WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by stretch on Wed Jan 17, 2018 9:22 pm
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by bhcalcutta on Thu Jan 18, 2018 3:35 pm
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by furio on Sun Jan 21, 2018 9:18 pm
Gutted for you mate
Someone mention laning? Just tell me when and where!
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by snapper on Fri Jan 26, 2018 12:13 am
This posting may have been helpfull, on the other hand probably not... Either way, I may have had drink when posting it in which case it's probably not as helpfull as it could have been
Work safe, and remember all technical problems can be resolved with a hammer, the trick is knowing where to hit it and how big a hammer to use (I often find it may also help to have a spare bit in the shed to replace the bit you have just mullered
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Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'O-no' the truck.
Comments on 'O-no' the truck may be left here
Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'Truck'
Comments on 'Truck' the truck may be left here
Owning a 2.8 is a hobby in it's self...
Work safe, and remember all technical problems can be resolved with a hammer, the trick is knowing where to hit it and how big a hammer to use (I often find it may also help to have a spare bit in the shed to replace the bit you have just mullered
)Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'O-no' the truck.
Comments on 'O-no' the truck may be left here
Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'Truck'
Comments on 'Truck' the truck may be left here
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by bhcalcutta on Fri Jan 26, 2018 6:14 pm
Thank Frank, I've replied
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by snapper on Fri Jan 26, 2018 11:33 pm
Mmmm
What have I done to the thing today?
Finally (6 months late) got round to getting the 3.1 c/w hole in sump out of the truck ready for a wee bit of cleaning up of the engine bay and some remedial welding in there while the noisy rattly thing is out of the way and then another lump will be going in.
Aim is get it in, the truck MOT'd and back on the road by the 10th of Feb.
Jobs to do...
Gearbox off
Old engine out
Service on the newer engine (new oil pump, cam belt, water pump)
Split gearbox/transfer box, check bearings and re-assemble.
Clean up engine bay, re-route hoses/pipes and repairs as needed.
Newer, serviced engine in, connect bits up.
Gear box in, replace prop shafts.
Replace N/S front wing.
Replace brake shoes.
MOT....
What have I done to the thing today?
Finally (6 months late) got round to getting the 3.1 c/w hole in sump out of the truck ready for a wee bit of cleaning up of the engine bay and some remedial welding in there while the noisy rattly thing is out of the way and then another lump will be going in.
Aim is get it in, the truck MOT'd and back on the road by the 10th of Feb.
Jobs to do...
Gearbox off
Old engine out
Service on the newer engine (new oil pump, cam belt, water pump)
Split gearbox/transfer box, check bearings and re-assemble.
Clean up engine bay, re-route hoses/pipes and repairs as needed.
Newer, serviced engine in, connect bits up.
Gear box in, replace prop shafts.
Replace N/S front wing.
Replace brake shoes.
MOT....
This posting may have been helpfull, on the other hand probably not... Either way, I may have had drink when posting it in which case it's probably not as helpfull as it could have been
Work safe, and remember all technical problems can be resolved with a hammer, the trick is knowing where to hit it and how big a hammer to use (I often find it may also help to have a spare bit in the shed to replace the bit you have just mullered )
Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'O-no' the truck.
Comments on 'O-no' the truck may be left here
Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'Truck'
Comments on 'Truck' the truck may be left here
Owning a 2.8 is a hobby in it's self...
Work safe, and remember all technical problems can be resolved with a hammer, the trick is knowing where to hit it and how big a hammer to use (I often find it may also help to have a spare bit in the shed to replace the bit you have just mullered
)Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'O-no' the truck.
Comments on 'O-no' the truck may be left here
Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'Truck'
Comments on 'Truck' the truck may be left here
Owning a 2.8 is a hobby in it's self...
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by bhcalcutta on Sun Jan 28, 2018 9:50 pm
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by stretch on Sun Jan 28, 2018 11:16 pm
Glad you sorted it mate
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by jmc on Sun Feb 11, 2018 10:09 pm
Today I tried to free up the bumper cable to close the bonnet again. Think it may need a new cable it's very stiff.
Earlier this week I had trouble with the tailgate glass not closing. Added a washer to each bolt on the catch on the glass to push it out a bit more so it catches now in the one in the door.Also put on a new rear rubber bump stop.
Earlier this week I had trouble with the tailgate glass not closing. Added a washer to each bolt on the catch on the glass to push it out a bit more so it catches now in the one in the door.Also put on a new rear rubber bump stop.
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by snapper on Mon Feb 12, 2018 12:23 am
This posting may have been helpfull, on the other hand probably not... Either way, I may have had drink when posting it in which case it's probably not as helpfull as it could have been
Work safe, and remember all technical problems can be resolved with a hammer, the trick is knowing where to hit it and how big a hammer to use (I often find it may also help to have a spare bit in the shed to replace the bit you have just mullered )
Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'O-no' the truck.
Comments on 'O-no' the truck may be left here
Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'Truck'
Comments on 'Truck' the truck may be left here
Owning a 2.8 is a hobby in it's self...
Work safe, and remember all technical problems can be resolved with a hammer, the trick is knowing where to hit it and how big a hammer to use (I often find it may also help to have a spare bit in the shed to replace the bit you have just mullered
)Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'O-no' the truck.
Comments on 'O-no' the truck may be left here
Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'Truck'
Comments on 'Truck' the truck may be left here
Owning a 2.8 is a hobby in it's self...
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by snapper on Tue Feb 13, 2018 12:47 am
Just dropped off Truck at the Garage ready for it's MOT at 09:00 tomorrow. To be honest it's been a bit of a mare with it over the last week, the knackered engine had to come out and the newer working one in, a simple enough job that for some daft reason I've been putting off for the last 6 months or so. Anyway, it's done now and seems to be running sweet. Shame the same cant be said for the ******* heater! Guess that'll be the next job once the MOT is out of the way.
This posting may have been helpfull, on the other hand probably not... Either way, I may have had drink when posting it in which case it's probably not as helpfull as it could have been
Work safe, and remember all technical problems can be resolved with a hammer, the trick is knowing where to hit it and how big a hammer to use (I often find it may also help to have a spare bit in the shed to replace the bit you have just mullered )
Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'O-no' the truck.
Comments on 'O-no' the truck may be left here
Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'Truck'
Comments on 'Truck' the truck may be left here
Owning a 2.8 is a hobby in it's self...
Work safe, and remember all technical problems can be resolved with a hammer, the trick is knowing where to hit it and how big a hammer to use (I often find it may also help to have a spare bit in the shed to replace the bit you have just mullered
)Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'O-no' the truck.
Comments on 'O-no' the truck may be left here
Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'Truck'
Comments on 'Truck' the truck may be left here
Owning a 2.8 is a hobby in it's self...
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by jmc on Tue Feb 13, 2018 10:54 pm
Hope mot goes well!
I didn't realise the catch is adjustable I'll have to have a look tomorrow.
I didn't realise the catch is adjustable I'll have to have a look tomorrow.
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by stretch on Tue Feb 13, 2018 11:07 pm
fingers crossed for the mot gods
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by snapper on Wed Feb 14, 2018 12:33 am
And we have the MOT results in....
Date tested: 13 February 2018
Fail
Mileage: 287,590 miles
Reason(s) for failure:
1. Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
2. Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
3. Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
4. Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play swing arm. Marked with yellow chalk. (2.2.B.1f)
5. Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
6. Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
7. Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory notice item(s):
1. Offside Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
2. Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
3. Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
4. Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
5. Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
6. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Could have been worse considering the age of the truck, the mileage and it's normally hard life! Although all very simple stuff I have to admit to letting the garage sort it out It's cold in the yard and I'm just too busy to get on with it between now and Sat when it's needed for a trip out so the MOT place got a right shock when they were told to get on with it.
Date tested: 13 February 2018
Fail
Mileage: 287,590 miles
Reason(s) for failure:
1. Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
2. Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
3. Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
4. Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play swing arm. Marked with yellow chalk. (2.2.B.1f)
5. Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
6. Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
7. Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory notice item(s):
1. Offside Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
2. Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
3. Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
4. Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
5. Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
6. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Could have been worse considering the age of the truck, the mileage and it's normally hard life! Although all very simple stuff I have to admit to letting the garage sort it out
It's cold in the yard and I'm just too busy to get on with it between now and Sat when it's needed for a trip out so the MOT place got a right shock when they were told to get on with it.This posting may have been helpfull, on the other hand probably not... Either way, I may have had drink when posting it in which case it's probably not as helpfull as it could have been
Work safe, and remember all technical problems can be resolved with a hammer, the trick is knowing where to hit it and how big a hammer to use (I often find it may also help to have a spare bit in the shed to replace the bit you have just mullered )
Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'O-no' the truck.
Comments on 'O-no' the truck may be left here
Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'Truck'
Comments on 'Truck' the truck may be left here
Owning a 2.8 is a hobby in it's self...
Work safe, and remember all technical problems can be resolved with a hammer, the trick is knowing where to hit it and how big a hammer to use (I often find it may also help to have a spare bit in the shed to replace the bit you have just mullered
)Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'O-no' the truck.
Comments on 'O-no' the truck may be left here
Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'Truck'
Comments on 'Truck' the truck may be left here
Owning a 2.8 is a hobby in it's self...
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by snapper on Wed Feb 14, 2018 8:21 pm
Wahay.... Truck lives to drive another day!!!! Just took it for a spin round town after picking it up from the Garage post MOT c/w new 12 month ticket 
Oddly enough it drives completely different to the XC70 that's been the current daily driver for the last 6 months or so, the trucks got an extra pedal for starters and this weird stick thing that you have to stir around for gears
Oddly enough it drives completely different to the XC70 that's been the current daily driver for the last 6 months or so, the trucks got an extra pedal for starters and this weird stick thing that you have to stir around for gears
This posting may have been helpfull, on the other hand probably not... Either way, I may have had drink when posting it in which case it's probably not as helpfull as it could have been
Work safe, and remember all technical problems can be resolved with a hammer, the trick is knowing where to hit it and how big a hammer to use (I often find it may also help to have a spare bit in the shed to replace the bit you have just mullered )
Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'O-no' the truck.
Comments on 'O-no' the truck may be left here
Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'Truck'
Comments on 'Truck' the truck may be left here
Owning a 2.8 is a hobby in it's self...
Work safe, and remember all technical problems can be resolved with a hammer, the trick is knowing where to hit it and how big a hammer to use (I often find it may also help to have a spare bit in the shed to replace the bit you have just mullered
)Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'O-no' the truck.
Comments on 'O-no' the truck may be left here
Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'Truck'
Comments on 'Truck' the truck may be left here
Owning a 2.8 is a hobby in it's self...
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by stretch on Wed Feb 14, 2018 8:46 pm
nice one always a good feeling when you get the new ticket.
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by snapper on Wed Feb 14, 2018 11:13 pm
This posting may have been helpfull, on the other hand probably not... Either way, I may have had drink when posting it in which case it's probably not as helpfull as it could have been
Work safe, and remember all technical problems can be resolved with a hammer, the trick is knowing where to hit it and how big a hammer to use (I often find it may also help to have a spare bit in the shed to replace the bit you have just mullered )
Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'O-no' the truck.
Comments on 'O-no' the truck may be left here
Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'Truck'
Comments on 'Truck' the truck may be left here
Owning a 2.8 is a hobby in it's self...
Work safe, and remember all technical problems can be resolved with a hammer, the trick is knowing where to hit it and how big a hammer to use (I often find it may also help to have a spare bit in the shed to replace the bit you have just mullered
)Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'O-no' the truck.
Comments on 'O-no' the truck may be left here
Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'Truck'
Comments on 'Truck' the truck may be left here
Owning a 2.8 is a hobby in it's self...
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by Retro Pedro on Thu Feb 15, 2018 3:01 pm
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by snapper on Thu Feb 15, 2018 8:44 pm
What served them right was taking all day to get the steering idler arm separated from the idler.... I did tell them they might have 'issues' doing it but no, they said it would be easy.....
If the truth were to be known I really couldn't be arrsed to get under it again this week and I wanted it running by the weekend. Plus I've changed those things before and they're always a head ache to do
If the truth were to be known I really couldn't be arrsed to get under it again this week and I wanted it running by the weekend. Plus I've changed those things before and they're always a head ache to do
This posting may have been helpfull, on the other hand probably not... Either way, I may have had drink when posting it in which case it's probably not as helpfull as it could have been
Work safe, and remember all technical problems can be resolved with a hammer, the trick is knowing where to hit it and how big a hammer to use (I often find it may also help to have a spare bit in the shed to replace the bit you have just mullered )
Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'O-no' the truck.
Comments on 'O-no' the truck may be left here
Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'Truck'
Comments on 'Truck' the truck may be left here
Owning a 2.8 is a hobby in it's self...
Work safe, and remember all technical problems can be resolved with a hammer, the trick is knowing where to hit it and how big a hammer to use (I often find it may also help to have a spare bit in the shed to replace the bit you have just mullered
)Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'O-no' the truck.
Comments on 'O-no' the truck may be left here
Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'Truck'
Comments on 'Truck' the truck may be left here
Owning a 2.8 is a hobby in it's self...
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Re: WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR TRUCK TODAY!
by Furryroo on Wed Mar 07, 2018 12:25 pm
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