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A good thing you are back, you fix horribly rusty cars and tall about it in an amusing way! I am certain you will find a way to mend this rusty bit, just remember to measure where all the holes are :-)
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May 21, 2019 16:24:49 GMT
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I am guessing you didn't replace the locking washers on your driveshafts when installing them. Been ther, done that. The after my final exam, I drove home ine the rain, suddenly there was no propulsion but a lot of noise. Had to pull into a drivaway and investigate. The driveshaft was hanging loose, but intact and with all the bolts in place. Used a flat screwdriver to get it back together and limped home.
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May 21, 2019 16:17:34 GMT
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NICE! Congrats on the MOT. How does it feel, as the sport journalists would ask? How is the steering by the way, does the rack perform as anticipated?
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May 15, 2019 10:31:30 GMT
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Glad to read that you got the nuts tightened, and that this might be the solution to your minor problem (would have been a big problem later on). It looks like the Bahco wrench has been bent slightly, or was it like that when you got it?
I have used a sliding T-handle and socket from the Sweedish company Biltema when installing these nuts.
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May 13, 2019 10:14:58 GMT
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Finally a positive update! Really hope the newbuilt rack will be fine for all eternity! The rear wheel bearing might be tightened a bit, but I am afraid that there might be someting wring if you experience any slack in that area. It is not supposed to be adjusted as the front bearings are. I once experienced that hte rear wheel bearings neede adjustment, and in the end found that the stub axle was worn and therefor wore the bearings out after a while.
It might also be that you didn't tighten the nut enought when installing.
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Good to read that your rack is on the move and that you will get it installed fairly quickly. It is unfortunate that the rebuilder spent so much time on it but we must all believe that he did a proper job in the end.
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Was all this work done in one day? If so, can you bend time? Impressive work as always!
Is there any particular reason why the windows are fitted from the inside rather than from the outside as all other car manufactuers do it?
The sealing compund, is it tough like the glue used to install modern car windows or is it soft and flexible like gasket glue?
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Last Edit: May 7, 2019 7:34:05 GMT by gess
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WOW! Sierra LX Vignale. That interior was awesome. The whole car is brilliant, but the interior was something new and not what I had expected. Can't wait to see the engine you have chosen.
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You are ending up with a rather wide engine. I am used to installing carburettor on top of mainifold and air filter on top of that again. You are installing everything side by side, will it fit in the engine bay? Looks great by the way!
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That was a rusty bulkhead, but I suppose it will clean up nicely with a bit of cola or vinegar.
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In the pictures they look great. Did you staple them to the plate or did you use glue? Never seen a folding caravan. Had to google it. Seems like a good idea, bigger than a combicamp but less drag than a caravan.
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Mar 14, 2019 12:01:28 GMT
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I would choose E, also for the giggles. But I would mount the letters on a blank plate so the stripes on the cover doesn't show through the letters, kind of like A and B.
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Mar 11, 2019 11:38:11 GMT
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An eventful weekend for you I see. Good to see you got your car home at last. I really hope the engine probles acyually are solved and that you get the rack out without too much hassle. Great car!
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You got there in the end! I think it looks the part, give yourself a pat on the back, job well done. you would have saved yourself some hassle and punctured fingers i f you kept it all black, but it matches well with the front seats so I guess it was worth the effort. When will you be out cruising?
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I am certain this will be a good thing for you, it is so much easier to work on a car that is practically in your house. Outsourcing is often a sensible choice, people who do stuff for a living often know how to do their job, (not always) and can get it done in less time and with less effort than you. Really hoping you get your steering rack in working order before too long!
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Wow, I will never assemble one of these diffs, but it was very interesting to read, and all the pictures of technical bits are also fun to look at. I am planning to install a Torsen diff in my Granada, but as a complete unit. I have seen the rebuilding of a plate diff in Classic Ford Mag once, but your tutorial was superior.
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Another thread, another car? U B crazy! Me like! You bring just what we like, hopeless rustbuckets returning to life. Keep it up and we will cheer you on. Loving the idea of a RR meeting in hungary, I cannot come, but I will be able to see the pictures afterwards in all the different threads.
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Awesome update! This is really the little engine that could. I really enjoyed the naked picture with all the aero set to the side of the car. It is an impressive kit you have built there. Looking forwar to your tales from 2018.
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I see you joggle the door skin to fit the repair section. I assume there is a reason for this instead of welding the together with butt joints. Brilliant work by the way, I really enjoy reading your threads! Really educational.
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Snake - snakeskin, potato - pataoto, still horrifying scary. After this ordeal, I believe a break is well earned, so was the beer. Looking forward to the next episode of the Lada saga.
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