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Folks, I have had for some time a 016 box with upgraded strengthening plate and Porsche 944 LSD inside that I got from the engine supplier for CAV in South Africa in 2005. I have had issues since replacing the rear primary shaft bearing that when engaging any gear I have lock up between input...

Guys, I have damaged my front seal seal face of the aluminum casing whilst in process of removing the seal. Not sure if I can braze/weld and refinish the recess. I have removed about 1/2" of the lower part of the face so will be a tricky job. In the event that I need to replace the...

Gents Have a CAV with 016 Audi box, recently I have been having issues engaging gears having to double clutch at the lights to engage. There is no real issue whilst running along street and changing. Have also noticed that on start in neutral a slight movement on the car like viscous fluid...

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Gents I am moving to the USA, Texas to be precise very shortly from South Africa. Anyone got some guidance on the importation of a CAV right hand drive to the USA. I am sure that there are some no...no's to avoid. I heard that it would be best to import without the engine...etc but not sure...

I just took my wheels off to clean the other day and after knocking them back up found giving repetitive clunking particularily on lifting the throttle. I took the rear wheels off and this time ensured lifted the wheel slightly to centralise the wheel on the spinner prior to knocking them up...

Interesting reading in the UK magazine "Octane" from this month. Carrol Shelby talks about the Cobra, how he get the project together after he got the body and chassis from AC. He then goes on to attack the replica market, targeting specifically companies who have claimed their remakes better...

Guys, Question, I have been having some problem recently with my audi box with poor engagement in first gear. I suspected simply that there be play in my external selector mechanism or insufficient throw with the cable in at 1st to completely engauge. The sound is definately of partial gear...

Can anyone help me with assembly of the selector mechanism for the 016. I disassembled the selector shaft removing plate, c-clip, retainer with two springs and the shaft. I have third smaller spring which I assume is located ontop of the selector shaft through upper access port. Does anyone know...

Gents, Out of interest how many of you have had your wives drive the GT40.....willingly!

Guys/Ron Has there ever been a poll decifering who would opt roller vrs homebuild or partial homebuild.....? Would be interesting to find this out both with those already in possession of a 40 and those intent or in planning! I think that there are some who shun the idea of people who want...

OK well on the way here on the build project.....here is a pic of the painted item after baking in the spray booth.......6 coats of primer.....2 basecoat.....3 clear another flat and 3 more clear...Thank goodness..... Will continue to post as I am progressing with the CAV build and all the...

I have been discussing with my engine builder option of running and dry sump instead of a wet on my Ford 302. Mine has come with a double humper and was concerned about baffle arrangement inside. I am led to believe this design in itself does not require any internal baffling to ensure correct...

I know I should post this elsewhere but... Anyway does someone have advice on best supplier for Smiths 100mm programmable 220mph Speed gauge....obviously available in VDO and can only find 180mph from Smith... Thanks

Gents, About to go painting my CAV over the next couple of weeks and was wondering if anyone could help on details of the side striping. I am unsure about the thicknesses of the center stripe and pinstripes either side. Also does anyone have any ideas on font preferencing....... Cheers Steve