I managed to fit one of the new stub axles today, properly bleeding that side’s brakes in the process. I also got the hub refurbished with new seals and gaskets – the Timken bearings remained as they have only covered about 2000 miles from new. I only started at close to midday due to other […]
Wheels and Spacers
I have cleaned up and repainted the two rear wheels. After-market modulars and 8-spokes are prone to rusting, especially in the joint between the rim and the wheel centre. After painting, I applied a bead of clear silicone sealant deep into the joint to keep the water out and the rust away. With the wheels […]
Fitting the Snorkel
I flatted and polished that front wing today and it came up well. That enabled me to clear another big box from the garage by fitting the plastic Mantec snorkel. The lower section fits to the wing with spire nuts and four bolts through the original screw holes, but since I had already sealed the […]
August
I have fitted all of the headlining, the door strikers, roof rack (with heavy duty load bars and ladder) and the front number plate. An attempt at testing the fuel system integrity found one big leak very quickly – the front right fuel tank must have a sizeable hole in it somewhere, or at least […]
Roof Electrics and Lining
I’m trying to get the LaSalle headlining in, which requires partial fitting of the interior lights, the rear work light and all wiring for those, the rear view mirror lights and roof rack spots. I’m also running the wiring to fit the second pair of speakers in the headlining above the rear windows. The shoulder […]
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