R
Richard
Guest
I fitted a Discovery auto box to my 90. I didnt want the changer between the
front seats so I made a new gearbox tunnel and fitted it there. You can
still use the middle seat although leg room is tighter than before. See pics
at:
http://www.richardsrovers.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/RebuildP6h.htm
http://www.richardsrovers.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/RebuildP6i.htm
http://www.richardsrovers.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/RebuildP6l.htm
Richard
"Mr.Nice." <markvarleyphoto@*nospam*softhome.net> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm 80% sure I'm going to keep my 1984 110 csw,
> I have an opertunity to spend some money on it.
>
> I'll take a look at the chassis and if it's solid then I think
> internal waxoyl and something like a tough paint on the outside?
>
> Bulkhead needs patching by the upper hinges (usual place). once that's
> done how about spraying a load of waxoyl in the bulkhead cavities?
> (where are they anyway?).
>
> A different engine would be a good move I think, the 2.5 n/a must be
> nearing the end of it's life by now (229k miles), I think a recon
> 200tdi or 300tdi would be the way to go, probably sort out recon
> gearbox too. Any thoughts on this approach? Any idea what it would
> cost to have an engine and gearbox fitted?
>
> I'm considering an auto box but the two defenders I've seen with auto
> boxes had the shifter between the front seats, I don't like that
> location, does it have to be there?
>
> Soundproofing,
> high on the list of things to do, plan is thus:
>
> 1.underbonnet and bulkhead kit of reflective foam.
> http://www.soundreductionsolutions.co.uk/Pics/UnderBonnetKit.jpg
>
> 2.additional sheet of feflective foam with lead through the middle
> under the bonnet, down the back of the engine and over the gearbox, as
> wide as I can keep it fiddling it around pipes and such.
> http://www.soundreductionsolutions.co.uk/Pics/SilverLead.jpg
>
> 3. once snorkle and radio antenna are fitted to the respective wings I
> was going to fill all the engine bay wing cavities with fireproof
> expanding foam.
>
> 4, rubber seal around bonnet edge.
>
> 5, some kind of thick rubber and foam soundproofing stuff cut to shape
> and fitted to the footwells, bulkhead (in cab), seat boxes and floor
> area. http://www.soundreductionsolutions.co.uk/Pics/SoundStopper.jpg
>
> 6, remove the dashboars and fill any cavities within with more
> fireproof expanding foam.
>
> Any thoughts on the effectiveness of that lot?
>
> Suspension,
> I plan to replace the springs, shocks and all bushes with standard
> land rover parts. with the addition of an anti-roll bar on the rear.
>
> The aim is to maintain the existing land rover as I rather like the
> early one-tens and there is some sentimental value in this one. I'd
> like to spend the money while it's available making it more civilised
> and ready for another 20 years of motoring.
>
> All thoughts very welcome boys and girls.
>
>
> Regards.
> Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.)
> --
> _________________________________________
> www.markvarleyphoto.co.uk
> 1984 110 CSW 2.5(na)D
> (3,000 rivets flying in close formation)
> _________________________________________
>
>
>
>
> ................................................................
> Posted via TITANnews - Uncensored Newsgroups Access
> >>>> at http://www.TitanNews.com <<<<
> -=Every Newsgroup - Anonymous, UNCENSORED, BROADBAND Downloads=-
>
front seats so I made a new gearbox tunnel and fitted it there. You can
still use the middle seat although leg room is tighter than before. See pics
at:
http://www.richardsrovers.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/RebuildP6h.htm
http://www.richardsrovers.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/RebuildP6i.htm
http://www.richardsrovers.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/RebuildP6l.htm
Richard
"Mr.Nice." <markvarleyphoto@*nospam*softhome.net> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm 80% sure I'm going to keep my 1984 110 csw,
> I have an opertunity to spend some money on it.
>
> I'll take a look at the chassis and if it's solid then I think
> internal waxoyl and something like a tough paint on the outside?
>
> Bulkhead needs patching by the upper hinges (usual place). once that's
> done how about spraying a load of waxoyl in the bulkhead cavities?
> (where are they anyway?).
>
> A different engine would be a good move I think, the 2.5 n/a must be
> nearing the end of it's life by now (229k miles), I think a recon
> 200tdi or 300tdi would be the way to go, probably sort out recon
> gearbox too. Any thoughts on this approach? Any idea what it would
> cost to have an engine and gearbox fitted?
>
> I'm considering an auto box but the two defenders I've seen with auto
> boxes had the shifter between the front seats, I don't like that
> location, does it have to be there?
>
> Soundproofing,
> high on the list of things to do, plan is thus:
>
> 1.underbonnet and bulkhead kit of reflective foam.
> http://www.soundreductionsolutions.co.uk/Pics/UnderBonnetKit.jpg
>
> 2.additional sheet of feflective foam with lead through the middle
> under the bonnet, down the back of the engine and over the gearbox, as
> wide as I can keep it fiddling it around pipes and such.
> http://www.soundreductionsolutions.co.uk/Pics/SilverLead.jpg
>
> 3. once snorkle and radio antenna are fitted to the respective wings I
> was going to fill all the engine bay wing cavities with fireproof
> expanding foam.
>
> 4, rubber seal around bonnet edge.
>
> 5, some kind of thick rubber and foam soundproofing stuff cut to shape
> and fitted to the footwells, bulkhead (in cab), seat boxes and floor
> area. http://www.soundreductionsolutions.co.uk/Pics/SoundStopper.jpg
>
> 6, remove the dashboars and fill any cavities within with more
> fireproof expanding foam.
>
> Any thoughts on the effectiveness of that lot?
>
> Suspension,
> I plan to replace the springs, shocks and all bushes with standard
> land rover parts. with the addition of an anti-roll bar on the rear.
>
> The aim is to maintain the existing land rover as I rather like the
> early one-tens and there is some sentimental value in this one. I'd
> like to spend the money while it's available making it more civilised
> and ready for another 20 years of motoring.
>
> All thoughts very welcome boys and girls.
>
>
> Regards.
> Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.)
> --
> _________________________________________
> www.markvarleyphoto.co.uk
> 1984 110 CSW 2.5(na)D
> (3,000 rivets flying in close formation)
> _________________________________________
>
>
>
>
> ................................................................
> Posted via TITANnews - Uncensored Newsgroups Access
> >>>> at http://www.TitanNews.com <<<<
> -=Every Newsgroup - Anonymous, UNCENSORED, BROADBAND Downloads=-
>
