Trailer – Wheel Bearings
While replacing the trailer bed, I noticed the near side wheel had some play. Clearly time for new bearings, or so I thought!
Tag: maintenance
Retrofit – Freelander 2 Dimming Rearview Mirror
Long commutes in the dark, with bright lights behind, are no good for my eyes. The solution, retrofit of a Freelander dimming rearview mirror.
Refurbishing a Trailer, or Two
A wooden decked trailer will eventually need refurbishing. But should the trailer get a refurbishing with aluminium chequer plate or phenolic plywood?
Workshop – OSB Ceiling Installation
After struggling with uneven lighting in the garage, I wanted to install a ceiling. The installation of the painted OSB ceiling has transformed the space
Citroën BX – Engine Bay Rattles
The more I drive the car, the more I'm aware of a few engine bay rattles. After some investigation, I seem to have cured them with a lost shim.
Citroën BX – Suspension Fluid Leak
After months of leak free driving, the BX has made a puddle. But where is the suspension fluid leak coming from and what is the cause?
Citroën BX – When will we drive again?
With an average of 3 miles a day in the last 12 years and the prospect of never needing to commute again, do I still need the BX?
Citroën BX – Hydraulic Service – Changing the LHM
It's been a while since the hydraulic system was last serviced. The normally green fluid was yellow, changing the LHM was clearly overdue.