Drivers side door hinge was a little worn with some wiggle on the door....how difficult could it be to replace all the hinges??? In fact, why not replace them all while I'm at it! Hinges bought from LRS in Derbyshire - many thanks!!

Result...One door hung...others can wait until they are literally dropping of their hinges!!!!!

So...started well, door removed with ease - feeling happy. New captive nuts fitted in bulkhead, nice high quality stainless steel Allen bolts re-used, began to tighten...bit stiff....very stiff...try the other one....same problem - hmmmmmm, check threads for compatibility - Incompatible...UNABLE TO REMOVE SHINY STAINLESS BOLTS....Captive nuts no longer captive!!! TANTRUM....A FEW TEARS...CONTEMPLATED PULLING DOOR OFF...Considered legality of no door...DIDN'T CARE...couldn't find custom made tungsten carbide drill bit..12 OTHER DRILL PIECES AND 1.5 HOURS TO DRILL OUT ONE BOLT...Slight momentary feeling of exhileration...ONE MORE TO DO...NO MORE DRILL BITS...UNABLE TO DRIVE TO THE SHOP...Special drill bit found...in small case next to others...mixture of joy and rage!!!...second bolt drilled out in less than two mins....CELEBRATORY CUP OF TEA IN LANDY MUG...Captive nuts replaced, correct bolts used...smooth, easy work...DOOR CLOSES BEAUTIFULLY EXCEPT FOR A 1.5CM OPENING AT TRAILING EDGE...Sat on floor in rain...Considered if this would bother me.....Concluded yes...Hinges adjusted multiple times, inserts added...gap still the same...More rain...Decided to adjust striker further back...gap less but still considerable...Decided to drill out holes in the pouring rain...Considered safety of using drill in the rain while standing in a puddle...DIDN'T CARE...striker moved even further back - door now perfectly lined up and closes beautifully!!

NEVER AGAIN!!

NOW...to fix wipers and main/full beam!!

Ahhhh, feel better after a rant...!!!!
 
After getting the V8 disco the other day, I treated it to a nice engine service. Seems to love it. But the fuel filter ain't been so friendly, the bastid is seized on.

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Put these on either side.
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Found out why my n/s/r wheel was getting covered in oil breather was blocked solid but managed to unblock it in the end, did a tip run with my trailer and fitted a stereo as the old was naff :)
 
well I'm glad I did my brake calipers at work my old ones were bastids to get off so seen as I was at work I was able to make up the solid lines from the flexi to the caliper. If I had done it at home I would have been screwed. so now I have working brakes but a couple of problems.
1. by removing the solid lines from the flexis I have found the flexi brackets on the top of the hub are so rotten one fell to bits. so what are they called and where supplies them as I have had no luck with my searches last night.
2. they appear to be for vented discs but which way do I go? do I put vented discs on or do I try getting the caliper to split to remove what looks like a 10-15mm spacer in the middle of the caliper and risk them not sealing together again?
 
if you have vented discs refit vented ,though you can remove spacers but youd need the bolts too ,brackets were frc8854 and frc8855 but
 
Finally fitted my new drivers seat so all matching now , black and lime green ,prob not too everyones taste but I likes it:) also fitted my twin cup holders,,if you want to view check out my pics in my album .
 
Put the last hanger bracket on my exhaust system to steady the tailpipe, its all very firm now with just enough give in it.
Chassis ready to drop the body back on now :)
 
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