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| Martin Site Admin Member Since: 02 Apr 2007 Location: Hook Norton Posts: 6612   
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Alloys go over drums just fine, had Tornados on my 90 for 12 years without an issue:
http://www.web-rover.co.uk/nav.php?p=articles/alloys But do check they are sat on the hubs correctly.  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
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28th Feb 2012 3:54pm |
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| mymini007 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Chippenham Posts: 273 
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Sort wheel wobble (SORTED)
Turns out that one wheel on the front was 140g out of balance, and the other was 190g out, thats what was causing the wobble Fix leaky rear drum Clean up swivel joints and replace seals if required Replace hoses that are leaking for samco silicone blue. 30mm spacers for the wheels New battery tray as mine is rotten (not sure how it got through the MOT) Finish of black paint. New rear door. New door liners/cards (front) Build tool box/speaker box Fit rear seats Sound proof rear van sides and roof. Fit replacement seats with risers Replace front bumper Paint roof Paint roof rack Replace steering wheel Repair Front doors Replace front door hinges Replace door seals all round Fit side steps Fit ladder to enable roof rack use Fit swing away wheel carrier Change door lock barrels so they are all the same. |
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1st Mar 2012 2:23pm |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013
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Go easy pressure washing your swivels and blasting grit up into the seals.
Their are two trains of thought on swivels. Those that oil/grease the balls to reduce corrosion and those that leave them dry so grit/dirt doesn't stick to the ball and get under the seal making it abrasive. |
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1st Mar 2012 6:10pm |
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| mymini007 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Chippenham Posts: 273
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I have found a new form of sound deadening, 250kg of logs in the back, made a massive difference I could actually hear the radio on the way home.
On a separate note, should I get rid of the roof rack. I dont use it!  
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5th Mar 2012 6:40pm |
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| The Musketeer Member Since: 07 Feb 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 193 
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How much do you want mate?  Good things come to the wild and free |
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5th Mar 2012 7:10pm |
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| RRUK Site Supporter Member Since: 31 Mar 2010 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 2025
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Get shot of it then you can clean the roof! 2016 D4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF 1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol |
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5th Mar 2012 7:18pm |
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| mymini007 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Chippenham Posts: 273
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Make me an offer. 
But just so you know, it may need a bit of fettling. as its a home made one, and the brackets its been fixed to are welded on 
It will ne cheaper than any other roof rack thats for sure.  |
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6th Mar 2012 10:10am |
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| mymini007 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Chippenham Posts: 273
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Just bought some tomb raider side steps for £50
I like the tomb raider look You cant polish a turd!
But you can roll it in glitter
2006 Mercedes Benz CDI320 2001 Volkswagon Caddy Van 1.9 SDi 1993 Nissan Patrol 4.2 TD 1986 90 200tdi - SOLD 1990 Mini mayfair (highly modified) - FOR SALE |
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8th Mar 2012 12:30pm |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013
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What are Tomb Raider side steps
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8th Mar 2012 1:21pm |
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| RRUK Site Supporter Member Since: 31 Mar 2010 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 2025
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I think they are the tubular ones with chequer plate tops 2016 D4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF 1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol |
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8th Mar 2012 1:23pm |
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| mymini007 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Chippenham Posts: 273
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 Thays the ones!
Click image to enlarge Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated You cant polish a turd!
But you can roll it in glitter
2006 Mercedes Benz CDI320 2001 Volkswagon Caddy Van 1.9 SDi 1993 Nissan Patrol 4.2 TD 1986 90 200tdi - SOLD 1990 Mini mayfair (highly modified) - FOR SALE |
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8th Mar 2012 2:06pm |
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| mymini007 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Chippenham Posts: 273
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A couple of other bits sourced thanks to TTF
Steering guard Check Raised air intake Check You cant polish a turd! But you can roll it in glitter
2006 Mercedes Benz CDI320 2001 Volkswagon Caddy Van 1.9 SDi 1993 Nissan Patrol 4.2 TD 1986 90 200tdi - SOLD 1990 Mini mayfair (highly modified) - FOR SALE |
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8th Mar 2012 9:17pm |
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| mymini007 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Chippenham Posts: 273
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Started the engine bay tidy up today, the I think the intercooler pipe is leaking so that was the first job.
Before Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge After Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge I chopped up the old IC pipe and added some new samco bends, and some new ally pipe, its a bit close to the alternator but with a bit of jiggling I should be able to move it away. I think thats where all the oil is coming from, but not sure, I think the dodgy welds don't help. there was not an alarming amount of oil in the pipe but if its under pressure I am guessing its spraying all over the place. Just the IC top hose to sort and some new belts, and a few more blue hoses. Note the IC top hose is held on with cable ties not jubilee clips :shock: Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated You cant polish a turd!
But you can roll it in glitter
2006 Mercedes Benz CDI320 2001 Volkswagon Caddy Van 1.9 SDi 1993 Nissan Patrol 4.2 TD 1986 90 200tdi - SOLD 1990 Mini mayfair (highly modified) - FOR SALE |
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9th Mar 2012 7:03pm |
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| RRUK Site Supporter Member Since: 31 Mar 2010 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 2025
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Good progress, keep it going, loved reading your progress, has spurred me on doing mine. 2016 D4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF 1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol |
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9th Mar 2012 9:44pm |
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