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  1. 26th January 2012, 03:34 PM #1
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    Watts linkage replacement with long range tank

    Looking for some pearls of wisdom here.

    I've got to replace my Watts linkage. Not a big job in itself, but it seems that the last time I did it, I didn't have a long range tank in the way of removing the centre linkage bolt.

    Is there any wisdom on this matter, or do I just need to bite the bullet and drop the fuel tanks.
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  2. 26th January 2012, 04:23 PM #2
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    I have a spare bolt here if you need it. That way you can cut out the old one and replace it reversed. Could work ? Or... you could just raise the chassis and the droop of the axle should then clear the tanks won't it ?

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  3. 26th January 2012, 05:33 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by georgesadlik View Post
    I have a spare bolt here if you need it. That way you can cut out the old one and replace it reversed. Could work ? Or... you could just raise the chassis and the droop of the axle should then clear the tanks won't it ?

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    George.
    Oh George, I've just sat here and been laughing!

    Thats twice now you've saved me!!!!!!

    I feel really really silly now and your suggestion of lifting the car will do the trick! I don't know why I didn't realise that when I was under there!

    Legend! and thanks so much.

    (Thanks for the bolt offer, I picked one up with the watts linkage).
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  4. 26th January 2012, 06:27 PM #4
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    Pretty sure you knew that already and you were just testing us...

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  5. 26th January 2012, 06:33 PM #5
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    I think I'm just getting dumber!
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  6. 26th January 2012, 09:01 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Slunnie View Post
    I think I'm just getting dumber!
    Welcome to club.... you're certainly on on your own there Simon
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  7. 26th January 2012, 09:12 PM #7
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    You must have been sleeping under there Simon , I've got Long Rangers and I changed mine a while back easily with the diff hanging and I'm not of your mechanical level, so was taken in by you post, as mentioned, it was obviously a test
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