My Ocianic Blue Ur restoration

[Tractor Dave]

I didn't think things were progressing that quickly but hey ho.
Now, this was a nice surprise. Whilst rummaging in my brakes draw I found these. Amazingly they are the correct size for the front callipers. They have been in that draw for many years and I can't remember what they were bought for. Maybe my wife's old Passat?


I managed to get new rear tie rods. Been in the box for about three years.
Apparently difficult to find now.



And apparently these ball joints too.


So today was wheel bearing day.
The struts needed quite a bit of cleaning before I could start work.




Bearings went in nicely.




Now I do have a set of Koni shocks but I came across these new old stock Boge shocks so decided to keep it oe.


They even have instructions you can understand!


Then new covers and bump stops fitted with new Meyle HD top bushes. I had new genuine slotted nuts as well.




As before, I added a little gearbox oil in each strut tube before fitting.
Time for dinner I think. Phew.


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[Tractor Dave]

[steve briance]

How come your days seem to be longer than 24 hours? They must be as its the only explaination for getting so much done in so little time!

[anthonys2]

Absolutely top job their Dave, amazing work. Once your done this will defo be a keeper

[Tractor Dave]

The brake calipers and carriers got an hour in the oven to cure the paint.


I got new subframe bolts and stainless washers.


The car was lowered slowly until everything lined up.

Making good progress now.



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[Tractor Dave]

Subframe bushes pressed in.


New mounts, nuts and bolts. We are looking good.


I have new HD wishbones to go on.


The E10 pipe arrived and we are almost done there.


Everything there is pretty much stainless.


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[Tractor Dave]

Is the handbrake rod meant to go under this little bracket? It seems to hold it too close to the body. Can't see any other reason for it?



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[Tractor Dave]

I refurbished the rear diff many moons ago. One thing I hadn't done was to fit the actuator. I bought a new Mercedes one to replace the original that fell apart on re entry.
The fiddly bit was to cut a new thread on the actuator rod. Once done it all came together nicely.
Where possible, I've replaced everything with stainless.



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[Tractor Dave]

All the fuel pipes are in and everything is fitted up but I'm waiting for some 11mm ID E10 fuel pipe to finish off.
Whilst waiting, I thought I would sort the calipers and carriers.
I broke out the blasting cabinet.


Before


I left the old pistons and seals in to stop any material getting inside.


Then popped them out with the airline.




A quick clean up around the seal housing then a coat of Bilt rust converter.
Then onto the spray booth.
I'm using VHT caliper paint.


I have a pair of new calipers for the back.


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[Tractor Dave]

Maybe. We will see

[B5NUT]

Any plans on taking it to a show this year would love to see it in the metal as it were

[Tractor Dave]

Thanks both. I'm starting to enjoy again now and getting stuck in

[Ian Simmonds]

It does look superb Dave 

[newsh]

Good progress Dave

[Tractor Dave]

Progressing slowly.
Anyone know where I can get these electrical connectors from? I have the plastic coloured plugs, just need the female connectors. They are like a bullet connector.


I made a little bracket to hold the pre filter. I do have the proper filter with the mount on it but it's not clear and I want to see if any crud comes down from the tank. These are also easy to obtain and cheap.



The fuel pipes got two coats of dark green enamel to match the oe pipes. All the pipe clips and rubbers have been cleaned up and are ready to go. Fuel
pump, accumulator and main filter all ready to go. Just waiting for some E10 pipe I ordered on Monday before I can put it all together.



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