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[Potta]

Yeah it is my first time and I didn't realise the steering was like that till I drove it to the inspection.

Last time I drove it it seemed fine but that was quite a while ago now.

And with the lights I thought the indicator was ok and didn't think to check the plate light.

I have fixed a lot of other bits and pieces that I knew would be checked, and decided to take it over and find out what else was needed.

Pulled the diff out this morning, it's a 3.55 open diff


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[Potta]

Cleaned all the crap off and decided it could use a coat of paint.

Had a look around the shed and all I could find was white, black, primer or this lol

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It's not as bright as in the picture but I'm kinda glad it will be hidden.

Wifey wanted to go to Bunnings so I grabbed some fire engine red in case I get the urge to paint anything else lol

Can't have everything green plus that's a $40 can so don't want to use too much

[Ice]

Can of black spray can is $2.50 at bunnings Craig

[Potta]

What method did you use to get the axles out?
Did you do it the way I suggested?

Only asking cause it may help others down the track. Little tricks and thinking outside the square can be great when needed

 

Yeah I did it the way you suggested Grant, worked a treat, thanks for the tip!

 

Sorry, I meant to say that earlier.

 

 

Can of black spray can is $2.50 at bunnings Craig

 

 

Black is boring Gene.

 

No one's gonna see it under there anyway lol.

 

If anyone does see it i'll have bigger issues.

[LJ RB30]

Geez looks like $40 worth of ultra blue on the center!

 

suprised it leaked!

 

Haha as someone once said "Greens Nice!"

 

Keep at it!

 

You will be cruising before you know it!

 

 

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[Potta]

Geez looks like $40 worth of ultra blue on the center!

 

Yeah there was sh!tloads on there but only a few little bits of gasket.

 

I'm not sure if it was leaking or had been before the blue went on, but I pulled it to make sure it doesn't anymore, last thing I want is to miss out on rego because I couldn't be bothered doing something so simple.

[Potta]

You can see here why my gearbox was leaking

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Straight out the back and evenly distributed all over the underside of the car.

I put the fire engine red to good use

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Do these shafts have a front and back?

I realised after I pulled the ends off I can't tell the difference lol.

[Potta]

1. Steering - Rectify pulling on road test 

2. Foot Brake - Rectify swerving/pulling from straight ahead position when brakes applied

3. Differential/Final Drive - Clean and Rectify all Oil Leaks - Diff centre removed, cleaned, painted

4. Steering Box/Rack - Rectify all excessive Free play - Removed for reco -  currently at Wilkinson's suspensions.

5. Linkage - Rectify all excessive free play including Tie Rod ends, left side - Removed, rubber was like vegemite, 

6. Interior General - Fill or cover speaker holes in parcel shelf

7. Control Arms - Rectify Damaged/bent including Rear trailing arm - acquired replacements

8. Control Arms - Rectify excessive movement/worn bushes, including bottom, left lower

9. Seat Belts - Rectify damaged/frayed webbing - Right Front - Removed to be rewebbed - currently with Seatbelt Solutions

10. Indicator lamps to cancel on left and right turns as steering wheel returns to center position - Purchased cancelling springs

11. Gearbox - Clean and rectify all oil leaks - plug missing in yoke shaft - Plug purchased

12. Indicator lamps to operate correctly including right rear - rectify light dull

13. Plate Lamp to operate correctly

14. Park Brake locking pawl/ratchet to operate correctly

15. Seats - Fit trims, knobs, rotating wheels - drivers side tilt knob cover missing - New knob ordered

16. Centre console to be securely mounted

17. Steering to self centre after turns

18. Rectify steering too heavy

 

So everything is in progress I guess, I made my deadline of today to get the yoke, steering rack and seatbelt out, now its just putting a few bits back together while I wait for parts.

 

And back to work tomorrow, yay.....

Edited by dattoman, 27 January 2015 - 08:09 PM.

[RallyRed]

will be like a new one when you are finished.. Good stuff.

[Ice]

Green diff and a red tailshaft, perfect...just the colours I would've used 

Your takin the piss right

[Ice]

Of course. Cider anyone 

Smart arrzz

[Potta]

Yeah I didn't really think that through lol.

Might have to come back out and go black but it can stay green for a while.

Diff is back in and I got my seatbelt back already, very happy with it assuming it fits ok.

Had to glue the cap in my yoke because it is a perfect fit, I'll test it doesn't leak and keep an eye on it.

Would have preferred it if I could have chucked it in the freezer and let it fit tight but the next size up was 10mm bigger so not much choice.

[S pack]

So the dome welch plug was a smidgen too large to push into the recess in the yoke?

[Potta]

No Dave, it is the perfect size, which means it won't stay in by itself.

 

I'm hoping Tarzan's grip will do the job.

 

Might need some ultra blue or something as well but we'll see.

[S pack]

Craig, the idea behind the dome welch plug is you insert it into the recess then tap it with a hammer to flatten the dome slightly, as you do this the welch plug expands out and locks into the recess. For this to work the dome welch plug must be a neat fit in the recess.

[LJ RB30]

Craig, the idea behind the dome welch plug is you insert it into the recess then tap it with a hammer to flatten the dome slightly, as you do this the welch plug expands out and locks into the recess. For this to work the dome welch plug must be a neat fit in the recess.

^^^ What he said

[Potta]

Where would I be without you guys, honestly.

 

I had thought of doing that but didn't want to make it unuseable by over whacking it.

 

I'll give it a belt tonight.

 

Thanks once again.

[Potta]

Worked a treat guys, thanks very much.

For the record, tarzans grip worked but not too well and could be knocked out easily.

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Diff is back in, fluid topped up and no drips yet, fingers crossed.

Surprising myself with how much I have got done, at first I thought I was no chance but now I'm quietly confident I'll get there.

[Potta]

1. Steering - Rectify pulling on road test 

2. Foot Brake - Rectify swerving/pulling from straight ahead position when brakes applied

3. Differential/Final Drive - Clean and Rectify all Oil Leaks - Diff centre removed, cleaned, painted

4. Steering Box/Rack - Rectify all excessive Free play - Removed for reco -  currently at Wilkinson's suspensions.

5. Linkage - Rectify all excessive free play including Tie Rod ends, left side - Removed, rubber was like vegemite, 

6. Interior General - Fill or cover speaker holes in parcel shelf

7. Control Arms - Rectify Damaged/bent including Rear trailing arm - acquired replacements

8. Control Arms - Rectify excessive movement/worn bushes, including bottom, left lower

9. Seat Belts - Rectify damaged/frayed webbing - Right Front - Picked up ready to be installed

10. Indicator lamps to cancel on left and right turns as steering wheel returns to center position - Purchased cancelling springs

11. Gearbox - Clean and rectify all oil leaks - plug missing in yoke shaft - Plug purchased - Shaft is back together but not in the car till I clean up

12. Indicator lamps to operate correctly including right rear - rectify light dull

13. Plate Lamp to operate correctly

14. Park Brake locking pawl/ratchet to operate correctly

15. Seats - Fit trims, knobs, rotating wheels - drivers side tilt knob cover missing - New knob ordered

16. Centre console to be securely mounted

17. Steering to self centre after turns

18. Rectify steering too heavy

 

I have to add a couple of extra things that I'll be doing at the same time.

 

I may as well replace some bits that need it while I'm in there.

 

19. Replace Ball Joints

20. Install taller front springs to match rear(Kings 1" lowering springs)

21. Replace rear brake cylinders

22. Paint Diff and Drive Shaft in colours that will clash

 

Picking up a heap of parts from my favorite admin bloke tomorrow, thanks again Datto, busy all weekend though so there won't be much more to cross off unfortunately.

Edited by Potta, 30 January 2015 - 12:57 AM.