MOT pas but !

[SILICONEKID345HP]

It passed today but the lights are a little low ,does anyone know how to adjust the Lupo lights and at what height .

The sump gasket was changed last year but its leaking on to the exhaust and I can see oil leaks from both heads ..

Is there anyone in the game who can actually fit and seal a sump ?and do I just leave the heads alone ?

[carsy]

I would have thought your mot man would have altered your lights free of charge during the test. My man certainly does if needed.

As for your heads leaking oil are you sure its not from the rocker covers.

[SILICONEKID345HP]

carsy said:

I would have thought your mot man would have altered your lights free of charge during the test. My man certainly does if needed.

As for your heads leaking oil are you sure its not from the rocker covers.

How do you adjust them when setup on the alignment machine ?

If I remove the covers under the front arches how do I get my hand in ,or even see ?

[phillpot]

SILICONEKID345HP said:

If I remove the covers under the front arches how do I get my hand in ,or even see ?

measure from ground to top of wheelarch, jack up and remove wheels and covers, lower jack until measurement is back to what it was..... adjust to your hearts content

[phazed]

Now there's a question Daz.

What I did to adjust mine.

Park up in the MOT bay in front of the headlight aligning machine.
Measure the height below the jacking points to the ground.
Jack the car up with two trolley jacks on the jacking points and remove the front wheels.
Lower car to the same height as it normally sits.
Remove the inner wing headlight covers.
You can then access the Lupo headlamp adjusters and set the beams correctly.
Replaced the covers and the wheels and go home.

That was simple wasn't it.

[QBee]

Mat Smith sealed my sump with a bead of the stuff Peter uses, no problem,

[Hedgehopper]

My sump was re-sealed twice without success. The cruciform seals were then replaced and it has been dry ever since.

[SILICONEKID345HP]

Hedgehopper said:

My sump was re-sealed twice without success. The cruciform seals were then replaced and it has been dry ever since.

I`m not sure if they have time to do that at this mot station .


What are cruciform seals ?

[Hedgehopper]

Never actually seen them myself but I believe they fit between the rear main bearing cap and the block. The bearing cap has to be removed to fit them.

Hopefully someone with more knowledge will give you more details.

[pete275]

Cruciform seals are little cross shaped oil seals that sit in the back of the block, you need the flywheel off to get at them

Mine perished and the resulting oil leak was quite spectacular, did mine when the clutch was replaced at str8six

[phazed]

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=rv8+cruciform+se...

Half a day, 2 guys, a ramp and a few cups of tea to replace.

Box and bellhousing outfor access.

[carsy]

SILICONEKID345HP said:

How do you adjust them when setup on the alignment machine ?

If I remove the covers under the front arches how do I get my hand in ,or even see ?

Maybe its a bit different on a Griff but i can get in to do the adjustment with both wheels on the ground and the steering on full lock one way then full lock the other way for the tother side.