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6th January 2019, 20:56 | #8941 |
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Had an hour under the 75 today, swapping the lower engine mount and tidying up & greasing the f>r brake lines.
The original lower mount was starting to split, resulting in some clunkiness in the transmission which has considerably reduced. The brake lines were in good shape with only slight corrosion in a couple of places where they are held in the clips. They cleaned up well enough and hopefully won't degrade.
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6th January 2019, 23:30 | #8942 | |
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I'm with Jules on the belt tensioning torque - 47Nm is stated by Rover, but they run perfectly well with less, and should last longer too. After doing a few of these I find it quicker to work from above and underneath so no need to remove the wheel or the inner liner but each to their own. |
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7th January 2019, 00:38 | #8943 | |
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7th January 2019, 07:29 | #8944 |
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Finally got round to replacing the lazy O/S/F door actuator at the weekend, so I've now got 4 doors opening on the remote. Now I just have to remember to stop using the key!
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7th January 2019, 10:08 | #8945 | |
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Haven't changed any of them yet - it will be interesting to see if the ribs have multiple cracks in like the ones I took off. |
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7th January 2019, 10:59 | #8946 | |
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8th January 2019, 16:29 | #8947 |
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Put the winter wheels on, and another good wash.
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8th January 2019, 18:22 | #8948 |
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Well ... I have been using a 'superfine' G3 final polishing compound, doing a panel at a time by hand as a machine polish just isn't needed.
After doing that I have been using a two stage paint sealant (only available from my wife's work... Nissan dealership) and today I bought some Simoniz Carnuba wax to finish things off. Doing it by hand requires a whole lot more effort but it's very satisfying. Just another five panels to go ! ... i must be a real glutton for punishment. |
11th January 2019, 16:40 | #8949 |
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Let there be light
Fitted pair of LED reversing light bulbs to the Tourer a couple of hours ago,been meaning to do this for ages.
Just went out and tried them now it's dark. Well pleased with the result,much brighter,whiter light ! |
11th January 2019, 18:33 | #8950 |
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Washed a set of wheels and fitted them......
Then it was off to pastures new for the lad Brian |
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