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C5 Help => C5 Faults & Solutions => Topic started by: steve_1360 on 25, February, 2012 - 08:37:50

Title: Brown Fingers!
Post by: steve_1360 on 25, February, 2012 - 08:37:50
While checking out my C5 i noticed i only had one clip holding on the gearbox. So before that broke, it had signs that is was getting weak i came up with this idea that I have now finished. Test drive today hopefully ;D

(http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/steve_1360/SV500835.jpg)

This involved a lot of filing :P luckily it was -10 outside so it kept me warn  8)

(http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/steve_1360/SV500834.jpg)


(http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/steve_1360/SV500833.jpg)

Not sure if a top bodge or improvise, adapt & overcome !
Title: Re: Brown Fingers!
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 25, February, 2012 - 09:02:45
Well done Steve I think I will have a go at the bodge it looks OK  .Bye Chas
Title: Re: Brown Fingers!
Post by: Karl on 25, February, 2012 - 12:22:55
..it seems to be doing the job , so probably qualifies as improvise,adapt and overcome rather than just bodging.

The difference between a bodge and some improvising is a bit subjective...bit like Top Gears "cool wall", the rules may vary at any time  ;D
Title: Re: Brown Fingers!
Post by: coverman on 27, February, 2012 - 11:32:05
This would be any easy item to have "printed" in plastic.
Title: Re: Brown Fingers!
Post by: kamilb1998 on 27, February, 2012 - 15:55:40
Looks like a good example of improvise, adapt & overcome. Let us know how you get on with it!
Title: Re: Brown Fingers!
Post by: radiomarty on 27, February, 2012 - 16:47:45
I think thats a rather good fix - well done.
Title: Re: Brown Fingers!
Post by: thedesigntailor on 27, February, 2012 - 17:37:25
Quote from: coverman on  27, February, 2012  - 11:32:05
This would be any easy item to have "printed" in plastic.

Very simple I would say - we have some good rapid prototypes in Bristol if anyone wants to make up a 3d model

PS - the topic title had me worried for a sec - I thought you had a bottom problem!
Title: Re: Brown Fingers!
Post by: steve_1360 on 27, February, 2012 - 20:18:52
QuotePS - the topic title had me worried for a sec - I thought you had a bottom problem!
;D I copied from booboo thread as i thought it was quiet funny.

I went out for its first run Saturday afternoon. I did 3 miles with no problems, just see how long it lasts. I think it should be OK and only cost a couple of quid.