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Just Bought an Elite
grifter:
Just noticed the battery tray bolt has been sheared off and the battery is loose, need a new clamp and remove the busted bolt. Soaking it in WD for a bit before attempting removal.
Other things needed so far:
replacement scuttle cover as it has a nice crack in it. Due to get a replacement this weekend.
Weatherstrip for scuttle cover (Suspecting this was not reinstalled after windscreen replacement (Worrying)) Although screen replacement looks done well.
Investigate clunking from front (Most likely the link pin)
Investigate droning sound, which actually sort of goes away with increased speed, not sure if bearing, hope it's not the diff as it's got a towbar.
Clean headlight reflectors
Gave it a basic wash so it looks more silver now! I haven't had the time (or the weather) to get it up on the ramp and give it a good once over yet.
456lbft:
Nice example, on the cusp of the changeover so has the flat faced fat five spokes which suit the Elite well I think. Hopefully you'll get back any investment in the long term. Such a comfortable barge for wafting about, I get plenty of admiring comments for mine even when it hasn't been cleaned for a while. :y
grifter:
--- Quote from: 456lbft on 16 December 2021, 08:45:41 ---Nice example, on the cusp of the changeover so has the flat faced fat five spokes which suit the Elite well I think. Hopefully you'll get back any investment in the long term. Such a comfortable barge for wafting about, I get plenty of admiring comments for mine even when it hasn't been cleaned for a while. :y
--- End quote ---
Those alloys do really suit the barge, makes a difference to the handling as well, feels a lot more taught on the road, though I don't know if the suspension is stiffer maybe, didn't think it would be on an executive type model? Any pics of your own one be nice to see.
Managed to get the scuttle cover from a guy in the borders, he's got the full car & other stuff as well should I need it, and plenty of cavy spares, as well as a full cavy lying there, so will be visiting him again for a haul in the New Year.
Noticed a couple of other things including the rear indicators look very white, so I'm guessing will need new "orange" bulbs soon.
O/S Track control arm has a bit of play as well as the link pin rubber boot hanging off, suspected this was gone as I could hear it clunking when going over rough surfaces. The N/S front bearing is also making a speed-related clicking noise when I spin it, which I'm suspecting is the bearing because it's noisy when I drive it. The noise is more apparent when you're going slower and coming to stop you can hear the drone of the bearing turn into the clicking sound just before you stop.
Need to remove the caliper and stuff to make sure its not any noise coming from that, as there is otherwise no play in the bearing.
I also managed to reverse the towbar into the front of my 2.6 CD and make a nice ball shaped dent in the front bumper - plank of the week award!
Field Marshal Dr. Opti:
--- Quote from: grifter on 19 December 2021, 10:19:13 ---
--- Quote from: 456lbft on 16 December 2021, 08:45:41 ---Nice example, on the cusp of the changeover so has the flat faced fat five spokes which suit the Elite well I think. Hopefully you'll get back any investment in the long term. Such a comfortable barge for wafting about, I get plenty of admiring comments for mine even when it hasn't been cleaned for a while. :y
--- End quote ---
Those alloys do really suit the barge, makes a difference to the handling as well, feels a lot more taught on the road, though I don't know if the suspension is stiffer maybe, didn't think it would be on an executive type model? Any pics of your own one be nice to see.
Managed to get the scuttle cover from a guy in the borders, he's got the full car & other stuff as well should I need it, and plenty of cavy spares, as well as a full cavy lying there, so will be visiting him again for a haul in the New Year.
Noticed a couple of other things including the rear indicators look very white, so I'm guessing will need new "orange" bulbs soon.
O/S Track control arm has a bit of play as well as the link pin rubber boot hanging off, suspected this was gone as I could hear it clunking when going over rough surfaces. The N/S front bearing is also making a speed-related clicking noise when I spin it, which I'm suspecting is the bearing because it's noisy when I drive it. The noise is more apparent when you're going slower and coming to stop you can hear the drone of the bearing turn into the clicking sound just before you stop.
Need to remove the caliper and stuff to make sure its not any noise coming from that, as there is otherwise no play in the bearing.
I also managed to reverse the towbar into the front of my 2.6 CD and make a nice ball shaped dent in the front bumper - plank of the week award!
--- End quote ---
If anyone asks simply shrug your shoulders and blame your wife.
A comment such as " we all love women but God made a mistake when he allowed them to drive" should be enough to deflect blame. ;D
grifter:
--- Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 December 2021, 13:10:28 ---
--- Quote from: grifter on 19 December 2021, 10:19:13 ---
--- Quote from: 456lbft on 16 December 2021, 08:45:41 ---Nice example, on the cusp of the changeover so has the flat faced fat five spokes which suit the Elite well I think. Hopefully you'll get back any investment in the long term. Such a comfortable barge for wafting about, I get plenty of admiring comments for mine even when it hasn't been cleaned for a while. :y
--- End quote ---
Those alloys do really suit the barge, makes a difference to the handling as well, feels a lot more taught on the road, though I don't know if the suspension is stiffer maybe, didn't think it would be on an executive type model? Any pics of your own one be nice to see.
Managed to get the scuttle cover from a guy in the borders, he's got the full car & other stuff as well should I need it, and plenty of cavy spares, as well as a full cavy lying there, so will be visiting him again for a haul in the New Year.
Noticed a couple of other things including the rear indicators look very white, so I'm guessing will need new "orange" bulbs soon.
O/S Track control arm has a bit of play as well as the link pin rubber boot hanging off, suspected this was gone as I could hear it clunking when going over rough surfaces. The N/S front bearing is also making a speed-related clicking noise when I spin it, which I'm suspecting is the bearing because it's noisy when I drive it. The noise is more apparent when you're going slower and coming to stop you can hear the drone of the bearing turn into the clicking sound just before you stop.
Need to remove the caliper and stuff to make sure its not any noise coming from that, as there is otherwise no play in the bearing.
I also managed to reverse the towbar into the front of my 2.6 CD and make a nice ball shaped dent in the front bumper - plank of the week award!
--- End quote ---
If anyone asks simply shrug your shoulders and blame your wife.
A comment such as " we all love women but God made a mistake when he allowed them to drive" should be enough to deflect blame. ;D
--- End quote ---
:y Always good to have the excuses ready!
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