nickhi

I'm a Couple of weeks into my build and I needed a LHS upright from CC which I now have. However, it seems far more problematic to fit than the RHS upright was (which I found very straightforward) and seems different (with a sample of two it's difficult to know if either if any is wrong).

Firstly I couldn't get the top wishbone ball joint done up. It was ok using the plain nut but when using the nyloc nut the bolt just seemed to rotate with it. I found there was a hex socket in the bottom of the bolt so tightened this and was then able to do the nyloc up. Should I loosen the hex socket again or is it ok to leave as is.

Secondly I just don't seem to be able to get the nyloc nut on the Track Rod End tightened. Again the bolt just seems to rotate with the nut, but there doesn't appear to be a hex socket to apply the same trick. I now can't seem to loosen it either for the same reason. How do I solve?

Finally (sorry for all the numpty questions) the hub rotates a lot more freely than the RHS (which rotates but I'm not able to spin it and let it run freely like the LHS). Also the hub seems to have a small amount of lateral movement about 1-2 mm (basically I can move it in and out by hand a little). The RHS doesn't exhibit this. Is this normal?

Thanks

nickhi

Thanks for the tip re mouse wire Pugwash. I think I've discovered my Headlamp Brackets are the Lower type and should be fitted under the bodywork at the mounting.

I'll try to keep the wishbones as horizontal as possible and check again when finished.

Thanks for all the advice. Just hoping next few stages go smoother.

Ah!!!

The build manual says to Torque the wishbones after fitting them and before the Spring Dampers are fitted as access is blocked by other components (I guess the Spring Damper unit)....

Nickhi

Day one of build not off to a flying start.... Difficulty with the Upper (and Lower) wishbones. How do you keep them horizontal to Torque them correctly. Once torqued LHS seems to be drooping down and RHS skyward !! How important at this stage is it to have them horizontal and how accurate??

Second question does the Headlamp bracket sit inside the bodywork or outside? I have situated it outside but doesn't seem to look right. Looking at other build diaries there seems to be different types of bracket. Mine was marked Headlamp Bracket EU4. Will try and get up with technology and post some pictures if needed.

Looking forward to my first seven and hopefully starting the build in March. Have done some reading around and Dinitrol 3125 seems a good option, apart from the grot traps is it wise coating inside the engine bay and underside etc? Any idea how many cans would be needed, I've seen on the usual market websites bundles of 4 cans or more.