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Post by stefan on Mar 8, 2009 20:56:44 GMT
sorting things slowly then mate. She will be tip top soon.
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Post by Onne on Mar 8, 2009 21:03:11 GMT
I know. I'll get there How is the garage getting along?
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Post by Onne on Mar 9, 2009 20:34:35 GMT
Got a lovely parcel today (thanks Tony!) Isabel has now got a bit of Inferno on her bum, with the new boot lid At least it should stop people nearly crashing when trying to figure out what it is... Will post photo asap. Does anyone know how to get the top off the front shock absorber, I have apparently got a hydraulic lock in one of my shocks, so I'd like to remove that. Had the price for a pair of refills and recon set... the Yorkshireman within (or is that the Dutchman within) nearly had a fit. Morris Minor people are spoilt when it comes to the cost of parts, that is for sure!
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Post by spunkymonkey on Mar 9, 2009 21:04:19 GMT
According to the Autodata book, the top should unscrew using a "special spanner". Without pulling one off Betty, best bet would be that means a peg spanner of some sort. It's a gland nut with a lot of assorted washers under it - note the order as you take them out
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Post by Onne on Mar 9, 2009 21:50:06 GMT
Where would one get the peg spanners?
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Post by spunkymonkey on Mar 9, 2009 22:07:12 GMT
May have to make one to suit - depends if you have any metalworking facilities though.
Depending how tight the gland nut is, you may be able to "tap" it off using a pinch in the holes that the peg spanner would fit - but don't try too hard or you could end up still needing the spanner but with nothing for it to grip!
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Post by Bob Scrivens on Mar 9, 2009 22:54:07 GMT
Hi Onne The Original workshop manual shows a special wrench part number 0-99-535160 which slide over the piston rod, but as usual does not show the dimension. However a C spanner would do the same job, I am sure I have seen an adjustable one, will be seeing my local car machanic to-morrow I will ask him? Also I think I have one of those nuts in my spares will have a look also.
Bob.
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Post by Onne on Mar 10, 2009 8:01:19 GMT
Super, thank you so much Bob.
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Mar 10, 2009 8:31:09 GMT
garage has cars in it but still not finished. I see you are now looking for new shocks
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Post by Onne on Mar 10, 2009 22:20:05 GMT
Yes even if it means rebuilding those.
At least it'll sort of keep the car on the road, just can't currently afford to get the shocks redone at about 120 a pop.
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Post by daf44 on Mar 11, 2009 21:08:21 GMT
hi.
try the bike shops for the peg spanner as well as lots of bikes use that type of collar on shocks.
take the shock into the shop and get the right size.
you can get adjustable peg spanners but i think they are quite pricey.
good luck.
paul44
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Post by Onne on Mar 14, 2009 12:05:22 GMT
I hope to make some sort of start on the shocks this afternoon Has anyone got any idea how I can make my brake lights more responsive? Currently they only work with full pressure on the brakes (emergency stop amount of braking)
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Post by Onne on Mar 25, 2009 16:26:23 GMT
Isabel has been collected by Joe, hope all will go well... I'll miss her! Just the wait till Sunday now to collect Lorna the 44 I will of course start a new thread on her, I hope Joe can continue on this one
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Post by spunkymonkey on Mar 26, 2009 0:44:49 GMT
Isabel has left the country! Well, moved from England to Wales anyway ;D Just got in from a long drive back - about 7 hours from when we left the Nottingham area. No real dramas on the way, both Dafs behaved well most of the time (more details after some sleep) but, having started at about 7AM, the drivers needed pretty regular breaks and they always take more time than you expect! Anyway, full report to follow but, for now, a photo in stylish 70's advertising colours (accidental from the fluorescent lights!):
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Post by iliria on Mar 26, 2009 16:25:15 GMT
since when was the 70s stylish? heehee
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Post by Onne on Mar 26, 2009 18:25:06 GMT
1st of January 1970
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Post by spunkymonkey on Mar 26, 2009 19:50:06 GMT
since when was the 70s stylish? heehee If you don't want her, I'm sure we can find you a Corsa instead. But you'll have to supply your own big-bore zaust
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Post by iliria on Mar 26, 2009 20:28:05 GMT
eeewwwwww no
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Post by Richard DAF Webmeister on Mar 26, 2009 20:39:49 GMT
Well done indeed for doing such a marathon journey. And speaking as someone whose formulative years were in the 1970s, I can confirm that the colours were and are totally groovy and fab, and long may the memory and on-going re-incarnation continue!!
OK - let's find an 8-track to put in a DAF. Oh yeah. Fab!
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Post by spunkymonkey on Mar 29, 2009 15:37:31 GMT
OK - let's find an 8-track to put in a DAF. Oh yeah. Fab! You just had to go and say that, didn't you....... It may be destined for Sheila though - not sure a youngster would appreciate John Denver, James Last and Herb Alpert and Sian likes her MP3 system ;D
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Post by Richard DAF Webmeister on Mar 29, 2009 19:44:44 GMT
Ooof how poptastic is that?! (The machine, not that tape!)
I never had an 8-track player either in car or home, but the technology and the clunky cartridges always fascincated me.
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Post by pyoorkate on Mar 29, 2009 22:39:10 GMT
My solution was this: www.flickr.com/photos/49965961@N00/2487733226/sizes/l/in/set-72157594557930514/ - It's the only photo I took of it and is a gutted 8 track with a gutted 8 track cartridge in it. I have a spare 8 track with which I intend to do a better job, but the concept was good. One of my hobby projects is to do the radio in Jejy - with DAB and an MP3 input Incidentally, if you want to put something more modern on your 8 tracks I've got a spare Hi-Fi unit 8 track recorder that's looking for a home (needs a new belt drive, uh, ironically).
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Post by spunkymonkey on Mar 30, 2009 9:48:22 GMT
Betty (and Sheila) have already got a modern(ish) radio cassette with MP3 through one of those cassette adapter thingies. In Betty's case it meant a bit of fun sorting out a 12v supply but it keeps Sian happy as she's off covering travelling salesman mileage at the moment ;D An 8 track recorder is tempting - I don't think I've ever seen one - but how could I possibly tape over John Denver? I actually quite like John Denver Think it may go in Sheila as an extra and then never actually get used cos I don't want to fill the boot with cartridges. Let's face it, they weren't exactly the most convenient music storage ever invented ;D
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Post by spunkymonkey on Mar 30, 2009 18:44:28 GMT
Ok, I'm sold - just need to find a copy on 8 Track now ;D
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Post by spunkymonkey on Mar 30, 2009 22:38:19 GMT
Been debating whether to start a new thread for Isabel under her new ownership or continue with this (probably record-breaking) one. On balance, I've decided that continuity is nice, so she can stay in this one unless anyone objects Have completed a few bits & pieces over the past few days: a temp repair to the blowing heat exchanger (has a small crack just in front of the flange to the silencer so will need to come off for welding sometime) Screen washer is now plumbed back in and working The speedo cable's been "borrowed" for Betty until the new one arrives - Sian really doesn't like driving without one. The boot lock now fits the key The cracked rear lens is back in one piece with a mix of Araldite and wire stitching, so it should hold The front shock is no longer siezed. can't really take credit for that one - all I did was disconnect it, unscrew the gland nut at the top, and it freed itself One thing I think she could do with before Iliria starts taking her off to Nottingham (probably not till after summer anyway) is the rear clutch-shaft bearing (the ball race in the clutch housing, not the flywheel pilot). There's a little bit of noise from that area even when the clutch is fully engaged so i don't think it's the pilot. Looks straightforward to change but does anyone happen to have a generic reference for it - or dimensions - so I can order one without pulling the engine first?
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Post by spunkymonkey on Mar 30, 2009 23:10:51 GMT
Thank you John - I'll order one when I get the spare wheel bearings
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Post by spunkymonkey on Apr 21, 2009 22:06:04 GMT
Thought it was time I updated Isabel. In between panicing over Law assignments, Artificial Intelligence assignments, MOT prep for Sheila, essential repairs to Betty - and remembering that things that are fine for me in a car are maybe not quite so fine for a learner - haven't really kept up to date with what's been going on. Since the last update, Isabel has had: Oil light is working - the wire had fallen off it somewhere between Nottingham and here New speedo cable fitted and working Both inner balljoints checked - they've got a little play but are secure - and the remaining play in the steering traced to the rack adjustment. Seems a lot "tighter" with that done, so the ball joints can wait for now! Wing mirrors have been fitted - teenager really needs to get used to having them there as she works towards her test The exhaust blow from the left heat exchanger has been traced to this: which is now like this: The gun gum isn't strictly needed but it makes sure any pinholes in the weld don't blow through again - gets a bit hot at that end of an exhaust! On fuel we've used a total of 61 litres (including the full tank she kindly came with) for a total of 337 miles. That averages out at 25 miles per (UK) gallon but includes about 120 miles of driving lessons staying in lowest ratio a lot of the time, so nowhere near as bad as it might have been! On the lessons side, Iliria is proving herself more than up to the task - lots of natural road sense and dealing remarkably well with the little oddities that a Daf can throw at you. Latest of them (as of today) seems to be a brake binding problem which is making her very reluctant to get going if you've put the handbrake on. The way I see it is, anyone who successfully learns to drive in a proper car, with proper car problems, is well on the way to a long and safe driving career. Plus, a Daf wearing L plates attracts even more attention that a Daf without ;D
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Post by spunkymonkey on May 3, 2009 18:16:00 GMT
Got down & dirty with Isabel this afternoon. Last time she was used, she was feeling very sluggish pulling away to the point I thought her brakes might be binding. Everything seemed ok with them so I decided she deserved a service - just the standard plugs / points / timing and so on. What a difference! She's now one happy sounding little Daf with a nice, steady, idle at 750RPM and no hesitation whatsoever. I also got around to stripping the dynamo - it was sounding a little grumbly to say the least, although still working well. having stripped it, the front bearing was packed with something that I guess must have been grease once upon a time but now resembled that toffee you used to get in a tray with a hammer to break it! Not holding out much hope, I soaked it all out with thinners and penetrating oil and was amazed to find that the bearing itself was still smooth. So, packed it with new grease, put it back together, and all's well again One thing I did notice while playing on her is that, turning the engine by hand, there's a distinct metallic rattle from the back end once every 1/2 turn - my guess is a clutch spring either broken or loose enough for the shoe to flop around. Will have to get in there to investigate sometime but really don't feel like pulling the engine until I've got hold of the clutch drum bearing. That's definately a little noisy when you turn the engine off and everything's winding down and there's no point doing it twice if I can avoid it. Has anyone got any thoughts on how risky it is to use her if a shoe / spring is loose?
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Post by pauldaf44 on May 4, 2009 9:33:46 GMT
Extra work now or even more work later + possibly massive bill I know which one I would choose
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Post by spunkymonkey on May 4, 2009 10:45:50 GMT
I know, I know . Only, you're not the ones who'll have to face Iliria if the car's not ready when she get backj for summer - whereas if something blows up soon after I can tell her it was something she did ;D
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