So this is the beginning of all the shinny bits going back on. First up was collecting everything from the coaters. The front subframe looks spot on this might be the norm going forward, only issue with doing the front subframe is we can’t touch the gearbox till it’s back, the engine is only supported at the rear by the gearbox bracket which we would need to remove to access the gearbox.
Now looking really smart upfront.
Whilst under the car it was a good time to remove the old fuel tank straps and assemble the new ones. Seeing as stock is now getting low we had to convert some M straps to fit this only takes 5 mines and all the bits were kindly provided by
@Mazza .
new straps
the two holes left by the M bracket we filled with grease. This was due to some exposed metal from the countersunk screw. This will at least keep the weather out.
Next up was rebuilding the trailing arms. These came up so well.
New FAG bearing installed dust shields and hub.
Not forgetting the new plug to seal the arm from the weather.
The other side went together just as nice.
I would normally build the arms up more but the handbrake cables are yet to arrive.
Next up was the subframe this also looked so fresh. We fitted some new Febi/Bilstein bushes.
Once that was done we moved onto the diff. This needed the powerflex bush fitted, a good rub down and painting.
Now coated with hammerite to seal it in.
While we had the steering rack out it would be rude not to spruce her up a bit.
another thing we’ve begun to do in the shed is refurb old callipers, they get stripped and sent away for blasting this allows us to offer like new quality callipers at a fraction of the price. So these have been grit blasted, hand painted and then fitted with new seals and pistons.
Also we gave the half shafts a clean up.
looking forward to fitting these updated brakes. The discs are 286mm Mtec and the pads Ebc Yellow stuff.
Tomorrow will be the subframe assembly and re fitting.
