ForumSage
I feel that We need a thread that deals entirely with paint and surface preparation.Originally Posted by clubagreenie
Lots of information about painting has been offered up on the forum over time, it would be great to have it all collated into one working thread.
When 'Fred' went North yesterday, I did notice a lot of Disco's on the road around the area where we travelled to, all of which seemed to be running well with no sign of any smoky motor syndrome, but a high percentage of those Disco's that were spotted, had spoilt paint work with their Clear coat succumbing to the effects of Tasmania's high levels of ultraviolet sunlight.
A pity as far as could be seen they all had very straight bodies and the paintwork does spoilt what would be an otherwise nice vehicle.
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ForumSage
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Probably the same reason most other brand of cars use chrome pistons, cost, and due to the fact they do normally have a long service life. I have spent a few years working as a brake specialist in the early eighties. Although a percentage do rust, more often than not when replacing pads, the calliper pistons are still serviceable.
Having said this, I did not know that stainless was available, and yes a great idea.
Dave.
I was asked " Is it ignorance or apathy?" I replied "I don't know and I don't care."
1983 RR gone (wish I kept it)
1996 TDI ES.
2003 TD5 HSE
1987 Isuzu County
TopicToaster
Without dragging off topic, we also need a sticky thread posted on replacement S/S pistons by model and their manufacturer and part numbers. (does anyone have D2 knowledge on if they're stainless or a number for them?)
I'd happily retro fit them to the D2 (if necessary) but then would rather do the math to fit the 6 & 8 spot brembos.
TopicToaster
Almost rolled my County
Front two wheels reached for the stars then a back wheel slipped off a rock into a hole and only the butt clenching held it together.
Fossicker
Front and rear Al-track diffs, new winch, rock sliders, QT diff guard all now installed on our 90. First little outing confirmed the performance of the diffs as excellent!
Edit; forgot the National Luna dual battery setup too
ForumSage
A tight squeak there.Almost rolled my County
Front two wheels reached for the stars then a back wheel slipped off a rock into a hole and only the butt clenching held it together.
TopicToaster
Parents driveway wet again?Almost rolled my County
Front two wheels reached for the stars then a back wheel slipped off a rock into a hole and only the butt clenching held it together.
YarnMaster
SubscriberHoly carp man - glad you are OK!!Almost rolled my County
Front two wheels reached for the stars then a back wheel slipped off a rock into a hole and only the butt clenching held it together.
Hercules: 1986 110 Isuzu 3.9 (4BD1-T)
Brutus: 1969 109 ExMil 2a FFT (loved and lost)
Master
Checked my air filter and broke the radiator overflow plastic tube - rather than patch or replace with OEM item I bought some silicone hose rated to 170 deg. C and replaced the whole thing - should outlast the vehicle now
Master
Just for the hell of it removed spare tire from the back door and re hung it
conclusion..........its heavy
Jacked up front of 90 and removed wheel and put it back on.
Conclusion ..........its heavy........LR jack is only just adequate 3 stages would be better wheel only cleared ground by 50mm on level concrete surface
A lot of food for thought here for me
Cheers Paul
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