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If you can find an old metal cabinet, you can make a curing oven, just cut a hole in it and put a hot air gun through the hole. I advise the use of a thermometer so you can regulate the heat yourself by means of opening and closing another hole with a piece of tin. Use of the kitchen oven is...

The big wire spring on the outer pad is present and correct? Does it apply any pressure at all to the pad?

That is entirely possible,I had the same even with the stainless pad clips on mine, I wouldn't worry about it as long as the pads are held securely in place, after some time, corrosion and dirt will build up again and stop the rattle. Pads should float freely but be held by the spring clips on...

I have different front brakes on my ATS but my previous 7th Gen had the same hammer head type pads, The anti rattle is the way the clips fit into the piston and the big wire spring on the outside of the caliper. I would rather have the slight rattle than a binding pad.

Probably better off using VHT Flameproof rather than just very high temp paint. I would prefer to err on the side of caution with regard to high temp coating especially seeing where they are situated.

I used Tiger seal on mine, cleaned it extremely well with acetone and meths and let dry well, then a bead of tiger seal. Use some masking tape to hold it in position taping across the screen and down the door window. Leave it for 24 hrs then take the tape off. I did mine last year and they are...

No short belt option on these, 7th gen had that but not the 8th

There is a separate part on the rack which is the torque sensor, which I ***ume translates steering input into electric current for the motor but the rest of the rack looks to be a sealed unit.

I had a look at the EPC for the steering racks and there are two variants, one for the standard car and one for 18" wheels which I ***ume means Type S which are the only ones that came with 18" as stock. The rack seems to be a lot more expensive than the control unit! Mine is still working but...

Hmm, I wonder if the noise on mine is mechanical or electrical. Is there any serviceable parts on the rack or is a replacement the only way out?

Funny that you post this, my ATS same as yours has been making funny steering noises for a while, obviously I haven't been driving nearly as much as before but when turning I hear a noise that sounds like an electric motor rubbing against something. I'm following with interest.

It will make it very awkward but it should still be possible. The biggest issue for me were the horizontal bushing bolts, they were seized on mine and took a lot of heat and long breaker bar plus another 4ft extension to finally release them. I am doing the same on my 8th gen and have bought new...

Does the motor make any noise? or is it just silent? If its making noise then the linkages are probably worn and popped off, if its silent its worth checking the fuse first and then if the spindles are actually free and not seized in the mounts. There are rebuild kits available for most wiper...

Worth looking at the lower control arm bushes, specifically the large round horizontal ones, if these go soft from wear,vibration will follow. I know this from a 7th Gen that I replaced the bushes on and it made a huge difference. I have new spurious ones from TRW to fit to my 8th Type S Tourer...

I bought one of the electric oil pumps from Lidl, never been a big fan of them as I am dubious about how well they extract all the old oil. However with a hot engine and it connected to the battery it sucked all the oil out in very quick time. Clean too, I had the filter and new oil in in under...

Put a prybar or a very big screwdriver behind the large horizontal bush and pry outwards. there should be a small amount of movement but not excessive. Look closely at the bush and you can see voids in the rubber part, they should not show any signs of polishing on the rubber nubs. If there is...

I can't remember where I read it but I do remember that the materials in the Type S core were different to the standard turbo. As in different metallurgy was used for a lighter or more durable core.

The main advantage with the electronic ear is that you can road test the car with headphones on and see which condition produces noise,left/right turns/small bumps/large bumps etc. They aren't all that expensive to buy.

Good result after all. Good to know that the sound can be caused by corrosion.

I am amazed at how the brake seals manage to contain fluid even on very pitted pistons. One thing that I do is to take the bare caliper with no rubber and heat it with a blowtorch, and let it cool. This usually allows the corrosion and horrible sweaty brake fluid to dry off and its then very...