Looks like Phase 2 of this restoration is going to take longer than I thought.
One big hold up is that I've just discovered my radiator is leaking. There is a great long red stripe of coolant deposit down the edge of my radiator. It's only a small leak but I've decided to get a new one anyway instead of just repairing it. I've already ordered the new one from Genuine parts search (I wanted a genuine Vauxhall one on there) for a total cost of £75 including postage. So it's a bit more expensive for a genuine one but I think it's worth it.
if anyone is interested
Part number: 90442622
Most of the things that need doing aren’t necessary but I've like to have them done to get her up to a good standard ready for under-sealing.
the full list of things that need doing are as follows:
Fan belt --- Part arrived ready to fit
Fuel lines --- Parts arrived ready to fit (Thanks Troy! [sriguy])
Fuel filter --- part arrived ready to fit
Brake lines --- pondering over whether to get some up-rated ones
2 rear springs --- pondering over whether to get some lowering springs
Engine rear mount
Hand brake cable
Radiator --- Part ordered
O/S front top mount rubber (it's mechanically sound only over time it has compressed and flattened out slightly causing it to rub against the top mount dome/housing making a knocking sound)
Front disks and pads
N/S front speaker has stopped working
On top of all this, it's coming up to a service and the weather has made progress sluggish to say the least. Though I assure everyone I will get this done no matter how long it takes.
After this extra cost/time I'm looking at about Easter time for the body work and sometime in the summer for under-sealing.
I just wish I could do more of this myself it would save a lot of hassle, and money of course. Though I think I’ll do the front disks myself as they are fairly easy.
On the upside I have next week off and it's booked in on Monday for the handbrake cable and Tuesday for the Fuel lines, Fan belt, brake pipes and radiator.
In the meantime I have done a couple of little jobs:
First of all I "reconditioned" (if you can call it that) the rubber window weather strips:
Prised them off, being careful not to bend them, scrubbed and washed them down and put on some AutoGlym bumper care. Remembering to clean along the door where they normally sit as well.
Before:
After:
Second, I did Rob's (Robsey) sloppy / stiff gear change fix:
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After:
I have to say it's an excellent fix Rob!
Gear changes are much smother and tighter!
Well that’s all for now.
I'm going to have a snoop around a few scrap yards and see if I can get my hands on a front passenger speaker and a few other bits and peaces. Then if I'm lucky I may be able to do a few other little jobs before I post the Phase 2 part of the restoration.
Now I shall leave you all with a photo taken on my way home from Haywards Heath that I think turned out rather well.