Greg_S S2 Coupe 20+ years going strong

[andy10v]

Keep chipping away at it.

80NM.

[Greg_S]

Well I managed to do a bit of work on the old girl for an hour or so earlier and got the first of the new rear discs and carriers fitted, will have a go at getting the second side done before getting the bomb changed over.

What is the torque for the brake carriers?

[Error404]

The long haired colonel

[Greg_S]

Finally a minor update, I had a good result with Adrian Flux on insurance. I tried sky and A-Plan but couldnt come close. Adrian flux did a classic policy and agreed value for £210 which I thought was excellent.

Also got the mazda 6 mps rear discs to fit for the caliper carriers supplied by Andy so will try and get that done over the weekend and see about getting an MOT and tax after that. Providing I can get that past the long haired colonel approves she has been very understanding with having 3 stag do's this year too.

[Greg_S]

Doesnt sound too bad when you say it like that. Will try the bomb I have as ive got it now and if im still scratching my head after that the vacuum option might be the way to go

[Tonks4x4]

S2 Coupe 10 years on

Buy a servo from a cabriolet approx £35 to £55

Remove hydraulic servo, remove brake bomb,
Remove the piston from the front of the steering pump under the plug with the "+" on it.
Blank the port that goes to the bomb.
Blank the two ports on the steering hose from reservoir to rack.
Feed the vacuum from the PCV pipe by T'ing into the pipe where charcoal valve is fitted.

Tonks4x4 - The Land Rover Specialist

[Greg_S]

Whats involved in changing over to vacuum setup? Is there any guides on how to do it? ive seen a few people have moved across to it

[Tonks4x4]

Remove the bomb and fit vacuum servo, it's the way that most of is have gone


Tonks4x4 - The Land Rover Specialist

[Greg_S]

Its been quite a while since I posted details about my on going S2 project, like most are these days.

Ive had a dehumidifier running in her for a few weeks as the foot well was damp, I suspect sunroof drain or around the fusebox so will be taking a look at that over the next couple of weekends. Also finally got around to purchasing discs for fitting the larger rear discs from Andy C and also have a second hand brake bomb to fit to see if it resolves my weird PAS fluid level changes.

When the car first starts up the level drops by about half then when you move the car you get flashing red light for about 2 or 3 seconds and it doesn't do it again after that, and after about a minute the reservoir level returns to normal. Any ideas?

Im going to change the bomb as you can hear the 1 way valve ticking and feel the brake pedal pulsing too. Also working on getting her on the road this year, but 3 stag do's are draining funds rapidly so may or may not be on the road this year.

[Greg_S]

Been meaning to upload a couple of photos of oil cooler install for ages so here they are.

Fitted in stock position aswell.

[Greg_S]

What steering wheel have you bought just out of curiosity?

I bought it off Rusty. Momo Tuner Steering Wheel
Ive goto have another go at fitting it though as the steering boss I bought on the web is a bit crap. The horn contact doesnt meet and there wasnt enough thread for my liking to bolt it back on so I plan to adapt to fit the factory base.

Also having done some further investigation on the warning illumination coming on at start up it is the brake bomb which will require replacing as the check valve is on its way out. Other than that given the car a good wash and hoover today after all the saltiness of the roads this week

[Chris5044]

Hello

[TimE-J]

What steering wheel have you bought just out of curiosity?

[Greg_S]

I'll drop them an email or give them a call and see about getting one. Will see if I can get a few pics tomorrow if I get a chance. Was a bit fustrated I couldnt fit the steering wheel yesterday, but will try again tomorrow.

[Error404]

Good to hear the coupe is back in action Greg. You know we need some more pics now right?
You can get a throttle body hose off Roose, about £30 IIRC