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Do you have any pics of the welds themselves? I couldn't find any on the website that weren't partially obscured or covered in sealing stuff. It looks like they've got their service well figured out though.

I've seen James' stuff first hand (actually, I own a pair of his bandeds. I forgot about them ;D ), and dealt with him personally so would have no qualms about using him again. Likewise with Dez so would recommend either of them

My old fiesta used to go through alternator belts loads. The next owner told me the alternator was a tiny bit out of alignment so didn't really tension the belt properly. If the belt is old and feels hard and plasticy or is perished you should replace it- a fresh rubbery one will grip far better and you won't be risking it snapping as much

Thank you Dez. I've read through that a few times and it will be a massive help. Unfortunately, real life is getting in the way a little so I haven't got anything done..

This photo demonstrates the drop arm issue



Unfortunately, it has been confirmed to me that the diff I got from Seth isn't suitable due to a difference in the number of splines. Annoying but not the end of the world. I'll just go slowly until something else pops up ;D Seth- Would you like me to redeposit it in your garden?

It's due its (last ever compulsary) MOT within the next month so I'll resolve a couple issues, such as the hole in the floor, lack of washers and lack of reflectors before shoving it through the test and seeing how it gets on. After that I think the modifying will start proper. My only limitiations are time and money


EDIT: did I say time and money? I meant time, money, skill and tools ;D

I just wanted to commend the brilliance of this post. I don't know if you've been drinking or are just feeling a little 'devil may care' this evening but I laughed aloud and took in facts, therefore making it brilliant.

There's something that makes me question the longevity of an engine with 'magma' written on it ;D

Bone stock giffer spec (and therefore, giffer spec insurance and running costs..) is definitey the way forward for a daily. I'm amazed it hasn't lost its hubcaps!

It comes up on here quite a lot

Not having owned one, the only things I'd be wary of are fuel consumption and that I feel quite ill as a passenger in them

Quick order of attack would be really useful, if it's no trouble I reckon I'd do alright but it'd take faaar less time with the voice of experience to help me along the way.

The ability to change the angle of the spring mounts makes sense now you've said it. I'll do some measuring to figure it out

I had a little look at the diff that I got from Seth for welding up and going skidding to sit at slightly safer cruising speeds on A roads and not having read up on how the actual conversion is done, was a little concerned that the casing looked totally different to what was on the car already.



There are obviously differences due to the way it mounts in a Herald compared to in a Standard.


This is the stamping that confirms it's the one I need though, and a quick test to satisfy myself that the ratio is correct confirmed that it's 'about 4 to 1, ish' so I'm happy on that front.


A knowledgable person on the Standard Motor Club forum has explained roughly the process to me. I need to undo the allen head bolts behind the output flanges and knock them out, undo the ring of 8 bolts holding it all together and pull the diff out of its casing. Then it's a case of doing something similar on the existing axle and swapping it all round. Simple

I'll try to get photos and report back. I'm hoping to make a start this weekend.

So what can be done if using the official petition system isn't likely to be effective?