Truck is a joy to work on

[rbaz]

I spent 2 afternoons out in the cold checking/servicing the truck for its French MOT (CT) after been stood for 9 months and I can’t believe how easy she is to work on (am used to French cars)
I thought it would be a nightmare given age/rust etc but I really enjoyed it.
Hardest thing I have done so far is removing the oil filter god knows what it was tightened with I struggled removing it with a strap tool and 1/2" ratchet
Bronze bushes and bearings cleaned/greased solved a slight grinding noise and greasing the UJs got rid of a slight vibration.
Just got to wait for a tyre, ATF fluid, new pads and pair of top ball joints and should be good to go hopefully they will arrive before the snow does

[rbaz]

Ok I stand corrected the heater illumination bulbs are a bast*rd to get at when you don’t know how to get at them (not so bad when you do)
2 Speedo bulbs blown and 2 heater ones gone. All back together now just need a bulb for the rear window switch (found 1 spare in glove box ) make a big difference seeing what’s going on in the dark

[marky]

Its a Learning Curve!
(TIP) When working Underneath i use 2 pairs of Hevay Duty Ramps it makes life so much easier. Glad you enjoyed yourself & Good Luck with the MOT

[rbaz]

Its a Learning Curve!
(TIP) When working Underneath i use 2 pairs of Hevay Duty Ramps it makes life so much easier. Glad you enjoyed yourself & Good Luck with the MOT

Thanks
Not got any ramps or a garage at the moment so doing it all outside in freezing conditions but oddly enjoying myself.
Milners can’t deliver ATF fluid to France so my pads are delayed hopefully the pads will be here in the next couple of days and then get her tested.

[Surfer Ross]

Hardest thing I have done so far is removing the oil filter god knows what it was tightened with I struggled removing it with a strap tool and 1/2" ratchet

It was put on by hand, believe it or not

[rbaz]

It was put on by hand, believe it or not

Really vibrations must have tightened it or you have super human strength

[Hazzo]

No, I hand tighten mine and still have trouble getting them off, its a vacuum at the sealing ring or something, I belt a hole through the old one with a screwdriver and it comes off easy then, but don't tell anyone I said so, its frowned on. H

[gwh200]

No, I hand tighten mine and still have trouble getting them off, its a vacuum at the sealing ring or something, I belt a hole through the old one with a screwdriver and it comes off easy then, but don't tell anyone I said so, its frowned on. H

I thought the screwdriver/swearing/getting covered was the only method. I tried a strap once and all it did was crush the filter!

[Vultch]

I thought the screwdriver/swearing/getting covered was the only method. I tried a strap once and all it did was crush the filter!

Yes its great when that happens i had to hammer a big screwdriver through the remains and twist off, oil everywhere... I bought one of those 3 fingered rachet things... brill

[Surfer Ross]

The strap/chain type oil filter tools are useless. As Vultch says, the claw type tool makes short work of any filter. It's probably one of the best tools I ever bought. Cost about a fiver on eBay.

[BUSHWHACKER]

K&N oil filters have a hex on the end so a spanner or socket can be used to remove them.

[Apache]

I swear by (and sometimes 'at') the three armed ones that tighten more the harder you turn them. Never had a filter that wouldn't come off using it.

[KERRSURF]

One of these?, work great don't they.

[Surfer Ross]

Thats the one, saves hours of faffing around.

[gary-r]

One of these?, work great don't they.

ill order one - i use a chain one then the big screwdriver with the oil up the sleeve method - might keep the overalls a bit cleaner when you have a pile of filters on each plant machine to change.