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    Steve's Land Raft

    Still working on the Driveline noise. Wheelbearings have all checked out ok. The front Drive flange on the transfer box has movement on it. I wonder if it was driven with a damaged front prop u/j, which failed in such a way that a new front prop was reqd. Instead of just a new centre piece...
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    Steve's Land Raft

    Didn't fancy the prices though, will check the Agrifactors for something I can chop up to Suit.
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    Steve's Land Raft

    It's just the Britpart Galv version, prepped and painted with Tetrosyl Chassis Black, obtained through Vitesse Land Rover. They were very keen on price on all of the items, which was a bonus as it also meant free carriage. I have used several Land Rover Specialist suppliers and have had good...
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    Steve's Land Raft

    Been distracted lately. I put it in for it's MOT, which it failed for a split TRE boot round the back where I didn't spot it. Easy to fix and pass. The tester said it was looking great otherwise, so that's all good then . I've been picking off odd little jobs, I intend to keep this up over the...
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    Steve's Land Raft

    Bringing this up to date is the last of the pictures. I did sort of fall at the last fence with this. The Bulkhead was a great fit and it all went back together as well as it was before. Problem started with fitting the bonnet which was now touching the wing at the osr??!! I did have the...
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    Now Sold out

    Now Sold.
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    Steve's Land Raft

    Well it's back on the road and, sadly it looks the same as it did before I started.... However I do feel much more confident about next months MOT. Now that I'm allowed. Ido have some Rusty Tat to sell on, so check out the for sale section..... More soon
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    Steve's Land Raft

    Day 12...... It'a a grind this. Would be great if it were just `re-assembly is the reverse of dis-assembly' but of course it isn't. Every bit that came off has to be examined, assessed, replaced or worse still dismantled, de-rusted, Painted and re-assembled then fitted. This is why I did it...
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    New (to me) LT230

    Are you using a gearbox oil with Graphite additives?? I ask, as I usually stay away from super low anti-friction additives, as they don't do the Synchros any favours. Not a Criticism, just a curious Lad.... If it was the Transfer box you were talking about then please ignore me. I'll send my...
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    Steve's Land Raft

    I had a Quick look on eBay and https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313619776666?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=MPeFTQetTc-&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=eF-57JFnS1m&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY is close
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    Steve's Land Raft

    I found that one in the World's Dustbin (Ebay) I was pleasantly surprised with it, but it is a tight squeeze.
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    Steve's Land Raft

    I am Slowly fitting parts back on. I need to get the bulkhead /windscreen surround panel joint finalised with new blocks, then I can trial fit the doors to check the alignment, once that is done I can tighten up all the mountings, remove the doors and put the dash/wiring harness together, along...
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    Steve's Land Raft

    The Glow plugs are a stand alone option on this Landy. They're not connected to anything, so that's the wire issue sorted thanks Guys. Think it's been like this since I got it, one of it's more endearing features is that it starts on the first turn cold without heater plugs, like all good 300tdi...
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    Steve's Land Raft

    Thanks Man. I'll check that in the morning, someone has been at the wiring on this at the rear and down the camshaft side of the engine
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    Steve's Land Raft

    Day 3 I have Broken my Landy Good news is that it's time to put it together... I have found a Broken Wire though it's Black/Yellow, heavy Gauge and appears to have been a ring terminal - Some kind of Earth ?? Any Help gratefully recieved. The only thing it is close to in the loom is...
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    Steve's Land Raft

    Day 2 Less fun, reasonable progress. Just got to take the steering lock off and remove the column and clutch pipe. After that I need to remove the sills and main bolts and it should be ready to remove. I need to order a few bits as well, then clean up and refurb a few bits, and so on and...
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    Steve's Land Raft

    Started Yesterday 10am-5pm trying to pace myself... That was the easy bit I suppose, a lot of prep had been done freeing off bolts etc... More Soon
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    Steve's Land Raft

    Nightmare trying to dodge the showers, but it's done. It turned out better than expected. I could have filled some of the marks, but once you start that, there's no end and It still won't look right when finished. Going to start it next week Wish me Luck....
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    Steve's Land Raft

    Well it was forecast for Ok weather today, so I got up and got on with it. I went over the whole Bulkhead with a Scotchbrite and it was amazing the amount of Grey dust it produced. Got it all etched and left for a couple hours to dry. Used Stonechip on the higher impact front and lower front...