I think I may have found the fault! Really, the hose flexible hose was in a dreadful state, as the photos show. The splits and cracks were well hidden with the hose in situ, but once removed and unbent, it was obviously knackered. From underneath that side of the vehicle, I could see fluid all […]
New Stereo and Clutch Issues
I was getting increasingly poor radio reception, with interference from the heater fan motor, wiper motor and electric radiator fan, and decided that while it was almost certainly a fault with the antenna or cable, an upgrade to DAB would make my commute to work more bearable. I checked the stereo end of the antenna […]
A Quiet Gear Stick
SIII gear sticks are notorious for rattling, and mine was no exception. The bottom ball of the stick, which engages in the selector shaft cups, has a groove with a runner o-ring to prevent rattles, but these o-rings quickly wear flat spots and allow metal to metal contact and rattles. I found I had to […]
Roverdrive Update
The Roverdrive has been rebuilt with the new front casing. Changing the casing over required the use of a hydraulic press, but was a simple enough procedure. The job has highlighted that the front bearing is actually alright – it felt a little rough by hand, but that was because the bearing was dry after […]
New Lows
I have spent the day working on the transfer box. The Roverdrive has been removed to fit a new version of the front casing, which is designed to improve oil flow through the unit as a whole but especially the front bearings, helping to reduce running temperatures. I think the 75W90 semi synthetic oil may […]
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