Thread: SWB Rebuild and first post

Originally Posted by Shonky

WHAT?!

I think you hit the nail on the head - don't use them!

Absolute bollocks. Of course they can match automotive paint... Done it myself numerous times.

what ^^he said^^^ you just have to specify if it is lacquer, 2pack or Spraying enamel and that they do sell automotive paints


Mrs hh

Originally Posted by Nundle

Thahks for your post John. I've just had another person check it out and he gave the same opinion so i will have to put that down on the ever growning to do list . It seems like a pretty fiddly job though. I had a suspision that the foaming oil theory was a bit of a long shot.......

I would not worry too much about it - mine has been leaking for at least fifteen years and rarely needs topping up at services.

John

Alright, at the moment we have him stripped down, the engine out to change the crank seal and then the re build. It was pretty straight forward but i managed to lower the engine off the crane too quick and hit the fuel pump . Managed not to break the glass bowl but there was some oil leaking from around the primer but it could've been the seal so replaced that. Anybody know how easy these are to come by if needs be? Replaced the welsh plugs ( there was one that took a fair bit of persuading to go in) on the back and a few gaskets too. That and a whole lot of cleaning. Also took the front springs off and since i don't have the spare cash for parabolics, i've chosen to have them retempered and may do the chamfering as discussed on the parabolics post. Also fitting poly bushes. More pics soon.

While we had the body off we removed the overdrive and greased the input shaft bearing with lithium grease. I'm not quite sure what sort of overdrive we have though. It could be a Fairey but there's nothing on the pamphlet or overdrive itself to suggest that. It states that it is an R 2000 and being firstly in Spanish i would think that it would be a Santana import part. Does anyone else have an overdrive like this or know of where to get spares etc, have i missed the obvious?

Originally Posted by Nundle

Hi folks
I'm a little way into attempting a 3 week ( we'll see) rebuild/ refurb on my shorty. It's a 2.25 petrol and is pretty much untouched as far as mods go. It's been in the family for about 8 years and has been my main transport whenever i'm home but recently, its been feeling a bit sorry. I also plan on doing a trip up the coast in it so it's a good excuse to get stuck in. I'll be doing the usual things, suspension, engine, drivetrain etc but, as projects always go, i'll likely be needing some help with the unexpected so any wisdom will be appreciated. I'll attempt to get some photo's up.

Watching your build with interest, just about to start a S3 diesel shorty myself (for my son). Best of luck and keep the piccy's coming. The chassis look like it's in good nick, mines a bit ordinary, it's been sitting in a shed on dirt for the last 10 yrs.
BTW, Nice pic of Chaffey dam there. If you know the Ryan's in Nundle, tell them Ian & Steph said hello.

Cheer Ian

The overdrive is a Toro. It's the same as the one I got recently off evilbay and the gurus here on AULRO identified it for me. Unfortunately I think that parts are a bit hard to come by, but they are a better overdrive than the Fairey due to more oil capacity and a better input gear I believe.

Interesting to see how you go with the rebuild. Looking good so far .

TimJ.