Repair and Rebuild Begins
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When I first saw it I did think MOT issue. Will see when it goes in. Hope the body is squiffy and not the chassis
Ordered both 1/2-inch socket and 3/4-inch breaker bar. Either way the rear hubs are coming off
Need to order so bits for the callipers to - although I'll canibalise the out going callipers if the parts don't arrive - one of the slider pins is bent and all the dust boots (for the sliders and nipples) are parrished.
Whilst doing the ARB mounts yesterday I came to the decision that it would be prudent to remove the front suspension [as a whole] and clean up the mounting points. I can renew the bolts etc at the same time. At this time I am not too concerned about the wishbones etc..
Modifying the SiLs kitchen and cleaning her pond (no euphemism) on Saturday so hoping for at least dry weather on Sunday. Would be nice to have an 'easy' swap of the rear hubs and brakes, followed by the brake servo and m/cylinder coming out. Then the electic mods!
Ordered both 1/2-inch socket and 3/4-inch breaker bar. Either way the rear hubs are coming off
Need to order so bits for the callipers to - although I'll canibalise the out going callipers if the parts don't arrive - one of the slider pins is bent and all the dust boots (for the sliders and nipples) are parrished.
Whilst doing the ARB mounts yesterday I came to the decision that it would be prudent to remove the front suspension [as a whole] and clean up the mounting points. I can renew the bolts etc at the same time. At this time I am not too concerned about the wishbones etc..
Modifying the SiLs kitchen and cleaning her pond (no euphemism) on Saturday so hoping for at least dry weather on Sunday. Would be nice to have an 'easy' swap of the rear hubs and brakes, followed by the brake servo and m/cylinder coming out. Then the electic mods!
Further frustration today. Firstly, the slider pins are slightly larger on the vented set up so will have to wait for the spares to arrive before fitting the driver's side.
Secondly, the hub was seized on the trailing arm on the passenger side. Took the entire GP to free it off. It came off though. Quick clean up of the trailing arm. Some rust remover (surface, arm still solid). Then on with the new kit.
It's the same set up as on the back of the Griff & Chim 500s. Callipers are the same as on the Tamora too so now have some part standardisation. Ali carrier and lightweight CV save over a kilo each side.
Old;
New;
The fitted the driveshaft. New packing of molypolololollolol what ever grease.
Brakes will be bled once the servo etc. are replaced.
Then did some stuff on Tamy.
So next weekend is getting the driver's side brakes changed and getting the sump strut off.
Secondly, the hub was seized on the trailing arm on the passenger side. Took the entire GP to free it off. It came off though. Quick clean up of the trailing arm. Some rust remover (surface, arm still solid). Then on with the new kit.
It's the same set up as on the back of the Griff & Chim 500s. Callipers are the same as on the Tamora too so now have some part standardisation. Ali carrier and lightweight CV save over a kilo each side.
Old;
New;
The fitted the driveshaft. New packing of molypolololollolol what ever grease.
Brakes will be bled once the servo etc. are replaced.
Then did some stuff on Tamy.
So next weekend is getting the driver's side brakes changed and getting the sump strut off.
Quick update on parts.
The brake parts should be with me tomorrow - Bigg Red as a quick ebay search revealled nothing.
Got a local engineering firm who've said they can thread the end of the ARB for me - just need to get the ARB there. If doable, then ShaunS3C is making me up an adjustable drop link.
Another small pot of Hammerite and a couple of aeresol versions also purchased.
Fuel tank is going to be a couple of weeks.
So, assuming the brake bits turn up and its not throwing it down, then Saturday should see some more forward movement.
The brake parts should be with me tomorrow - Bigg Red as a quick ebay search revealled nothing.
Got a local engineering firm who've said they can thread the end of the ARB for me - just need to get the ARB there. If doable, then ShaunS3C is making me up an adjustable drop link.
Another small pot of Hammerite and a couple of aeresol versions also purchased.
Fuel tank is going to be a couple of weeks.
So, assuming the brake bits turn up and its not throwing it down, then Saturday should see some more forward movement.
Right driver's side rear brakes upgraded. Complete rear disc conversion kit sitting in the shed now.
Wheels are really tight though and hard to turn by hand. Is this right?
The driver's side came apart a lot easier other than the hub not wishing to part with the carrier. Did this to release it.
Managed to get the broken stud out of the stub axle.
Then I checked the compatibility of the Fiesta ST front brakes. I'll start another thread for that little gem.
Wheels are really tight though and hard to turn by hand. Is this right?
The driver's side came apart a lot easier other than the hub not wishing to part with the carrier. Did this to release it.
Managed to get the broken stud out of the stub axle.
Then I checked the compatibility of the Fiesta ST front brakes. I'll start another thread for that little gem.
Whilst waiting for Tamy's new engine to be delivered I took the opportunity to do a couple of jobs.
First I freed up the track rod ends. Should there not be a washer under these? There are none in the replacement ends although a new nyloc is included.
New track rod ends are the same size so just need to count the turns for now. Mr Smith will sort it properly.
Then I chopped out the sump brace ready for dropping the pan on Sunday.
Need to take a few dings out of the sump.
First I freed up the track rod ends. Should there not be a washer under these? There are none in the replacement ends although a new nyloc is included.
New track rod ends are the same size so just need to count the turns for now. Mr Smith will sort it properly.
Then I chopped out the sump brace ready for dropping the pan on Sunday.
Need to take a few dings out of the sump.
Went to the Sausage meet this morning. Then came back and got on with some car jobs.
Firstly had to do some work on the Mini ahead of its MOT next Saturday. Front indicator got smashed on the motorway last week so swapped it out for a new one. Unfortunately, meant a bumber off job which was time consuming. Got it done though. Fitted led side lights and chrome indicator bulbs so the front end is neater.
The on to Tamy. Fitted some 16 inch wheels last week and the balance weights just catch the brake callipers on the front. Although annoying left as is. I had thought there was a nail or something in the tyre as it was clicking as I drove. Only using them for a short time.
Then moved on to Samy.
Got the brake servo out and measured up for the new stuff going in. Also moving the coil ala Philpot. Removed some superfluous nuts and bolts. The expansion tank was fitted to some m6 studs that are on a metal plate bonded inside the cabin so I thought I'd make use of it for the brake light switch T piece.
That occupied my afternoon.
Depending on what the weather does, I may get some more done tomorrow.
Firstly had to do some work on the Mini ahead of its MOT next Saturday. Front indicator got smashed on the motorway last week so swapped it out for a new one. Unfortunately, meant a bumber off job which was time consuming. Got it done though. Fitted led side lights and chrome indicator bulbs so the front end is neater.
The on to Tamy. Fitted some 16 inch wheels last week and the balance weights just catch the brake callipers on the front. Although annoying left as is. I had thought there was a nail or something in the tyre as it was clicking as I drove. Only using them for a short time.
Then moved on to Samy.
Got the brake servo out and measured up for the new stuff going in. Also moving the coil ala Philpot. Removed some superfluous nuts and bolts. The expansion tank was fitted to some m6 studs that are on a metal plate bonded inside the cabin so I thought I'd make use of it for the brake light switch T piece.
That occupied my afternoon.
Depending on what the weather does, I may get some more done tomorrow.
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