I took the 109 out on a few miles' test run again yesterday to check the work undertaken before refitting the whole floor - the driver's side floor panel was laid in loose, but the tunnel cover and passenger floor were left out just in case there was … [Continue reading]
How the Gearbox Selectors and Detents Work
For the benefit of those who suffer gear selection or jumping issues, this is a quick post with some photos of the selector mechanisms. The gear stick sits in a pivot level with the gearbox tunnel cover. The stick extends a little further through … [Continue reading]
Resetting the Timing
When I replaced the damaged timing sprocket and lightly contaminated belt a few weeks ago, I wasn't able to reset the injection pump timing accurately because the flywheel housing is too close to the SIII bell housing cross member to allow fitting of … [Continue reading]
Transmission Refit
The transfer box was completed, with a check using the spring balance I bought from the fishing tackle shop for setting the front axle swivel pre-loads. Unfortunately, the pre-load is supposed to give a draw resistance on the string line of 2-4lbs, … [Continue reading]
Finishing the Leak Cures
I managed to refit the oil pump and sump this afternoon, making best use of the fair weather (laying on your back in puddles of rain water is not condusive to a high standard of workmanship). I also took a close look at the bottom end of the … [Continue reading]
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