I wish I had more money:mad: Stripped the other RH brake drum. Dust cap had been glued on - full of oil. Brake drum all gooey and obvious leaking from piston (thanks again Davidss). Oil in dust cap suggests a bigger problem and I think Blackburn is probably right that the stub shaft is worn...

Thanks again for the great advice. When I pulled the rubber dust cap off one end of the cylinder it was all clean, the other end was chokka with clear brake fluid, so I suspect this is my problem. Looking at the bearing seals all seems OK, so I'm hoping I can get away with it. I'll do more...

Many thanks for the advice. I left the dampers hanging in the compressed position for 48 hours. When I tried to pull them out the movement was jerky and there was a grinding/graunching noise, so I guess they are all knackered. I have now taken the axles off. One of the housings for the...

Thanks for this great advice. The dampers are upright. I'll definitely lube the springs too still struggling with what to do on the cross member I know its difficult to give an opinion. Approximately 25% of the rear face is rotten - same with the inside face. Top and bottom are OK. I guess this...

Got down to the bare bones of the chassis today. Took all of the dampers off. I'm used to motorcycle shocks and assumed all the dampers would return to their original position if compressed. But there's no spring in any of mine - is it possible they can all be knackered? If you tell me they...

I think I'll stick to just re-painting the parts that are already painted!

Thanks I'll take a look to see if I can see any wear, but not quite sure it I'll be able to tell. Hopefully it'll be obvious if it is worn?

I have finally taken the engine out. Just the axels to go. Is there anything I should do to the engine while it is accessible?, should I replace the clutch? and should I paint the engine?

Thanks for the reply I will keep that colour in mind good luck with your series search.

I have given the bonnet a good wash and it is a patch work of a old light green paint under a flaky dark green paint my dad loves it and I hate it

I have set up a poll in a different thread (Series 2a restoration - colour) please cast a vote on what colour you think is best Thanks

Sorry had to start a new thread because I wanted to run a poll on the big question. What colour? ive decided to run a pole to see what the community think option 1 my father loves the vintage original, as it is now, and thinks she will hold her value option 2 shall we repaint her in the...

Here are a few pics of her along the way of the restoration

Ok thanks ill do that and with the money that I save should I buy a new wiring loom because the one that is installed currently is in very bad condition many wires are corroded and some have been burnt through

Thanks got it just that my broadband takes an eternity but here it goes

Err To add to this thread do I just reply? Also if i just reply there is no function to insert pics unless I have a url for them - which i dont.

Hi I'm new to the site. I'm 15 and after many months of badgering my Dad I managed to persuade him to ditch the summer holiday in favour of buying a 2a which i could restore. After filling his inbox with links to numerous barn finds he finally fell for a 1969 2a with a 2.8 daihatsu diesel...