Acknowledgements Using this book & essential information Chapter 1. Choosing your Reliant Regal Deciding on your Regal Regal history Chapter 2. What to look for when buying Identifying the cars Regal 3/25 & Regal 3/30 Vehicle identification numbersBody, paintwork & trim Star cracksBody damage Doors Window winders Paintwork Trim Chassis & swinging arm Wheels Electrical test Mechanical matters & road testing The Regal engine Non starter Oil & petrol leaks Road testing Engine Water temperature Brakes Suspension Steering Gearbox assessment Rear axle & propshaft Transporting your Regal Conclusion Chapter 3. Establishing a restoration plan Stripping the car Fibreglass repairs & painting The mechanics A typical home restoration plan Recommended restoration sequence Spare parts Chapter 4. Body restoration Overview of body Removing the body from the chassis Fixing the body back onto the chassis Windscreen removal and refitting Windscreen removal Refitting the windscreen Repairing the doors Bodyshell repairs & repairing the gelcoat layer Star & surface cracks Repairing the gelcoat Major cracks Holes Sandblasting & welding the chassis Chapter 5. Painting Preparing the bodyshell Planning the painting Equipment Painting the bodyshell Paint finishing Chassis painting & rust prevention Wheel finishing Chromework Sign writing Chapter 6. The engine Overview Simple engine starting Removing the engine Stripping the engine Removing the cylinder head Reassembly tips & head re-torqueing Reinstalling & testing the engine 850cc engines Chapter 7. Gearbox Overview Gearbox & clutch problems Removing the gearbox Clutch Dismantling the gearbox Reassembly Gearbox lubrication Chapter 8.
Carburettor & fuel system Overview Problems and adjustments Dismantling Dismantling Zenith 30IZ Dismantling Solex carburettors Dismantling the fuel pump Fuel pipes and sender unit Fuel Chapter 9. Steering & suspension Suspension overview Suspension problems Front suspension & swinging arm (radius arm) Front bearings & king pin assembly Reassembling the king pin Rear shocks & semi-elliptic springs Steering overview Steering problems Dismantling & rebuilding the steering box Chapter 10. Rear axle, propeller shaft, & wheels Axle Axle faults and remedies Rear hub bearing/seal Removing & dismantling the axle Reassembly Propeller shaft Wheels and wheel nuts Chapter 11. Brakes Overview Brake lines Dismantling brake shoes & adjusters Dismantling brake cylinders Dismantling and replacing the master cylinder Replacing the front brake adjusters Bleeding the brakes & pedal travel Handbrake Chapter 12. Electrics Overview The electrical loom Reusing/creating a new loom Calculating current flow Making & testing your loom The flasher circuit Removing/installing exterior lights Headlamps & front indicators Rear light units Removing/installing dashboard clocks & switches Removing/installing the coil, solenoid, fuse box & regulator Adjusting the control box Removing/servicing/installing windscreen wipers & motor Removing/installing the heater Restoring the heater Starter motor & dynamo overhaul Battery Chapter 13. Trim Overview Dashboard Dashboard & headlining Seats Dismantling and rebuilding Doors seals Door trims Carpets Hubcaps & wheel trims Badge types for various models Regal 21E trim Chapter 14. Conclusion & UWX 875L history Conclusion UWX 875L Appendix 1. Dating your Regal Appendix 2.
Alternative spare parts Index.