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geobloke



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Right then... One rear axle back underneath Miffy... Goodness that is good to see. Went fairly easily. A little fiddle to get the ball joint in place, but apart from that, not bad at all.


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So, one new greasable ball joint in the a-frame, axle underneath and most of the other stuff is still to go on. Some how I am two caliper bolts short... Balls...

The old ball joint was the original to the vehicle and was loose as a goose.


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In other news the fuel filter housing is now painted and ready to go back on tomorrow.


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Post #1007527 13th Sep 2023 9:01pm
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L110CDL



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Loving the " drying method " there geobloke Very Happy 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


Clayton.
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L110CDL wrote:
Loving the " drying method " there geobloke Very Happy


Life with an AGA Bow down Great for the kettle, roast dinners and curing paint Rolling Eyes
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Just a quick one this evening. Fitted the newly painted fuel filter housing, GORE fuel filter head and freshly polished brass :rofl: So shiny in the wheel well.


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All of the unions have been "adequately" coated in non-conductive grease (made by Lanoguard) to help prevent any future galvanic corrosion of the filter housing.

One quick purge cycle and good 'ol Miffy fires rights up. Goodness I love this vehicle Very Happy
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Great work there as ever geo Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


Clayton.
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geobloke



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Thanks Clay.

Think I have come to a decision... Shocked I have been going around the houses with regards to the rear crossmember on Miffy and to be honest the cost of replacing it is a good chunk towards a full chassis. Plus, it is not too bad and since I do not tow regularly it can just look a little scabby for now. Looking to the future I think the plan will be to do a chassis replacement on the ol' girl. Until that time, she will be slathered in preventative sheep goo.

Is this the time to break out the rear crossmember chequer plate Rolling Eyes Rolling with laughter

Ultimately she needs to be driving, so back together she will go and out on to the roads. Thumbs Up


But not today as it is lashing it down outside... Rolling with laughter Have to love living in Wales Thumbs Up
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Its just not Wales that's getting the rain, we've had loads down here as well, rain as heavy as thunder showers Rolling Eyes

I had this problem back in 2015 when i had to make this decision whether to do a cross member or full chassis, i went with a full chassis and i was glad i did this way as parts on top of the chassis that you cant see were totally gone Shocked 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


Clayton.
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Yikes Clayton don't scare me Rolling with laughter Well I already know that the second row crossmember is toast and I have one to replace it, but you are quite correct there are bound to be brackets under there that will need as a minimum a refurb, max a replacement.

I seem also to have persuaded the wife that the chassis change would be a good DIY project that we can both do Shocked Thumbs Up What have I done...?! Rolling with laughter
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That is good news that your wife is on board with the chassis change and given the go ahead Wink

Hopefully you can do the chassis change over under cover, the wife will like that Very Happy 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


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Under cover with the wife, what's not to like Rolling Eyes Shocked
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