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- Oct 10, 2015
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Picked up the roof lift kit from @Synclare yesterday, figured I would have a go today at fitting. It does look a little complicated at first glance, Synclare figured about 2 hours. Must admit I was sceptical it takes me longer than that to work out breakfast.
So with my dog Noodle ensconced on the front lawn I went for it.
She was there to ward of cats and squirrels that may or may not want to sabotage the whole affair. Anyway before starting I went through a few threads on how to remove stuff, so a big thanks to the posters for that.
So armed with little knowledge a torx bit and a very apathetic dog I started stripping the car down. Bumped into my neighbour who said "be fine if you remember where it all goes" So with the 2 hour window ticking down bits were flying off, have to say it is remarkably easy to do.
The major pain in the butt was getting the ram and hoses through a fairly tight hole.
But anyway they went through so fitted the the ram up, micro switch, main switch, still have to fit the brackets for the pump. Thought I would get them welded it is just 5 spot welds and was quoted £60 by a garage.
So having to wait until my father in law is back in later today and get the pop riveter out. So I reckon another hour tops and Im done.
Just one thing found a spare screw/bolt thing left over, could not work out where it came from. But as I have not touched the steering wheel should be fine, start to finish time today under 2 hours, very happy with that.
So with my dog Noodle ensconced on the front lawn I went for it.
She was there to ward of cats and squirrels that may or may not want to sabotage the whole affair. Anyway before starting I went through a few threads on how to remove stuff, so a big thanks to the posters for that.
So armed with little knowledge a torx bit and a very apathetic dog I started stripping the car down. Bumped into my neighbour who said "be fine if you remember where it all goes" So with the 2 hour window ticking down bits were flying off, have to say it is remarkably easy to do.
The major pain in the butt was getting the ram and hoses through a fairly tight hole.
But anyway they went through so fitted the the ram up, micro switch, main switch, still have to fit the brackets for the pump. Thought I would get them welded it is just 5 spot welds and was quoted £60 by a garage.
So having to wait until my father in law is back in later today and get the pop riveter out. So I reckon another hour tops and Im done.
Just one thing found a spare screw/bolt thing left over, could not work out where it came from. But as I have not touched the steering wheel should be fine, start to finish time today under 2 hours, very happy with that.
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