Recent content by swampy Stephen
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I've purchased a carb and manifold kit from RPI and I'll be doing the job in a few weeks.
Is there anything else I can do while I'm in there ? I've got rocker cover gaskets and valley gasket but as I'm going to be up to my knuckles in the motor so any recommendations for other bits to do...
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Good point. Was going to cut tube to use as spacers in between the plates to stop that. Just hope I dont melt my wiring harness.
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Ok bud. I'm going to fit new mounts while I'm at it so I'll get my best crayons out and sort it from there. Is it worth playing the inside face too?
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Just spent the day cleaning and checking my chassis and found 2 holes just in front of the rear shock top mounts.
Do I remove the mounts, cut out the rot, plate over then re drill holes for shock mounts?
What gauge of metal is best? Cant see any repair panels for this bit so I guess its CAD...
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That's a good point. I'll order her something nice from Ebay.
Piper cam do? Or might I be ingesting it the wrong way?
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Cheers bud. I'm going to leave the power steering until last. That way the mrs cant drive it.
The ignition is done and I have carb kits in the post.
Why are drums not good for off roading?
I have my eyes on the rpi cam and carb kit but I'll start with the important things.
But the kid in...
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I'm pretty sure the chassis and bulkhead are fine. Going to strip the wheels off this weekend and have a look then make a presumably long to do list.
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Restored a series 3 a few years ago and now have an unnatural addiction to land rovers.
Just picked up a 1987 110 and I can feel my wallet getting lighter, hands getting dirtier and my mrs getting grumpier already.
Love it.
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It looks pretty solid, gearbox is a bit crunchy but I'm doing a service this weekend replacing all oils and filters etc.
Thinking about buying a Salisbury axle on Ebay that has discs then replaced the front with vented discs?
Budget isn't an issue as it's a long term project and I can do a...
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I have an 87 110 v8 and I'm looking at doing a partial restoration/ build / throwing money down the defender hole.
My brakes are pants, my stromberg carbs are worn, no power steering, I think most seals are leaking except for the engine, Salisbury rear axle etc
Where to start?