said:
Nothing is impossible if you are an Engineer |
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 11046 Posts Member #: 965 Post Whore Preston On The Brook |
23rd Sep, 2009 at 08:49:07pm
All rubber parts are shite these days. Cracked and perished within weeks of being fitted. On 26th Oct, 2004 TurboDave16v said:
Is it A-Series only? I think it should be... So when some joey comes on here about how his 16v turbo vauxhall is great compared to ours, he can be given the 'bird'... On 26th Oct, 2004 Tom Fenton said:
Yep I agree with TD........ |
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 1745 Posts Member #: 375 Post Whore Leicestershire |
23rd Sep, 2009 at 08:54:39pm
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 2500 Posts Member #: 648 Post Whore Northern Ireland (ex AUS) |
23rd Sep, 2009 at 09:21:45pm
Yes the quality of the latest bushes, gaiters etc are rubbish!! When we lost aspestos from friction materials for example you wouldn't really notice, We haven't they been able to reformulate rubber with any success? It's kinda important too! I don't know how this sort of shoddyness passes QC checks if we're all noticing. On 7th Nov, 2008 Nic said:
naeJ m !!!!!!sdrawkcab si gnihtyreve ?droabyekym ot deneppah sah tahw ayhwdd |
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11046 Posts Member #: 965 Post Whore Preston On The Brook |
23rd Sep, 2009 at 09:23:59pm
On 23rd Sep, 2009 Jay#2 said:
Yes the quality of the latest bushes, gaiters etc are rubbish!! When we lost aspestos from friction materials for example you wouldn't really notice, We haven't they been able to reformulate rubber with any success? It's kinda important too! I don't know how this sort of shoddyness passes QC checks if we're all noticing. Whos quality control? Rover is long gone and that is thew crux of the problem with most of the shite we are being fobbed off with On 26th Oct, 2004 TurboDave16v said:
Is it A-Series only? I think it should be... So when some joey comes on here about how his 16v turbo vauxhall is great compared to ours, he can be given the 'bird'... On 26th Oct, 2004 Tom Fenton said:
Yep I agree with TD........ |
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2500 Posts Member #: 648 Post Whore Northern Ireland (ex AUS) |
23rd Sep, 2009 at 09:30:42pm
Erm, Lockheed for example. On 7th Nov, 2008 Nic said:
naeJ m !!!!!!sdrawkcab si gnihtyreve ?droabyekym ot deneppah sah tahw ayhwdd |
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5988 Posts Member #: 2024 Formally Retired Rural Suffolk |
23rd Sep, 2009 at 09:39:21pm
TBH, I don't think the Lockheed part of the moulding is genuine...
Schrödinger's cat - so which one am I ??? |
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4360 Posts Member #: 1459 En-suite user Braintree, Essex |
23rd Sep, 2009 at 09:45:37pm
Bring back asbestos pads! On 23rd Sep, 2009 Jay#2 said:
Yes the quality of the latest bushes, gaiters etc are rubbish!! When we lost aspestos from friction materials for example you wouldn't really notice, We haven't they been able to reformulate rubber with any success? It's kinda important too! I don't know how this sort of shoddyness passes QC checks if we're all noticing. Edited by Jason G on 23rd Sep, 2009. On 19th Jan, 2010 wil_h said:
I would start the furthest place from the finish. On 24th Mar, 2012 apbellamy said:
I feel all special knowing that I've given your mum my wood. Been neglecting Turbo'd 'A' series.............. |
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2500 Posts Member #: 648 Post Whore Northern Ireland (ex AUS) |
23rd Sep, 2009 at 09:45:44pm
That would explain it. On 7th Nov, 2008 Nic said:
naeJ m !!!!!!sdrawkcab si gnihtyreve ?droabyekym ot deneppah sah tahw ayhwdd |
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806 Posts Member #: 989 Post Whore North Yorkshire |
24th Sep, 2009 at 09:42:29pm
Do Lockheed still make stuff in England under that name, as the part implies? |
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 6274 Posts Member #: 509 Post Whore Isle of Man |
21st Oct, 2009 at 04:55:18pm
did a bit of work on a mates mini recently, we completely overhauled his shafts, balljoints, bearings etc 12 months ago, and looking under his car the other night, they are all falling apart already
"Turbo's make torque, and torque makes fun"
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 9502 Posts Member #: 1023 Post Whore Doncaster, South Yorkshire |
22nd Oct, 2009 at 02:33:11am
i fitted built minisport backplates to my mini its not even seen the road and the hand brake has never been used but the little ruber seals shown in post 1 are shagged :( Yes i moved to the darkside |
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 16540 Posts Member #: 4241 King Gaycharger, butt plug dealer, Sheldon Cooper and a BAC but generally a niceish fella if you dont mind a northerner Rotherham, South Yorkshire |
22nd Oct, 2009 at 07:52:03am
On 22nd Oct, 2009 Brett said:
i fitted built minisport backplates On 11th Feb, 2015 robert said:
i tried putting soap on it , and heating it to brown , then slathered my new lube on it 
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9502 Posts Member #: 1023 Post Whore Doncaster, South Yorkshire |
22nd Oct, 2009 at 02:38:10pm
On 22nd Oct, 2009 apbellamy said:
You stated your problem in the first 5 words...... On 22nd Oct, 2009 Brett said: i fitted built minisport backplates i have minisport brakes all round.... think im fooked :) Yes i moved to the darkside |
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 509 Posts Member #: 1027 Post Whore Germini, black forrest |
22nd Oct, 2009 at 06:07:20pm
Good I'm not the only one getting shite quality rubber stuff... Well, bad for you [X] nail here for new monitor |
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9502 Posts Member #: 1023 Post Whore Doncaster, South Yorkshire |
22nd Oct, 2009 at 06:39:42pm
as said ball joint rubbers are the worst hit imo i have some genuine (rover) i think thanks too john (minimadmoto....) came with the hub fantastic quality :) Yes i moved to the darkside |
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5988 Posts Member #: 2024 Formally Retired Rural Suffolk |
15th Apr, 2010 at 01:52:55pm
Back to my usual rant.....
Schrödinger's cat - so which one am I ??? |
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 2406 Posts Member #: 341 aka T2clubby South Staffs |
15th Apr, 2010 at 02:01:58pm
I'm starting to think you have a rubber fetish Rod........ maybe you could help Nic out with his trouser issues!
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 1424 Posts Member #: 2810 Formally spanner181187 Dublin, Ireland |
15th Apr, 2010 at 02:23:41pm
Those droop stops are absolutely disgraceful!
On 12th Nov, 2009 Paul S said:
I think Gary OS has taken over my role as the forum smart arse  On 30th Apr, 2010 Rod S said:
Gary's description is best |
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 6549 Posts Member #: 1149 #1 Basshunter Fan Force Racing ICT Dept Manager Miglia Turbo Am frum Yokshyer tha noes! |
15th Apr, 2010 at 02:35:57pm
Polyflex. 1/4 Mile 14.3secs 96Mph Terminal 10psi of boost.
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5988 Posts Member #: 2024 Formally Retired Rural Suffolk |
15th Apr, 2010 at 02:40:01pm
On 15th Apr, 2010 MikeRace said:
Polyflex. For the suspension parts, yes...... and that's what I'll buy from now on, but what about things like CV boots, steering rack gaiters etc ??? A lot less choice there 
Schrödinger's cat - so which one am I ??? |
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