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    .torpedo tubes fitted, and valance finished. Ignore the awful paint job, it's just to protect while I am working on the car. I will worry about prettying it up later
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    Oh man, that car looks just so RIGHT!!! Very cool. Do you run it in a particular event/class? Or is it for random track days? Thanks very much for the info, I will go with the standard servo then. Assuming it works, cis it would be nice to not have to replace something for a change. V interesting re the rear disc conversion. I have just invested in new drums, shoes, and slaves, so will stick with that but will bear it in mind for the future.
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    I imagine to checked/would have noticed but I had some shoes delaminate because the slave cylinder turned itself in to a brake fluid dispenser
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    Hola all So my mk4 started life as a 1.6 Pinto, but is getting a 2.8 cologne and 4-pot calipers. The servo it came with looks a bit diddy. Did the v6 cortinas come with a bigger servo? And will e.g. an XR4i or v6 Granny servo mate up to the pedal OK? Or is Cortina unique? Thanks all
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    Ignore, just found these here on page 3 Unless anyone has any more? Thanks
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    Hiya, apologies for resurrecting an old thread but as it's directly discussing... The front crossmember is currently off the car, so is a good time to see about adapting it to fit the sierra PAS rack. Are there pics of anyone's experiments/experiences with this? It fits (just!) but space is tight so I would love to benefit from the wisdom of others, rather than find out the hard way that I have stuffed up. I did have a search but no joy. Thanks p.s. my car is LHD so the photo isn't flipped
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    Hiya, oh no, that's annoying! But not to worry about the measurements (but I very much appreciate the offer). I think I now know how to take this forward. Fortunately the other side is still sound so I can use that as a guide, coupled with your diagram.
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    Hiya, thanks so much for that diagram. Markymark3 has put me on the trail of a replacement cylinder to hold the bush that will hopefully be the right size, and that schematic will be super helpful in making sure it goes on the right place.
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    Thanks both for the replies. I am on the hunt for suitable parts and will post here if it's useful to mk4s.
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    Hiya, as per the pics my 1979 mk4 front chassis rail has rusted around the leading bush mount. Does anyone sell this as a replacement part? I'd prefer to chop it all out rather than try to repair, as I expect the tube for the bush is weakened as well. Or does anyone have a breaker they could chop that bit off for me, assuming it's not equally rotten. Thanks
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    Great, thanks. I was looking and suddenly couldn't work out if I had seen them before or was imagining it
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    P.s. I got the cord from a tackle and boat supplies shop, but hardware stores sell it, and I even got some in poundland once
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    I used (from memory) 5mm para cord to replace the rear screen in my mk4. I was using anew rubber, so nice and pliable, and I had steeped it in warm soapy water immediately beforehand too, for extra pliance.
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    Having removed the inner and outer lower valance I can get a good look at these indents/cut-outs in the chassis rail. Are they to ventilate, so any moisture in the chassis rails gets blown out by air being forced through when driving? Thanks
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    Thanks. Yeah, I have already polybushed the rear, and will be doing the same at the front when I work my way up there. I will be putting new springs on too, as I dare say the old ones are squishier now than they were when new.
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    Brill, thanks for the reply. Reckon I will go for it then. Cheers
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    Wasn;t sure if this was technical or more general chat. But... Has anyone fitted adjustable rear shocks to a road-going mk3/4/5? I need to replace what look very likely to be the ones mine left the factory with, and I am happy to pay the extra if it's worth it. I have never used adjustables, so am wary of wasting money on things that won't benefit me. Thanks
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    I am pretty sure I saw something on FB about a newly manufactured louvre. It was (from memory) similarly priced to the one in your link so may well be the same people but I will try to find it.
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    Brill, thanks.
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    Hi, follow up question please. I found that the handbrake cable was seized so bought a new one, which also led me to discover this guide/support was hanging off...! Haynes (not known for their honesty and accuracy) say to just pull the cable out. So should there be a slight gap to allow this? Both of mine are completely closed up but that may be due to impact. Thanks
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    Brill, thanks. I will have a look tomorrow in daylight
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    Just noticed that the kit covers cortina, granada and several Renault models, so it may be they are for a master/traffic?
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    Having just replaced the rear brakes using a new fittings kit, I am left with a pair of these. All the other bits in the kit took the place of an old bit I removed, but whoever did the brakes last time must have left them out. Thanks in advance.
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    Ignore me! They just winkle off. Phew.
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    Hiya, I am trying to source some shoes, and there seems to be 2 types. I need/have all the fittings for the type in my photo. I do see these available, but none of the pictures include the hand brake lever. This doesn't seem like it's removable from my old shoes. Am I being dense? It appears to be riveted. The photos for the other type DO include the handbrake lever. Thanks
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