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[Viktor]

Oh dear...

[colinf1]

Rubber cone compressor deployed today, so that meant bonnet had to come off. Marked its position before removing. New knuckle joint installed, old cup came out without too much fuss.





CV joint removed and shaft cleaned up. Grease had a green tinge to it, so definitely had water in it. CV joint didn't look to be damaged, but new one put on.



Inner clip that came with the kit suits the bigger size driveshaft, but had some other clips there.

Hub is built up with new ball joints and Timken bearings, ready to be put in once I get the inner joint cleaned and re-greased.

[colinf1]

A few hours here and there throughout the week has one window installed, was a bit scary drilling through the C post stiffener plate, had a bit of rubber stuffed behind it to stop the drill bit denting the actual C post. Other side has had its rust treated, plenty of zinc primer and blue top coat.



Pot joint has been cleaned and ready to have a new boot and greased. Hopefully get that all put back together this weekend.

[johnR]

Did you use self-tapping screws for the opening window latches? I found the screws can go into the rear wiring loom that follows the pillar behind on the nearside. I only discovered this when my new rear loom got ripped to shreds as I tried to fit it.

At least blunt the screws or remove them before removing/replacing the loom at any time. 

[colinf1]

I moved the loom over as far as possible away from where I had marked to drill. Hopefully there won't be a need to remove the loom 🤞🤞🫣

[colinf1]

Happy Christmas to everyone reading this thread.



Hopefully get back to it soon, get it ready for the road as early as possible 2025!

[colinf1]

Got the passenger side hub reassembled, took forever to get the metal band on the inner pot joint boot, tried 3 different bands as 2 slipped off just as I attempted to tighten them!



Next up is check the drivers side CV boot and get the drivers side quarter window put in.