KIMI 2 - 1983 Series 2

[Casey]

KIMI 2's MOT is due shortly, so I thought I'd have a bit of a poke around before booking her in and found about 5mm of vertical play in the steering idler . I took the mounting bracket off and found a few pieces of disintegrated bush, but most had disappeared

Searching through this forum I saw that Ian65 had recommended the SuperPro Poly bush so I've just ordered a set for £13.31 delivered off ebay (TDC Automotive). They should arrive later in the week so I can reassemble the idler and book the MOT!

[Casey]

Whilst poking around, I also spotted the passenger side oil cooler bracket that mounts it below the radiator had failed. I decided the best option was to construct a new bracket. Works a treat!

New bracket and failed original:

[Casey]

Waiting for SuperPro poly bushes to arrive for steering idler, so decided to clean up the bracket and give it the full POR15 treatment. A small thing, but very satisfying

I will use some superfine wet'n'dry paper to clean the bore of some slight surface rust just before greasing it it up.

[KiwiDave]

Nice work ... Inspirational

[Hobbawobba]

Everything is looking pretty clean aye! I'm liking the calipers . Bigg Red are just across the road from me pretty much

[Casey]

Thanks guys, always more to do with these cars though

Polybushes arrived last week:


Now fitted, with fresh bracket fixing bolts/nuts:


That's improved the steering somewhat

Pleased also that all the "major/not nice" clunking/rattling noises have finally abated and she drives fine again now.

She's now booked in for her MoT next Tuesday - fingers crossed!

[DKWW2000]

Looks good, it will pass fine with all that nice new paintwork

[Casey]

Gratuitous few pics - cleaned her to dazzle the MOT man and make sure she looks well looked after

The photos do flatter - the paintwork needs attention in a lot of places!

MoT is next Tuesday - not Monday as I stated above

[A7RXY]

Casey looking good, silver does scrub up well.

Dibs

[Hobbawobba]

Oooo