Swivel Housing Drain Plug Size

Dr Strangeglove said:

Well my job ended up a bit more involved than I had planned. I ended up having issues getting the caliper off, seized bolts with rounded heads. Even knocking the tightest socket on did nothing as it was to far gone. I ended up having to cut the caliper in half, plugas everywhere, heat and knock on nut removers. The first extractor socket smapped when I tried to undo it. I then had to get a new set, drilled the back of the bot to relieve some steps on the threads, heated the area around the bolt and it came free - a lot of faffing about!

As the caliper and hubs were off I decided I wouldn't put off the swivel change any longer, so it was with them too.

As the swivel housing was very crusty I wanted to get rid of some of the rust. I ended up using electrolysis which was a first time for me - I was impressed with the results.

It has taken a while with the amount of de rusting, painting etc. Plus I have done both sides. That and the effing weather that does not seem to give up and l can't seem to get any continuity of work as the truck is outside. I will carry on with it when it stops raining!

I managed to get the filling plug out by heating the housing which I must admit I was surprised it worked.

I will put some photos up.
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84ninety said:

Looks like an amazing job!
There is a parts company called Britcar. They are not the cheapest, but they do answer the phone and help you when you are not sure of parts / part nos etc. Very helpful and super fast delivery.

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Dr Strangeglove said:

It's been a long drawn out job, but then I have not been itching to get it back on the road. Also, I wanted to get one side done before starting the other - but that went out the window due to the carp weather.
Discovering electrolysis also added time but I am glad I tried it as I think it's a fantastic process. With the duration required in the tank it is all adding time, but worth the wait. Then comes the painting with three coats on each and a sh1t load of hesitancy and lots of notsureism and with the weather it has taken me the weeks it has.

I did want to do a bit of de rusting of the chassis/suspension/axle ends before I put it back together, but the weather has stopped that.

I am looking forward to getting it back together and then my first attempt at bleeding brakes!

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Dr Strangeglove said:

I will have a look at Britcar when their website is back up and running, but I have been using a company called Buckley Brothers which are quite close to me. I must admit I prefer to pick parts up where I can rather than waiting for parcels. When I get items from ebay, unless they will fit through the letter box, I look for ones with the cluck and collect facility.

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84ninety said:

Unfortunately Britcar has gone bust! Cannot believe it! Island4x4 are good also, but its all by e-mail - they do answer though! And competitive prices.....

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Dr Strangeglove said:

I thought Britcar had started again? That is only what I have read on here, I have not yet used them so can't confirm either way.

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Dr Strangeglove said:

I thought Britcar had started again? That is only what I have read on here, I have not yet used them so can't confirm either way.

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