Panda (Classic) Engelbert the H reg Dark Green Sisley Progress Log

[onemanmade]

I need to get a new bushing for the gearstick end now. any idea where i can get one?

Not sure buddy. I didn't have to replace any bushes on that end, sorry! I'm sure someone else will know though. Think it was kolza who pointed me to mine for the box end originally

 

[onemanmade]

Here are the 3 videos from this weekend, phew! A lot of progress for one weekend! Super pleased

 

[onemanmade]

I've just done it! Had to use another long clamp to get the exhaust away from the joint. Then used a huge set of pipe grips to crush the two together. took for or five attempts and was really hard whilst laying on my back under the car.

As an afterthought, is the bush at the gearstick end definetly worn? I found that the only bush on mine that was worn was the one directly at the end of the rod attached to the bottom of the gearstick, I got the gearstick to be smoother and firmer by adding a washer to the assembly on the shaft of the gear stick (the silver one in the photo) if you lift the bellows of the gearstick you will see what I mean, will be easier than changing a bush anyway!

 

[DavePanda4x4]

As an afterthought, is the bush at the gearstick end definetly worn? I found that the only bush on mine that was worn was the one directly at the end of the rod attached to the bottom of the gearstick, I got the gearstick to be smoother and firmer by adding a washer to the assembly on the shaft of the gear stick (the silver one in the photo) if you lift the bellows of the gearstick you will see what I mean, will be easier than changing a bush anyway!

I'll pop out and give that a try now! brb

 

[onemanmade]

I'll pop out and give that a try now! brb

Hope it helps, let us know

 

[DavePanda4x4]

Hope it helps, let us know

Worked a treat, feels good as new. Thanks. Top advice!

 

[onemanmade]

Worked a treat, feels good as new. Thanks. Top advice!

Brilliant! I might just put it in the guides section then, a useful easy mod to make gear selection better for 4x4s. I know its a common problem that the gear linkage bush helps with.

 

[onemanmade]

Changed the air filter today, super simple job, and it needed doing as the old one was at least 6 years old and not the cleanest.

I have a PROVISIONAL plan at the moment which is if I can get the brakes done and the bolt welded in for the battery clamp in the next two weekends then I will take the car for its MOT on the 18th of this month, leaving me a week off work to sort anything which the MOT finds.

It does depend on not finding anything other than those jobs that will be mandatory for an MOT and those jobs going ok, so lets hope!

 

[onemanmade]

Managed to saw the old stud/bolt off the battery retainer. Strangely the arrangement was a bolt head at the top which was held by a seized nut on the other side with sheared stud inside it, here's the thing though. There is still a little stud left on the car, so here is my theory:

At some point in the car's past the original stud sheared, but further up than it is sheared now, so it was repaired by putting a nut partially onto the remaining thread and using an appropriate size bolt to clamp down the battery. When I went to undo the bolt it sheared on the original section of stud this removing the clamp as a section which I had to saw through.

Anyways I've got another bolt and nut to put onto in its place.

 

[onemanmade]

So I did a nice easy wee job today, changed the original passenger mirror out for an internally adjustable one, a nice upgrade! I have that on the parade and like it so thought it would be nice on the sisley

 

[kolza]

Nice one mate, all sisleys had them onIIRC, probably been crushed in the past. Is is much nicer to have that knob rather the opening the window down- especially during rain.

 

[onemanmade]

Nice one mate, all sisleys had them onIIRC, probably been crushed in the past. Is is much nicer to have that knob rather the opening the window down- especially during rain.

Yep just a wee cheap job

 

[VmanC]

Nice one mate, all sisleys had them onIIRC, probably been crushed in the past. Is is much nicer to have that knob rather the opening the window down- especially during rain.

:yeahthat: Not an upgrade, more returning it original spec, but that's what a restoration is all about.

Nice to see the Fiat tool kit in use too.

 

[onemanmade]

:yeahthat: Not an upgrade, more returning it original spec, but that's what a restoration is all about.

Nice to see the Fiat tool kit in use too.

So the original would definitely have been internally adjustable? Makes sense seeing as the Sisley was higher spec. Would correlate with my theory it has had a small accident of some sort at some point.

 

[onemanmade]

Some progress made today! I put new HT leads on, cleaned up and checked the rear brakes (everything needed cleaned, but there was plenty of wear left in the shoes, and no evidence of the wheel cylinders leaking). The fronts needed cleaned up, and new pads fitting, the discs are ok so I have left them for now. It seemed like all the brakes stuff had been done shortly before the car had been laid up, so it was just recomissioning really. Havent filled it with brake fluid yet and bled it yet, I shall do that tomorrow. All being well it should be fine. If not then I'm still closer to getting it on the road.

The idle is lovely now with the new HT leads too, and I fitted the Sisley centre caps.

 

[onemanmade]

I had a bit more time so I have bled the brakes. Think the rears will need readjusting, or the handbrake tightening, but so far its a complete success!

 

[Bartpanda]

Job to do tomorrow, jack the one front wheel, remove the wheel ,secure the car, start the engine on 2nd or 3rd gear, the lifted wheel side will start to turn, use sandpaper to clean the spinning disc, repeat on the other side New pads will have clean discs to fit in.

 

[onemanmade]

Job to do tomorrow, jack the one front wheel, remove the wheel ,secure the car, start the engine on 2nd or 3rd gear, the lifted wheel side will start to turn, use sandpaper to clean the spinning disc, repeat on the other side New pads will have clean discs to fit in.

Good idea, thanks!

 

[DavePanda4x4]

My idle is lumpy too when cold, going to do plugs and leads first, then dissy cap and rotor before I overhaul the carb. Anyone know if you can pick up carb recon kits for the 999 fire engine?

 

[onemanmade]

My idle is lumpy too when cold, going to do plugs and leads first, then dissy cap and rotor before I overhaul the carb. Anyone know if you can pick up carb recon kits for the 999 fire engine?

I'm not sure but someone will be along to tell us I'm sure!