Back in the Manroom again today and it was time to re-do a job. This is something I hate doing, especially as it was out of my control, but also (kind of) my own doing. When I renewed the rear wheel bearings, I used budget bearings, and when the time came to torque up the hub nut, they hubs locked solid. So I have knocked out the bearings and races to await the new Timken bearings that are on their way. Am not happy. I should have saved for the Timkens in the first place...
I have started to tart a few bits up on the rear hatch, namely the lock surround and hatch handle as well as the roundels that sit on the glass where the gas struts attach. To get the lock and handle off, I first undid the bolt that holds on the lever arm to the lock, then slid out the lock mechanism. Then I undid the 1" nut which holds the lock surround on and took it off. Some wet & dry later, it was ready to be primed. I followed this up with removing the bolts/lugs for the struts from the roundels, and cleaned both the lugs and the roundels. Out came the primer, and once that was dry, I hit it all with some satin black.
Finally, my friend gave me a number plate light he had no use for. This was perfect for the Midas other than it was chrome. So once again it was sanded, primed and given a coat of satin black. I measured carefully and then drilled pilot holes for the screws to hold it in place. I fitted it for posterity - it'll come off when I repaint the car but hey - it looks good!
Rubbish bearings removed. Timkens to follow.
Large nut holding on hatch handle & lock surround.
Primed surround and handle...
...and also a lick of the grey stuff for the roundels.
A coat of satin black for the hatch handle & lock surround...
...and also the roundels and lugs.
And I am super-pleased with the number plate light. Looks great!
