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Robin,

it was in the ferret when I bought it but not connected. It seems quite an old installation judging by the nuts, dirt etc.

I pulled the ground cable from the ground below the interstart that come from the battery under the air cleaner and connected to one side, then ran a new cable from the switch to the interstart. It just means if I stupidly leave something turned on, this will kill everything. 

Cheers

Mick

Thankyou, that is really helpful. It’s a 2007, but no reflective tape 😉. Cannot really take it to garage for any prechecks as it’s not road registered yet. MOT station is only a couple of miles up the road though.

Thanks D

I will try to get mine through as HGV (not sure if there are different hoops to jump through for private HGV). I dont want any hassle of having any restrictions due to it being classed as a "special vehicle". Will send off the VGT1 when I can work out some bits on the form....maybe its all less daunting than it seems 🙂

Cheers

Mick

Hi Downforce

did you manage to get your Vector MOTed and registered? How long did it take to process the form VGT1?

Cheers

Mick

did anyone bid and win on any lots at Brightwells this week? Wondered if anyone is getting transport to Surrey that we could share?

I am looking to transport a Pinzgauer Vector...or if you know of a reliable haulage company it would be appreciated

Cheers

Mick

Hi richard

thanks for that, there is no evidence of oil in the drums which is a relief. I will get the hub seals from Richard Banister as he has them in stock.

regards

mick

Hi,

my two front wheel stations are a little leaky...not enough to be a real issue but may as well get them sorted.

They are leaking onto the inside of the tyres. Brake drums are dry as a bone inside. I will check the levels at the weekend to see if I can gauge which is leaking.

Which seals would you suspect, or is it impossible to say? Are they technically easy(ish) to do, and should I just do them all, including the bevel seals whilst I am at it?

Many Thanks,

Mick

Hi Richard

you are correct, only the last half(ish) if the nut is threaded, but even with the longer (tapered) thread inside the block, the shorter thread does still protrude through the nut.

I have used the thread sealer that Chris recommended, so hopefully that should help with rust. The old studs came out very easy (in fact two were loose.

I may just bite the bullet and take them out again...these things come back to bite you in the end.

Many Thanks

Mick

25 minutes ago, Richard Farrant said:

The long thread goes outwards (taper end) and short thread goes into the block, this is normal practice.

regards, Richard

Bugger!!! Richard, will it be a problem if its the other way around? I assumed it was the other way around and cracked on and did it all earlier

Thanks,

Mick

Just putting it all back together. The studs have a small taper at the end, I assume the taper goes into the head and maybe helps with sealing as the coolant system is open to the studs? When I took the old ones out some were taper in, some were taper out.

thanks

mick

1 hour ago, sirhc said:

I've been using Prestone from Costco for years.

Thanks Chris....thats good enough for me 👍

I got the Permatex, so will do that first on the studs and run up to temp with clean water to check for leaks, then refill with Prestone.

Cheers

Mick

3 hours ago, john1950 said:

Silicates inhibit the corrosion of alloy parts and extend the life of delicate parts. Ethylene Glycol based products it must be remembered have a High Toxicity level. It may be better to go for a HOAT formula for your engine. I think a Phosphate free anti freeze is desirable that inhibites corrosion and electrolysis. Some anti freeze solutions use Propylene Glycol that has a Low Toxicity level but are not quite as good at heat transfer at the same proportions.

Hi John,

Thanks for that.

it says on the packaging that it silicate and phosphate free...and can be mixed with any other antifreeze. I am totally refilling, so I guess it should be ok?

Cheers

Mick

Costco are currently selling Prestone coolant/antifreeze concentrate for about £10 for 4ltr

It says its a silicate and phosphate free formula. Is it the silicates in OAT that screw up old engines? If thats the case, is this version of Prestone OK to use in a Ferret, or do I go the safe route and get a glycol antifreeze?

Many Thanks,

Mick

19 minutes ago, sirhc said:

You could try this:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221381003339

Thanks Chris, was thinking of using clear silicon but this looks a much better option!!

1 hour ago, Chrisg said:

On the b40 the stud holes are open to the cooling system. I presume the b60 would be similar 

 

chris 

Thanks Chris, that is music to my ears and made me a very happy man!!!

Hi

i have recently replaced the manifolds on a ferret b60. When I removed the studs from the head, quite a bit of water (coolant) drained out.

Are the stud holes open to the coolant system, or is there something to worry about? Could/should I use some sort of sealant on the studs/holes?

I fitted all new studs, all threads are in good nick, and I have never noticed any coolant loss before ( I have yet to start it up after replacing studs and manifold.

cheers, Mick

If you open the image in another tab it uses the image in photo bucket which seems clear

I thought the RFC shroud was made of hard rubber mat so would not be as vulnerable as you think.....I may be wrong though.

It arrived three hours early, so missed it coming in. Was pretty impressive all the same with a huge, how can I explain it.....pallet trolly to move it the final few hundred yards into the site.

There are some very tight turns and a tiny roundabout to negotiate in New Haw....could that be the reason for using such a beast?

Yes, then down past mclaren then left through woodham and into new haw

I will be popping out on my bike to see it through, will be interesting at some of the roundabouts and junctions around Woking 

It certainly looks ex-military? Should be an interesting site on M25 this weekend, and expecially when it negotiates roundabouts when it comes off towards Woking

https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/huge-lorry-set-cause-45-15036465