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RE: Matt's 78 MK II 4 dr
2012/09/12 20:19:47
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ive done mine in black with the raised lettering exsposed, didnt bake mine tho (mum said no to car parts in the oven) 
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RE: Matt's 78 MK II 4 dr
2012/09/12 20:24:14
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Yeah, I didn't think that one through. Haven't been able to use the oven since!
Looks great as always Mish.
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RE: Matt's 78 MK II 4 dr
2012/09/14 14:27:53
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Installed the rocker cover along with some load spreading washers I got off eBay UK. I might also try to tidy up the wiring too. Cheers, Matt .jpg) .jpg)
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RE: Matt's 78 MK II 4 dr
2012/09/15 22:52:56
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Had a play with the new front struts and Volvo calipers. I had a set of old pads I threw in to make sure it all fits up nice and it turns out the rotors just rub on the caliper brake pad pins. They still spin but make a little noise so it's only a bees' nut out. I am not sure what to do as all I can think of is to machine the rotors down about 1 - 2mm so they'll clear. Any ideas? Here's a few pics. Matt .jpg) .jpg) .jpg)
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RE: Matt's 78 MK II 4 dr
2012/09/17 12:31:40
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File the pins a mm or so so they dont fowl
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RE: Matt's 78 MK II 4 dr
2012/09/17 12:35:52
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Hey Mate,
I thought of that too. How much stress are the pins under so I know how far to take them before I weaken them?
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RE: Matt's 78 MK II 4 dr
2012/09/17 12:38:31
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i can wriggle my pins they only stop the pad floating around.. just use a flat file and take a small bit off.. mine just miss
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RE: Matt's 78 MK II 4 dr
2012/09/17 12:39:59
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Goodo, This is my preferred option as I would rather not have any "wiggle room" on my calipers.
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RE: Matt's 78 MK II 4 dr
2012/09/19 11:52:12
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Quick update,
I ordered braided lines & brake pads today so should be here by weeks end.
I got QFM A1RM's front and rear so should be interesting to see how they go.
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RE: Matt's 78 MK II 4 dr
2012/09/26 21:01:42
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Pads turned up today. Braided lines should be here any day. Matt .jpg)
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RE: Matt's 78 MK II 4 dr
2012/09/30 20:58:57
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The braided lines turned up and look good. I pulled out the front suspension this weekend and will hopefully get a chance to put the new set up in over the coming week. Check out my daughter's little stool too! Few pics Cheers Matt .jpg) .jpg) .jpg) .jpg)
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RE: Matt's 78 MK II 4 dr
2012/09/30 21:05:45
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One thing that is a bit annoying is that the dust rubbers on the TCA's have both perished & split. I have only had them installed for a couple of months. I have let the seller know and we'll see what happens. You can get replacement ones on eBay for pretty cheap worst case scenario. Cheers Matt .jpg) .jpg)
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RE: Matt's 78 MK II 4 dr
2012/10/01 18:43:23
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mine did the exact same thing after about a month of driving everyday
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RE: Matt's 78 MK II 4 dr
2012/10/01 18:47:14
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I ordered some replacement boots today. So that should sort it out hopefully.
Only about $10 for 4.
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RE: Matt's 78 MK II 4 dr
2012/10/02 17:33:27
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I installed the strut tops today. Just waiting on new "Green" Tie Rods and the replacement dust boots for the TCA's and I can thow it all back together. Is there a good place to go to get a proper wheel alignment done in the eastern suburbs of Melb? Cheers Matt .jpg) .jpg) .jpg)
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