My 88" Series 3

Yep. :D

Don't feel bad, I've done exactly the same thing but I had mine back in the Kingswood before I noticed...

Is the steel bush missing from the rear bottom leg of alternator it helps to adjust to bottom alternator mount https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/01/703.jpgnot sure if you have not refitted if you need one let me know have a few here

Thanks Dgd, yeah, it's still there, I've left it on the bolt (this way I can lose both :) ).

Cheers,

Tim.
Is there a reason you cant do the wheel alignment????
Surely the old fashion string line is all that's needed on a series????
Andrew

I probably will Andy, but the track rod is going to need to be turned by someone at some stage. I'll probably take more care than someone at a shop, but no doubt it'll get marked.

Cheers,

Edit, The drag link has a damper mount welded to it.... I doubt that gets checked/x-rayed by the manufacturer......

Got the starter back together today, newly soaked bearing pressed in:


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/01/689.jpg


Drive unit all back together with lashings of graphite powder, (probably the only substance that is as messy as anti-seize!)


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/01/690.jpg


And all done


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/01/691.jpg


I spent the rest of the day blasting and painting bits and pieces. One of the big bits that needs doing is the sump


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/01/692.jpg


I degreased it and pressure washed it before blasting, then degreased and pressure washed 3 ~ 4 times to get rid of the lingering gunk under the windage tray. There seems to be some persistent gunk under there, and I don't want any stray blasting media getting in the oil. So the sump is now in the dishwasher :twisted:

Cheers,

Work must be real quiet.
What with all the time you spend doing the work,then photographing and posting,plus reading all our dribble and replying.
OR you find a way of fitting 36 hours into 24:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:
Andrew

To be honest work has been pretty hectic, hence the big gap in posts. I try to find a bit of time to do bits an pieces each day. Posting the pictures etc, and the feedback, helps me stay motivated to keep on with it, so thanks again everyone :) Having no social life helps with finding spare hours also!

Cheers,

So clean it sparkles :angel:


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/01/686.jpg


Cheers,

Just an observation but has that sump bung been bronzed into the pan
I only ask because bronze is porous and every sump I have seen repaired with it has wept.
I thought they were wire welded in originally.