The pedal boxes both went in (primarily to clear some space on my workbench). The brake master cylinder (new) has been wiped with engine oil and wrapped in an oil soaked rag to try to keep the rust away while it’s exposed.
Lighting Wiring
Since I was unable to fit the engine, I did a few other bits and pieces. I have made up a rear fog and reverse light harness by the rear x-member, ready for the tub. I also extended the cabling for the rear wash/wipe and heated rear screen, as some of the cables were a […]
Last of the Tub Prep
Quick update: I have fitted the modified corner capping on one side of the tub (over a coat of etch primer and some Tiger Seal). A trial fit of the rear lights looked great. I’m going with the SIII pairing at the top of the capping, but with the stop/tail lights uppermost, and a clear […]
Engine Fettling
The 12J is back together and ready for fitting. It was totally rebult a few years ago, except for the rocker shaft, so has just had a bit of a clean up, new clutch kit, core plugs, rockers and shaft. The old clutch cover wasn’t that bad, but had been fitted for a long time, […]
Instrument Panel
I have fitted the instrument panel, wiring loom, ignition switch and indicator stalk. I have found that the SIII diesel ign switch that I aquired to replace the original petrol switch (so that I would not need the heater plug switch fitted on the seatbase) is no good – the switch positions do not allow […]
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