Hi folks, it's a while since I've done anything to Graham. But now my son has decided he wants to drive so I'm getting stuck in again.
I need a little advice, so I hope you can help.
Most of the rubber bits in the transmission, suspension, ball joints etc are starting to go. So I've stripped down the near side suspension and hub. Thanks Alan for the great guide I read the Haynes & Porter, but found it much easier using Alan's guide.
Shock
Has anyone replaced the dust covers on a front shock before?
As you can see the dust cover (buffer) is shredded, it's the same on the other side too. (I know I must find a spring compressor or get someone to do it.)
The dealer gave me part no. 4409263 @ £19.62 ex VAT
Is there cheaper source for them or another way to fix it?
Ball Joints
Next on the list is the bottom ball joint - both sides.
The dealer quoted the Ball-joint and hub carrier; part no. 5995503 @ £69.38 ex VAT
I've found on the web the same thing aka S4P514 @ £27.76 - getting there.
I've also found ball-joints on their own for between £4 and £8 (QH QST839S).
I can use a friends press to get them out. Is it just a case of:
Inner CV Boots
Last on the list are the inner drive shaft boots. The dealer price is much more reasonable LHS £6.32 & RHS £3.99.
With the shock removed and the hub out of the way, I think all I've got to do now is:
Whilst I'm working in this part of the car is there anything else I should check that isn't obvious?
Brakes & disks seem OK. The other rubber bits will last a bit longer yet - I hope.
I plan to slap on plenty of Waxol when I'm finished too.
Oh one more thing the lad wants to paint the brake calipers - any tips on preparation and painting?
Many Thanks
C.T.
I need a little advice, so I hope you can help.
Most of the rubber bits in the transmission, suspension, ball joints etc are starting to go. So I've stripped down the near side suspension and hub. Thanks Alan for the great guide I read the Haynes & Porter, but found it much easier using Alan's guide.
Shock
Has anyone replaced the dust covers on a front shock before?
As you can see the dust cover (buffer) is shredded, it's the same on the other side too. (I know I must find a spring compressor or get someone to do it.)
The dealer gave me part no. 4409263 @ £19.62 ex VAT
Is there cheaper source for them or another way to fix it?
Ball Joints
Next on the list is the bottom ball joint - both sides.
The dealer quoted the Ball-joint and hub carrier; part no. 5995503 @ £69.38 ex VAT
I've found on the web the same thing aka S4P514 @ £27.76 - getting there.
I've also found ball-joints on their own for between £4 and £8 (QH QST839S).
I can use a friends press to get them out. Is it just a case of:
- using a splitter to get it off the track control arm
- removing the circlip
- pressing the old one out
- pressing the new one in - do you add grease to help it in?
- replacing the circlip
- bolt back in place
Inner CV Boots
Last on the list are the inner drive shaft boots. The dealer price is much more reasonable LHS £6.32 & RHS £3.99.
With the shock removed and the hub out of the way, I think all I've got to do now is:
- Remove the bolts clamping the inner boot to the gearbox.
- Catch the oil - or drain the gearbox first.
- Then pull the drive shaft out.
- On the bench remove the spider from the drive shaft
- Cut the cable-ties holding the boot on and remove the boot.
- Put the new boot on and reassemble
Whilst I'm working in this part of the car is there anything else I should check that isn't obvious?
Brakes & disks seem OK. The other rubber bits will last a bit longer yet - I hope.
I plan to slap on plenty of Waxol when I'm finished too.
Oh one more thing the lad wants to paint the brake calipers - any tips on preparation and painting?
Many Thanks
C.T.