Non runner to be restored

I havent got any tools for the timing mate, I'll just use a drill bit for the inejction pump and a bolt for locking up the flywheel.
Mine is an automatic and all the kits I found were for manual ones only, or too expensive.

Bought the timing belt kit with tensioners and gaskets today, as well as the engine belt and A/C belt.

I've also sourced out a pair of electric sunroofs that MIGHT work ! If they do , they will be next on my list, along with removing the roof liner for repairing.

Timing belts changed as well as tensioners and engine belts.
Car now needs a front bumper , handbrake cables, new front brake discs and an airbag shock sensor for the front, and it will be ready for its MOT.

Does anyone have a picture of the airbag sensor ? I want to see where it should be mounted.

Re the second hand sunroofs, I'll pass.
The seller nearly knocked me off my chair when quoted 300 euros for them

Fantastic read and I hope (and suspect) you are quietly enjoying this restoration project!

One question that's been burning in my mind since page 1... any update on the rats? Have they now moved out, or have you built up a relationship with them based on mutual respect and tolerance of each other's presence?

:lol:

Rats are long gone mate, they ate up most of the junk that were stored in the car, chocolate bar remains, boxes with plastic files and cables, and thanfully they didnt chew into the wiring of the car.
I found the last one a long time ago (about a month after I brought the car home), dead inside the glove compartment.
They left about a ton of rat poo, but the car will be sanitized after I repair the sunroofs and the roof liner - so I wont make a mess of it again.

Will post up some pictures of it when I buy and bolt on the front bumper.
It needs a respray to be honest, but at least it doesnt look they way it used to anymore

Where abouts in Cy are u?

Nicosia. Are you from around ?

Ah cool, lived in Protarus for a few years might come back for a working summer this year

As much as you might miss the sun mate, Cyprus is no longer the place to work I'm afraid.
Working summer might be ok, but with the latest developments, people are very tight !

Protaras area and Ayia Napa night clubs are already starting to work from next week, so be sure to make proper arrangements soon if you'd like to work there

Took it on its first off road trip today. Very happy with the results, but I do have some questions.

Remember its an automatic.

So first of all I found the 4x4 gear selector to be very stiff and hard to go from H to L.

H to N is easy but N to L was really a pain and I was in Neutral gear.
SometimesvI found that if i let it roll a bit, then L would go in, but still with a bit of efford.
Is that how it should be ?

Then, when in L I wanted to lock diff because the car was spinning going up a mountain trail.
So I put the auto gearbox in Neutral again and pushed the 4x4 lever left to where it says DIFF. Didnt do much difference if any.
I then carefully reversed down and pulled the lever down to LOCK.
With a bit more momentum, it climbed.
But was I in low gears and lock ? Or high gears and lock ?

I would appreciate it if someone could explain these to me.


Now, to something else.... Is there a tap to empty the radiator coolant so I can flush it ? Or do I just remove the bottom radiator hose ?

Last, engine grounding. Where should it be ? I couldnt find the cable and I have troubles starting it some times, so I suspect a loose or missing ground.



All good fun today though I'll post some pictures soon :thumbup:

I am afraid I can only answer the radiator flush question, there is a cooling drain bolt in the pipework nearer the drivers side underneath, the bolt is basically below the radiator and accessible behind the plastic engine front guard if you have one fitted.

I found mine was very tight, and once removed you will probably need to replace the copper sealing washer.

In respect of the Hi-Lo stiffness, I have found the same thing pretty much exactly as you describe. I am planning on changing the Transfer Box oil tomorrow to see if that makes any difference.

Thanks for the info

It would be nice to know about the 4x4 selector as well though...
Anyone ?

supercharged16v said:

Thanks for the info

It would be nice to know about the 4x4 selector as well though...
Anyone ?

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If you mean the transfer box lever? (the small one in front of the autobox selector) then I would offer a couple of thoughts:

1. It's not really a 4x4 lever as such, because the vehicle is permanent 4x4. Others might find it confusing if you refer to it as that;

2. The lever has 2 functions: forward and back for selecting low and high ratios; & side to side for selecting the centre diff lock.

So which of these 2 functions are you having trouble with and I'll try to help?


Dave

Hi Dave,

Yes the transfer box lever...

Well, Hi and Lo works (obviously Hi works otherwise I wouldnt be going anywhere).

When I was going up a steep hill with loose gravel and big holes, I started with just the LO position.
When I got stuck, a few metres before the top, I pushed left towards LOCK, but my front right wheel only was spinning, so I'm guessing, LOCK didnt actually work.

I reversed down and as the lever was on top left position (Lo Lock) I pulled it all the way down, and I engaged Hi Lock.
With a bit of momentum, I climbed.

I watched some vids on youtube to see how the lever actually works, so I know now that I was doing the right thing with the Lo Lock position. But mine is really really stiff. Very hard to engage - which is probably why it didnt get it on lock the first time.

Should there be a light on the dashboard indicating that I'm in Lock position ?

supercharged16v said:

Hi Dave,

Yes the transfer box lever...

Well, Hi and Lo works (obviously Hi works otherwise I wouldnt be going anywhere).

When I was going up a steep hill with loose gravel and big holes, I started with just the LO position.
When I got stuck, a few metres before the top, I pushed left towards LOCK, but my front right wheel only was spinning, so I'm guessing, LOCK didnt actually work.

I reversed down and as the lever was on top left position (Lo Lock) I pulled it all the way down, and I engaged Hi Lock.
With a bit of momentum, I climbed.

I watched some vids on youtube to see how the lever actually works, so I know now that I was doing the right thing with the Lo Lock position. But mine is really really stiff. Very hard to engage - which is probably why it didnt get it on lock the first time.

Should there be a light on the dashboard indicating that I'm in Lock position ?

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It sounds like it just needs using more often. Personally I would give a a damn good waggling, and if it doesn't ease of I would take out the centre console, the sound absorbing mat and the ruber membrane so you can access the lever mechanism. Then grease it, don't spray it with WD-40 it won't help - all it needs is grease and use.

Dave

PS Yes there should be a light on the dashboard when you're in diff-lock - just remember this only locks the CENTRE diff, not the axle diffs, so you can still get one wheel spinning with the other on the same axle not turning.

Great !

Thanks Dave

These are 2 html files that direct you to the Facebook Vids uploaded by my mate.
If you have a facebook account, it should work and you should be able to see them.

Although you cant actually see how steep it is from the video, take my word for it, it was STEEP !

Edited: Html links wont work

Try these:

1st attempt with Lo and then when I got stuck to what I thought was LOCK

Facebook


2nd attempt with Hi and LOCK from the bottom of the trail

Facebook

Got to be friends to view.

My classic was the same with the high and low, read the sticker and some manuals in other landys and says engage traveling less than 6mph, so whenever I wanted to change I did so before attempting in 1st with no revs, went in great with no banging. Don't think there is any synchros in the tran box so needs help lining up.

Rolling back/forward on the brakes when engaging might help as well.

Scared ****less to try it while rolling

Next Saturday theres another outing with the guys. I'll see how it goes after I grease it up ;-)

Add me as a friend on FB and I'll share the vids

Chris Alfa Corse