Attempted to replace the tailgate window regulator cables, failed miserably!! Old cable snapped due to corrosion and when removing them from the window clamps the corner of one of the clamps broke off, also due to corrosion, now I'm left with bits on the bench and a plastic sheet taped to the rear screen area.........its snowing and blowing a gale up here.....feck!!
 
After reading a thread on the forum, I scraped all the surface rust off the fuel tank cradle then went over it all again with a wire brush attached to the drill. Then gave it two coats of black Hammerite. One to keep an eye on in the future.
 
Grayo said:
After reading a thread on the forum, I scraped all the surface rust off the fuel tank cradle then went over it all again with a wire brush attached to the drill. Then gave it two coats of black Hammerite. One to keep an eye on in the future.
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Exactly wat I did to mine! Not today though ages ago lol
 
freely3 said:
Attempted to replace the tailgate window regulator cables, failed miserably!! Old cable snapped due to corrosion and when removing them from the window clamps the corner of one of the clamps broke off, also due to corrosion, now I'm left with bits on the bench and a plastic sheet taped to the rear screen area.........its snowing and blowing a gale up here.....feck!!
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I was going to head up to Elgin and Dufftown today but thought better of it, might go tomorrow, depending on the weather.
 
Grayo said:
After reading a thread on the forum, I scraped all the surface rust off the fuel tank cradle then went over it all again with a wire brush attached to the drill. Then gave it two coats of black Hammerite. One to keep an eye on in the future.
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Oh crap, something else for me to worry about!!!!!
 
Fitted the replacement VCU (Bell Eng.) and refurbished propshafts. Removed the diff rear cover, draind the diff oil and refilled, had a look at the crownwheel...everything looks good. Bled the rear r.h. brake wheel cylinder which has been doing my head in.
See my posts for more details.
Having a brandy and goin to bed !!!
 
Fitted Mantec front guard, converted 5dr half leather seats into 3dr versions and fitted. Now time to clean it and fit colour coded door handles
 
New Interior
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Newish mantec guard
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Yep very pretty. I've just ordered a Grison leffer restoration kit - going to tidy up my half leather seats a bit and them work on the alcantara.
 
Took the car on a 50 mile run after fitting the VCU etc.
Checked the diff casing for oil leaks after removing the rear cover and it's as dry as a bone.
Knocked up a wooden box to send the old VCU back to Bell-weighs as heavy as the unit !!
Got a reminder from the Warrany people (Momentum Warranties in Perth) to say that the dealer warranty expires next month and if I wish to take out a 12 month policy it will cost £320. Anyone had experiences of Momentum and can offer advice-Good or bad ??
 
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