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Rhanagar
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 06, 2015 19:50    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well it has been a while since posting anything here, and a lot of water has gone under the bridge as it were. Long and short is she has been neglected, and off the road for several months while other stuff had to be sorted.

This was the first weekend free to dive in while the weather was good and get around to sorting the issues needed to get her on the road again.

List of jobs to do:

Passenger front wheel bearings.
Passenger front upright needle bearing.
Complete strip down, refurb, install and adjust of all the brakes.
Underseal.
New rubber.

Doesn't seem like much but it all takes time.

First off was to sort out the rear brakes, which on a Mk.I Trooper involves Satanic rites and selling yet more of your soul.

Also starting at the rear allowed me to put the new rubber on.





And comparison with my temp wheels. This is what you get when comparing a stock 235/70R16 to my new and shiney Grabber AT2 33x12.5R15 Very Happy




Then I moved onto the front. The driver side was first as all that needed was the caliper refurbing and cleaning/sealing



Passenger side to last. This was going to be a challenge. I had already replaced the wheel and needle bearings some months ago, but for some reason the CV joint wouldn't seat properly and meant I couldn't get the circlip on. I checked the bearings to see if they would fit and had the right bevel etc. I just concluded that it needed stripping again and putting together more carefully. To be honest with this prospect I lost heart and left it for ages. Anyways today I had the enthusiasm and determination to get it right.

Stripped



This time for some reason it all went together smoothly. Bearings went in a treat, Needle bearings and thrust washers seated nicely. All dropped back onto the truck and the groove for the circlip was perfectly lined up. Why it didn't do that in the first place I don't know



After all this I set to underneath with a wire brush and a 5l tub of Waxoyl and went about treating the chassis. I hate that job with a vengeance. It is dirty, messy, and filthy .. and not in a good way. However the chassis is now nice and black and I didn't find any rot other than surface rust. Happy Days .....






... Dammit.

Was doing the rear drivers wheel arch and thought I would poke that dodgy bit I have been ignoring for the last few years. Has never been mentioned in any MOT, but thought this time it might require some work.




That is going to be a 10" long hole by the time I have cut it back to good metal. Just as well I have a welder now. Time to get some more practice in.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 06, 2015 21:49    Post subject: Reply with quote

nice Neal.. so is this one gonna make it to the 10 year BB next year?
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 06, 2015 22:00    Post subject: Reply with quote

That is the plan Smile
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 06, 2015 22:40    Post subject: Reply with quote

I can't wait to see this at BB16!
@ gt-nick....we need to get your Trooper sorted for the big party! I can't see me getting a Mk1 so I'll help you get yours minted!  Very Happy
And your barge....we just need to find 4 months or so spare time.... Shocked
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 25, 2015 11:32    Post subject: Reply with quote

She went under the knife!





That has been zinc primered and painted.

Windscreen was replaced today.

All that needs doing is finish off the undersealing, clean, tidy and once over for the MOT booked on Monday  Neutral
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 25, 2015 12:01    Post subject: Reply with quote

good luck on Monday buddy  Smile
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 26, 2015 19:26    Post subject: Reply with quote

Undersealed Very Happy







Couple of patches but 99.99% covered.
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 26, 2015 21:10    Post subject: Reply with quote

Uber  Cool
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 27, 2015 18:57    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well she is cleaner inside than I have ever known her to be.

She is as ready as she will ever be for the MOT tomorrow *nervous*
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 27, 2015 21:50    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looking well mate...will be in great shape when you sell it to me!  Shocked
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 27, 2015 22:49    Post subject: Reply with quote

Good luck Neal
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 28, 2015 15:19    Post subject: Reply with quote

Aaaaand it is a ........ fail Sad

1) Exhaust rubber missing
2) Ball Joint split pin missing
3) Horn not working (stupid stupid me not testing it)
4) Handbrake not up to efficiency. Works, but not enough ... f%$king thing.

In all not bad. Got the garage to fix it and chuck it in again.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 12:26    Post subject: Reply with quote

My "local" garage is amazing. He fixed the problems and sent it in again for the retest. Total bill including the ticket:

An outrageous £60!!

Lad done good.

If you are in Preston and need a good local friendly garage then speak to Sam at:

Jimmy Peace
Unit 1
Charnock Fold
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 6BE

Tel:
01772 55545

THE OLD GIRL IS BACK ON THE ROAD AGAIN!!!
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 14:56    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rhanagar wrote:
My "local" garage is amazing. He fixed the problems and sent it in again for the retest. Total bill including the ticket:

An outrageous £60!!

Lad done good.

If you are in Preston and need a good local friendly garage then speak to Sam at:

Jimmy Peace
Unit 1
Charnock Fold
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 6BE

Tel:
01772 55545

THE OLD GIRL IS BACK ON THE ROAD AGAIN!!!


Excellant.... Cool
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 15:01    Post subject: Reply with quote

This one is more Frickley friendly.

Just need a snorkel now.
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