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Re: RE: brakes, u-joints and half-shafts, oh my!

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Subject: Re: RE: brakes, u-joints and half-shafts, oh my!
From: Robert Duquette <robertduquette@sympatico.ca>
Date: Tue, 29 May 2007 13:03:04 -0400
And, don't forget to paint the engine bay . . . <just kidding> ;)

> From: "Hal Faulkner" <hal@katemuir.com>
> 
> In addition to a colorful vocabulary, you will need a 1 7/8 (IIRC) socket to
> remove the hubs.  Also note that the left side is left-handed thread.  The
> lock washers can probabally be re-used, but they're not expensive.
> At this point, you might just want to drop the rear axle out of the car and
> clean up everything, inspect the differential seal, bearings, etc.  Then,
> while you're at it, why not pull out the springs clean and paint them?
> Don't forget to get new shocks and links from PPP.  Since the car is up on
> blocks it's only a little more effort to drop the gas tank and clean/seal
> it.  You might want to replace that old fuel line, and the brake lines just
> as a safety measure. As long as you're replacing shocks it won't hurt to do
> the fronts also.  Check thoroughly for any rust in the floor pans,
> bulkheads,.............
> 
> 
> Hal




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