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General The workshop Adventures of Phoebe the Freebie...
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Geobloke
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Ok... I think I have this sorted now. The moral of the story is if it looks flimsy then the grease will find a way out......
Yup, not much grease really, but it does show the CV band is not doing its job. In fact it felt like the band had released slightly since fitting.
So plan B was to replace the first band with a much bigger band of a different style. This one also needs a specific tool to fit it as well. The difference is night and day feeling secure and strong as the band was crimped in place.
These are the two styles of CV band and tool and I suspect the difference between them is entirely obvious. Those thin clamping bands are really only good for static jobs like sign posts, not CV boots.
And back on four wheels again
Yup, not much grease really, but it does show the CV band is not doing its job. In fact it felt like the band had released slightly since fitting.
So plan B was to replace the first band with a much bigger band of a different style. This one also needs a specific tool to fit it as well. The difference is night and day feeling secure and strong as the band was crimped in place.
These are the two styles of CV band and tool and I suspect the difference between them is entirely obvious. Those thin clamping bands are really only good for static jobs like sign posts, not CV boots.
And back on four wheels again
Geobloke
Posting Guru
Well the old stalwart has got herself a carbuncle 
We needed more storage for longer trips and ideally the solution had to be swappable between the Defender and the Freelander 2.
Well this completely custom box made by Patriot roof racks popped up and it fits the bill perfectly. It is solid, secure and completely watertight. It also bolts straight too the Thule roof bars and will (once I have figured out how) bolt straight to the roll cage on Miffy. That's a little more complicated.
It is not pretty, hence the name, but it is completely functional. Enough space for a couple of duffle bags and then some.
Driving it back last weekend it was up there for about 5 hours and it only effected the fuel consumption by 1-2 mpg, so not bad at all.
We needed more storage for longer trips and ideally the solution had to be swappable between the Defender and the Freelander 2.Well this completely custom box made by Patriot roof racks popped up and it fits the bill perfectly. It is solid, secure and completely watertight. It also bolts straight too the Thule roof bars and will (once I have figured out how) bolt straight to the roll cage on Miffy. That's a little more complicated.
It is not pretty, hence the name, but it is completely functional. Enough space for a couple of duffle bags and then some.
Driving it back last weekend it was up there for about 5 hours and it only effected the fuel consumption by 1-2 mpg, so not bad at all.
Geobloke
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Well it has been a while but even the stalwart ol Phoebe requires some attention from time to time and this weekend it has been a job looooong on the cards. At the last MOT there was an advisory that the outer steering rods and track rod ends were worn and in typical fashion it has taken far too long to get around to dealing with them.
But first... For anyone that has traversed flood waters this past winter and I expect there are a few of you... I am very embarrassed at this by the way... Check your under trays and cross members fro detritus. Eeeeeshk... Poor old Phoebe... so sorry old girl, I do feel very bad about leaving you so long without cleaning this lot out...
So, on to the steering arms and TREs. Not a bad job really and definitely a DIY job, but you do need this tool to get the inner and outer arms separated and even then there is only just enough room to get in there without removing the anti roll bar.
Honestly the wear was ummmm really bad, especially on the drivers side and the cause of the recent clonk when bumping up the driveway (long bridleway track).
I used the tried and tested tracing out the current arm on the work bench and setting up the new components to the same size. Has always worked well, but as this is my first IFS job I will get it double checked by a garage with the correct equipment.
Whilst there it would be rude not to do the Spring oil change
All back together and the steering is shockingly better than it was on Friday, so sharp, such a difference. Amazing what you can get used to when it gradually gets worse over a long long time...
However... There is always more to do and I noticed when jacking up the vehicle that the lower engine mount has perished badly and I wouldn't be surprised if the upper ones has as well. So, add that job to the list...
She is also missing a piece of trim along the transmission tunnel that appears to have been pulled off, probably during the flooding. The fuel lines are now exposed. Wonder where I can find a replacement part for it... Need to fond someone breaking a Freelander 2 I think. Suggestions???
But first... For anyone that has traversed flood waters this past winter and I expect there are a few of you... I am very embarrassed at this by the way... Check your under trays and cross members fro detritus. Eeeeeshk... Poor old Phoebe... so sorry old girl, I do feel very bad about leaving you so long without cleaning this lot out...
So, on to the steering arms and TREs. Not a bad job really and definitely a DIY job, but you do need this tool to get the inner and outer arms separated and even then there is only just enough room to get in there without removing the anti roll bar.
Honestly the wear was ummmm really bad, especially on the drivers side and the cause of the recent clonk when bumping up the driveway (long bridleway track).
I used the tried and tested tracing out the current arm on the work bench and setting up the new components to the same size. Has always worked well, but as this is my first IFS job I will get it double checked by a garage with the correct equipment.
Whilst there it would be rude not to do the Spring oil change
All back together and the steering is shockingly better than it was on Friday, so sharp, such a difference. Amazing what you can get used to when it gradually gets worse over a long long time...
However... There is always more to do and I noticed when jacking up the vehicle that the lower engine mount has perished badly and I wouldn't be surprised if the upper ones has as well. So, add that job to the list...
She is also missing a piece of trim along the transmission tunnel that appears to have been pulled off, probably during the flooding. The fuel lines are now exposed. Wonder where I can find a replacement part for it... Need to fond someone breaking a Freelander 2 I think. Suggestions???
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