WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!

[BoxCleva]

Jim - yup, the whole motor. And as if by magic an hour after I finished it started raining

[steveM]

Jim, one of the best clays available (and not too expensive) is from Bilt Hamber http://www.bilthamber.com/search-produc ... :%20Polish, available from other decent outlets (and eBay), too.
It's one of the Very few clays that can be moistened with just a spray of water. Others need a clay lubricant.

* Use a SOFT/mildest clay * The Frontera paint (I'm told) is very soft, and thin. The body has to be completely clean & free of loose grit/dust etc, otherwise you're going to drag any particles across the paint causing more scratches.. Clay does Not remove scratches, only comtaminants that have been ingrained in the surface (the prior cleaning will remove any Loose contaminants on the surface..). Claying will leave the bodywork unprotected, so be sure to wipe down (straight lines) with an all purpose cleaner or 'IPC' (removes any chemicals left on the car) before waxing or taking the to the next stage. It all depends how much you're going into this, tbh.. detailing & correction is like a drug! This site http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/ will tell you everything you need to know, whether detailing on a budget or as a pro.

[BoxCleva]

Steve you are right , it was after I finished with the after clay polish that the scratches disappeared. Got to say though I'm happy with the results although I won't be doing it on a regular basis.

Anyway, on to today.

The rear brakes were knackered so decided to stop messing about fiddling and fitted new pads, new shoes and new discs.

Before - still with mud from the annual stuck in them



Probably not evident from this piccy, but the old disc is wayyyyy thinner than the new one and very very badly scored.



New shoes fitted


Along with new pads and discs


Just trying to muster the energy to go and replace the towbar elecs that I also smashed off at the annual

[James Bass]

Now that you're a dab hand with rear brakes, are you available for my spanner party Mr Boxy Sir?

[BoxCleva]

If you bring it here fella I'll do it for ya with pleasure

[James Bass]

LOL. Sure ya would mate. Wouldn't risk it though as also need rear bearings done too. NSR is goosed and grinding away now (only using her when I have to) and gonna do the OSR at the same time to keep them nice and equal. Oh well. Was worth asking, eh Si?

[BoxCleva]

Just put it in AA routefinder. 7.5 hours round trip Sorry bud

[James Bass]

Don't worry about it bud.

[BoxCleva]

Made and fitted a hinged towbar electrical socket as the last one got smashed to pieces at the annual.

Now you see it.



Now you don't

[headbanging]

Received the cheque from the dozzy drivers insurance company.

Put the car up for breaking

[Big Dav]

Box', where the towbar plug was certainly was exposed, are you considering locating the new one up maybe adjacent to the reg plate?

I'm about to go and loosen the engine guards bolts and re-tighten them - another aspect to try and eliminate the cause of "the bang".

[drinksoptional]

went to a mini scottish vauxhall owners meet was really really mini due to a jacknifed trailer the M8 got shut at harthill service where we were supposed to meet.
I really need to raise front end so its same as rear was bit dodgy to drive plus the lights were pointing at ground

[Big Dav]

Stu, have you created a Fronty Dragster?

[BoxCleva]

Dav the bracket I made (bodged) is hinged so that it folds up behind the towbar when not in use so that it doesn't get ripped off.

started with these two



ended up with this - it's fitted I just need to paint the brass hinge black



Proper bodge but it means I can go laning without killing it, as it's only ever down when I'm towing

[James Bass]

[Drift]

Simon, do a how to do write up, would be handy for others in the future as it will get lost in here

[drinksoptional]

Went to do egr gaskets and guess what they gave me wrong ones so now have to order new ONE not TEN just ONE and get a refund for the TEN wrong ones he gave me

[steveM]

I bought these..
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110714821216
just 2 miles up the road

Although they've still got 10mm+ tread (on 15x8 wheels) the guy had just fitted new 35" muddies to his (new!) Toyota pickup (bliddy gorgeous it was, too..)

[fudge]

drone home in 4th gear where ever i could use it
as all other gears are screatching at me
so i think it is time for a new box asap

[James Bass]

Just bought FULL UK breakdown cover with Home Start for less than £28.90. Could have had personal cover for an additional £20 but didn't think it was worth it. Very pleased with that kinda deal.

http://www.rescuemycar.com/Breakdown/