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  6. New Leaf spring and Differential on car replacement

    in Drivetrain & Rear Axle

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    Thanks to all for the help answer to Clive no the diff seems ok but it is leaking oil from the pinion and both drive shafts I am told you need to remove the diff from the car and you need a hub puller to get the seals out of the shafts so I thought I might as well replace the whole unit while I am at it. Do you need a puller or should I just replace the seals.

    Another question what does Spring lifter do and and do I need one to do the job or can I manage without it

    Regard

    Andrew

  7. New Leaf spring and Differential on car replacement

    in Drivetrain & Rear Axle

    Posted

    Hello All

    Herald 13/60

     

    Question

    Can I replace my Diff and leaf spring in my garage as I have no pit or lift for the car obviously I will use Axel stands but tell me can it be done at home and also the best place to buy a Diff and Spring from. What else will I need to do the job I.E. new bolts new bushes new shocks while I am at it. All advise an parts recommendations gratefully received.

     

    Regards

     

    Andrew

  8. Flexi Brake hoses

    in Braking System

    Posted

    Hello to all in this thread

    You have convinced me to go for normal black flexi hoses, reasons being

    1) I want to keep the car as original as possible

    2) as you state never clamp a branded hose and you never know in the future when you might need to do this

    3) and my brake pedal is good now so if branded is only marginal improvement can not see the point in changing.

     

    Thanks to every one who helped me out with my decision

    Regards

    Andrew

  9. Flexi Brake hoses

    in Braking System

    Posted

    OK can someone please tell me the facts off.

    1)Pros and cons of Normal brake flexi hoses

    2)Pros and cons of Stainless steel braded hoses

    3)Pros and cons of black braded hoses

     

    want to replace all four on my Herald but I am totally confused. I realise braded costs are higher but you get what you pay for My main questions are

    Will braded last longer?

    Is the pedal feel under braking improved?

    can you clamp braded hoses with our damage to them?

     

    Regard

    Andrew

  11. Spring washers or nylock nuts

    in General

    Posted

    Hi guys

    Interesting I have premed your replys and rebuild my front suspension yesterday with plain washers and the nylons option. The reason for this is I have a Haynes manual and I was referring to this during the rebuild for the torque wrench settings and they refer to all part with plain washers and nylock nuts.

     

    It does Beg the question are there any installations wher Spring washers are best ( heat sensitive parts excepted)

    Andrew

  12. Spring washers or nylock nuts

    in General

    Posted

    Hi I have a question, this question has been promted by me ordering some front suspension parts for my Herald. The parts were delivered with all the relivant nuts and washers. On opening the packaging I discovered that there were a pack of plain nuts and Spring washers and a duplicat set of nylock nuts and plain washers so my question is which is best to fit and why.

    What is the advantage of either the spring washer set up or the nylock option not just on suspension but on any part requiring to be fastened

    I know where heat is involved you should not use my lock nuts for obvious reasons, but on any other installation which is best

     

    Regards

    Andrew

  13. Soft top pocket

    in Bodywork & Fittings

    Posted

    Hi Yes your slippers would fit

    Yes a bottle would fit (non alcoholic of course)

    And no when the roof is down the pocket is on the inside and cannot be seen.

     

    And if someone can tell me how I attach a picture on here I will do it

     

    Regards Andrew

  15. Soft top pocket

    in Bodywork & Fittings

    Posted

    I will take picture and post it on hear.

    No good for driving glasses

    Something for the weekend (in the back of a herald convertable don't think so)

    It is the right size for a collapsable brolly

    Come on guys we can suggest something better

    Andrew

  16. Soft top pocket

    in Bodywork & Fittings

    Posted

    I have been meaning to ask this question for over a year. Today I put my roof down and went for a drive first time this year I have a Herald 13/60 convertable 1971. The vinyl roof has a pocket on the inside of the roof on the near side just behind the rear passenger. It is a proper pocket with a popper to stop anything inside coming out. Please put me out of my misery and tell me why is it there.

    Regards

    Andrew

  18. Gearbox tunnel paint

    in Bodywork & Fittings

    Posted

    Hi Eddie

    I have just done exactly the same job of replacing my gearbox on my herald and believe it or not I was advised to use Hammerite but you must use black smooth, it looks good I also painted the inside of the glovebox and the spare wheel cover I know it sounds strange to use Hammerite on cardboard but it works. Let me know how you go on

    Andrew

  19. Dodgy parts??

    in Engine

    Posted

    Hello I had the same symptoms with my 13/60 so I bought a coil from from the club shop my first call for all parts, and it has run like a dream ever since. I have reverted back or good old points with a red rotor arm once again from the club shop. Give Gareth a ring for some good advise

    Regards

    Andrew

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