My new Terry

[Lobo]

Thanks, I love it. Going to put double pod on top of dash in line with console and add oil pressure gauge to existing boost gauge again coded white.
All I'll need then is some underbody neon and wheel spinners! Not!

 

[Lobo]

So what's the problem with spacers, I know its only cosmetic but was looking at the bolt on 30mm ones just to push them out a little not beyond the arches.
I'm intrigued by the horror stories? Anyone got one?

 

[Jay666d]

I think the key is not to buy the cheapest ones you can find! :thumbs

http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/1110or-truth-about-wheel-spacers-safety/

 

[Jay666d]

 

[Lobo]

Omg, that is scary! Definitely going to hold back on those.
Thanks for that, much appreciated.

 

[Mr K]

To be honest if you get good quality ones you should be fine. I know what I said earlier as I thought it would be easier and probably cheaper with the wheels but good quality spacers should be ok. I've had them before and had zero issues.

 

[Lobo]

Thanks Jay and Mr K, appreciated. How can you tell if they are good quality or not? Seen a few on e bert for around £75 a pair any tips on what to look out for?

 

[Fez_uk]

While I am not a fan of spacers that picture looks like they were running massive offset rims + spacer.

The main problem with running standard offset rims with a spacer you can't check that the nuts on the spacer are tight when the rim is on.

Steel rims with a choice of offsets are cheap enough, Is saving 100-150 quid on something that could kill / harm yourself, Your family or others worth it?

 

[Lobo]

Good point Fez, I'm going to put the money towards offset rims. Not worth the risk!

 

[Lobo]

I'm running my original maverick alloys at the moment and want to push them out 30mm so they run flush with the arches.
I don't know what they are offset at as standard so on a steely what offset should I be looking for to achieve this.
Tyres are maxis bighorn 235/75 r16 and will do rims and tyres at the same time, wouldn't mind a slightly wider tyres too but am not intending to lift it for a while so want something that isn't going to require body /flap mods ideally.
Cheers

 

[Jay666d]

If I'm not mistaken, the Mav's alloys will be a Positive 25mm off set.

So, if you look for wheels with no off set at all you will be almost there... Neg 5mm would get you your 30mm, but I don't think they will do an off set that small? :nenau

 

[Lobo]

Thanks for that J-Tac. I can live with 0mm offset, I shall be looking at new shoes and rims in the new year.
Just done the valve clearances using the manual I downloaded here and using Solarmans advice on backing off quarter turn instead of feeler blades. Also removed small filter from banjo bolt on fuel pump. Runs lovely now, best £10 I've spent in a while on membership, half the price of a Haynes manual!

Many thanks to everyone

 

[Jay666d]

No problem!

It is money well spent! :thumbs

 

[Lobo]

Having resolved (fingers crossed) my injector issues I am now onto the next stage of the interior revamp.
Having already got a boost gauge fitted in its own pod I have been bought an oil pressure gauge and double pod so am going to spray pod white and mount it centrally above centre console (excited) so will post pic as soon as fitted.
If anyone has fitted an oil pressure sensor can you let me know how you did it? I am considering using an adaptor that allows the original sensor and the new larger sensor to be fitted together but am not sure of the amount of space available.
Access appears easiest through the arch liner but if anyone has already done this a pointer to the right thread would be appreciated.
Have also blanked the EGR now using the ball bearing in the vacuum pipe trick.
Thanks again to everyone who has posted just wish id found this site years ago!!

 

[solarman216]

Blanking the vac pipe is not the answer as I have not seen a valve yet that does not pass exhaust gas when supposedly closed, the only way is a blanking plate, Rick