Kirkynut's Jimny (aka Daddy's Tractor) - The Evolution continues...

kirkynut wrote: So I have to drop the tank and pop it back on!

Kirkynut

I'd say lucky that (near to a refuge) but breaking down ain't really good luck. It needs an access panel above.

helijohn wrote:

kirkynut wrote: So I have to drop the tank and pop it back on!

Kirkynut

I'd say lucky that (near to a refuge) but breaking down ain't really good luck. It needs an access panel above.

Mmm, an access panel! There's not one is there! I'm pretty sure there's not! I'll lift the rear seat to check mind! If only life were as simple!

Kirkynut

kirkynut wrote:

helijohn wrote:

kirkynut wrote: I'll lift the rear seat to check mind! If only life were as simple!

Kirkynut

Get the tinsnips out or nibbler but I advise no grinder wheel! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

All fixed - I had to drop the tank!

There surely cannot be any more surprises from the previous owner! I've had just about all of this car apart now!

I've got a couple of fixes to do though. The bolts holding the filler neck in sheered, so I have to drill new holes in the rim and either nut and bolt to other holes already in the plate on the filler neck or use self tappers - no great issue.

The other is the rear offside transfer box mount outrigger has a crack in it from either end which is moving inwards with metal fatigue. I think it's taken a direct hit in the past and this has happened over a period of time. So I either have to get it welded up with some strengthening, or have a new bolt on mount made up that bolts through the chassis. The solid transfer box mounts probably didn't help this but the others are all still quite stout!

The bolts on the fuel tank guard sheered in their captive nuts on the guard. So I have to grind those off and have new nuts welded on too!

Nothing major and all easily rectified but it's just over a month to Wales Rally GB and I hoped to take the Jimny again. I might have to take my Beemer, which will be a lot nicer but not as much fun!

Kirkynut

i have may fingers crossed for you

Cheers!

I've fixed the fuel filler and the tank guard. I just need to put the guard back on and it's booked in with my mate for the transfer box mount to be welded and beefed up next weekend!

Kirkynut