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by Jordi
Wed Jun 08, 2022 9:52 pm
Forum: SJ series Transmission, Axles, Brakes, wheels and tyres.
Topic: Samurai LWB wheel cylinders and brake drums
Replies: 4
Views: 1530

Re: Samurai LWB wheel cylinders and brake drums

Drums and cylinders should be available from a decent motor factors. Handbrake cable may be a toughy. If there is no urgency one of the Indian ebay sellers will probably have the lot. I’m going to presume the handbrake is on the rear axle? If you can’t find a cable an alternative would be to fit a t...
by Jordi
Sat May 28, 2022 6:43 pm
Forum: SJ series Transmission, Axles, Brakes, wheels and tyres.
Topic: HELP!! No brake pedal after rear disc conv.
Replies: 12
Views: 3649

Re: HELP!! No brake pedal after rear disc conv.

Not necessarily as the air can get trapped at the top of the chamber. 99% sure the caliper is designed to be fitted in the 12 o’clock position for the bleed nipple to be the highest point. I’d try bleeding them with the caliper in the top mount position. Have you also bled the whole system or just t...
by Jordi
Sat May 28, 2022 5:27 pm
Forum: SJ series Transmission, Axles, Brakes, wheels and tyres.
Topic: HELP!! No brake pedal after rear disc conv.
Replies: 12
Views: 3649

Re: HELP!! No brake pedal after rear disc conv.

Are you bleeding the brakes with the caliper in the correct position?
by Jordi
Fri May 27, 2022 4:21 pm
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: LJ80
Replies: 64
Views: 115145

Re: LJ80

Would look even better with the pictures the right way round 🤣.

Looking good though!
by Jordi
Mon May 23, 2022 5:47 pm
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: Jordis 1988 Samurai (Re)Build
Replies: 840
Views: 561491

Re: Jordis 1988 Samurai (Re)Build

I already have a custom exhaust but not the diameter required.

The new manifold comes with a 2” flange to weld onto the exhaust so i’m going to make a new 2” section that will run underneath behind the chassis then add a 2” to 2.5” adaptor to join it onto the existing stack behind the cab.
by Jordi
Mon May 23, 2022 10:56 am
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: Jordis 1988 Samurai (Re)Build
Replies: 840
Views: 561491

Re: Jordis 1988 Samurai (Re)Build

Swapped a rather rattly clutch release bearing out over the weekend.

Gradually working through the little niggles.
by Jordi
Wed May 18, 2022 11:55 pm
Forum: New members
Topic: Hello people
Replies: 1
Views: 4448

Re: Hello people

Welcome to SCUK.
by Jordi
Tue May 17, 2022 11:18 am
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: Jordis 1988 Samurai (Re)Build
Replies: 840
Views: 561491

Re: Jordis 1988 Samurai (Re)Build

d_r_1989 wrote:
Sun May 15, 2022 10:09 pm
Looking good. A long way to drive in an sj is Wiltshire!
Shouldn’t be any worse than 2019s wales trip. Be quieter with the extra silencer 🤣
by Jordi
Sun May 15, 2022 3:57 pm
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: Jordis 1988 Samurai (Re)Build
Replies: 840
Views: 561491

Re: Jordis 1988 Samurai (Re)Build

As recommended in another post also ordered this DNA Motoring HDS-SSAM86 Stainless Steel Exhaust Header Manifold https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074KTB6T2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_G94MNYF1HZWNY35JBZBS?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 The price is slowly going up though. It was £122 a week ago, up to £127 now. Need...