Rebuild of a Vigilant

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Basketcase

New Member
May 14, 2019
15
New Hampshire
Hey guys. Before I noticed this sub-forum, I posted in the classics forum. Seems this is more the right spot. I have an older Vigilant. It has the 2 piece fireback, which I guess is a good thing. I think it is time to break this thing down and re-seal it. I can see a significant amount of light at the upper seam when I shine a flashlight from the inside. Would you agree? Everything else seems to work fine on it. I assume I'd just need the 4 tie rods and a tube or 2 of cement to break it down and re-seal?