A few more updates. The fuel guage hasn't worked since I got the car. I also decided I wanted kph dials on the car, so decided to buy some german dials and swap over the fuel guage while I was at it.
Old and new -
KPH dials out...
Quick bit of mileage correction!!
Unfortunately it seems the fuel guage wasn't the issue. So I ordered a brand new fuel level sender from my dealer. Relatively easy to install - rear bench comes out.
Panel comes off to reveal the old sender unit.
The layout of the pipes is different on the new unit - so I still need to order new hoses. The smaller hose fits, but its kinked.
So back to the never ending bodywork issues! There were plenty of spots of bubbling paint on the drivers side sill. Took a wire brush and drill to it, and then treated the rust.
Then I sanded this down to bare metal
I removed the side trims panels and sanded dfown the rear quarter arch section. I'll spray up to this trim panel and see how it comes out.
Have a brand new nearside wing, so that got some paint - after one coat and some wetsanding -
Getting the old wing off was troublesome to say the least. Most of the bolts and rusted, rounded, seized etc! One bolt refused to budge, so with the rest removed I had to pull down the wing and convince it to come off with a hammer. Check out the amount of mud caught in behind the wing!
Took a steel brush to behind the wing and cleaned off any surface rust.
Thankfully there was no rot behind the wing at all. To keep it that way I put down two coats of underbody sealant with Waxoyl in it.
Need to get a new bottom valance now as well - its destroyed as you can see below. New offside wing required too. They'll be on the way next month hopefully - I'm not stuck for things to keep me busy with this car at the moment thankfully.
Old and new -
KPH dials out...
Quick bit of mileage correction!!
Unfortunately it seems the fuel guage wasn't the issue. So I ordered a brand new fuel level sender from my dealer. Relatively easy to install - rear bench comes out.
Panel comes off to reveal the old sender unit.
The layout of the pipes is different on the new unit - so I still need to order new hoses. The smaller hose fits, but its kinked.
So back to the never ending bodywork issues! There were plenty of spots of bubbling paint on the drivers side sill. Took a wire brush and drill to it, and then treated the rust.
Then I sanded this down to bare metal
I removed the side trims panels and sanded dfown the rear quarter arch section. I'll spray up to this trim panel and see how it comes out.
Have a brand new nearside wing, so that got some paint - after one coat and some wetsanding -
Getting the old wing off was troublesome to say the least. Most of the bolts and rusted, rounded, seized etc! One bolt refused to budge, so with the rest removed I had to pull down the wing and convince it to come off with a hammer. Check out the amount of mud caught in behind the wing!
Took a steel brush to behind the wing and cleaned off any surface rust.
Thankfully there was no rot behind the wing at all. To keep it that way I put down two coats of underbody sealant with Waxoyl in it.
Need to get a new bottom valance now as well - its destroyed as you can see below. New offside wing required too. They'll be on the way next month hopefully - I'm not stuck for things to keep me busy with this car at the moment thankfully.
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