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Hahah that's what I thought aswell! John

That's the one Daniel John

Also check mark1991 build thread, I'm sure he made his one aswell John

To save making a new thread I will ask on this. When fixing the mounts to the chassis for the droplinks, should they be straight inline with the which hole on the anti roll bar? End one, middle one or the one nearest to the bend? John

Shame mate! On a different note if you are selling that TRD Gear knob then let me know mate Cheers John

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Hmm catch 22... I don't want the head off long, literally want to do it in a night so might just have to order a gasket incase.. Think they will accept returns? John

That was what I was thinking aswell, aslong as it didn't look deformed from torquing a head down on it. I wasn't sure if they did or not Cheers John

What is the general consensus on re-using an Athena 1.2mm Headgasket. Engine has been rebuilt and done less than 10 miles as I haven't MOT'd her yet but I have plans to change my head sooner rather than later. I'm under the impression if the gasket looks fresh on inspection there shouldn't be any qualms re-using it? Or is the compression of torquing the head down likely to deform it enough that a decent seal might not be attainable with another head? Cheers John

No problem Bud John

Girlfriends Golf did this to me aswell, turned out the springs around the pressure plate had broke up. John

Silicone hosing from Ebay, 2-3m in 3mm and 5mm should see you alright with leftovers John

I saw there was two but wasn't sure how to describe them . Either but i quite like the teardrop one! Got a Razo weighted one just fancied trying something different! Cheers Morgey! John

Yeah i saw them buddy, just seeing what was here first. Cheers though! John

As above guys looking for a TRD Leather Gear knob in good condition. Any photo's etc would help aswell Cheers John

Lawl.. That is all John

Use the search function guys, this topic has been covered John

Understood, was merely asking the question John

Does this count as being a "trader" then? John

God help us all...... John

Sterling Effort Matt John

Either its what Daniel says or it was for a turbo timer John

Pewter Grey for me aswell John

I'm sure he has his reason's be it personal etc for not getting back to you mate, Garry is a good genuine lad John

I know hi,, will drop him a message for you John