aaronmorris · Mar 1, 2014

So todays job was to get the back axle striped.

This is what I found when I removed one of the hubs.

Any idea's ? Breather pipe was block so could be a culprit.

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Next problem

Some of the studs are too short on the axle. I assume if I fit part number 561196 they're longer and solve my problem?

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Axle casing striped.

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And started to clean the front axle up. Coming up pretty good to be fair

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Also made a start doing a parts list. It's a bit long

and it's taking me fecking ages.

gse1986 · Mar 2, 2014

aaronmorris said:
If por15 wasn't so expensive I would use it. I really cant afford that sort of money for paint. It's not like it's just a bit either. I'm going to need bloody loads.

I used red oxide (£20 off ebay for 5l), and then hammerite, moving on to wickes branded hammerite on my chassis in august 2012, still looking good

GINGE · Mar 2, 2014

Who you going to use for the new chassis Aaron?

Richards. Marsland and Designa being the obvious.

Im leaning toward Richards for mine, despite the lead time.

aaronmorris · Mar 2, 2014

GINGE said:
Who you going to use for the new chassis Aaron?

Richards. Marsland and Designa being the obvious.

Im leaning toward Richards for mine, despite the lead time.

Not sure yet Ginge.

But I'm leaning towards Richards the same as you. Plus they're not far from me

Designa never entered my mind (I'd forgot about them

)

To be honest the sooner the better for me. So going to ring around at some point this week hopefully.

Have you spoke to Richards about lead times then? Although I suppose it will be changing all the time.

aaronmorris · Mar 2, 2014

So a little bit of cleaning a painting today.
And trying to unblock drains. Just cant seem get a full day to my self

First up got the back axle casing cleaned up. Not painted as I'm waiting for it to come.

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Found some hammered finish paint in the shed so decided to paint a few bits. Wanted smooth finish so I've only done the bits you cant see. Just didn't want to bolt rusty looking bits on.
Any way various parts in various stages of before, During and after

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Nice oily mess.

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3.5 efi · Mar 2, 2014

inner hub seal leaking probably due to loose bearings. if oils getting out, water can get in. and yes to longer studs, they just tap out.

aaronmorris · Mar 2, 2014

3.5 efi said:
inner hub seal leaking probably due to loose bearings. if oils getting out, water can get in. and yes to longer studs, they just tap out.

Yep this was my thoughts. Already on the list

As well as the longer studs. Already wacked the old ones out.

shenton24 · Mar 2, 2014

Ive only just fount this thread

But ive quickly caught up on the piccies and progess

Your last one was mint so if you go bigger and better then its going be good. i cant wait see finshed project

Keep up the good work

Landyfox · Mar 2, 2014

3.5 efi said:
inner hub seal leaking probably due to loose bearings. if oils getting out, water can get in. and yes to longer studs, they just tap out.

Defiantly agree with this mate!

GINGE · Mar 2, 2014

aaronmorris said:
Not sure yet Ginge.

But I'm leaning towards Richards the same as you. Plus they're not far from me

Designa never entered my mind (I'd forgot about them )

To be honest the sooner the better for me. So going to ring around at some point this week hopefully.

Have you spoke to Richards about lead times then? Although I suppose it will be changing all the time.

Ive discovered that Richards make there chassis from 2.5mm steel where as Marslands are Original LR suppliers and as such come in 1.9mm. Not sure about Designa.

Im sure you know but the advice is measure corner to corner and floor to rail before starting to build it up.

aaronmorris · Mar 2, 2014

shenton24 said:
Ive only just fount this thread But ive quickly caught up on the piccies and progess
Your last one was mint so if you go bigger and better then its going be good. i cant wait see finshed project

Keep up the good work

Cheers mate. This is going to be a very slow build compared to the last one.
Bigger and better it should be

Galv chassis will be a better start. When I pull my finger out and order one

Landyfox said:
Defiantly agree with this mate!

Cool. Least a couple of people have confirmed my suspicions.

GINGE said:
Ive discovered that Richards make there chassis from 2.5mm steel where as Marslands are Original LR suppliers and as such come in 1.9mm. Not sure about Designa.

Im sure you know but the advice is measure corner to corner and floor to rail before starting to build it up.

Never new about the measuring corner to corner and floor to rail. But I will now I know. Cheers for the heads up.

aaronmorris · Mar 5, 2014

Right then, Well the paint for the axles etc got delivered today so being the impatient c*nt that I a . I wanted to see what the paint was like.
So I had a couple of hours after work. Only just got back in.
Got both axle casing's painted. Probably want another coat but over all I think they've come up well

No pic's as I forgot. But I will get some at the weekend when they've had another coat. As I've run out of paint brushes to do them tomorrow.

Landyfox · Mar 5, 2014

aaronmorris said:
Right then, Well the paint for the axles etc got delivered today so being the impatient c*nt that I a . I wanted to see what the paint was like.
So I had a couple of hours after work. Only just got back in.
Got both axle casing's painted. Probably want another coat but over all I think they've come up well

No pic's as I forgot. But I will get some at the weekend when they've had another coat. As I've run out of paint brushes to do them tomorrow.

What paint did you go for mate.?! Looking forward to seeing some pics.

Landyfox · Mar 6, 2014

Hi matey when I'm down there I'm going to pick your brains on how to restore your axels, I'm tad unsure to be honest!!

cowasaki · Mar 6, 2014

Landyfox said:
Hi matey when I'm down there I'm going to pick your brains on how to restore your axels, I'm tad unsure to be honest!!

Do you still need a rear diff? I'm changing my rear axle due to a casing leak but the diff is good.

Landyfox · Mar 6, 2014

cowasaki said:
Do you still need a rear diff? I'm changing my rear axle due to a casing leak but the diff is good.

Yes mate - it will fit the normal rover axel.?

aaronmorris · Mar 6, 2014

Landyfox said:
What paint did you go for mate.?! Looking forward to seeing some pics.

Used red oxide as a primer as I had some in the shed.
Then some gloss black rustoleum stuff. Cant remember exactly. I'll get a picky of the tin if I remember.

Landyfox said:
Hi matey when I'm down there I'm going to pick your brains on how to restore your axels, I'm tad unsure to be honest!!

No worries mate. Always happy to help.

aaronmorris · Mar 6, 2014

Well I haven't done feck all but I've had a little bit of a delivery today.

Mainly axle bits. Gaskets, Seals, Bushes, Springs, Nuts, Bolts and a few other bits and pieces.

Should keep me busy for a while

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Southernlandy · Mar 6, 2014

BLUE BAGS!!

uke:

aaronmorris · Mar 6, 2014

Southernlandy said:
BLUE BAGS!! uke:

Don't worry, The only bits that are in the dreaded blue bags is things like swivel seal retainers. Set of brake pads, I ordered allmakes but got ****part

Just have to see how they are.

So hopefully nothing that can go wrong. Famous last words

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