The new arrival

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by 360beast

Sorry Dave I forgot to reply, I haven't really investigated past giving it a wash and taking the photos.

No worries Luke, you'll find the long range tank behind the back seat if it's fitted. The fuel pump is still in the main tank like you know but the long range tank feeds into the normal one and has its own level sender in series with the normal one in the tank. If memory serves it adds about 5 gallons to the toal giving about 18 gallons of fuel for those "longer" journeys.

[360beast]

A nice bit of inspiration for me haha

https://pin.it/2ArHBOL

Does anyone know where to get clear lenses from for the prefacelift? If I can't get any then a 940 front end might be in order.

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by 360beast

A nice bit of inspiration for me haha

https://pin.it/2ArHBOL

Does anyone know where to get clear lenses from for the prefacelift? If I can't get any then a 940 front end might be in order.

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/abakus/10203690

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/abakus/10203688

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/abakus/10203667

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/klokkerholm/10473211

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/klokkerholm/10473212

I think i've picked two slightly different designs there Luke as there were a couple of different ones. Some seem to be out of stock at present but there are buttons to "Notify availability".

[360beast]

Thanks Dave

I've added them to notify me... we shall see.

[360beast]

A bit of bling for the 760 thanks to Mark for giving me first refusal on it!


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I collected a grille for free locally a few months ago before I got the 760 and thought I'd keep it just in case anyone needed it... chrome surround donor now!

[Laird Scooby]

Nice one Luke!

[360beast]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

Nice one Luke!

Now I just need to figure out a way of getting the bonnet open as both latches have seized solid after being left open for 12 years and then being shut for the transporter. I've tried spraying wd40 around where the latches would be through the gap between the bonnet and the top of the headlight but no luck

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by 360beast

Now I just need to figure out a way of getting the bonnet open as both latches have seized solid after being left open for 12 years and then being shut for the transporter. I've tried spraying wd40 around where the latches would be through the gap between the bonnet and the top of the headlight but no luck

Don't forget the bonnet hinges too Luke, they could be holding the bonnet shut as well.

Sounds like yu may have to mix up some WMP - ATF-U and acetone and get that in there to free things off.

[360beast]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

Don't forget the bonnet hinges too Luke, they could be holding the bonnet shut as well.

Sounds like yu may have to mix up some WMP - ATF-U and acetone and get that in there to free things off.

I have some atf now for the power steering on the 940 GL so I can pinch some of my wifes nail polish remover and mix some up at last.

When it arrived the passenger side popped but the drivers side didn't and now it doesn't pop either side.

[360beast]

So I finally managed to get the bonnet open on the 760 and heavily lubricate the latches... still won't pop open without someone pressing on the bonnet.

But it meant that I got to have a look at the engine bay at last and test fit the egg crate.


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I found that the HT leads have been nibbled on by a mouse, there is some sort of weird aftermarket alarm system that I will have to go through and remove. There is a battery pushing out a whopping 5 volts and there is a bit of ventilation through the battery trays.