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PostPosted: Sun Mar 06, 2016 3:45 pm 
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Well i got 2 used bags that appear OK (Whole rear subframe)
Lots of mud in them that i will first flush out
they were only recently disconnected so haven't dried out
My bag de-laminated around the bottom
It was fun getting it out
Might even put an endoscope down the hose to give me a fright

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PostPosted: Sun Mar 06, 2016 5:01 pm 
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After inspecting the upper control arm i have found the front thrust face somewhat worn
Thus when you assemble the shaft and thrust washers there is endfloat
Has anyone done a fix for this
My idea was to braze up the end and re-machine it to remove the endfloat
All ideas appreciated
Also does the thick washer go to the front as my manual tells me nothing and its a Leyland Aust one

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 07, 2016 6:46 pm 
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Location: Under the bonnet son!
Thick goes on the forward end behind the retaining plate. Eccentric groove pushes against the upper arm.

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PostPosted: Sun Mar 20, 2016 4:30 pm 
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Well the Upper control arm got the Braze and Machine job
Worked out perfect

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