Thread: Stuee's 101 Rebuild

A bit chilly, windy and wet over there at the moment I guess.
I think he'd be huddled up indoors.

Hi guys. The dog is going well, she's on a nice cocktail of painkiller and anti-inflammatory meds that will see her through to the operation. Haven't had any spare time to work on the 101, although I did have to drag it out the carport to get a split system air-conditioner installed. I've been spending my time building the deck out the back to make departing the house a little easier.

From this:


To this:


Build album: Deck pictures by stuee69 - Photobucket

Also have a wider standalone ramp to finish which will let us walk Lilly outside much easier with her sling on. But yes the weather has been pretty miserable. Lovely weekend this weekend though, will try and finish off some back yard work then should finally have some time to spend on the 101. Wanting to get the steering sorted but in need of ball-joints which require $$$ I don't have atm so will relegate myself to cleaning and painting parts.

Originally Posted by stuee

Haven't had any spare time to work on the 101, although I did have to drag it out the carport to get a split system air-conditioner installed.

A split system is a bit over the top for the 101 - why not just put in a basic car system.

Garry

Now there's an idea.

Split system would be perfect for the back.

Glad all is well mate, even if life has got in the way of the rebuild.
My issue is how to remove the fan pulley at the moment is there some kind of puller for that?
I am dismantling the engine ready to remove it.
Shipping the new one from the uk as of Monday apparently, I held the process up by sticking a second spare in with it I purchased from the uk.
Andy

Any new news on the 101 stu?

Originally Posted by lardy

Any new news on the 101 stu?

Hey Andy,

The shut-down at work has dragged on for an additional two weeks. I should have been done and dusted by the 20th but we're only looking at starting up over the weekend. Its stuffed me because Lilly has just gone in for her hip replacement and I've had to scrap getting my wisdom teeth pulled which has cost me $800 (will get it back eventually though).

In my spare time I have been soaking the brake drums with Penetrate and WD40 to try and get them off without breaking the casting. Have also put grease nipples on all the tie rod ends and purchased new rubbers as most rod ends were in good nick just the grease was dried up and rubbers perished. Have also painted the steering rods with some Rust Guard but now need to give them a top coat with the KBS Top Coat I have left to give them a bit more of a durable finish.

Once I have the drums off I can see the condition of the slave cylinders and see if I can rebuild them or if I need to buy new ones.

I have all of January off to take my turn looking after the dog (three months of recovery) so will hopefully get lots done then along with a never-ending list of things to do on the house.

Cheers,
Stu

Originally Posted by stuee

Once I have the drums off I can see the condition of the slave cylinders and see if I can rebuild them or if I need to buy new ones.

Buy new ones - is generally cheaper than trying to releeve etc. I would plan on buying all six - they are not as expensive as you think. Also make sure you put in new rubber brake hoses and when you get the drums off measure them carefully and if on the limit get new ones or you will have major issues bleeding and adjusting the brakes up.

Cheers

Garry