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Post by indianajones on Nov 29, 2011 8:09:35 GMT
Hey there guys, does anyone have a copy of a lubrication chart for the crab?
i.e. locations for the nipples for the king pins etc?
Or going by my diagrams, this car doesn't have king pins?
Cheers,
Andrew
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Post by kelsham on Nov 29, 2011 9:25:58 GMT
I think you will find there are no grease nipples on a Landcrab. Just change the oil and filter, check tyre pressures, and battery level and check points and plugs and you have done a minor service. If this leaves you bored you can always adjust the tappets.
all joints are pre greased and enclosed in rubber shields.
Regards kels.
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Post by dave1800 on Nov 29, 2011 10:49:17 GMT
And if you're really bored you can grease the handbrake cable and a spot of oil on the throttle and choke cables, door hinges etc.
regards
David
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Post by threelitre on Nov 29, 2011 12:16:19 GMT
And a drop of oil on the dizzy spindle, the rear dynamo bearing and the obvious one in the carb...  Regards, Alexander |
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Post by indianajones on Nov 29, 2011 19:10:46 GMT
lol wow so there's nothing like that at all on the crab? The MG had few grease points/nipples etc How about checking the CVs and ball joints, any tips there? Or even replacing them, or more of a mechanic job? Cheers guys  Andrew |
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Post by dave1800 on Nov 30, 2011 9:56:03 GMT
To check the ball joints on the front suspension, I suggest jacking up the car under the lower ball joint, then insert a block of wood between the upper arm and the rubber bump stop then lower the jack until the upper arm compresses the bump rubber. This takes the load off the joints and you can then easily check for play. The ball joints can be reshimmed if there is play, see the manual. As far as the CV joint is concerned, check the rubber boot carefully. If it is split then you will need to replace it and carefully check for any grit and or wear. You need to ensure the boot is filled with the correct volume and type of lubricant, this is critical. Any clicking sounds from the CV joint, especially driving on lock suggest a defective joint. You can do this yourself, but must be very careful to ensure everything is kept scupulously clean and you follow the instructions in the manual. It is very easy to damage the hub if you don't torque it correctly and mark the position of the joint and driven hub for reassembly. If in any doubt find a reputable mechanic. I think spares are getting scarce so you don't want to damage the hubs. Regards David lol wow so there's nothing like that at all on the crab? The MG had few grease points/nipples etc How about checking the CVs and ball joints, any tips there? Or even replacing them, or more of a mechanic job? Cheers guys Andrew |
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Post by indianajones on Nov 30, 2011 19:05:03 GMT
No pressure then lol.
When I think about it, I think I have heard clicking on full lock, hence why I have been concerned about my CVs
I shall take her to my mechanic early next year then if there is clicking for sure. I don't wanna mess this one up lol
Cheers,
Andrew
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