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I can vouch for that Simon,,,,,,,,,,,
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The best part is after crawling , I have to “merge “ which means plenty of throttle... also likely why I have to fill up again tomorrow. I didn’t drive it today because of the downpour
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theunz wrote: Thu Nov 29, 2018 10:02 pm
2mAn wrote: Wed Nov 28, 2018 12:13 pm Since Ive been daily (daytime) driving the Roadster for the last few weeks, Ive noticed something that I likely never really had my attention drawn to... The clutch pedal. It squeaks everytime I push it in and release it. Is this something WD40 can handle or do I need something more hardcore?
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WD40 worked, now I can only hear the spring flexing, but thats fine. I will keep you all updated if this lasts.
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68DSU wrote: Thu Nov 29, 2018 12:32 pm You mean that's not my ankle?
lol maybe
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I like my squeak . my passenger door on the other hand has a creak ! a deep long creak . it's buggn lately .. I'll hit that with wd40 greese and oil isn't stopping it long if at all ..
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Will a throw out bearing from 510 fit the 5speed in a roadster?
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I havent stuck my head back there yet, but how is the s/brake light attached to the dash?

Can it be popped out, so that I can put something else there?
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2mAn wrote: Mon Dec 10, 2018 11:47 am I havent stuck my head back there yet, but how is the s/brake light attached to the dash?

Can it be popped out, so that I can put something else there?
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Ok, thanks.

Next random question. Again I havent crawled under the car to confirm these things... Just stuff that pops up in my head as I daydream at work.

Is the item circled in red a frame attachment point?
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Yes
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spl310 wrote: Mon Dec 10, 2018 3:00 pmYes
once again, thank you :)
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Happy to help. I believe that there are 14 body mount bolts if memory serves correctly. A pair by the horns, a pair about mid inner fender, a pair in the footwells as pictured, a pair near the back of the cockpit maybe?, a pair in the front of the rear wheel wells, a pair below the shoulder harness mounts and a pair in the trunk. It has been many years since I have yanked a body, so I am sure that something is wrong - those that have done it more recently can correct me.
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Most likely know the answer to this but is there anyway to replace the T/O Bearing without an engine/tranny pull???
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Well, you could cut a hole in the bell housing, torch the old bearing out, saw the new one in half and then weld it back together after placing on the shaft. It might be better to just pull the engine :mrgreen:
Seriously though, some have cut out the X frame to remove the transmission. Seems like as much work as removing the engine.
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