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Mar 15, 2019 15:38:30 GMT
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Yes strikey it's going to be working for a living but if it's painted it would be easy to wipe it over the seats Chris I'm still haven't picked anything yet but will be incorporating the colours of the cab not going with leather or vinyl as I had them in my other truck and they just sweat you in the summer and freezing in the winter think I might try the steering wheel in white it can always be changed if it doesn't work Bob - Let me know if you require a contact for suppling the seat & trimming materials |
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Mar 15, 2019 17:20:49 GMT
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Will do thanks. got the front axle fitted and a few more bits bolted on also stripped the front bearings and cleans them a put new grease in the bearings look like they have already been changed so desided to just order a new set to have in the cab for a standby  |
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Mar 21, 2019 19:28:07 GMT
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Got the engine and gearbox back in and running and mad a exhaust but the the bearings in the water pump was making a bit of a racket so replaced the bearings only to discover that it was also leaking so back off and sent to a company in Wolverhampton to be reconditioned and after fitting the radiator that is also leaking and already been reconditioned by the previous owner so think I'm going to wait till the water pump comes back and try some sealer in it if any one can recomend a good one  |
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Mar 21, 2019 19:34:43 GMT
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Its all coming together nicely, I might have missed it earlier but what size engine is it?
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Mar 21, 2019 19:45:28 GMT
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It's 2.2 four cylinder petrol
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Mar 21, 2019 20:05:15 GMT
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I though of that but it's in the centre section of the rad so it would all need reconditioned again wich wasn't cheap think it was around £360 so my idea was to try and seal it and hopefully it would last till I find a replacement one I know it would be better to have it done but my pockets are only so deep
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Mar 21, 2019 20:09:06 GMT
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K seal works well but if you can It would be better to try and solder it up.
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Mar 21, 2019 20:15:42 GMT
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rad well works well too
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Mar 21, 2019 20:26:04 GMT
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Were it looks to be looking there's no way to get to it as there is three rows of tubes one on each side of the rad and one in the middle and it looks like the middle one thats leaking so it would need stripping that's only my guess might get a company to take a look just in case it a easy fix
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Mar 21, 2019 20:53:53 GMT
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No sign of any damage or impact I had one reconditioned for a mk1 transit a few years ago and that leaked when fitted but took it back and they sorted it
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glenanderson
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Morris fgk30 1967glenanderson
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Mar 21, 2019 22:21:17 GMT
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Another vote for getting it fixed rather than using an additive.
I know it’s not easy contemplating an unexpected spend, but you’ll have to deal with it eventually, and it’ll never be easier than doing it now.
I wonder if you could contact the previous owner and take it back to where he had it repaired? They might be prepared to look at it under warranty.
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My worst worry about dying is my wife selling my stuff for what I told her it cost...
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Mar 21, 2019 22:48:22 GMT
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Additives are really good at sealing. ...........at sealing up the whole engine causing overheating issues. Do it right, do it once.
Local guy to me only charged about £120 to recore a rad so shop around.
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Mar 21, 2019 23:04:39 GMT
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Just found the invoice for the rad it was done in 2016 so don't think they will cover it under warranty plus it was at Burton on Trent 140 mile round trip twice I'll ask at the local radiator guy  |
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vulgalour
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Morris fgk30 1967vulgalour
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I'll add my voice to the chorus. Having had to deal with the aftermath of potions used to 'seal' coolant systems it's only really suitable for a engine you're getting rid of. K-seal, particularly, is an absolute  to get out of the system and it does not prevent head gasket failure, it just makes it even more work to put right when the head gasket goes. It's rubbish that you have to get the radiator redone, especially considering how nice the rest of it has come together, but it really is worth doing it right and hopefully only having to do it the once. |
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that cab looks ready and anxious to jump back on the frame as soon as it can...
cant wait to see more progress...looking good!
JP
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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eurogranada
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Will the engine be cleaned up to match the exterior or are you going for patina under the bonnet?
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Will the engine be cleaned up to match the exterior or are you going for patina under the bonnet? I wondered that ... you could perhaps resist the urge to crack on, and give it some TLC whilst the radiator is being saved up for and done ..? 😊 |
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Mar 22, 2019 14:05:29 GMT
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The engine will be cleaned and given a coat of paint but not going mad on it here's were I'm at with the rad cut the side bracket to have a better look it turns out there was a hole in in the front tube easy to get to so I've soldered it filled with water and there was no leaking so just got to wait for the water pump to test it properly.here is the leak  |
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Rob M
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Morris fgk30 1967Rob M
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Mar 22, 2019 14:28:59 GMT
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Thank God you are back on and posting updates. I was getting withdrawal symptoms.  |
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Mar 22, 2019 14:40:23 GMT
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Good man, let's hope that's cured it.
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