Steep learning curve

dieseldog69 · Feb 10, 2019

The Mad Hat Man said:
and a garage

Have you seen the rents for houses with garages

One here on the island has an actual garden and a single off road parky space and they want £1000/pcm for it, I find it hard to justify £500 for it personally but WTF

resto_d1 · Feb 11, 2019

Not ashamed to say this took me hours. The retainer rings and an absolute mare. I ruined two and had to salvage the old two. Luckily they cleaned up alright. All ss pistons in now with new seals.

The Mad Hat Man · Feb 11, 2019

That’s where a shot blasting cabinet really comes into its own

resto_d1 · Feb 11, 2019

What land rover have against a boot and a clip I don't know!!

resto_d1 · Feb 11, 2019

The Mad Hat Man said:
That’s where a shot blasting cabinet really comes into its own

Took literally 10 mins with a wheel. It looks that bad as had been out in vinegar. All just brushed off. It's those retainer rings. They have to be perfectly square. Too much oomph and it's just off it kinks. Not enough and it won't go in.

The Mad Hat Man · Feb 11, 2019

Have yu got shares in Sarsons?

resto_d1 · Feb 11, 2019

Also no way those calipers were working when before removal. You can see that retaining ring and seal sat proud where it was so seized it pulled the seal out with it during operation then corroded around it

resto_d1 · Feb 11, 2019

The Mad Hat Man said:
Have yu got shares in Sarsons?

B&m. Mix of vinegar and water it eats it all off. My bolts and brackets for rear quarter are like new

resto_d1 · Feb 13, 2019

Fresh 8.8s for me tank cradle

dieseldog69 · Feb 13, 2019

At work dreaming of Land Rovers lol

Story of my life

Weather is looking good for this weekend, might get out there and nail a bit more of me own back together

resto_d1 · Feb 13, 2019

Hard not to when puzzle pieces turn up lol.Awesome. That job for the member fell through so I'm hoping for an outrigger and mount this weekend. I'll fit my axle Sunday if I can pull this off and have 3 weetabix for breakfast. I'm a bit skint this month but I'll take a drive down soon and muck in when you have a full weekend on it?

The Mad Hat Man · Feb 13, 2019

resto_d1 said:
Fresh 8.8s for me tank cradle
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I am using Stainless if it isn’t a stress critical attachment.
A4-80 Is the equivalent.

resto_d1 · Feb 13, 2019

The Mad Hat Man said:
I am using Stainless if it isn’t a stress critical attachment.
A4-80 Is the equivalent.

Yeah. It is stress critical though - potentially 80kg on it. I've stood on my new bracket and it doesn't budge

resto_d1 · Feb 13, 2019

We are getting there

Hicap phill · Feb 14, 2019

Are you getting rid of the rubber doughnut? Convert the diff end/prop shaft, save trouble in long term

Keep going looking good

windy81 · Feb 14, 2019

Don't get me wrong but i can see 'red grease' being used with the calipers, did you use Red rubber grease ?

Hicap phill · Feb 14, 2019

I do on refitting brake pistons & seals

dieseldog69 · Feb 14, 2019

resto_d1 said:
Hard not to when puzzle pieces turn up lol.Awesome. That job for the member fell through so I'm hoping for an outrigger and mount this weekend. I'll fit my axle Sunday if I can pull this off and have 3 weetabix for breakfast. I'm a bit skint this month but I'll take a drive down soon and muck in when you have a full weekend on it?

With the amended schedule of works i "should" have 90% of mine wrapped up this weekend.

Won't be MOT ready as calipers to replace i fear as well as flex check to see about bodywork trimming to clear my new boots

resto_d1 · Feb 14, 2019

windy81 said:
Don't get me wrong but i can see 'red grease' being used with the calipers, did you use Red rubber grease ?

Yes mate I do on any seals or bushes like that. Rrg prevents any catching or pinching that my club hands might cause and I also smear it around the top of the boot or retainer seal like a barrier cream

resto_d1 · Feb 14, 2019

Hicap phill said:
Are you getting rid of the rubber doughnut? Convert the diff end/prop shaft, save trouble in long term

Keep going looking good

I have considered doing so yes. 200tdi don't have them do They?

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