Thread: Isuzu C240 powered Series 3

Took Wallit out for a run in the cold this morning.
Unfortunately no garage space so Wallit sits outside. This meant it was a while before the windows demisted and it was raining inside from the condensation on the inside of the roof !

Drove to Imlachs in Clayton (a self-serve wreckers) to get some parts for one of the boy's Subaru's. Transfer box stayed engaged the whole trip there & back so hopefully another thing ticked off the list.

Too cold/wet for paintwork so the replacement bonnet will have to wait, the one fitted is shedding rust from the ribs that are rusting away.


Colin

Wallit has been used locally on a fairly regular basis and the transfer box is now behaving itself.

At the weekend I decided to check all the oils. Transfer & gearbox were down a bit and one front swivel hub was low, I've been having problems since I found the drain plug was stripped. I helicoiled it but it still doesn't want to seal properly.

Everything else was OK.

Sitting on the driveway idling Wallit does shake around, I think I've mentioned previously that I was thinking about raising the tickover a bit. Anyway, a lot of noise was coming from the rear door top stays rattling around. Some of the Terry clips had been doubled up by the previous owner (a clip within a clip) and a few bits of rubber slipped on here & there. After looking & fiddling I found that the pop rivet that held one of the Terry clips in place had worked loose. Drilled it out and fitted another sealed rivet and the rattling stopped !

Must do a bit more prep on the spare bonnet and get ready for painting when the weather warms up a bit. I also need to recover the dash which is held together with insulating tape.


Colin

I did a run to Harkaway Scout camp last week and had the opportunity to try low range. No jumping out so happy that the transfer box is sorted.

Still getting a few clunks on cornering. Seems to be the leaf springs moving on the bushes (grease the bolt but not the outside of the bush where it fits into the spring !). Fixed one with a polybush but still have a problem.
May tidy up the rear springs I took off the Series III wagon I've just parted out, fit new bushes (without grease) and see if that fixes it !

There is a water leak that allows the rear tub to take on a cupful or two when it rains, seems to be where the sidepanels meet the capping on the tub. Checking a spare sidepanel it looks as though the seal was originally a special extrusion that latched in place. I've seen companies selling just a rectangular EPDM sponge extrusion to replace it instead.
Anyone replaced these seals. I'd be interested to find out what works before I start the job.


Colin

Colin I bought some black foam/spongey rubber recently to do exactly what you are talking about, plus for a seal around the rear safari door. It is about 12mm thick and I got it from CC Components who are conveyor belt and matting specialists. They have a good stock of rubber products. For the rear door seal I intend to stick two pieces together to ensure a good seal.


Cheers, Mick.

Mick,

I know CC Components, used to deal with them in Mildura, they were a reseller for a pneumatic company I worked for..

I've found a company locally that actually extrude the seal so hoping to buy direct (cut out all the middle men) but I might have to buy a 30mtr roll which even by my standards is excessive.

From my rough measurements it seems to need 12mm x 20mm to do the job.

The alternative is to add it to the next order from Paddocks, not sure if they sell the correct profile or just the rectangular section.


Colin

Originally Posted by gromit

Mick,

I know CC Components, used to deal with them in Mildura, they were a reseller for a pneumatic company I worked for..

I've found a company locally that actually extrude the seal so hoping to buy direct (cut out all the middle men) but I might have to buy a 30mtr roll which even by my standards is excessive.

From my rough measurements it seems to need 12mm x 20mm to do the job.

The alternative is to add it to the next order from Paddocks, not sure if they sell the correct profile or just the rectangular section.


Colin

Colin maybe see if there is a call for more people to hop in on the 30 mtr roll maybe group buy .
Depending on cost it could work out good for all concerned . I know i could use some until i go the rag top

Count me in on a group buy.


Cheers, Mick.

I'd better see if they will sell to me, also I'd better double check the size needed !

Colin