busy time of it drilled and tapped all the holes that will hold my heater hose seal plate in place
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/04022012001.jpg (at this point i haven't yet realised ive fitted the wrong size bolts in the holes - oh what fun) and heres the finished result http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/04022012002.jpg http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/04022012003.jpg thats the begining and the end the bit in between went a bit like this, slapped loads of sikaflex on the reverse side of the stainless panel and squished into place, all looks well but a bit messy with black goo oozing all round the edges, then find the pack of correct length M4 bolts on the floor ....... oh ehk, ive already araldited the others in, thankfully with slow set, so i unwound those (ever tried using an Allen key when its stuck to your fingers?) then put the new bolts in place, ok back to step one and start fitting the rest - then total darkness the garage electrics obviously cant cope with 3 x 2kw fan heaters a radio and phone charger, so i fumble about in the dark (all the while realizing the sikaflex may start to set in the wrong place since ive not actually tightened any bolts yet) to replace the main fuse and start again, this time without the radio or phone charger (cant loose the heaters as its chucking it down with snow outside and i can still feel a chill inside) get a few bolts in, all the while loads of sikaflex is oozing out start juggling about 30 rags and a bottle white sprit, fit the wrong nuts on the plates main securing bolts then...... total darkness again double arse of we go again feeling my way out the garage to put a new fuse in, thinking ok ill have to loose a heater so may as well put the radio back on, after more faffing about and 300 rags later i got it all bolted on and wiped off looks ok and will looks better when ive had time to properly wipe down the surface more and clean off the few smears should start on the servo side soon if i can muster the strength ive no idea how jim managed to do the whole front in one piece, ive had i nightmare doing just half but i take my hat off to him On Dec 30 2011, 2:40 pm, jin <[email protected]> wrote: > update > > ive removed the pop rivets and P clips that held the brake pipes on, > > http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/DSC02331.jpg > > they didn't fit too well and the pop rivets didn't go through the > bulkhead so only served to swell out the fiberglass and let water and > dirt in, evidenced by the dirt that had crept within the hole around > the rivet, i chamferd the holes to remove the contaminated fiberglass > and gelcoted from the outside with a thin layer > > http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/DSC02333.jpg > > then filled the rear with slow set araldite to seal the join and > hopefully put a bit more strength back in > > http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/DSC02336.jpg > > the tape is just to stop it running out and keep it smooth > > cut out the first hole for my cable glands, i found a cone step drill > very handy for enlarging holes (I'm using one of my extra? servo mount > holes that were drilled but unused?) since they locate and don't > wander about ripping the gel coat like normal twist drills, only thing > to do is drill both sides sins the steps are shallow, > > http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/DSC02332.jpg > > tapped it out to the right size > > and sealed the fiberglass with araldite resin and wound the gland in > > http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/DSC02335.jpg > > then gave a wipe round the inside with more resin just to be sure, > these should be very water proof now, this one will be for the wiper > motor > > as for the brake pipes, I'm not too sure how I'm going to secure the P > clips, I'm not going to use pop rivets fore sure, i may drill a few > holes and tap a thread then wind in a stainless stud with araldite to > seal unless anyone knows a batter way? > > cheers for any info -- 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).
