LordOWar
Well-Known Member
I've started to take apart the series 3 I bought a few weeks back and discovered the steering column bearing was a little past it's prime, see the photo below. So I bought a new one from Bear****e and was a little put out at what can only be described as a slightly rough bearing. The best description would be ball bearings lubed with grinding paste! It was that rough I took it apart to make sure the balls were round and not square and found only the mearest hit of anything resembling grease. I gave the running surfaces a rub down with some fine sand paper and packed it with grease and the transformation was, well minimal TBH it's better but not exactly greased lightening. So what brand is any good for parts and I've noticed on ebay they very rarely state a manufacturer of the parts. From what I have now read it looks like the fun starts fitting the damned thing.
I've been taking pics as I go so when I get to the chassis I will post some pics. On the plus side the chassis is looking quite good apart from the dumb irons and the rear crossmember. Oh and the bulkhead is looking not too bad.

I've been taking pics as I go so when I get to the chassis I will post some pics. On the plus side the chassis is looking quite good apart from the dumb irons and the rear crossmember. Oh and the bulkhead is looking not too bad.
