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Marlin 5exi builds
30th August 2007, 19:40
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Sva??
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tony-g
hi jon The ROHCAR web site has a...
hi jon
The ROHCAR web site has a downloadable pdf version of the sva manual plus some other bits a pieces for the sva test. (bottom of page).
http://nw.rhocar.org/
hope this helps
tony-g
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Marlin 5exi builds
9th July 2007, 16:58
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MOT or not?
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tony-g
Hi all When i registered by robin hood in...
Hi all
When i registered by robin hood in May 2002 i was told by a a very nice lady at Bornemouth DVLA who was up to speed on kit cars that the regs had just changed and that a mot was Not...
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Marlin 5exi builds
25th September 2006, 19:21
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turbo engine/gearbox mountings and braces
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tony-g
Hi John Im afraid i have changed jobs and i...
Hi John
Im afraid i have changed jobs and i no longer have access to the steel required also as mine is fitted i would have trouble getting to the bracket to recreate all the dimensions needed but...
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Marlin 5exi builds
23rd September 2006, 14:55
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turbo engine/gearbox mountings and braces
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tony-g
hi john I have just got back from working on...
hi john
I have just got back from working on the car but i will take the measurements tomorow and let you know. However i can move mine right a bit further as a made my own alternater bracket, so...
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Marlin 5exi builds
20th September 2006, 19:02
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turbo engine/gearbox mountings and braces
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tony-g
Hi John Thats a bummer why was your chassis...
Hi John
Thats a bummer why was your chassis different from mine. I thought we both got our kits about the same time. Would it be feasable to put something like a mountain bike rear swinging arm...
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Marlin 5exi builds
20th September 2006, 16:17
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turbo engine/gearbox mountings and braces
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tony-g
Hi John Looking at you your pics I cannot...
Hi John
Looking at you your pics I cannot see the short stabliser bar that goes from the right engine mount to the a chassis upright just rear of the right engine mount. Did you not get a short...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
1st July 2006, 10:44
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SVA & Registration Update
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tony-g
Hi Trev Its not just Essex. My friend had...
Hi Trev
Its not just Essex. My friend had just completed his sva and contacted Bournemouth DVLA and was told the same. Only after a lot of complaining and telling them his car was booked on a...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
19th June 2006, 09:56
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Heater eyeball vent holes.
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tony-g
hi all can i join the ( I DRILLED THE HOLES...
hi all
can i join the ( I DRILLED THE HOLES IN THE WRONG PLACE CLUB) I thought it was because the 200 coupe heater was different. Had to fibre glass in the holes and redo. Its the ony dimension...
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Marlin 5exi builds
19th June 2006, 09:48
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Heater valve cable.
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tony-g
hi I found a couple of options. A lot...
hi
I found a couple of options.
A lot of motercycle shops sell lengths of th outer style cable, or the bonnet release outer cable from a ford cars is good.
for the inner wire, model shops...
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Marlin 5exi builds
13th June 2006, 16:07
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Turbo driveshafts.
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tony-g
hi john Im afraid it was a local company not...
hi john
Im afraid it was a local company not part of a big chain, but it was a suppliers book he looked it up in.
I am off to le mann 24 hr race tommorow but if you still need info i could pop...
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Marlin 5exi builds
12th June 2006, 16:28
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Turbo driveshafts.
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tony-g
hi all I to fitted the diesel long drive...
hi all
I to fitted the diesel long drive shaft and have the short d/shaft off the 220 gti coupe doner the play seems about right but quite an acute angle. but it is hard to tell till its been on...
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Marlin 5exi builds
31st May 2006, 16:21
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Rear lights
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tony-g
cheers for that john best i get boring with...
cheers for that john
best i get boring with my hole saw
tony g
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
30th May 2006, 19:23
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Rear lights
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tony-g
Hi 12mm is that enough to bring the lights...
Hi
12mm is that enough to bring the lights out far enough to sat the sva ?
It looked like it needed to be around 50 or 60 mm extension to get 50% area viewable at 85 degrees
all the best
...
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Marlin 5exi builds
29th May 2006, 12:11
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Rear lights
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tony-g
Rear lights
Hi all
I am trying to extent out the rear lights and indicators to meet the SVA requirements for side view. but cannot find any plastic pipe the right diameter.
Has anybody done this and if...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
30th March 2006, 19:08
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1600 or turbo
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Posted By
tony-g
Hi Roley First of all you will need the T...
Hi Roley
First of all you will need the T series parts from Mark.
Engine mounts, stabiliser brackets, remote oil filter, speedo cable, clutch cable (if you do not use hydraulic clutch) check with...
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Marlin 5exi builds
9th March 2006, 18:08
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rear fog light switch, hazard switch
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Posted By
tony-g
hi all If anyone is interested i wired mine...
hi all
If anyone is interested i wired mine up using a normal push button switch as i wanted it to fit in with the rest if the neon blue switches i have fitted. If anybody is interested i will...
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Marlin 5exi builds
5th March 2006, 18:09
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body fit
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tony-g
thanks brian and john for the tips i am bittig...
thanks brian and john for the tips i am bittig the bullet and making a start.
Has any body had problems with the rear body slotted hinge. My hinge is in the niddle of the body work but when i fit...
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Marlin 5exi builds
1st March 2006, 20:18
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body fit
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tony-g
body fit
Hi all
I am about to start fitting my bodywork and I am looking for any tips and advice before I start so, I do not make a pigs ear of it.
As I understand you bolt the front and rear panels to...
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Marlin 5exi builds
14th February 2006, 16:20
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Windscreen Washer Bottle
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tony-g
hi Miken A polo bottle works well and is a...
hi Miken
A polo bottle works well and is a good shape
all the best
tony
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
13th February 2006, 16:24
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3
Steering Wheel and SVA
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Posted By
tony-g
hi rich Not quite sure on that specific...
hi rich
Not quite sure on that specific wheel, but unless it has got very very good padding on the wheel centre that includeds around the horn push. don't risk it. It is very easy to swap them...
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Marlin 5exi builds
9th February 2006, 17:25
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Help please.....unidentified wiring
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4,374
Posted By
tony-g
hi bigrich The wire you refer to is an...
hi bigrich
The wire you refer to is an alternative fan switch wire. this is for use on radiators that have a thermal switch within the radiator. The donor i used a L reg 220 GTI has the fan...
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Marlin 5exi builds
23rd October 2005, 17:39
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4
Rivnuts ??
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Posted By
tony-g
hi all I hope this makes sense. What I...
hi all
I hope this makes sense. What I found to work is after pulling the rivnet. I use a piece of angle iron (about 1ft long) with a hole drilled in the end same dia as the bolt. Then put a...
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Marlin 5exi builds
18th September 2005, 17:00
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7
Heard engine start for first time today.
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5,089
Posted By
tony-g
hi connecting a start button direct to the...
hi
connecting a start button direct to the starter solenoid is not to be recomended as the amps will be quite high. Did you have the same problem as me. when you started tthe engine by the...
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Marlin 5exi builds
17th September 2005, 22:54
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7
Heard engine start for first time today.
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5,089
Posted By
tony-g
same problem Did not try to sort it out. ...
same problem
Did not try to sort it out. The ecu did not like that the power switched of between ignition on and crank. So just put in a start button in, which was always my plan anyway
all...
Forum:
Marlin 5exi builds
15th September 2005, 16:28
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7
2l Turbo from 820 vitesse
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5,420
Posted By
tony-g
hi steve GO GO Turbo If you have a...
hi steve
GO GO Turbo
If you have a option choose a 820 turbo that uses a MKC 10117 ECU as this has no Alarm / imobiliser to worry about. If its got a wire to pin 13 on the ecu thats the...
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