I've been a naughty boy...

Discussion in 'Show Us Your Bit On The Side' started by theBusmonkey, May 17, 2015.

  1. Nice, saves cutting a hole in the body and inviting rust too :)
     
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  2. CollyP

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    Damn. They’re locked! :)
     
  3. theBusmonkey

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    So the prosecco can't be siphoned out...
     
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  4. CollyP

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    I was thinking more so the ‘second hand Carling’ can’t be put in! ;)
     
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  5. I'd be mighty impressed if you can get a stream of second hand Carling that high....






















    .....at your age. ;)
     
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  6. theBusmonkey

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    Stuck a sticker on the new paint...
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  7. theBusmonkey

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    We're off green laning in Aberystwyth next month so thought I'd better get my finger out and do something.
    So this happened...
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    Which is G's original non locking front diff.

    Then this happened...
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    Which are the front driveshafts.

    So it would be rude not to tidy it all up, so out came the Hammerite and brushable Tetroseal and this happened.
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    And finally the new bits of the puzzle. A locking front diff and refurbished driveshafts.
    Inner CVS are 944 for increased articulation.
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    It's all in as I type, but having just got in I'd lost the will to live let alone take pics. Will follow up in a few days :D
     
  8. theBusmonkey

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    And to finish off the weekends spannering G has been fitted with a set of Terrafirma rear shocks.
    We've got Schwenk springs to cope with a little extra weight and they impart a lift.

    The Bilstein B6s we've had on tend to top out over speed humps so one of the relatively economical fixes is to fit these shocks which are designed for the Land Rover Discovery 2 TD5. They come in various lengths and have been tested, the results of which show them to be very, very close to the standard 14 syncro damper in terms of performance and specification, even having the same eye mounts top and bottom.

    These are +2 inch TF147's.
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  9. Phwoar - looking good!
     
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  10. theBusmonkey

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    Diff lock all plumbed in and working.
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    Now we're a 2 knob job!
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  11. theBusmonkey

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    And this weekend I've rather roughly added some strengthening plates.
    They'll be painted but are behind furniture so don't dis me rivetin'.

    VW pressed out holes in the inner panels on the T3 for cost and weight saving. It became clear that with the introduction of the heavier duty 16 inch syncro that these rear 1/4s in particular needed strengthening to utilise the full potential of the vehicles. For example many went to the German military and were used for border control work amongst other things.

    The 14s used the same shell as the stock 2wd, albeit with chassis mods to take the AWD running gear. Push them hard and they bend. Literally. We put a bloody great crease in one of the rear wings from a shock impact so I've put these plates in.
    They've been insulated behind, which you can't do with the factory fitted ones coz they're welded in... IMG_20220702_143006_compress94.jpg IMG_20220703_201117_compress12.jpg

    There are 3 each side. I can now start to get the water tanks installed...
     
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  12. What adhesive/sealant did you use?
     
  13. theBusmonkey

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    I very nearly pushed the button on Sika 4720 but then had a word and realised I was over thinking it, especially using the rivets as mechanical fixings as well. It's very expensive and in factory practise they have much better preparation systems. In the end I couldn't really justify it on something I'm not 100 percent sure will work anyway lol.

    So settled on 252. It's more elastic than the 2 component but should be good enough. We'll see.
    It would have been better to have welded in the panels, but there's 25mm polyurethane insulation over closed cell foil back foam behind those panels and I was concerned about the heat.

    Do you know what was used on your exterior panels @paradox ?
     
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  14. This is what was used on my sliding door and didn’t hold
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    https://refinishsystems.com/product/pliogrip-5761b-2c-2k-epoxy-metal-adhesive-220ml/

    I’m going to try and clean out as much of the sealant as I can and weld it so it doesn’t split again.
    I was wondering what sealant you used because im going to strengthen the sliding door somewhat as I will be mounting a recovery board on it.
     
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  15. theBusmonkey

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    Quick update as we go.
    Temp fitted the roof rack. It took a bit of grinding and modifying for the new brackets, of which there will be 4 along each side.
    Just 2 for now in order for me to get it square and to mount the awning.
    With the weather being unpredictable I can use the canopy for some shelter if needs be whilst fettling.
    Rack and brackets
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    Fiamma Automatic Box
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    This Fiamma model precedes the F45 and was contemporary to the T3 in the late 80s early 90s. This one dates from May 1990 and is testament to the build quality.
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    Custom bracketry off the rack legs
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    The retro colouring suits the van I think..
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  16. theBusmonkey

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    One rear wheel bearing this afternoon. I'll do the other tomorrow.
    The bearing carriers wear, allowing the big inner one to chatter and eventually the stress destroys them.
    This one had been grumbling for a few months so as we rely on the cars now I thought it best to get sorted.

    The solution, an expensive one, is to fit the newly designed heavy duty bearing carriers.
    Just involves undoing the big nut (500Nm) pulling off the hub,then displacing the brake back plate to one side and undoing the axle at the gearbox.
    The whole lot then withdraws through the trailing arm.
    New bearings and seals in the new carrier and slap it all back together with fresh Schnoor washers on the CV bolts. I replaced one bolt coz its head looked like it was going to be a pain in the future:thumbsup:

    Cage on outer roller bearing completely trashed. It rumbled quite a bit:eek:
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    Fresh inner ball bearing packed with grease.
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    Seals pressed in..
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    ..and then I pressed the whole complete axle back into the bearing carrier and threw it back into the van.

    Reassembly is the ....
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  17. What causes the bearing carrier to wear?
     
  18. the fabric pattern certainly does match the van:thumbsup:
     
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  19. theBusmonkey

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    Just years of stress on the steel. The bearings gradually start to rotate and from then on its a loosing battle.
     
  20. I was wondering if it was because of the bearing being replaced many times.
    It’s good there’s an upgrade available as I don’t think I’d want to trust bearing lock to hold on an over landing vehicle although I suppose it would be ok to get you out of a bad situation until it could be remedied properly.
    Are the HD replacement machined from billet instead of cast?
     

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