Mini Bakkie

[Jared Mk3]

It's been a little while, but I managed to get the front suspension and brakes built up and put on the vehicle. Realised I only have one picture of the final result :



Ended up replacing quite a few of the metal hard lines as well because of leaks and damage to fittings - over tightened at some stage in the past. It's a process of bedding the brakes in now and adjusting to get the right pedal feel and travel. Still not happy with the pedal at the moment, but I'll get there.

There was also quite a serious oil leak from the tappet chest covers. Upon inspection, there was so much silicone used to try and seal them - it was everywhere! I was forced to sand the covers back and repaint them. They then received some new gaskets, so should hopefully sort that problem out :



Decided to give the cast manifold a coat of paint. Whether it lasts or not is another question entirely - it is high heat paint though. I also rectified a few problems here at the same time. When I removed the manifold, one stud was missing and another didn't have a nut on. The wrong washers were being used; no thick washers at all to bridge the gaps in the manifold. I raided my parts and got a few decent studs, along with a set of new brass nuts that I had for another car and some proper washers :



I've noticed there's a bit of a water leak going on at the moment that I'll need to sort out. Will take this opportunity to fit a new water pump etc. Will update in due course.