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Post by rhid_93 on Oct 25, 2011 0:25:18 GMT 1
yerr sounds bad like
had a good look at lupo too wen i was looking too summing bout them like easliy modifided only small touches thaa makes really big differences lol
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Post by gavinhendy on Oct 25, 2011 18:12:54 GMT 1
Well ..... I tackled the pedal box after work today and I can't believe I was concidering getting a garage to do it , its quite a straight forward job to be honest :-) Managed to remove all dash parts needed to drill the two sheer bolts out that secure the column to the body and undone all electrical conections to the wheel. Also removed all the interior because I had a leak and it was getting smelly , I am going to borrow a drill off my dad tomorrow and buy an extra long 8mm metal drill bit. Once therlse are drilled and chisled out then the column will come off giving me access to the bolts that hold the pedal box to the body . Once off I can then put all components from old onto the new one , Fix to car , Connect clutch , Connect switches and sensors etc And away to go , Here are some pics Stripped out interior   And pictures of where the pedal box had fractured , this bit actualy disconnected from the main part of the pedal box .   Not a bad days work :-) |
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Oct 25, 2011 18:18:32 GMT 1
Post by jackdaw on Oct 25, 2011 18:18:32 GMT 1
 Good work Gav! You can fix the drivers seat locking bar better now as well !!!    ;D Got to say tho ....... Its an easier job in a Mini !!! ;D ;D
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Oct 25, 2011 18:26:15 GMT 1
Post by gavinhendy on Oct 25, 2011 18:26:15 GMT 1
Haha I had to put the clutch pedal on the mini the other day , damn it was tight :-0
Good idea jd I would have forgotten about that :-)
I don't see how on earth the pedal boxes can be let out of the factory in the condition they are in , the welds are pure pants ! :-0
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Oct 25, 2011 18:34:03 GMT 1
Post by jackdaw on Oct 25, 2011 18:34:03 GMT 1
Is there any way of strengthening the welds on the new item now before you refit everything into the car Gav  It may stop you having to do the same job again in the future  jd |
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Oct 25, 2011 18:40:09 GMT 1
Post by gavinhendy on Oct 25, 2011 18:40:09 GMT 1
The new ones are revised items , they say they have cured it now and don't sell the old ones so if I think it looks strong enough in it goes but if it looks weak, welding some 10mm x 10mm box section into the edge should strengthen it nicley :-)
Once this is done I've just got to get the garage to do the cambelt and water pump. And a better anti roll bar as mine has pretty much snapped , and it should be good for a fair few thousand miles of happy driving
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Oct 25, 2011 20:16:00 GMT 1
Post by ljonez on Oct 25, 2011 20:16:00 GMT 1
I don't see how on earth the pedal boxes can be let out of the factory in the condition they are in , the welds are pure pants ! :-0 Those ain't factory welds! looks like some one has tried to fix it previously |
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Post by gavinhendy on Oct 25, 2011 20:26:40 GMT 1
That would explain it lol , there's still some welding rod on it lol ,
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Oct 28, 2011 21:58:09 GMT 1
Post by gavinhendy on Oct 28, 2011 21:58:09 GMT 1
Well just purchased a roll of faux suede :-) will be retrimming the headlining , inner rear quarters. , centre console and door cards should add abit of prestirge and luxury to the interior, and cut down on the visible uchy plastic :-)
Also have 2 tins of plastic primer a tin of gloss black , mars red and 2 tins of laquer , as the interior is out I'm giving it a mega make over :-)
Seat covers are off and going through the wash ,
Some good picks to follow when finished o
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Oct 31, 2011 10:29:44 GMT 1
Post by jackdaw on Oct 31, 2011 10:29:44 GMT 1
How you getting on there with the Looooooooopy then Gav |
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Post by gavinhendy on Oct 31, 2011 15:08:40 GMT 1
Not good jd. These sheer bolts are an absolute nightmare my friend :-(
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Post by gavinhendy on Nov 1, 2011 20:13:56 GMT 1
wooooooooop  finaly managedto get the sheer bolts outwith some seriously sharp chisels and a hamer getting it back in is the easy part thankfully so car will be back on the road tomorrow night |
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Post by jackdaw on Nov 1, 2011 20:25:25 GMT 1
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Post by gavinhendy on Nov 1, 2011 22:06:18 GMT 1
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Post by gavinhendy on Nov 2, 2011 19:59:36 GMT 1
its alive managed to get it fixed tonight , was much easier to put back in than it was to get out lol |
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Post by jackdaw on Nov 2, 2011 20:03:32 GMT 1
Well done Gav !!! Mobile once again then jd
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Post by gavinhendy on Nov 2, 2011 21:27:14 GMT 1
I'm well chuffed :-)
I sure am mobile once again jd :-)
Johnny 5 is aliiiiive !!!!
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Post by gavinhendy on Nov 6, 2011 15:52:59 GMT 1
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Post by gavinhendy on Nov 6, 2011 15:55:13 GMT 1
Black badge and 'lupo' and '1.4' badges taken off Attachments:
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Post by gavinhendy on Dec 16, 2011 0:08:27 GMT 1
Hey guys I have a big update for you guys but to tired to write it up atm so here is a teaser until tomorrow  |
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finaly managedto get the sheer bolts outwith some seriously sharp chisels and a hamer 
