is not always good news..Approaching 2 years since we started this "6 month" project Bertha is still in bits, and while respraying is underway she is still a while off seeing the open road again.
Doris the Disco is performing well but not entirely without problems..
during the summer she went out to visit the countryside on quite a few occassions
Over the winter she worked hard in the deep snow we had around here, and has managed a few trips down to London with few issues
One trip was called off when the brakes decided not to slow her down, a tad nervewracking in the fast lane of the A1 , a new vaccuum pump soon sorted out that slight issue and a change of underwear made the driver more comfortable.
A new lift pump and 2nd phase intercooler has helped with the rather lethargic attitude Doris has to motoring, as has removing the EGR, and Catalytic converter. Front valance has gone and end caps trimmed to allow for a robust steering guard. and the diffs are covered in body armour .
Before
Also to go were the rear road tyres she came with, replaced by a couple of Avon rangers A/T's not over impressed as they are wearing a bit quick for my liking, the BF Goodrichs on the front seem like they will go on for ever
After
Also replaced are a couple of indicator lenses and a headlight trimmer panel that were adjusted slightly by driver error .
Plans for this month are to get at the transfer box and either replace or repair as she no longer wants to difflock. both the the throttle position sensor and the air flow sensor are showing faults on the diagnostic, so the hunt is on for cheap replacements.
Hopefully my next entry will not take as long as this has has to publish, and will be back on topic, after all this blog is supposed to be about Bertha not Doris
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