Hertfordshire Lanes?????

Ryder said:

Thanks DB ButI am ****ed already... won't be ready to drive before about 2 or 3 PM

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Youll have to give it a rest if you want me to look at the disco. I am free on thurs morn for a look at it but start work at 3pm so dont leave it too late. Will be working on the spydermobile so just drop round

Ryder said:

One other thing... not being used to landys I got a little concerned about the wobble one the front wheels. Tried to check the steering bushes earlier but apart from lifting one wheel off the floor and moving it from side to side didn't really know how to check it. Hints would be useful!

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I will check all that if you get over here on Thursday .......................

Bed time for me coz I am shattered and need to get more done on the beast 2moz mornin.

Ryder,

Doing a timing chain isn't too terrible. You have to take the front of the engine off but it isn't too bad at all. The only thing is, it can be a bit time consuming.

Remember I said I thought the top end sounded a bit rattly, that could be worn cam followers or a worn camshaft. If you are thinking of changing followers and the timing chain I would seriously think about a camshaft. Not essential at this time but well worth thinking about. If there is any worry about the state of the timing chain I do know a way to check it.

You just remove the dizzy then borrow my specially made tool that you engage onto the cam gear. Turn each way and feel for the slack in the chain. Another way to see how bad it is is to try timing your engine. If the timing wanders a bit at idle chances are the chain is scrap.

Hope that helps and hasn't scared you!!

Blimey, you lot were busy last night.
This weather ain't helping things. Might have to invest in a pop-up gazebo.

Spyderman said:

Blimey, you lot were busy last night.
This weather ain't helping things. Might have to invest in a pop-up gazebo.

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Yeah, know what you mean!! I invested in a tarpaulin, attach it to me garage and drape it across the Rangie and not a problem. Certainly paid for itself on Saturday. Will take to to Salisbury too, that way if it is chucking it down we can make a dry area to stand under if we need to

Kev, ain't the dry area to stand called the Pub?

All this talk of maintance makes me think I should get someone to go over my 90 V8. As it sounds like I have a canary in the front.

Any recommendations of a good specialist on our patch?

I’ve just moved house so haven’t got the time / knowledge / talent.

Cheers

Spyderman said:

Kev, ain't the dry area to stand called the Pub?

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I suppose itis while you are still standing. Not sure what it's called when you fall over though

McSwerve said:

All this talk of maintance makes me think I should get someone to go over my 90 V8. As it sounds like I have a canary in the front.

Any recommendations of a good specialist on our patch?

I’ve just moved house so haven’t got the time / knowledge / talent.

Cheers

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If it is making canary noises I would check the belts, take them off and give em a wipe with a moderately damp cloth, same with each pulley, WD40 the belt tensioners and check they spin easily and give the alternator a drowning with WD as well. Put belts back on (or fit new ones) tension up and hopefully all will be peace and quiet - allegedly

classic kev said:

I suppose itis while you are still standing. Not sure what it's called when you fall over though

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A Bed.

McSwerve said:

All this talk of maintance makes me think I should get someone to go over my 90 V8. As it sounds like I have a canary in the front.

Any recommendations of a good specialist on our patch?

I’ve just moved house so haven’t got the time / knowledge / talent.

Cheers

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You might like to speak nicely to Discobasher.

Spyderman said:

A Bed.

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hahahahahahaha

so much for no time constraint looks like i gotta get my mota ready for Sunday forgot I Promised Id attend a do at north weald airfield Doh!

Massive thanks to DB, got my water pump and my tensioner replaced today, reckon i could do it next time, just needed to see how, its not to difficult really, next is the master cylider!! bit more tricky but hey,
Cant wait till our little adventure on the plains!!

see ya'll tomorrow, after i've got home from work!

Dan

hey Dan did you find oak tree garage ok? Usually a bit more expensive than most places but really handy being open on a Sunday. Jai

jai_landrover said:

hey Dan did you find oak tree garage ok? Usually a bit more expensive than most places but really handy being open on a Sunday. Jai

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we got there and it wasn't bloody open :-( so couldnt get the bits we needed, got them in the end from my local landy dealer. got water pump and tensioner done at DB's today, he's a star! next is the clutch master cylinder, being done early september!
thanks for the directions though! we did get there before 12 but was all closed up, its a landy heaven there though!! would love to get my hands on some of them

Dan

Wow , we are prolific here lol .. Glad your all buzy bees .. I may be off the road .. lol Dont worry just doing a couple of things hehehe ..


Cant wait to see you all at the pub ......

L

Doh I'll be in the works Van tomorrow. :-( I cant get my bits I need till then! Doh! Jai

Jai, What size piece of rubber do you want and I'll bring it along?