320touring Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 Today also saw some working on the 172 Exclusive #60. Having dropped it's backbox on the way home from getting the drivers driveshaft replaced, it's only had an exhaust to the rear axle. I'd scooshed the mount bolts and the nuts on the c clamp for the sleeve join with Remonstrating fluid earlier in the week and had high hopes.. This was the sight that greeted me - it'd obvious had at least 1 replacement mount before as it was fixed with a mix of 13mm and 8mm headed bolts. All the bolts came out cleanly, and a new ' uprated' mount was fitted. The stock rubber aftermarket ones fail far too easily, so polyurethane was the way to go! Happily, the c clamp nuts loosened off fine, and the backbox mated right up. 10mins start to finish. FakeConcern, The Moog and Split_Pin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 Good to see that fixed. But that rusty rail it attaches to is what I hate about cars. How do manufacturers get away with it? BenIt's actually pretty sound and I'll get it cleaned up and treated with Vactan. It doesn't help having felt cover between rear wheel and exhaust?! God knows why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Guess what I'm hoping to be doing at the weekend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclecalzone Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 New drums and shoes all round? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk The Moog and 320touring 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 New drums and shoes all round? Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkZaktly - superhigh asbestos content for max heat resistance:) The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 So far today, the fuel light is stuck on in #60 and it looks to have a power steering leak... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfella2 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I hope mine behaves itself when it's done. Have you had a look at where it's leaking from, this is the ph2 were talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 I hope mine behaves itself when it's done. Have you had a look at where it's leaking from, this is the ph2 were talking about?This is the Ph1 - the ph2 now belongs to Tickman,.. bigfella2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 Mrs said, " a big bang then the car stopped" That's the only working* car out of commission now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Not good chap Dislike. 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfella2 Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Hope it's nothing serious/expensive fella. Can you see anything obvious that's wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 This is the issue.. Coprolalia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Well, fuck. Ive never seen a disk do that before. Scary. As long as the Mrs is ok though, Ill bet she got a fright! 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfella2 Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Jesus Christ!! atleast it a cheap and easy fix, as above never seen anything like that either, that's crazy!! 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 The fun thing is the RAC man's computer says he can't rear tow a Clio.. We're awaiting a truck soon - flatbedtastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Egad! Never seen a disc do that before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 It has been towed home. I shall order some disks and pads as soon as s I can face it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled_Tat_Gatherer Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Of all the - bang and then stops - I suppose it's among the easiest of fixes (trying to be positive here)I've seen some (and been responsible for) fucked discs...... but never had one do that whilst in use. The noise must've been phenomenal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share Posted March 6, 2018 Bang and stop resolution today! My brother came over and helped me out despite lying snow, flooding and delightful sub zero temps. Firstly, we fitted a second new driveshaft to the burd's Clio (#54) so we could move it to get #60 into position. The aim was simple this evening - get some semblance of an actual disc on the driver rear of the Clio. First thing to do was hit up the hubnut with the 30mm socket on the buzzgun.We got it in the air and got the wheel off. The disc pulled off easily, and the disc spacer stayed put:) Time to inspect the damage - looks like quite the failure! We took the seal off the piston and cleaned it up. Luckily the sliders were working freely. Then it was wound back in, and the new disc was fitted. The new pads were fitted and we tested it. It seems to be releasing ok, bit I'm going to check it over in the daylight tomorrow before taking it out for a drive. I'll likely also do the other side too .. bigfella2, Tickman, Coprolalia and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfella2 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 I ordered some discs and pads for mine today, so cheers for the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share Posted March 7, 2018 I ordered some discs and pads for mine today, so cheers for the pictures.It's not too bad a job - the piston is a wind in - clockwise to push it back. And make sure you dont damage the brake fitting kit:) Also, do your new discs have the bearings already fitted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfella2 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 What brake fitting kit?? Yeah comes with abs rings and bearings, hoping it comes with new hub nuts too. Hoping the disc spacers don't get damaged too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share Posted March 7, 2018 What brake fitting kit?? Yeah comes with abs rings and bearings, hoping it comes with new hub nuts too. Hoping the disc spacers don't get damaged too.There's a retaining bar at the bottom and 2 spring clips that hold the pads in - like this. It's usually ok, but depends on the luck of the draw. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F332308671829 Disc spacers are usually ok tbh:) bigfella2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 The train is still a wee bit away, so job list for this too: 1. Service 2. Power steering leak resolution 3. Fix windscreen top seal 4. Shampoo carpets as they've been damp 5. Exhaust hanger drilling 6. Front Discs/pads and a fluid change 7. Full interior and exterior clean 8. Wiper blades 9. Sort rear light leak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 The train is still a wee bit away, so job list for this too: 1. Service 2. Power steering leak resolution: Stop leak stuff? 3. Fix windscreen top seal: Tiger seal 4. Shampoo carpets as they've been damp 5. Exhaust hanger drilling 6. Front Discs/pads and a fluid change 7. Full interior and exterior clean: IL Valet SRVS available 8. Wiper blades 9. Sort rear light leak: vaselineFtfy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 Lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfella2 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Can you see where it's leaking Pas fluid? Got a spare pump if you need one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 Can you see where it's leaking Pas fluid? Got a spare pump if you need one.It looks to be the lower ps line, I'm securing a replacement as we speak:) Cheers furra offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfella2 Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 I had to change mine as it had been rubbing against something, I was gonna take it to pirtek for a repair, but the nut and pipe the goes into steering rack had seized together so I wrecked it in the process, so I had to replace it.I struggled to get a replacement but a badly listed eBay one came to the rescue.Good luck removing the pipe from the rack, access looks a nightmare with engine in place, fortunately I swapped mine while the engine was out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 I drove this last night for the first time since I got the GSA. fuck me, it's nippy! Gave it a good tank down a backroad - great fun! Split_Pin and bigfella2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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