30.09.2018 Managed to get the arms on this morning so all good Went and gave blood this afternoon so couldn’t do anymore - hopefully find a few hours next week to get the hubs and steering arms on - will then look to get the ARB on too. Cheers
01.10.2018 Had a good evening. Installed the nearside hub with not to many problems - pics: Steering arm not screwed in yet: Offside - again no issues: Steering arm in on the offside: Wheels on Both wheels on the floor (nose bleed time ;: ) Final shot fully planted on the floor and enjoying the rain: Due to failing light and rain didn’t get the anti-roll bar fitted - for another day. Will look to start on the brake pipes soon. Cheers
03.10.2018 Looked at starting to fit the brake pipes from the brake pressure regulator back so fitted the regulator first: Around 12 years ago I bought flexi hoses (Goodridge - weren’t cheap from what I can remember) and they have been sat in the garage ever since. So, got the new Kunifer brake pipes I bought a few months back and tried to work out what goes where - managed to suss it out. Need to order a few more things (pipe clips etc) so I can complete the fitting so will do that soon.
09.10.2018 Ordered clips and stuff and arrived today so jacked the back of the bus up into the air and started to add the rear pipes - went OK - a few pics for your entertainment and also if you can point out any silly things I have done Offside: Rear: Nearside: Another rear shot: Question - the pipe can be seen going through a metal tab: Is this what needs to be in there? Cheers
Thanks - thought it was the right one. I bought 2 new ones for the hub and they are in position - just need hammering home
11.10.2018 Jacked the front of the van up and put it on axle stand. This is what the brake pipe looked like after I fettled it: Now looks like this - clears where the gear linkage will come through better: Fitted the brake MC before the light failed - the bolt nearest the drivers side is a bugger…. I fitted the plugs on for the brake lights etc: A view from the front (camera pics a few areas up that will require a coat of red paint): Cheers
17.10.2018 This evening (before the light faded) was front brake time. Looking for one of these for the nearside (left) that the flexi hose connects to: Don’t remember seeing this when I dismantled the suspension many years ago so need one please so I can finish the nearside brakes So, offside started - flexi hose first: Pipe then fitted to caliper: Pipe then fed from underneath the drivers area, bent and connected up: Grommet added: View of the grommet added on the inside chassis rail (so exciting - I am so good to you lot….): Left and right from pipes meeting up with the T fitment - need to work out where to fit this (don’t really want to drill holes though): Right, the only issue I think I have is the pipe in the kit that goes from the MC to the pressure regulator - think it is too short by at least 12 inches but will double check when the light is better tomorrow. An hour well spent I would say Cheers
18.10.2018 Getting later early plus quite cold tonight once that sun disappears…. Cleaned the rod that goes from the brake pedal to the mc and fitted. Will need adjusting once brake fluid is added. A trial fit of the handbrake linkage. Does it look right?
Cheers - was planning to take it out etc but it wouldn't budge Might have another go with some heat - if not will just have to paint it in-situ !
21.10.2018 Busy day today, doing brakes and stuff. Started by taking off the drums and fitting the handbrake cables - no real issues (fairly straight forward). (I moved the rubber on the handbrake cable so it’s under the arm ) Mounted the steering box:
21.10.2018 cont’d Handbrake arm got a lick of paint also: Also fitted the brake pipe that goes from the rear to the front of the pressure compensator: Bought a ready made brake pipe kit and the pipe from the compensator to the MC is too short by about 10 cm so will contact Heritage tomorrow to see what can be done (probably have to buy a single one). Cheers