A bit more specification creep. i have bought a reversing sensor kit with four sensors and audible warning. I had reservations about kit (or, at least, my wallet did), but considering the damage that can be done to the LR and anything behind it, epecially children, in a reversing collision, and the poor rearward visibility […]
Side Protection
I have bitten the bullet and ordered today a pair of Mill Services rock-sliders. These not only provide a full length jacking point, but should provide ample protection from jerryatric and female drivers in the super-market carpark, preventing their doors from damaging the new paintwork. They attach (bolted, not welded) to the bulkhead outrigger, front […]
Instruments and Wiring
The wiring has all been stripped back to the basic system and repaired. Most of the instruments and switches are re-connected with just the speedo to go. I have added an extra 2 position toggle switch to the left of the heater fan switch to control any auxilliary engine cooling fan I fit later. This […]
Needling
The job is now being held up by the speedo, which needsrecalibrating. It was previously under-reading by about 10%, butwhilst taking it apart to clean the slightly moldy face and reset theodometer, the needle came off!
Instruments
I have been cleaning up the wiring loom and instrument panel, removing any damaged sections and modifications and making good where required. The accessories will be rewired from scratch to run in parallel to the standard main loom, rather than splicing into it. The intention is to refit the instrument panel before fitting the pedal […]
Social