Recent content by Mik87

Thank you for the comprehensive information, much appreciated.

Thank you for your insights. I am aware most of the issue is down to the engine being a low compression 3.5L and it is never going to set the world on fire. I agree decent power really does require a different, higher compression, engine. It is a nice original early CSW including original...

I'm after some advice. My slidy-window One Ten V8 CSW is a lovely vehicle, but the engine lacks torque on hills. Compression etc checked out fine and it runs well. Since the exhaust Y-piece has been patched and will not last too much longer, I started down the famous path of: "while I'm in...

A bit of a thread revival but there is now a newly-manufactured overdrive for the LT95 4-speed box. A collaboration between Roamerdrive and Garage Therapy in Australia. Here is the link: https://garagetherapy.com.au/gt-lt95-overdrive-box/

Why? Because I was hoping there was a relatively straightforward, assured route to finding the 21 missing ponies compared to the same era RRC. As the detuning seemed to be done for marketing reasons I didn't think it would be too involved. It is a clean unmolested vehicle in good order, and the...

Bit of a thread revival (18 months), but I'm also interested in an answer to the OP's question. I have a slidy-window One Ten V8 with twin Stromberg CD175 carbs and the LT95 4-speed. It runs well at 70k miles and I've had the engine checked. Apparently there is nothing wrong with it. As with...

Welcome. Definitely would not bother with replacing the side panel for a minor bump like that. I also would not "tidy it up" with chequer plate as it looks horrible in my opinion, like someone is trying to hide something. Land Rover Series/90/110 look fine with a bit of character. Chassis...

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I've got the standard multileaf GME springs on a 1974 88". Made in Sheffield. I like them, very nice supple ride, everything seemed good quality. They came with spring bushes already mounted. A world away from seized and rusted old springs. I use them with Girling Authentic Classic dampers...

I know this is an old thread, but for anyone researching how to do this job, I offer the following observations. I had a similar issue with a 109 rear fuel tank. Lining it up with the front mounting holes, the rear mounting holes were a full 12mm to the rear of the crossmember holes. My...

See the OP from this thread comments on page 2 here - https://www.lrukforums.com/threads/odd-lr-88-engine-number.232928/page-2 And the original query from 2018 states: "I found an interesting LR88 i would buy, the chassis number 907 accords with the year 1974, but the engine prefix is a...

I wouldn't take this on unless you've got a big garage, lots of tools, time, knowledge and money. There are plenty of examples out there in far better nick which make a better starting point for a project. I've bought very clean looking Land Rovers with current MOTs that still needed a four...

Design and Development Engineering makes an extended range underseat tank but it's intended for a Series not a 90/110. I think fitting another one on the other side with a corss-feed would be a good idea. Regarding fuel economy, you should be getting more than 200 miles on a 55 litre tank...

Have a look at the parts diagram at LRWorkshop.com - they are the LR parts book images digitised. The one of the side tanks is accurate, but, just like the official parts book, the rear 109 tank washer/bolt/nut configuration isn't entirely clear.

Ref the spare on the rear door, the frame can be fixed/strengthened, and I'd do the third hinge mod as found on 110s etc. I need to rebuild my 110's rear door as the bottom rail has holes in it. While I'm at it I'll get the frame strengthened and will remove and refit the glass with new Butyl tape.