Sorted out the nearside wheelarch compartment panel as per the offside. I then set about modifying the transmission tunnel top mounts. These mounts don't have a fixing for the body but are used to space the body properly off the transmission tunnel. The problem is that they can foul the inside radius of the tunnel. The solution therefore is to take a grinder to them:
I removed material in stages and checked by holding the mounts up against the inside of the tunnel until they were OK. I erred on the side of caution and took off slightly more than needed.
If you are going to do this and use a grinder then make sure you wear a respirator - if the rubber gets too hot it will produce fumes which are certainly not good for you!!
I now have a small list of things to do before fitting the body:
- Fettle the Accusump valve connection (easier access with the body off).
- Sort out the alignment of and fix the exhaust back boxes.
- Check the clearances of the body mounting holes.
- Clean / Vacuum Chassis.
- Clean / Polish Engine.
- Remove temporary gearstick.
- Remove temporary fuel supply.
- Drain cooling system - remove top hose - move top of radiator back 4".
- Check bolt torques of transmission / driveline components.
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