Geez it's been ages since I've done anything to either of them 'cept drive the daily... must be time for a service!

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Simon

The adventures of an owner builder in the Tallarook Ranges

today was a busy one.

replaced the four ball joints on the front hubs, adjusted all the brakes, checked all the brake cylinders, regreased the drive shafts and cv joints, made sure all the boots were on correctly, replaced the steering rack ends.

whole front end is as tight as virgin now. only bad thing.

now that all the brakes are working, the master cylinder has decided it wants to slowly release, the pedal slowly sinking to the floor on braking.

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Aussie Leyland, Aussie Factory, Aussie Mini S.

Jacked up the front and fixed the rattling exhaust heatshield. Actually that's in my 'new' Volvo 740 Estate. $560 and it has 7 leather seats, all the electics work, sunroof, mags etc. It's amazing how much the thing weighs compared to a mini - wasn't sure my trolley jack would cope.

In mini terms, started looking into why the Clubbie Estate isn't running right and cut all the panels I need from an old shell, removed the rear subframe it came with and took the balance to the tip. Which means I now have room in the workshop to get more stuff done with a view to getting the Estate back on the road.

put a kick arse sound system in lil-ute, two subs, two amps and bigger speakers. Captain matchbox and the whooppee band sound pretty good

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busier than a 0ne legged man in a butt kicking competion

I just changed handbrake cable bracket (the one on the rear drums) so I can put KMACK rear sway bar.

Cleaned Fingerprint dust off the doors and windows, damn that stuff is a cow to get off!

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1971 Mini K - Charlie
1977 BMW E12 528i

Its all those sticky fingers!

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SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.

Now have IGN, Headlights & High Beam, Blinkers & Fuel Pump.
I found the Brown with Blue Trace (from soliniod to IGN) must have a brake init so I'v just run another for the time being.
So Unfortunitly that all I have time for today but I'm Happy I have these things now

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Stop Licking the Dog...I Don't Care Who Started It

After many trips to Gran's house to retrieve the moke I decided to get serious. Out came the battery and starter. I took the starter home and apart. The instulation on the stator windings has exploded. Swapped bits with others I have to make one good starter. Then off to SCA to get a battery. THe biggest that would fit.

Put it all together and Vroom!!! Yay. First firing in 18 months at least.

Drove her home in the rain. Everything works still but I think the safe bet is to pull down all the brake and clutch bits to inspect. Then a service she's off to the Muster!!

So good to have her home: Sorry for the Crapberry photos.





M

Police usually tell owners of fingerprinted vehicles to wipe as much off with a dry rag as water just makes it harder to remove

had a good day today found another set of radiator brackets that actually fitted, fitted radiator and electronic dist,re did brake and clutch m/cyl looked at rewiring engine bay and thought about putting roof lining back in decided that a tooheys extra dry was easier try wiring and int later

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Darren
00 triton d/cab
55 chev(oversize moneybox)
1963 850 (roundie)
77 clubby
95 zxr 750 + toys!!

Helping a mate with his Mk 1 S, - yesterday, front subframe out, steering column and rack out. Hydro bags out. Subframe is being replaced, Dodgy Bros been at work

Today, spare 4 syn remote box stripped, rest of the day cleaning and checking bits. The internals of the box out of the car are a bit sad, all gears, cluster and both synchro hubs need replacing. Some good bits in the spare box tho.

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Steve

Jacked the rear end up, threw it on stands, removed the rear windscreen, removed the fuel tank (with a little advise), and asked lots of questions about making a 998 turbo!
Most I've done to it in ages!

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Chuck Norris is the only person alive who can kick you in the back of the face!!
mooo, I'm a pig!

Finally put the rear sway bar and tested on road. very noticeable improvement. Also put wood grain door trims(top bits)

Collected my sand blasted wheels. I have also straighten out the out side edges and now to clean up the gutter rash & paint them

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Stop Licking the Dog...I Don't Care Who Started It