Progress Pics - Dormobile X-Over

[gninnam]

Hmmm - not the info I was hoping for.
I am just adding the fluid every day and will see what happens at the weekend.... hope I can get them off without resorting to cutting them off as money is a bit tight at the mo

27.10.2015

Was off today so later on in the afternoon I decided to continue with removing the old underseal (which it didn't).
Started on the nearside chassis on the inside and coming off all right (very dirty and messy process)

Then the nearside chassis on the outside (very messy again)

The last pic is naff as the light was fading.

Will continue to remove the underseal from all the rear chassis parts over the next week or so then tackle the repair required to the petrol tank shelf.
Noticed a minor repair will be needed to the curved part that is over the bump-stop bracket also
The other side is fine (offside).

 

[gvee]

Cracking work mate. Just think - you only have to do this once and you know it will stay sweet as afterwards! It will be worth all the mega effort you are putting in in the end

 

[gninnam]

Cracking work mate. Just think - you only have to do this once and you know it will stay sweet as afterwards! It will be worth all the mega effort you are putting in in the end

Cheers G. Hope you are right

 

[cunning plan]

Hmmm - not the info I was hoping for.
I am just adding the fluid every day and will see what happens at the weekend.... hope I can get them off without resorting to cutting them off as money is a bit tight at the mo

Sorry

Was off today so later on in the afternoon I decided to continue with removing the old underseal (which it didn't).
Started on the nearside chassis on the inside and coming off all right (very dirty and messy process)

Good work buddy!

Are you coating the exposed chassis in anything to stop surface rust forming, before you repaint them?

Also, what are you using to remove the underseal? Wire-wheel? :msn4:

 

[gninnam]

Hmmm - not the info I was hoping for.
I am just adding the fluid every day and will see what happens at the weekend.... hope I can get them off without resorting to cutting them off as money is a bit tight at the mo

Sorry

Not your fault

Was off today so later on in the afternoon I decided to continue with removing the old underseal (which it didn't).
Started on the nearside chassis on the inside and coming off all right (very dirty and messy process)

Good work buddy!

Are you coating the exposed chassis in anything to stop surface rust forming, before you repaint them?

Also, what are you using to remove the underseal? Wire-wheel? :msn4:

Using a screwdriver as this shifts the flaky stuff easily.
For the more solid stuff I am using a wire wheel on a drill so I can run it at a low speed.
So far so good, just messy.

Regarding protection, will be looking at some Epoxy based paint (such as the 121 or Jotun Jotomastic products) as these can be painted straight on but give very good protection - Jotun is the favorite so far as used on hulls of boats!

 

[gninnam]

29.10.2015

Started the clean up of the suspension parts.
Also, managed to get the torsion bars out of the spring plates using the puller I used to get the fly wheel off - worked a treat

The first one was a bitch to get out but once it popped it fell out nicely.
The second one just came out with no drama

I started to remove the underseal from the trailing arms ready to get them sand blasted

To be cleaned on the left and cleaned on the right.

Also, started on the spring plate.

Slowly but surely.

 

[cunning plan]

29.10.2015


Also, managed to get the torsion bars out of the spring plates using the puller I used to get the fly wheel off - worked a treat

Success!

Great idea! arty0021:

 

[woz]

Nice progress!

 

[gninnam]

29.10.2015


Also, managed to get the torsion bars out of the spring plates using the puller I used to get the fly wheel off - worked a treat

Success!

Great idea! arty0021:

Yep - very simple in the end

 

[gninnam]

Nice progress!

Cheers - was hoping to get some serious dismantling done today but man fly took hold :|
Still, when better will continue the refurb of the suspension components.

 

[ozziedog]

Great idea with the puller Andy, I`m hoping you are meaning man flu and there is nuffink wrong with your fly bud. Do you think the underseal didn`t do very much on your bus then ??

Ozziedog,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Get better quick bud :mrgreen:

 

[gninnam]

Great idea with the puller Andy, I`m hoping you are meaning man flu and there is nuffink wrong with your fly bud. Do you think the underseal didn`t do very much on your bus then ??

Ozziedog,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Get better quick bud :mrgreen:

:lol: Man Fly :lol:
'Cause I'm ill see

90% of where the underseal is. it is basically rust underneath - I think the PO just slapped it on before sale to make it look better

Feeling better today, but still not right yet so nothing will be done today!

 

[Aircooler]

Hmmm - not the info I was hoping for.
I am just adding the fluid every day and will see what happens at the weekend.... hope I can get them off without resorting to cutting them off as money is a bit tight at the mo

27.10.2015

Was off today so later on in the afternoon I decided to continue with removing the old underseal (which it didn't).
Started on the nearside chassis on the inside and coming off all right (very dirty and messy process)

Then the nearside chassis on the outside (very messy again)

The last pic is naff as the light was fading.

Will continue to remove the underseal from all the rear chassis parts over the next week or so then tackle the repair required to the petrol tank shelf.
Noticed a minor repair will be needed to the curved part that is over the bump-stop bracket also
The other side is fine (offside).

I know this work too good! Never give up! You make a great job!
Best regards
Reto

 

[gninnam]

I know this work too good! Never give up! You make a great job!
Best regards
Reto

Thanks Reto

 

[gninnam]

07.11.2015

Man flu nearly gone so managed to grab a few hours in the garage.
Started to dismantle the CV joints and they don't look to bad so will reuse and pack with fresh grease - a few pics of wear and tear:

Will get new boots as they aren't too bad but been on the van for god knows how long!
Just need to get the shaft shot blasted.

Also removed the stub axle so just need to remove the bearings and then the hub can be sand blasted too.

Slow but sure

 

[gninnam]

15.11.2015

Due to illness and family issues not much van work over the last week but today, started on other half shaft and CV joint dismantle and here are the pictures to prove it.

CV joint inner cleaned up and put back together ready for grease.

Sorry for the blurry pictures....

The half-shaft, grease and 'underseal' removed - ready for a sand blast.

What to do with the boots and CV joint outer as the boots are good but need to remove all the old grease, but how do I separate them without damaging anything?

 

[gninnam]

21.11.2015

Already removed the bearings etc from one of the hubs so started on the other one with a few pics.

Outside seal

The inner seal

I had removed the cir-clip but a pic of it anyway.

A picture of the inner bearing after removal of the seal.

Outer seal removed

Removed bearings and spacer and here they are.

Far right is the outer bearing and to the left of it is the inner bearing with the spacer next to that.

A close up of the spacer

Where the spacer was, the grease looked like new

A closeup of the inner bearing

Seeing if I can get the boots off now (so cold in the garage...)

 

[gninnam]

A few hours later

Got all the boots off (hurrah).
Discovered that one of the CV outer joint thingies will need to be replaced as it is showing some metal fatigue

Also, need to get this sheared bolt remnant out of the stub axle but need new drill bits as mine hardly made a difference.

All for now.

 

[ozziedog]

A few hours later

Got all the boots off (hurrah).
Discovered that one of the CV outer joint thingies will need to be replaced as it is showing some metal fatigue

Also, need to get this sheared bolt remnant out of the stub axle but need new drill bits as mine hardly made a difference.

Andy,, that looks like you might just be able to get some mole grips on it, especially if you give it a chance with some penetrol for a bit.

Ozziedog,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Just a ```For Nothing``` thought mate :mrgreen:

All for now.

 

[ozziedog]

How did I do that then :? :? :?

Ozziedog,,,,,,,,,,,,, Technology :roll: :lol: :roll: