most recent progress the elusive drivers side suspension has now been bolted up after shot blasting , phosphate and painting and re-bushing after 3 attempts to buy this Assembly i thought it would never happen (1 was cut with a grinder prior to posting to be the other was bent out of shape prior to being removed from the donor car and the other was too painfull to mention, but here we are at last
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/DSC00279-1.jpg had to come up with a solution to not being able to get the gearbox oil into the box as i couldn't reach with standard nozzle, so i adapted one http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/DSC00275.jpg putting 3.1L of oil in through a tiny hole in a long tube is like a form of torture, start off thinking better not squeeze bottle too hard as i don't want to burst container or spill any, then on bottle # 3 your jumping up and down on it . since this is an earlier XR2 engine the heater hoses come off the water pump at different angles, i made up a new brass pipe to fit off the pump to take the flow from the stat across the front of the engine rather than bending it back on itself and right the way round the back and around the other side (as per original) this saves about 2meters of hose and the risk of it getting chafed around the engine, only thing to bear in mind when making it was to use brass so the heat wont affect it like rubber http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/DSC00276-1.jpg http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/DSC00277.jpg then time to torque the hub nuts and drop it to the ground http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/DSC00280-1.jpg supporting its own weight first time in 5 months, seems a little lower than i remember too, unless I've missed a vital part of the suspension out? http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/DSC00281-2.jpg all that is left (fingers crossed) is to bolt the exhaust to the car , bleed brakes , fit a few more rad hoses (when i can find some) change rocker cover and engine oil and it should (flipping well should) fire up....... wait and see -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
