Thanks Paul, would you recommend all 4 engine/gearbox bushes were 'uprated' - at the moment it is only the front and rear. I've ordered some 2 part liquid polyurethane to re-do another one (not pictured one).
So, should I do the left/right ones too?
Thanks Paul, would you recommend all 4 engine/gearbox bushes were 'uprated' - at the moment it is only the front and rear. I've ordered some 2 part liquid polyurethane to re-do another one (not pictured one).
So, should I do the left/right ones too?
That 2 part liquid poly has too hard a shore rating, i used it once and it set like concrete!
Aim for a 70-80 shore for the poly bushes, just do the torque ones.
Also I have a shore gauge you're welcome to borrow
Phew! Thanks for that, some info that may help anyone else who is looking into it...
After some research, there are several Shore rating scales. The most popular being 'A' and 'D'.
I just purchased some Shore A70 2 part, the stuff I had ordered is D70, which is the equivalent to A125!
A70 is like a running shoe in hardness
D70 is like a telephone or computer case!!!! Would make for lots of vibrations in the cabin.
Check out my bush!
Before:
Après:
nice work - whats left still to do?
I hate all southerners. As a point of reference, I'm stood at the north pole.
I've been so busy at work & doing up various houses for me/family the car progress has suffered. I've tried to do little bits whenever I get chance though.Originally Posted by Jiff Lemon
To Do:
Put the extended 5th gears in the gearbox.
Fit clutch/gearbox to engine.
Fit engine/gearbox to car.
Make A/C hoses.
Hope and prey I didn't prune too many wires from the loom.
Find something to mount ballast resistors on (any ideas?)
Then, loads of bodywork, which is needed for the MOT test (don't ask).
The other thing, is my rear brakes, or specifically the handbrake. I had my all my brakes sent off for reconditioning & the handbrake has never worked properly. I have looked into it on-line, there is a procedure to follow but they are still crap. The MOT tester said they weren't really good enough, but as they are like new & I had new pads in, maybe they would bed-in and improve. They have not, so it will be an issue this time. I think the reconditioning was not done correctly, does anyone recommend a refurb company, one that has done them before?
I'm really happy with today's progress, I got the 5th gear mod done, fitted the fly, clutch, pressure plate, gearbox. All on my own, which was a struggle at times, when my mouth, foot or armpit was a 3rd hand!
Getting there!
Fired up the engine just now! Only for a few seconds, need to top up oil & coolant.
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