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Post by LandieMark on Nov 13, 2019 22:14:02 GMT
Lovely! Most of the mechanics are very simple, but I have to admit, I don't ever want to dismantle and rebuild a gearbox again. |
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Post by LandieMark on Nov 19, 2019 10:52:20 GMT
Gearbox and transfer box are in the car. It fired up and I ran it through all the gears and checked the 4x4 system. All works as it should. Just got the propshafts to install before road test, then the floors can go back in.
Happy days!
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Post by PG on Nov 19, 2019 20:12:40 GMT
What are you going to do with these long winter evenings if everything on the car works?
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Post by LandieMark on Nov 19, 2019 20:22:30 GMT
It doesn't fit in the garage any more, so not a lot other that sitting in front of the fire!
There are a couple of other bits and pieces.
I need to give the starter a good clean as it keeps sticking and I would like to upgrade the cooling system. I have some door seals to fit too.
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Post by LandieMark on Nov 24, 2019 14:59:54 GMT
It's all back up and running properly. I opted for a new starter motor. The solenoid was knackered on the old one and a new starter was only an extra £20. It isn't exactly the same, but handily, Rover V8s all have the same ring gear regardless of flywheel type. Good job, as the starter I took off is £220 exchange rather than £60 outright for the more modern one.
Door seals fitted which is a massive change. Dramatically cut down on draughts and rattles.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2019 15:35:14 GMT
New door seals, something I have to fit sometime.
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Post by LandieMark on Dec 1, 2019 15:43:10 GMT
Got fed up of the condensation in the truck cab.  |
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Post by PG on Dec 1, 2019 19:05:40 GMT
Looks good.
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Post by LandieMark on Dec 4, 2019 22:58:52 GMT
I've ordered an oil filter and oil for its running in oil change.
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Post by LandieMark on Jan 21, 2020 16:04:36 GMT
I haven't done an in-car video of this yet. Sorry about the crap vibrations as I only had the phone and mount. I will do GoPro one at some point.
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Post by michael on Jan 21, 2020 16:11:35 GMT
Disappointed you made the journey by tarmac.
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Post by LandieMark on Jan 28, 2020 22:28:49 GMT
Went to Brass Monkeys at the Station on Sunday.
It was marginly disappointing after previous years, but I did still enjoy the day out.
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Post by LandieMark on Jan 29, 2020 20:01:17 GMT
Just ordered a pair of halogen headlights to replace the sealed candles.
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Post by PG on Jan 29, 2020 21:23:03 GMT
Just ordered a pair of halogen headlights to replace the sealed candles. Aren't there people doing LED headlight upgrades for Defenders now - like the ones on the run out Defenders? |
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Post by LandieMark on Jan 29, 2020 21:30:57 GMT
Yes, but I really dislike the look of them and they are expensive. These look just like the sealed beams and were £25 for Wipac lenses including bulbs.
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Post by Martin on Jan 29, 2020 21:32:59 GMT
I saw one fitted with what looked like LED units in Bicester yesterday, the DRLs in the centre of the lights were flashing orange as well as the indicators (it was parked on a kerb with hazards on)
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Post by LandieMark on Jan 29, 2020 21:34:11 GMT
My point exactly. Far too much bling for a Land Rover - especially a Series one.
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Post by Martin on Jan 29, 2020 21:35:33 GMT
My point exactly. Far too much bling for a Land Rover - especially a Series one. I agree, they looked totally out of place. |
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Post by LandieMark on Jan 31, 2020 17:58:53 GMT
Halogen lights arrived today and they are much better than the sealed beams.
I've been umming and ahhing about the Series and I'm itchy for another project. I've decided I'm going to paint it in the spring and put it for sale.
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Post by Roadrunner on Jan 31, 2020 19:01:28 GMT
Halogen lights arrived today and they are much better than the sealed beams. I've been umming and ahhing about the Series and I'm itchy for another project. I've decided I'm going to paint it in the spring and put it for sale. No I don't need a V8 Land Rover no I don't need a V8 Land Rover, no I don't need a V8 Land Rover, no I don't need a V8 Land Rover... |
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Post by bryan on Jan 31, 2020 19:16:04 GMT
Yes you do........!
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Post by Roadrunner on Jan 31, 2020 19:42:49 GMT
I need a 1920s sports car more... |
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Post by LandieMark on Feb 4, 2020 19:28:22 GMT
I've put it on ebay at £8k. Probably too optimistic, but I will give it a while and see what happens. In the meantime I'm going to keep driving and enjoying it.
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Post by LandieMark on Feb 5, 2020 13:27:27 GMT
Well, that was quick. Provisionally sold to a friend in the village. I just need to put a clutch slave on it as it is playing up and then the search for the next project starts in earnest.
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Post by Alex on Feb 5, 2020 13:36:25 GMT
Well, that was quick. Provisionally sold to a friend in the village. I just need to put a clutch slave on it as it is playing up and then the search for the next project starts in earnest. Just be careful selling to a mate. He’ll know where to find you if it goes wrong. Whats the plan plan for the next project? You done with Landies or will you look for another series to restore? |
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Post by LandieMark on Feb 5, 2020 14:03:24 GMT
He knows old vehicles and I've been very up front declaring all its warts!
I'll start a new topic for the new project.
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Post by LandieMark on Feb 10, 2020 10:52:24 GMT
It's gone.
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Post by LandieMark on Jun 9, 2024 12:47:03 GMT
....and it's coming back. Done a deal to buy it back when I get back from Scotland.
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Post by PG on Jun 9, 2024 13:00:40 GMT
Which one is this? I've lot track! I remember the Defender and the Cummins project, but forgot entirely that you ever had a series III.
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Post by LandieMark on Jun 9, 2024 13:05:25 GMT
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