Bomber!
14 June 2012, 11:29 PM
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Bomber!
Took the old girl out for a drive last Saturday and upon coming home I gave her the usual inspection. Found some oil mist on my inner wing that I identified as PAS fluid.
On investigating further I found that my HP PAS line was leaking a small amount of fluid through the core of the hose.
I removed it before it failed, caused a fire or worse.
I took it to my hydraulics shop for a second opinion. They were very helpful as always and put the failure down to heat, and the hose being used slightly outside its rated pressure.
The shop made me up a brand new heavy duty hose there and then free of charge.
I've also been cutting the car up again. Although I'll let the photos do the talking here.
More to come soon
On investigating further I found that my HP PAS line was leaking a small amount of fluid through the core of the hose.
I removed it before it failed, caused a fire or worse.
I took it to my hydraulics shop for a second opinion. They were very helpful as always and put the failure down to heat, and the hose being used slightly outside its rated pressure.
The shop made me up a brand new heavy duty hose there and then free of charge.
I've also been cutting the car up again. Although I'll let the photos do the talking here.
More to come soon
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15 June 2012, 06:03 PM
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Of course 
That hydraulic shop came up trumps for you, can you see any other heating issues arising? Spose not now with this mod!
That hydraulic shop came up trumps for you, can you see any other heating issues arising? Spose not now with this mod!
15 June 2012, 06:15 PM
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Nothing under there seems to get hot to any level anyway Andy. Everything is either wrapped, nomex covered or ceramic coated.
This is why I was do surprised the PAS line decided to fail.
The vent I primarily want because I've always wanted a genuine works vent as well as taking advantage to dump heat out.
Over the last 8 years I've concentrated on performance only. Now I'm adding my aesthetic touches to create a car that emulates the Tarmac spec S7/8 works cars.
This is why I was do surprised the PAS line decided to fail.
The vent I primarily want because I've always wanted a genuine works vent as well as taking advantage to dump heat out.
Over the last 8 years I've concentrated on performance only. Now I'm adding my aesthetic touches to create a car that emulates the Tarmac spec S7/8 works cars.
15 June 2012, 06:35 PM
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Nothing under there seems to get hot to any level anyway Andy. Everything is either wrapped, nomex covered or ceramic coated.
This is why I was do surprised the PAS line decided to fail.
The vent I primarily want because I've always wanted a genuine works vent as well as taking advantage to dump heat out.
Over the last 8 years I've concentrated on performance only. Now I'm adding my aesthetic touches to create a car that emulates the Tarmac spec S7/8 works cars.
This is why I was do surprised the PAS line decided to fail.
The vent I primarily want because I've always wanted a genuine works vent as well as taking advantage to dump heat out.
Over the last 8 years I've concentrated on performance only. Now I'm adding my aesthetic touches to create a car that emulates the Tarmac spec S7/8 works cars.
15 June 2012, 09:03 PM
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Jess says the pegs look nice. Are they E marked for road use? 
CF instead of blue would look better & save that all important weight.
Are they E marked for road use? CF instead of blue would look better & save that all important weight.
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lovely job IMO 
The Bomber is looking spot on Frayz !! Is there an ESC Tunnel Run this year? Would be able to get down to that for a blast if so