jamesmartin
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because its 2 taper bearings, they only need a little preload unlike the top pin and bush with thrust washer, the bush and washer have a lot of friction the bearing doesnt
bankz5152
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I am ready to cry.
I thought as I got back from work early id set to preload properly. All ways going well until I didnt check the upper bearing was seated. Pushed the king pin in and started doing up bolts before I realised i had damaged the bearing!!!
Damaged beyond use.
Landys off the road now. Luckily Gigglepin is only 10 mins from work so I can pick up a new bearing and get it sorted tomorrow night.
I am so annoyed with myself its untrue.
Such a stupid bloody mistake.
I thought as I got back from work early id set to preload properly. All ways going well until I didnt check the upper bearing was seated. Pushed the king pin in and started doing up bolts before I realised i had damaged the bearing!!!
Damaged beyond use.
Landys off the road now. Luckily Gigglepin is only 10 mins from work so I can pick up a new bearing and get it sorted tomorrow night.
I am so annoyed with myself its untrue.
Such a stupid bloody mistake.
KISSMYAURA
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at least you have never fitted and clutch an found the release bearing on the passenger seat just before you try to test drive it.... Not I would have made such a stupid mistake of course you understand , happened to a mate ...........honest guv....
bankz5152
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The landy is finally back together and running! Sadly still got an ABS sensor issue. Still saying "electrical failure - 18 times" so I'm guessing its dead. Ordered a new one to rule it out.
I did have to use a fair few shims in order to get 4lbs of preload(I simply could not be bothered to strip it again to get 3) 2 thickish shims and 2 wafer thin shims. However the ball moves freely and happily.
I did have to use a fair few shims in order to get 4lbs of preload(I simply could not be bothered to strip it again to get 3) 2 thickish shims and 2 wafer thin shims. However the ball moves freely and happily.
bankz5152
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things get worse. Noticed this lovely patch of tinworm on the rear xmember. Roughly where the NAS step bolts up also looks like a similar hole is opening the otherside.I believe due to its location its an MOT fail? (Which is in oct
)So the sodding thing is going to have to be replaced. Any suggestions on what to go for? And who to fit it?
I would have a crack myself but alas i canny weld (yet!)
jamesmartin
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will be ,that would probably patch ok till you get round top swapping the cross member
bankz5152
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Hole fixing I can have done easily relatively locally but I think the rot spreads under the step bracket.
So suggestions in a replacement really
bankz5152
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Realised im off to France off roading next week in the lovely Marquenterre! So cracked on fitting the D44 guard. Which was a right pain.
There are 3 bolts which go up through the front xmember and bolt thru the bumper. However they are not straight up! And zero access from above to drill so its blind guess work unless I want to drop the IC and AC
8 holes later and two bolts are in could not get the third lined up for love nor money so two will have to do!
Filled the holes with a generous amount of hammerite as well.
Looks good tho! Matches my stainless/black theme well
There are 3 bolts which go up through the front xmember and bolt thru the bumper. However they are not straight up! And zero access from above to drill so its blind guess work
unless I want to drop the IC and AC 8 holes later and two bolts are in
could not get the third lined up for love nor money so two will have to do! Filled the holes with a generous amount of hammerite as well.
Looks good tho! Matches my stainless/black theme well
Hicap phill
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France.....
when & what port you sailing from/to ?
when & what port you sailing from/to ?
Hicap phill
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Luxury..... at least you get a quick kip. it is mad popping on a train & 30 mins later driving on the wrong side.
KISSMYAURA
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LOL quick kip! "madammes and monsieur" announcements every 30 seconds drives me mad!!!
Why cant they just say once and STFU?
bankz5152
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Have lunch on the train n make coffffeeeeee lol all we ever do there haha
Looking forward to seeing what the 110 can actually do this time as last year i had some running issues and a boost leak! Basically meaning i had to take everything in 3rd low so it took a pounding.
Looking forward to seeing what the 110 can actually do this time as last year i had some running issues and a boost leak! Basically meaning i had to take everything in 3rd low so it took a pounding.
KISSMYAURA
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doo like that steering guard.....
bankz5152
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KISSMYAURA
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i thinks its the bolts that do it, they set of off nicely etc. If they were same colour not sure it would look so rugged etcIt is nice but only fits D44 bumpers and a c*nt to fit. Love it tho
