Another Milestone - 162,000 Miles

Might seem strange  after nearly 7 months, but she's been off the road now as SORN'd for last 6 months.

Finally sold the Pug, and Dizzy was back on the road, taxed for a year, from July 1st 2013.

MOT due 29th July so trying to get her ready for a test on 19th July.

So far have removed A -Bar and spotlights, as well as side running boards.

Fitted new clutch slave cylinder - thanks Cliff, and bled through with new DOT4.

Cliff (again) tightened loose Panhard Rod Bush.

With help from Cliff managed to identify a dry U/J on steering column, which was having an adverse effect on steering. A can of WD sorted that out!

Next have to fit new steering damper bushes, as well as new ball joints on track rod. Gonna be busy!

Watch this space.

Diesel Leaking ! 158,498 Miles

Got home from shopping yesterday and thought there was a rather excessive smell of diesel.
Opened the bonnet to find the Diesel return line from the injectors was leaking.

Today i bought some small bore fuel hose and replaced what was there. The hose in question is 7.5mm OD / 3.5mm ID rubber, with a cloth sheath. This was a tad tricky at times ( had to remove breather pipe and breather) but none too bad.

Cost was 80p per Foot ! Glad to see these measurements still appearing in life !

Whilst at the local motor factors I bought some ATF at £6 per litre, and DOT4 Brake Fluid at £3 for a half litre. Much, much cheaper than Halford's !

Friday - weather permitting - Andy is gonna help me change steering box. Looking forward to the coffee !

TTFN