Hawaii to the UK

OneZero · Jul 19, 2017

Hi everyone. I just moved to the UK a week ago from Oahu and just bought my dream truck (and my wife's), a Land Rover 90. I grew up working on older cars (and motorcycles) and certainly prefer the simplicity compared to today's cars that are smarter than I am! I already discovered a leaking rear hub and will check the axle breather first thing tomorrow before moving on to the next thing. This website is a wealth of knowledge and will be my first stop for any tips for maintaining the LR. Thanks to everyone who contributes to it!

B4nger · Jul 28, 2017

Hi there Hawaii & welcome
Your leaking rear hub is more than likely to be the half shaft gasket

Saltlick · Jul 28, 2017

Wow...
It's nice that you've bought a 90 and all that, but you've moved FROM Hawaii TO England?? Is it too early to ask what's wrong with you man?

Mark Kelsay · Jul 29, 2017

I moved from Florida to South Wales near Cardiff. I get asked the same question all the time.

Colthebrummie · Jul 29, 2017

Britain is such a fantastic place. Why wouldn't people want to move here. I can never understand why people want to holiday abroad.

Col

raisingveg · Jul 29, 2017

Colthebrummie said:
Britain is such a fantastic place. Why wouldn't people want to move here. I can never understand why people want to holiday abroad.

Col

damn righty

OneZero · Jul 29, 2017

B4nger - thanks for the tip on the half shaft gasket...I'll take a look.
While the weather in the UK is certainly different than Hawaii, we have found that the kindness and hospitality of British people has helped us to forget about that. Life is what you make of it and we're excited to make the most of living in the UK! We just needed to stock up on long sleeves and trousers.

Colthebrummie · Jul 29, 2017

Hawaii is basically just a vulcano having a rest, much safer here.

Col

flat · Jul 29, 2017

Welcome, where in the U.K. Have you moved to?

As a side note, get some security on your Land Rover - a steering wheel lock etc - don't mind to frighten you but they are frequently stolen over here :/

OneZero · Jul 30, 2017

We are in Churchdown near Gloucester. Thanks for the tip on the steering wheel lock. You're the second person to mention that to me so I'd better get on it! Any recommendations on the best brands for the larger steering wheel on the 1987 LR 90? I'm guessing one brand is as good as another as long as it fits, but would appreciate any insight to the contrary.

blue beasty · Jul 30, 2017

Not worth getting a silly bar thing, you need a full round job like disklok fitted loose so it turns without turning the steering wheel.

Welcome to Loonyzone, I'm just down the road near Stroud if you need to give me cake

doodle bug · Jul 30, 2017

Colthebrummie said:
Britain is such a fantastic place. Why wouldn't people want to move here. I can never understand why people want to holiday abroad.

Col

And so many brits bail out

blue beasty · Jul 30, 2017

Bloody furriners, coming over 'ere, bringing their 90's...

Hawaii to the UK

OneZero

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Mark Kelsay

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Leaks an prone to bits dropping off

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blue beasty

Leaks an prone to bits dropping off

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