Nigel Charles wrote
" The bayonet fit version is the most difficult to remove and refit due
to the tight tolerances of the parts and the seal. This is made easier
with a smear of grease between the parts in the region of the seal
before refitting."
Just one thing to add to Nigel's excellent summary. The Mini gascolator
(bayonet fit) can be a job to remove but this is due to the Viton "O"
ring being stretched. So fit a new vitron ring at the (cost of 1.65 GBP
each so get some spares) and your troubles are solved.
Ian Rickard #505 G-IANI XS Trigear
Europa Club Mods Rep (Trigear)
e-mail mods@europaclub.org.uk
or direct g-iani@ntlworld.com
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