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Afternoon folks need a quick favour from someone......... I have pictured a starter motor and marked connections 1 and 2. Been out to the car today with a clear head to do some more to it and now this is doing my head in.......Here's the question... for the wiring connections can someone trace or picture where they go for me please. Connection one goes to the positve on the battery and is usually tape'd up with the ground or earth that goes onto the back of the engine. My spade connector for position 2 the small black one has now vanished in the bay and I cant remember where it comes from and either of my mates can either which is really not that handy!!. Does it come through any rubber parts on the bulkhead or where does it trace back too???, unsure if mine has been accidently pulled through or knocked off altogether when engine and box has gone back in again. My origional starter has proved faulty, got a replacement on route but it would help if I could find / trace the wire for connecting to position 2!!! this cars doing my head in today.......thanking you in advance for you time, help and effort, cheers john

me too mate, just refuse to be beaten that what i say!!! Ive done not too bad for a part time driveway mechanic so far!!

mmmmm been under the bonnet again possibly starter solenoid deciding its on permanent holiday. sourced another so we will see. Not a million miles away now!! the finish line is in sight!!!

As some of you may know I also have a series mcrae which over the past 2 years have been gradually restoring. I have recently had the engine out the car to tidy it up and also made changing the gearbox and clutch which were buggered an easier job and did the belt and another few jobs while at it. Anyhow we recently put it all back in and connected up the loom etc and went to start her up to ensure all was well before cramming everthing else back into the bay...... mmmmmmmmmm problem..... when turning the ignition on all seems well lights on dash few noises from pump that sort of thing and then you go to turn her over and there is nothing. The car was fitted with 2 aftermarket immobilisers one cobra and something else. We thought that it was a bit of overkill as the previous owner had fitted but have since been removed both and the loom all connected up again properly. Went to turn her last night after getting a new battery and same again lights wipers dash lights etc all functioning then go to turn her and nothing!! The car has power, but wont kick over is there a factory immob causing an issue?? checked all the grounds and everything connected back up again as far as we can see, what could be causing the issue??????? gutted as its hold me up getting it back on the road, managed to overcome every other issue the cars thrown at me but stumped with this one hoping its a simple fix that ive missed. Car has the standard 2.0 ej lump. Any thoughts or a methodical list of must checks??? Cheers John

Another fan here for Mr Trackhound and his magic, will defo be using him again for mapping cant speak highly enough for him and his work..........and another fan of the 2.5 Here's mine in all her glory!! Hopefully getting it mapped again later this year.

cheaper on piston heads

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2532695.htm No.198 out the 200 and also on the series mcrae club register as owned by m4iny?? http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=p_OUmuxZnNZzLpJmjm-_NSw&gid=2

Before.............. After............... Quick trial fit to see what they look like on the car................ dont worry about the scabby brembo disc's letting the side down they will be getting changed in good time for 2 piece efforts all round. What do you's think? bearing in mind the cars manky and needs a damn good clean and polish!!

wheels thrown off today scoobywho! back from down south wednesday afternoon so will hopefully be ready for the collecting, cant wait to see the pff7's in black

mmmm love these wheels look awsome mate

All the offical international and authorised distributers of cosworth parts. http://www.cosworthusa.com/distributors.asp?international=1 Cheers John

RCM and amber performance, not had any issues at all, just a first class service and only slight disappointment was I have to wait on a timing belt guide as they are due in at the end of the month but not in a rush so not worried. would recomend dealing with either mate. cheers John.

unsure if they would honor it sure they would find a clause to get out it, been buying a few cossie parts for my hawkeye and there are a good few out there that havent updated or have wrong prices on the go.................... http://lateralperformance.co.uk/section.php/90/1/cosworth_tuning_parts_subaru_impreza/72ce1976aa78c46e19f8ce411a9d9084 lateral are still advertising ay 17.5% vat...............

The mcrae coming along slowly but surely waiting on a mate to fit another box and rear diff but he's a nightmare to pin down sure it'll get down at some point lol.

Alrite Kenny whats the crack? like your avatar pic of the wee man and the car, quality. I'll try and get hold of tommy t as i wasnt aware so many folk did powder coating so going to shop about now, cheers for your input bud

Alrite pal thanks for the recomendations I've heard chamelion are pretty good and im sure i was talking to them up at knockhill one day about the process etc, i didnt realise there were so many folk about doing pc;ing so going to shop about abit, hows the classic going?

Im changing the colour of my prodrive pff from the grey graphite to either gloss black or colour coding black as the car. Where is the best place or can anyone recommend anyone for the job. Im based in Argyll so Glasgow area or Perth or Stirling im quite happy to go and drop wheels off etc and then recollect. Im looking for a really high quality finish and absolutley want to avoid cowboys. What is best paint or powder? some feedback please if you have any, appreciated John

Speak to trading standards and building control mate. Building control are the ones who are suppost to control the quality of workmanship and ensure everything meets regulations etc.

Saw this today in the Daily Record at lunch time, My thoughts go out to all family and friends.

One of my mods I hope do to shortly on my black hawkeye sti is to tart up the engine bay a wee tad as im keeping the standard clean look on the outside of the car as she is mint. I already have some Cosworth goodies on order from Roger Clark Motorsport with all my saved up pennies and have my eye on a few carbon dress up items. The dilema I have is I want to upgrade all the hoses to samco's but cant decide what colour to go with!! red? blue? The car is a ppp so already has the red y hose under the intercooler so im just that tiny bit more swayed in that direction to keep everything the same. What do you guys think? Or has anyone got some pics of either a decked out engine bay in red or blue hoses to help me decide? All opinions welcome!! Cheers John

Ive got an ht auto splitter on the nose of my black hawk i'll did out a pick or 2 for you. Can recomend ht, great firm great product and great value for money and service, ticks all the boxes!!

Going rate for reclaimed scotch slates are around 76p a slate over the counter in the trade depending on condition etc if they are ballachulish slate you could be a bit cheecky and ask for a bit more as they are pretty good quality. You could give Brian at Henderon roofing in glasgow a shout I do not know if he buys from the public or will source but he knows his stuff and im sure he'll point you in the right direction. Hope this helps you a bit......... if all else fails fire them on ebay at 50p a slate there's bound to be someone out there looking for a bargain especially the way the trade is just now and before the 20% vat increase hits in January. Cheers John