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Re: Time to start a new build. Ex BG maxi. Hereford.
Posted: Sat May 04, 2024 11:51 pm
by Nicklouse
Interesting issue with the lowering.
The locating pin is not a pin. But a hot stamping in the spring. Time to make some pins.
Here you can see the upper surface. There is a plastic plug in one. Removed in the other.
That is part of the spring and ain’t moving.
New push fit pins made.
Just need to clean them up and check the fit.
And put some paint on them.
Re: Time to start a new build. Ex BG maxi. Hereford.
Posted: Sun May 05, 2024 6:20 pm
by Gingerwolf
Looking good so far
Re: Time to start a new build. Ex BG maxi. Hereford.
Posted: Wed May 08, 2024 10:48 pm
by Nicklouse
Retrofication lowering kit fitted to the rear. Was interesting.
Re: Time to start a new build. Ex BG maxi. Hereford.
Posted: Thu May 09, 2024 9:54 pm
by Nicklouse
Wobble blocks fitted. Let’s see.
Re: Time to start a new build. Ex BG maxi. Hereford.
Posted: Fri May 10, 2024 9:03 pm
by Nicklouse
Made a big difference. Fitted to the first hole which is in the same position as the standard shackles. Going to make some others out of some steel tube and old bolts to put in the last holes. Might even do two and join them to help lock them together.
Re: Time to start a new build. Ex BG maxi. Hereford.
Posted: Sun May 12, 2024 12:49 pm
by Nicklouse
Front Vogtland springs fitted.
Re: Time to start a new build. Ex BG maxi. Hereford.
Posted: Fri May 17, 2024 11:35 am
by Nicklouse
Have it a day off today as the Van decided it did not like keeping the coolant inside.
Problem found.
Had to take the cooler part to get it out.
But it came out.
Now it’s out time to check other parts for condition.
Oooppps
New being collected in the morning.
Re: Time to start a new build. Ex BG maxi. Hereford.
Posted: Sat May 18, 2024 9:07 pm
by Nicklouse
Got the whole new unit in in one piece.
New and old.
Ohooo
Got to love ABS units
All back together.
Re: Time to start a new build. Ex BG maxi. Hereford.
Posted: Sun May 19, 2024 8:21 pm
by Nicklouse
Decided to do some investigation on the worn hose.
Gone through the reinforcement layer. Was not going to last to much longer.
Then I thought I would have a look at the wear block that rests on the alternator.
Yep just a rubber block.
Had some grommets arrive from China.
Do the job.
Re: Time to start a new build. Ex BG maxi. Hereford.
Posted: Sun May 19, 2024 10:29 pm
by stu_b
Grommets a good fit ?
Happen to have a link ?
Re: Time to start a new build. Ex BG maxi. Hereford.
Posted: Sun May 19, 2024 11:19 pm
by Nicklouse
stu_b wrote: ↑Sun May 19, 2024 10:29 pm
Grommets a good fit ?
Happen to have a link ?
I used lllparts to get the dimensions and put that into eBay none are exact so went 1mm bigger. Fit fine. Just waiting on some round ones to arrive.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275929676372 ... media=COPY
Re: Time to start a new build. Ex BG maxi. Hereford.
Posted: Mon May 20, 2024 7:55 am
by stu_b
They look a good fit, shape wise
Re: Time to start a new build. Ex BG maxi. Hereford.
Posted: Tue May 21, 2024 7:56 pm
by Nicklouse
The 30mm round ones arrived today.
Re: Time to start a new build. Ex BG maxi. Hereford.
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2024 9:57 pm
by Nicklouse
As no one would comment on the front strut question.
Originals have arrived along with new nut and bolts
To go along with OE Top mounts and bearings.
Re: Time to start a new build. Ex BG maxi. Hereford.
Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2024 9:34 pm
by Nicklouse
Struts and top mounts fitted.
Yes it is easier removing the wiper motor assy.
