Replacement top rocker arm needed
Replacement top rocker arm needed
I was on my way to sunny Brands Hatch, and stopped for a look due to some funny noises from the front.
My left rocker arm has failed! It now has a nasty kink where there wasn't one before.
Mine is a Peter Powell 1997 era type using Escort uprights.
Can anyone recommend a suitable source for a replacement?
My left rocker arm has failed! It now has a nasty kink where there wasn't one before.
Mine is a Peter Powell 1997 era type using Escort uprights.
Can anyone recommend a suitable source for a replacement?
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Re: Replacement top rocker arm needed
I've got one but bet I know why it's bent . Your shock is wound down too low for it's piston length plus standard spring rates were' crap ' at 180lbs . They aren't sided , a rocker will fit left or right --- there's nowhere to source them , you just have to make them up . SSC has been closed to business since 2006/7 -- ish. I've been making bits for mine and others for 8 years on and off.spegru wrote:I was on my way to sunny Brands Hatch, and stopped for a look due to some funny noises from the front.
My left rocker arm has failed! It now has a nasty kink where there wasn't one before.
Mine is a Peter Powell 1997 era type using Escort uprights.
Can anyone recommend a suitable source for a replacement?
PM for my email and we can sort you out ok.
I just love the Stylus but she keeps swallowing £££ !
Alfa Red 159 2.4 jtdm ti 260bhp 365lbft / BilsteinB12 + Adjustable Powerflex camber/castor bushes. Red STYLUS 2lt zetec 231bhp 185lbft Dunnell . RED 1972 Alfa 2lt GTAm replica 170bhp.
Alfa Red 159 2.4 jtdm ti 260bhp 365lbft / BilsteinB12 + Adjustable Powerflex camber/castor bushes. Red STYLUS 2lt zetec 231bhp 185lbft Dunnell . RED 1972 Alfa 2lt GTAm replica 170bhp.
Re: Replacement top rocker arm needed
Thanks. That was posted from the pub car park where we waited for the AA. Home now and the left front is now even lower!
I really dont know why it bent - it's been at the same ride height for years.
It's the type which is all filled in & looking like solid. Looks like it would be a right pig to straighten and I don't know if i'd trust it again anyway
The AA man who trailered us home said it's split underneath too but I havent looked myself yet.
I was aware that theres been quite alot of discussion & work on the top arms and I did wonder if Neville Powell is still around or if a Fury or Striker one would do.
I'll PM you.....
I really dont know why it bent - it's been at the same ride height for years.
It's the type which is all filled in & looking like solid. Looks like it would be a right pig to straighten and I don't know if i'd trust it again anyway
The AA man who trailered us home said it's split underneath too but I havent looked myself yet.
I was aware that theres been quite alot of discussion & work on the top arms and I did wonder if Neville Powell is still around or if a Fury or Striker one would do.
I'll PM you.....
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Re: Replacement top rocker arm needed
Definitely FURY/STRIKER/PHOENIX wouldn't fit -- totally different bearing design and dimensions. Save the rocker though because the outer bent arm can be carefully cut off then a new outer arm fitted . I made a jig for multi ' length arms for various uses / not quite finished . Made up my own as one off's years ago so no jig(to use rodends). Neville Powell no longer has jigs for STYLUS cars , since Tim Benbow bought the company and still owns it (just not operating it).
I just love the Stylus but she keeps swallowing £££ !
Alfa Red 159 2.4 jtdm ti 260bhp 365lbft / BilsteinB12 + Adjustable Powerflex camber/castor bushes. Red STYLUS 2lt zetec 231bhp 185lbft Dunnell . RED 1972 Alfa 2lt GTAm replica 170bhp.
Alfa Red 159 2.4 jtdm ti 260bhp 365lbft / BilsteinB12 + Adjustable Powerflex camber/castor bushes. Red STYLUS 2lt zetec 231bhp 185lbft Dunnell . RED 1972 Alfa 2lt GTAm replica 170bhp.
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Re: Replacement top rocker arm needed
All ready for Steve to pick up on Friday . Had one , two in fact , that needed welding up to complete , plus a little wire brushing/grinding before Bilthamber/Painting Pleased to be able to help out occasionally and gives me something to do now retired
I just love the Stylus but she keeps swallowing £££ !
Alfa Red 159 2.4 jtdm ti 260bhp 365lbft / BilsteinB12 + Adjustable Powerflex camber/castor bushes. Red STYLUS 2lt zetec 231bhp 185lbft Dunnell . RED 1972 Alfa 2lt GTAm replica 170bhp.
Alfa Red 159 2.4 jtdm ti 260bhp 365lbft / BilsteinB12 + Adjustable Powerflex camber/castor bushes. Red STYLUS 2lt zetec 231bhp 185lbft Dunnell . RED 1972 Alfa 2lt GTAm replica 170bhp.
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Re: Replacement top rocker arm needed
Hi Rob, Hope you are enjoying retirement as much as me . I saw you at Goodwood last year, but you were busy, so didn't get a chance to say hello. I tried posting in another section on here, hoping you may reply, and then noticed this thread. Do you by any chance have a contact number for Tim Benbow please? Together with an engineer friend of mine, who has worked with me on numerous cars since my V8 Stylus (BOT291V) back in about 2004/5, we are looking for a project. We would be interested in purchasing the rights/moulds/jigs etc for the Stylus, with a view to supplying kits and parts, and developing the car further. This would be more of a hobby than a business. My friend is very experienced with carbon fibre and glassfibre, and is an extremely competent mechanic/race engineer. Hope to hear from you. Regards, Paul.
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Re: Replacement top rocker arm needed
I wouldn't give out his personal number -- sorry Paul . Also he's made other decisions recently so no point I'm afraidmadmaninshed wrote:Hi Rob, Hope you are enjoying retirement as much as me . I saw you at Goodwood last year, but you were busy, so didn't get a chance to say hello. I tried posting in another section on here, hoping you may reply, and then noticed this thread. Do you by any chance have a contact number for Tim Benbow please? Together with an engineer friend of mine, who has worked with me on numerous cars since my V8 Stylus (BOT291V) back in about 2004/5, we are looking for a project. We would be interested in purchasing the rights/moulds/jigs etc for the Stylus, with a view to supplying kits and parts, and developing the car further. This would be more of a hobby than a business. My friend is very experienced with carbon fibre and glassfibre, and is an extremely competent mechanic/race engineer. Hope to hear from you. Regards, Paul.
I just love the Stylus but she keeps swallowing £££ !
Alfa Red 159 2.4 jtdm ti 260bhp 365lbft / BilsteinB12 + Adjustable Powerflex camber/castor bushes. Red STYLUS 2lt zetec 231bhp 185lbft Dunnell . RED 1972 Alfa 2lt GTAm replica 170bhp.
Alfa Red 159 2.4 jtdm ti 260bhp 365lbft / BilsteinB12 + Adjustable Powerflex camber/castor bushes. Red STYLUS 2lt zetec 231bhp 185lbft Dunnell . RED 1972 Alfa 2lt GTAm replica 170bhp.
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Re: Replacement top rocker arm needed
Hi Rob, Sorry - I didn't expect you to give out his number, but wondered if he was contactable. That is a shame....does that mean the Stylus is dead, and the designs, moulds etc are going to waste? If so, it seems such a shame. Is there anything that could be salvaged perhaps via another route to resurrect it, or have others already tried? Regards, Paul.
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Re: Replacement top rocker arm needed
If Tim wants to say something that's fine but it's not for me to discuss his affairs , he's been a friend for a long time and has kept in touch , so respect his privacy . Stylus won't go to waste though , all in good time we'll all know his plans.madmaninshed wrote:Hi Rob, Sorry - I didn't expect you to give out his number, but wondered if he was contactable. That is a shame....does that mean the Stylus is dead, and the designs, moulds etc are going to waste? If so, it seems such a shame. Is there anything that could be salvaged perhaps via another route to resurrect it, or have others already tried? Regards, Paul.
I just love the Stylus but she keeps swallowing £££ !
Alfa Red 159 2.4 jtdm ti 260bhp 365lbft / BilsteinB12 + Adjustable Powerflex camber/castor bushes. Red STYLUS 2lt zetec 231bhp 185lbft Dunnell . RED 1972 Alfa 2lt GTAm replica 170bhp.
Alfa Red 159 2.4 jtdm ti 260bhp 365lbft / BilsteinB12 + Adjustable Powerflex camber/castor bushes. Red STYLUS 2lt zetec 231bhp 185lbft Dunnell . RED 1972 Alfa 2lt GTAm replica 170bhp.
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Re: Replacement top rocker arm needed
That's a little blunt Rob. I'm not prying into Tim's affairs, purely trying to see if something can be done in a small way to save the Stylus. Anyway, glad to see that there may be a future. Over and out.
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Re: Replacement top rocker arm needed
Blunt wasn't intended , simply just can't give you the answer you wanted
I just love the Stylus but she keeps swallowing £££ !
Alfa Red 159 2.4 jtdm ti 260bhp 365lbft / BilsteinB12 + Adjustable Powerflex camber/castor bushes. Red STYLUS 2lt zetec 231bhp 185lbft Dunnell . RED 1972 Alfa 2lt GTAm replica 170bhp.
Alfa Red 159 2.4 jtdm ti 260bhp 365lbft / BilsteinB12 + Adjustable Powerflex camber/castor bushes. Red STYLUS 2lt zetec 231bhp 185lbft Dunnell . RED 1972 Alfa 2lt GTAm replica 170bhp.
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Re: Replacement top rocker arm needed
No probs. All the best.