Ratty's first sj

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Re: Ratty's first sj

Post by andyrew » Thu Dec 05, 2013 6:40 pm

Words and subtlety have never been my best area

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Re: Ratty's first sj

Post by Jordi » Thu Dec 05, 2013 9:20 pm

ROBBIE wrote:Good call Jordi was a bit worried for a mo there
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Re: Ratty's first sj

Post by Ratty » Fri Dec 06, 2013 9:18 pm

Engine flushed.
Then put new oil in and stop smoke.

Shes running so much better.

Also attacked some rust spots on the roof.
Put some vactan on her.
Going to start up again tomorrow.
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Re: Ratty's first sj

Post by Ratty » Sat Dec 07, 2013 6:21 pm

So today i started on the rear brakes.

Fitted the new wheel cylinders.
New brake shoes.
Bleeded the brakes.




Also sorted a bit of rust out on the roof.

I've ordered king pin bearing. Also seals for both sides.
Should be here tuesday.
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Re: Ratty's first sj

Post by Ratty » Sun Dec 08, 2013 5:59 pm

Today:

New spark plugs.
Fuel.
Fuel filter.

Cleaned carb.

Did some body work.

We have a resident stray cat who lives in a delica.

Manky spark plugs.

The guys found this poor dead birdy.
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Re: Ratty's first sj

Post by bedron » Mon Dec 09, 2013 3:40 pm

nice one !
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Re: Ratty's first sj

Post by suzukisteve » Mon Dec 09, 2013 5:18 pm

gold finch?
pickle power!
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Re: Ratty's first sj

Post by turbo-tom » Mon Dec 09, 2013 5:36 pm

hmm its interesting what you find. I found a smalls birds next in my 90 when i was cleaning it when i had it due to the fact it had been parked up in a farmers field for a while.
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Re: Ratty's first sj

Post by Ratty » Fri Dec 13, 2013 11:26 pm

So finished work 5:30 and got straight down to garage to work on the zuk.

Put new king pin bearing in near side.
New seals both sides and new brake pads.

Finished at 10pm so pretty tired.

Maybe a mot tomorrow.
Will let you know.
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Re: Ratty's first sj

Post by kiwizook » Sat Dec 14, 2013 6:12 am

good work so far. looks like you're very dedicated to the zuk!
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