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Panda (Classic) Axel the Sisley 4x4

Introduction

Hi All, as you may be aware I purchased a certain Sisley 4x4 from @onemanmade a week ago.

It was a long (ish) trip up north of the boarder but well worth the trip!

We made it back without too many hitches, first problem was I brimmed the tank and subsequently lost several liters after it seemed to just come straight out the top of the tank. Don't know if something hasn't been fitted correctly after the tank was taken off or I did try to squeeze a little too much in causing it to come out the over flow :p Second issue found on our way back was as well as the clutch bearing being noisy (which we knew of) the clutch is slipping big time, you can accelerate if you do it carefully but if you just plant your foot the engine just revs and the clutch disengages.

Anyhoo I knew it would be a rolling project and the fact its had all the welding done means its a very good place to start :)

So lets crack on with some pictures!

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Meeko also had to inspect, she approves

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So a 'To Do' list is in order:
Clutch
Fan switch mod
Lift Kit
Swap bull bars
Roof Rack
Plumb in the CB
Second set of wheels (with chunky offroad tyres)
A spare numberplate for our trailer!
Investigate Fuel tank
Investigate Temperature issue
Adjust Handbrake

PS: Some of you may have noticed I have changed the name! Can anyone guess my theme yet?
I believe the std tyres are 145R13 where the profile is 80.

I've gone for 155/70/R13 but only as the weller rims were 5J and they sicks out 10-15mm more due to different offset.

155/70 have same ride height as 145/80, the 155/80 would give grater clereance/ diametre but might be already to big for 1.0 engine.
 
I believe the std tyres are 145R13 where the profile is 80.

I've gone for 155/70/R13 but only as the weller rims were 5J and they sicks out 10-15mm more due to different offset.

155/70 have same ride height as 145/80, the 155/80 would give grater clereance/ diametre but might be already to big for 1.0 engine.

Yea I know the tyre size but whats the wheel size?
 
There are more brands using the Trac pattern - Riazli and PORCI does have their own brands.

Univrgomma, Malatesta and Ziarelli makes other remoulds as well, so probably best to try both as the rubber compound and tyre base are the most important factors.
 
There are more brands using the Trac pattern - Riazli and PORCI does have their own brands.

Univrgomma, Malatesta and Ziarelli makes other remoulds as well, so probably best to try both as the rubber compound and tyre base are the most important factors.

Ill give Tyres Direct a call today and see what they can do for me (y)

My local can get the Malatesta's for £65 fitted a corner.
 
Ill give Tyres Direct a call today and see what they can do for me (y)

My local can get the Malatesta's for £65 fitted a corner.

If you could knock off £10-20 from the total price that would be good deal, still is @£65 counting in £10 for fitting, balancing and new valve.


Mine Fedima's F/OR were £190 delivered.
 
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