Originally Posted by
Craigyt
The engine was from a guy down in portsmouth that is well know and respected apparently, steve something aka stevestuff on ebay so i dont think its a dud engine but will get it checked.
Dana special? Does he have a bit of a reputation?
Brakes, no oil on sliders, no grease on the ends of the pads, and the retaining spring clip that span the caliper, they were in but wernt pressing against anything, it was just letting the caliper rattle on the sliders. Thats was the front.
On the rear one side had a new fitting kit fitted for the pads, one side had the old rotten pins fitted but no retaining plate that sits under the pins. Again no grease on the ends of the pads.
The handbrake had a seized cable, it would lock the handbrake but it wouldnt move forward when you let it off, you had to roll back to be able to move forward!! Sounded like the shoes were going to snag and stop the wheels turning!!