Rich in Vancouver
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UPS came by with a big box today.
This is almost too nice to install!
This is almost too nice to install!
UPS came by with a big box today.
This is almost too nice to install!
The head was (comparatively) very cheap. I have previously tried changing lifters, Which wasn't a fun job. That is what prompted me to just replace the head as there will be no messing around with the cam cradle etc. The head is ready to go so it should just be old head off, new head on. I'm not too worried about the liners. I have done head gaskets on K-series before without an issue so don't really anticipate a problem. I'm changing a few other bits while I am in there, a timing belt idler I really should have changed last time and I am also doing the oil pump and the oil pickup O-ring. I only want to take the engine apart once so am going for it.Nice. But I have to ask why? That's an expensive way to fix a ticking cam follower. Are you removing the engine to change the head? In my experience, trying to change a head with the engine in the vehicle is a nightmare, which runs a very real risk of breaking the seal on the liner.
Drums look greatIt was yesterday. But I found what what making the rubbing sound from the NSR wheel. Part of the backplate's stone guard had rusted off and was rubbing on the inside of the drum.View attachment 158730
So I decided to take all the remaining stone shields off, both sides. View attachment 158731
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I also took the opportunity to replace all the brake parts, including shoes, springs and drums. I used mostly Delphi parts, except the drums, which were Britpart. View attachment 158733
I painted the drums too, just to make it look like better, especially with the addition of stainless steel retaining screws.View attachment 158734
It's good to have a handbrake that actually holds on a hill, and also slows the car down as an emergency brake.
I also repaired an exhaust metal hanger, and replaced both exhaust rear rubbers.
The headlights also got there anual abrasive clean and quality polish too.View attachment 158735
I even found time to re-aim the windscreen washers and replace the broken window cable on the driver's door.
Fingers crossed for the MOT on Wednesday.
Drums look great
I did mine with caliper paintHopefully they'll stay that way for a
And the headlights too. I think mine would benefit from that treatment. What product did you use?Hopefully they'll stay that way for a while.
What product did you use?
I find Wilko BBQ/ Stove paint works well on brake components, and is easy to repaint later if needed.I did mine with caliper paint
Well done mateWell it passed the MOT, and with only 1 advisory. This was the smell of diesel from the engine bay. I'm attributing it the the HP pump leaking, again.
At least the MOT is out the way. He asked what I'd done to the rear brakes, because he'd never seen his Tapley meter show 65% on a handbrake before. He said the last Discovery he tested only just managed 70% on the foot brake.
The brakes are very good, and they're not bedded in fully yet.
So just the fuel leak to sort and this creaking sound, and she's all good.
You know what happens once you've finished working on it and everything is sorted 100%.Well it passed the MOT, and with only 1 advisory. This was the smell of diesel from the engine bay. I'm attributing it the the HP pump leaking, again.
At least the MOT is out the way. He asked what I'd done to the rear brakes, because he'd never seen his Tapley meter show 65% on a handbrake before. He said the last Discovery he tested only just managed 70% on the foot brake.
The brakes are very good, and they're not bedded in fully yet.
So just the fuel leak to sort and this creaking sound, and she's all good.
You know what happens once you've finished working on it and everything is sorted 100%.
It breaks again!!!!
LOL, well done mate.
Cheers guys.Great result
I made my own, which is very bright.I also installed one of those LED replacement boot lights. Got it from ebay for £9. If it lasts it will be money well spent. I can highly recommend them.
I fitted a new pair to mine this morning too. I like to replace them every 6 months.New aero wiper blades fitted to the front. They're great.
Replacement unit only I'm afraid. Mine is also very sloppy. I've adjusted the arm so it stops on the rubber.Are the rear wiper motor mechanisms/gears a serviceable part or is a new motor assembly the only option?