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CV joint has finally been shipped so should get that this week so I can finally put it back together.
Passenger side all back together, sadly didn't get pictures, but cleaned up the spacer and the back of the wheel before putting back on.
Tried out the Ceratoke kit on the lights and quite...
What does that prove? The only V12 Toyota made was the 5.0 in the Century unless it's from something else. I think the biggest petrol engine they fitted was a 5.7
Rear shocks done, had an absolute battle getting the bolts out. After a couple of hours fighting, they came free. Just like the fronts, everything is well past it. I did attempt to free up the handbrake, but it would never return properly so a job for another day. Might just replace the caliper...
So yesterday started well....
Very lucky i didn't break it or need to go to a+e to put a needle through the nail to release all the blood.
After speaking to @Brigsy this morning about the CV joint, I was worried i would have to take the shaft out to get proper purchase on it. I had my first...
I have never known the weather to be so temperamental. It's been sunshine and then thunder and sunshine again all day. Managed to get a little bit of time between showers.
Scuttle off and the drivers side drain was blocked. Grabbed a pipe cleaner and unblocked it.
Got the brakes, shock, hub...
Another hour or so this evening dodging the rain. I desperately wanted to clean around the rocker cover as it was caked with oil and grime everywhere. Stripped it back a little for better access to give it a good scrub. Its not perfect, but the rocker area looks a million times better.
Whilst I...
Day 3 of fighting the driveshaft. My hydraulic press came and it did nothing. Went back to the original tool and managed to get it to pop. After a bit more fighting it's out.
I had to sacrifice some of the threads on the joint. I take it that it's not worth repairing the threads and just buying...
Had a break in the weather so really wanted to do the CV boot. Could not get the driveshaft nut off. I left the car on the floor and removed the centre cap and went through the wheel. Even with my biggest bar and the jack handle, it would not budge.
Managed to borrow this off my mate and it...
CV boot arrived, so just need bump stops that have to come from France and a driveshaft nut. Also picked up this as I saw @Clio_fool recommend it in another thread.
Shamelessly downloaded as many exploded diagrams as I could from the Renault portal that have all the torque specs. They will...
Some parts have been delivered, still waiting on more.
Trophy shocks all round
Front badge (looks far too big!)
Top mounts
Dust boots
Turbo gasket
Spring protector sleeve
Brembo HC discs
PBS pads
Still waiting on bump stops, CV boot kit and driveshaft nut.