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Old 12-09-2010, 11:46 AM   #1
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Not a bad effort!



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Old 12-09-2010, 12:08 PM   #2
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Ouch. Any more info on the cause?
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Old 12-09-2010, 12:14 PM   #3
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Obviously he needs skinnier tyres.
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Old 12-09-2010, 12:15 PM   #4
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From what I can gather, an attempt at a skid where the tyres weren't the loss of traction!
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Old 12-09-2010, 04:03 PM   #5
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I wouldn't bother undoing bell housing bolts to remove.. Lol...
This is a sign of abuse !! I hope you don't want any warranty ??
Fit a twin plate and drive with some mechanical sympathy...
Are those two hoses fuel lines ???
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Old 12-09-2010, 04:07 PM   #6
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Hard life eh?
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Old 12-09-2010, 05:35 PM   #7
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Are those two hoses fuel lines ???
I think once upon a time, yes. Standard dump, and exhaust, so wouldnt be making huge ponies. Someone had a burnout fail.
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Old 12-09-2010, 05:41 PM   #8
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super glue will fix it
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Old 12-09-2010, 05:45 PM   #9
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Cant we just cover it with aluminium foil and forget that this ever happened???
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