bartsscooterservice Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share #133 Posted June 19, 2013 Had some time left, so installed the new marker lights front and rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartsscooterservice Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share #134 Posted June 23, 2013 While waiting, re polished and waxed the car today, and the steering wheel is now done in a thicker clear coat ( for boats ) with a brush, much better, will do 2 coats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartsscooterservice Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share #135 Posted June 30, 2013 Okay, so today I got some more things done again. Currently only thing I'm waiting for is the T/C rods. I got the old steering rack rubbers replaced with polythurane ones, from the kit from Prothane ( Z-partshouse ). I got the new waterpump in, new v-belt, and also did a rebuild on the alternator and gave it some new bearings ( the old ones where noisy ), cleaned everything up etc.. New washer tank with new motor from Mitsuba, new oil filled coil from Hitachi, etc. Hope to get it back on it's wheels coming 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartsscooterservice Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share #136 Posted July 6, 2013 (edited) One side done, torqued the wheel bearings down the factory specs according to the FSM. Will torque all the bolts from the suspension down when the car is under load on the ground, now they are just hand tight. The other side I can't finish, because the outer wheel bearing is molted to the damn axle ! I need to get a new axle first The horror: Edited July 6, 2013 by bartsscooterservice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patcon Posted July 6, 2013 Share #137 Posted July 6, 2013 Do you have a source for the axle?C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartsscooterservice Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share #138 Posted July 7, 2013 nope, haven't found one yet, can you help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patcon Posted July 7, 2013 Share #139 Posted July 7, 2013 Maybe, what side and how much do you need? What is the best option for shipping?Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartsscooterservice Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share #140 Posted July 7, 2013 Driver side front ( left ) as you can see on the pic. standard shipping I guess? I'll send you a pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartsscooterservice Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share #141 Posted July 8, 2013 Do you have a source for the axle?CI sent you pm, a friend can help, he ships from San Francisco..@ LeonV: also pm'ed you about the diff ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Beck Posted July 8, 2013 Share #142 Posted July 8, 2013 Before I attempted to replace the front strut and axle...I would take a cut off wheel - on a die grinder - and cut the bearing's metal shell in half. It should then peel off the axle. You might need to then use a wire brush to clean up the bearing seat on the axle.The metal used in the bearing shell is not near as hard, nor strong as that used in the axle. Chances are good that the axle is fine - you just need to remove the old bearing metal.FWIW,Carl B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patcon Posted July 8, 2013 Share #143 Posted July 8, 2013 Bart,Let me know if you still need me to pull the part. I think I would try cutting the race off first. You have nothing to lose from salvaging the existing spindle and Carl is right they are very hard.Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartsscooterservice Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share #144 Posted July 8, 2013 I tried what Carl said, cut in half, but still won't come off, I tried everything.. torches... hammers...pullers.. grinders.. f_cking thing is welded to the damn axle !Charles I send you PM .. if you can send it to there would be nice ! I will pay you for the costs don't worry.@ Carl: allready pulled everything from under the car... so it's easier to replace with a good axle now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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