Any tips?

[Draigflag]

Hi folks, got a good mechanic coming tomorrow to start work on the BIS. The things that need doing are:

1. Front stub axles (with kingpins already inserted) are being swapped for a new set due to play. Also doing the front wheel bearings whilst we're there
2. Changing one, if not both of the drive shaft boots (engine end) as they are perished and leaking.
3. Checking gearbox oil level.
4. Oil change and oil filter clean if we get time.

So my question is, are there any other topics floating around that could help me with these jobs? I have the oil change topic, very helpful! Any other tips, tricks or general advice? Some torque rating for various bolts and bearings might be handy too.

Thanks, your help so far has been great 

[Rusty's Uncle]

Hmmm , Tips eh ? always a tricky area but I had a look at the form and you could try a treble on the Halfords Meet 
I would go for a win on "Workshop Manual" , a place on "Socket Set" and a long shot on "Dirty Hands" which could pay dividends especialy if "Good Mechanic" runs true to form having been sired by  "Sheister Meister"
Failing that a final fling on the outsider "Swarfega" could help you clean up 

[nrg19uk]

Hahahahahah

[Draigflag]

Great, exactly the kind of answer i expect from you lot!

DIY and learn i guess 

[Draigflag]

Managed to get mot of it done. Stub axles were easy peasy, no problems with spring compression etc. Although i am a tad sceptical about the new bearings. How tight are you supposed to put the hub nut? Too tight and the wheel turns in a nothy motion, too loose and it's just...er....too loose? Ah well, i did them fairly tight so the wheels turn with minimum notchyness, but not loose enough to feel like there's any play.

Drive shaft boots were fairly easy (only done 1) quite handy how you can disconnect the shaft at the hub end and slide it down! So still got the other side to do, then i'm going to do the oil change and filter clean then she might actually be ready for a MOT! Woohoo!