One of the big issues with this was the rusty wheel axle
Which did ruin things somewhat. Luckily, Q know who still has these in
Luckily, the ratings plate sticker peeled off and stuck back onto the new part perfectly
I got a DC04/07 wheel axle from the shed, and measured it against the DC03 one. there was 4/5mm in it, but once the wheels and glamour caps were on, you cant tell!
It also meant I could get rid of these scratches on the old LMC. Into the recycling bin it went!
I got some glass polish, and some gloves so I didnt put fingerprints all over it and buffed it up
Shiney
The glass polish was messy though, and there was sod all left so I got some G3 Paintwork renovator (filler heavy silicone polish) and thoroughly polished every bloody part, inside and out, it took an age but looked soooo good afterwards!
I may run the rotary over the cleanerhead this week, to increase the gloss and remove the fine swirl marks, but this morning, on my last day of paternity leave before going back to work tomorrow, I put it together
Forgot to include the LMC in the picture, not taking it all again though...
Cyclone first
release valve seal back in the housing
release valve back together
fitted back into the upper cyclone housing
Cyclone seal back in
Lower cone sealed up
Cyclone done
I realised this part came out whilst polishing it (which made it a damn sight easier to polish), so cyclone cup back in
cyclone seal back in
Bottom seal in
The spinal cord needs to go in first
Post filter holder in
The ends of the motor back on
Wired up
Mated up to the suction channel and fitted into the chassis
I glued the broken tab back on
and inserted into the chassis
Lower motor cover fitted
Cleaner head now, and the rear seal is inserted
Locking thing fitted
Removeable baseplate clamp fitted
Clear window seal fitted
Another treat from Mr. Cole, a brand new clear window!
Front bumper fitted
Cleanerhead fitted to the chassis
Clutch popped back in, with the broken tab glued into the housing so it stands half a chance of doing something
Clutch cover fitted
Time for the rear wheels
Baseplate seals in
The brushroll polished up nicely
Gingerly refitted
Second shiny new part to go on
Lovely!
The filter housing removal assembly goes back together now
Inner adjuster inserted into the top part
and fitted to the tool holder/top hat
Handle clipped in
Fitted and screwed in
The motor suction channel seal fits onto the end of the motor suction channel
Pre motor filter housing fitted
Changeover valve goes back together
I forgot a small seal, so took the top of the filter housing off to fit it
Back to the hose
Inspection window sealed up
Tools fitted
Switch and switch housing fitted
Looking like a DC03 again
Old wand refitted for now, and some after shots
Looking good! Tonight, I waxed it with some Banana Armor I found in the loft
Will get that buffed off tomorrow!