“Charlotte” The 182 FF

[Mr Underhill]

So ideally you want the mating surfaces to be metal on metal the way they did it the stub axle will be painted side to metal.

Oh, I don't know. It'll save you buying spacers.

 

[SharpyClio]

So the old girl has an oil leak, its nothing major and to be fair has been there a little while, although recently is has become a little worse. When the belts were done we couldn't work out if it was the main seal or the sump gasket and I was worried it was the new main seal but I am pretty confident it is the sump gasket now as I cleaned all the oil off and there is a dribble down the side of the pan but its not above it.

Given I am hoping to swap the subframe for a nice powder coated one in the next couple of months I am debating whether to get it done now or just wait until I have the subframe off. I am also wanting to do an oil change but that could result in me doing it twice in short order that seems a bit of waste, so I'm just debating with myself what the best course of action is.

 

[Mr Underhill]

So the old girl has an oil leak, its nothing major and to be fair has been there a little while, although recently is has become a little worse. When the belts were done we couldn't work out if it was the main seal or the sump gasket and I was worried it was the new main seal but I am pretty confident it is the sump gasket now as I cleaned all the oil off and there is a dribble down the side of the pan but its not above it.

Given I am hoping to swap the subframe for a nice powder coated one in the next couple of months I am debating whether to get it done now or just wait until I have the subframe off. I am also wanting to do an oil change but that could result in me doing it twice in short order that seems a bit of waste, so I'm just debating with myself what the best course of action is.

Not a massive job with the subframe off, just a few bolts at the bottom of the gearbox to remove, then the bolts out of the sump.

My BG sump was leaking in multiple places, including the crankshaft oil seal, but primarily from the corner near the starter.

Great opportunity to get it aqua blasted and clean the filter on the oil pump.

 

[SharpyClio]

Not a massive job with the subframe off, just a few bolts at the bottom of the gearbox to remove, then the bolts out of the sump.

My BG sump was leaking in multiple places, including the crankshaft oil seal, but primarily from the corner near the starter.

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Great opportunity to get it aqua blasted and clean the filter on the oil pump.

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Thanks Jon, I kinda figured it was pretty easy with the subframe off. Think I will try and bring forward the subframe timeframe and get it done next month. Its not a major leak but it does annoy me.

Do you need to support the engine with the subframe off? I have seen a couple of conflicting messages.

 

[Mr Underhill]

Thanks Jon, I kinda figured it was pretty easy with the subframe off. Think I will try and bring forward the subframe timeframe and get it done next month. Its not a major leak but it does annoy me.

Do you need to support the engine with the subframe off? I have seen a couple of conflicting messages.

I took the engine out when I did mine as I needed to access other parts, but I've had the subframe off with the engine in. The top engine mount is sitting on the body and the battery support above the gearbox is bolted in, so it won't go anywhere.

 

[SharpyClio]

I took the engine out when I did mine as I needed to access other parts, but I've had the subframe off with the engine in. The top engine mount is sitting on the body and the battery support above the gearbox is bolted in, so it won't go anywhere.

Good to know, I wasn't 100% sure.

 

[SharpyClio]

Another minor update.
Got some more parts back from the powder coater, just the subframe which will be next week then I can start getting it all in some sort of shape to swap out.

 

[SharpyClio]

Subframe back from the powder coater and front axles back with bearings,

Also made a star, hadn’t actually meant to do this much but got carried away, as you can tell from the tool explosion…

Should be easy enough to drop the rear axle on, some rust to sort out first but nothing major, pretty please with how clean it is really.

 

[Mr Underhill]

Subframe back from the powder coater and front axles back with bearings,

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Also made a star, hadn’t actually meant to do this much but got carried away, as you can tell from the tool explosion…

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Should be easy enough to drop the rear axle on, some rust to sort out first but nothing major, pretty please with how clean it is really.

Horrible job but it's got to be done! 👏

 

[SharpyClio]

Horrible job but it's got to be done! 👏

Had to cut all the bolts that hold it to the car off, I’d anticipated it so have new ones, it was actually pretty simple. With any luck the rear will be back together early next week.

 

[Chode Lint]

Looking good. I fancy getting my subframe painted/powdercoated. Might have to break out the hammerite smooth when I pull the gearbox back out... Again🤣

Just make sure you clean up those mating surfaces on the hub flanges. Ask me how hard it is to remove stuff when powdercoat has welded it in place🤣 *Insert video of smacking off brand new powdercoated wheels using a copper hammer because they'd welded themselves on after a trackday*

 

[SharpyClio]

Looking good. I fancy getting my subframe painted/powdercoated. Might have to break out the hammerite smooth when I pull the gearbox back out... Again🤣

Just make sure you clean up those mating surfaces on the hub flanges. Ask me how hard it is to remove stuff when powdercoat has welded it in place🤣 *Insert video of smacking off brand new powdercoated wheels using a copper hammer because they'd welded themselves on after a trackday*

Haha. Yeah I’ve also heard it can cause wheels to come loose so go figure, but it’ll all be coming off before I fit the wheels.

 

[SharpyClio]

Neighbours just been around, viewing on his house tomorrow was wondering how long the “car is going to look like that” 😬🤣

Going take the from the front end apart in the next day or so, it’ll look fine then.

 

[Chode Lint]

Neighbours just been around, viewing on his house tomorrow was wondering how long the “car is going to look like that” 😬🤣

Going take the from the front end apart in the next day or so, it’ll look fine then.

Just tell him they're not buying your house so what does it matter🤣

 

[Louis]

Neighbours just been around, viewing on his house tomorrow was wondering how long the “car is going to look like that” 😬🤣

Going take the from the front end apart in the next day or so, it’ll look fine then.

Cheeky b*****d

 

[Mr Underhill]

Neighbours just been around, viewing on his house tomorrow was wondering how long the “car is going to look like that” 😬🤣

Going take the from the front end apart in the next day or so, it’ll look fine then.

Aye been there. My neighbour made a habit of making passive snarky comments during my resto.

Still at it then Jon? Can’t be far off now Jon? Got much more to do then Jon?

In the end I just told him to f**k off. And I rarely swear. He got the message.

 

[SharpyClio]

I just said “remember the last one? Maybe a bit longer than that…”

The last one was like that for months, so long in fact it’s on Google maps in that state.

Although I’m hoping to have this back on the road next week.

 

[Chode Lint]

I moved into my house in early February (2019) and by early March I was breaking cars on the drive

I can't imagine what my neighbours thought of me as I dragged entire shells down the drive onto a flatbed🤣🤣 Probably 🥧🔑

 

[SharpyClio]

Kinda progress today, got the back end back together, looks really good I’m pleased with it. However the BAS sensors I preemptively bought are not right and I suspect I’ll end up spending £320 on 4 new ones 😫

Also my handbrake outers seem mega tight, almost like they’re too short so might end up replacing those as well.

 

[SharpyClio]

Still need to bleed the brakes as well but going to wait until I’ve done the front end as I may take the calipers off the front as well not decided yet.

Making a start on that tomorrow.

 

[SharpyClio]

Moving on to the front end, made reasonably positive progress pulling the subframe off. Everything seems compliantish at the moment, couple of the frame bolts are tricky but the swan neck spanner’s working a treat so far.

I did manage to snap one of the bolts holding the D supports on which is frustrating.

Hoping to have it dropped off tomorrow or Wednesday.

 

[SharpyClio]

Basically a whole day spent on the car, dropped the subframe, built a up the new subframe…. Twice… fitted the new subframe, cursed the engineer when I forgot the steering rack bolt you have to install before installing the subframe, dropped the subframe, fitted said bolt, knocked it all I to shape and added the hubs. Fitted the new sump gasket as well, looking forward to the leak being worse than before.

Pretty close, although I’m waiting on new abs sensors so it’ll be another week or so before it’s actually finished.

 

[SharpyClio]

As a slight aside the captive bolts were really easy to get to with swan neck spanners, although one actually held in place which was a small miracle. Not sure why I’ve heard of folks cutting the chassis to get to them, there’s literally a hole already in the chassis.

Worst bolt was the one holding the lower coolant hose on, took for ever and the car ate (later regurgitated) three 10mm sockets.

 

[SharpyClio]

Back on 4 wheels, but no pics.

All had gone well expect I can’t get the brakes to hold pressure. Fluid is clean and air free but the pedal just goes to the floor. Suspect I need to bleed the abs module but need a clip for that. So I’m a bit stuck at the moment.

 

[SharpyClio]

Cars back on the road! Work all finished brakes finally bled and last few odds and sods sorted. Took it for tracking and I need new track rod ends and tie rods. So they’ve been ordered. Never stops.

Having been sat not really moving for a few weeks it’s only natural that it has some new issues, air bag light has come on and cruise control has stopped working 🤣

The joys!

 

[SharpyClio]

Oh… also got a horrible knocking from the rear. I didn’t order oem bolts that go through the bush so I’ve ordered some in the hope that resolves it, I can’t think of what else it could be.