Archive: June 2008

Undoing some hard work.

(Removing bushing sleeves from lower control arm.) Didn’t know for certain that the new lower control arm bushings would include the outer metal sleeves. But they do:   So, had to remove all of the ones I left in previously, in case I didn’t get new ones.   Simply used a chisel, hammer and brute force…   … and lots of WD40…   … to eventually get them all out.…
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Removed rear brake backing plates.

This is the rear brake assembly mounted to the rear axle.   To remove the backing plate the whole axle shaft needs to be removed. Begin by dismantling the old brakes. See here for a detailed step-by-step process.   Once the brakes are off, you can get to 4 mounting bolts holding the backing plate to the axle – through the access hole in the wheel rotor.   Don’t forget…
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Removed wheel studs, dismantled front brakes.

Started with this:   Removing wheel studs is easy… … just hit with a hammer and they pop through. Notice two of the removed studs had sheared, luckily there was still enough to hit with a hammer to knock them out. If there isn’t anything for the hammer to hit just use another wheel stud, thread end touching the broken stud and hit the head with the hammer.   To…
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Body parts on the floor.

Finally, something clean and new: These are all the body panels to be replaced and most of the exhaust system. All the parts sorted and stored. Practically every component of the steering, suspension and brakes is being replaced. Some of new fuel and fluid lines:…
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A few parts were delivered…

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Cut quarter panel.

Cut a large section out of the rear quarter to examine how it’s all put together – whilst waiting for the new panels to arrive.…
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Cleaned transmission.

Before (large chunks of dirt and grease have been scraped off): Applying Gunk degreaser: After first application of Gunk and pressure washing: And, after second application of Gunk (from here it’ll be hand sanded and polished cleaned some more and painted black.):…
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Doors back on.

Doors temporarily rehung. This is to aid in replacing the rear quarters, they will somewhat hold the body in alignment. I removed all the glass and the associated mechanisms. Left the exterior handles on and locks in.  …
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More paint stripping.

Used some more Nitro Mors on the trunk lid, boot lid and front cowl panel. They all still need to be sanded down. I am considering either hiring a beefy shot-blast unit and compressor (the one I used earlier, coupled with my small compressor, to do the hood hinges is just not up to the task), or taking the panels somewhere professional, just to save on all the time and…
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