Tinkering with my Vogue

rangy35 · Jul 7, 2013

Have you had the shocks in and used the vehicle before stripping her? I was just wondering how they were and felt in comparison to the standard gas filled shocks.

stutab · Jul 7, 2013

Cheers Joules,

Going up there in a bit but still undecided on which bit to start first

will probably get that stuck socket off

stutab · Jul 7, 2013

rangy35 said:
Have you had the shocks in and used the vehicle before stripping her? I was just wondering how they were and felt in comparison to the standard gas filled shocks.

Yes, ran them on the old farm I worked on, never on the road. They were a nice ride over a rough field and they performed where I wanted them to. Didn't do much with it but was good what I did. Cornered well as well, not to much tilt on the body.

stutab · Jul 7, 2013

Well, today I went up for a bit, cleaned off and painted the fuel tank, etch primed and painted the underside of the front wings to give some extra protection, It will get some kind of undersqueel but after the MOT.

I fitted the rear quarter outer trim bits as I picked them up to move them yet again and decided to fit them so they were out of the way.

Went to do some brake lines but could only find my old cutter and that won't close enough to cut the pipe

so gave up on that.

Thought I would fit the flexy hoses in place, again something else I won't have to move again. Started with the rear. It started to come out then just turned in side the T, couldn't budge it out and guessing the thread has gone

something else for the list.

I then wanted to get the floor down so things can go backin, fitted the speedo cable, then went to do the wiring. Couldn't find my loom off the 3 speed auto, the harness was different on the 4 speed and the plug was different on the LT77

So I fired up the forklift and moved the chassis that I had left in the yard from yesterday, tidied a few bits up as I am back at work tomorrow and noticed the wiring loom on the old V8

Fook it I'm going home to play with my lad and get moaned at by the wife. Got home and nobody in. So shower then Tesco for some beer and sit in the garden

More again on Thursday.

stutab · Jul 11, 2013

Finished work at a reasonable time so did a couple of bits.

I managed to get the gearbox wired up, I think it's right, only time will tell I suppose. There is however a plug for something on the left of the transfer box near the back on the side, looks like the reverse sender, is this a oil temp sensor? Should I wire a light up to it? I will put a pic up tomorrow and it's not there on either auto out of the rangys.

Anyhoo, did the wiring then put the floor loosely in.

Think the top is going to need some adapting, can't get all the gears like this

Need to have a ponder with that one

Tried to fit the wings, but the holes in the bulkhead are to small for the bolts I want to use, and I didn't have the drill.

So I gave up with them and fitted the pedals

So much easier without the steering column. Just got to fit the brake servo and throttle cable and can tick that bit off.

Just a pic of the fuel tank

Couple of brackets to make and that can go in.

Played with the flaring tool on the fuel line, only needs to hold the pipe on with a jube clip.

Is there anybody who can tell me how the bolts thread into the back of the seat box, bit shown below, has something fallen off on mine and how do I fix it as there is nothing inside

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Something for people to check if your exhaust is close to your chassis, this is the donor chassis

3.5 efi · Jul 11, 2013

which bit?

stutab · Jul 12, 2013

3.5 efi said:
which bit?

Pic didn't work and cba last night. The two bolts that go in the big cross member.

The bit in the center that hooks over on the seat box.

3.5 efi · Jul 12, 2013

not sure stu, different on mine.

Rustystuff · Jul 12, 2013

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stutab said:
Pic didn't work and cba last night. The two bolts that go in the big cross member.

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The bit in the center that hooks over on the seat box.

Stu..Mine looks like this. Seperate bit spot welded on.. seat runner bolts directly to it.. sorry can't help

stutab · Jul 12, 2013

Tonight I got some more done. In bolt on what I can before I get chucked out mode now.

I drilled the bulkhead holes a bit bigger and bolted the front wings on.

I made the ends up and connected the fuel lines to the engine, just the tank end to sort out now.

Then concentrated on the brake lines. Had to use the Disco brake servo and MC as my rangy one wouldn't fit the peddle box. Which was a shame as the MC looks new.

Made up my first ever brake line.

That went well so I made another. This one had the rear brake valve on, didn't like the position being at the bottom of the wing so I bolted it on top next to the peddle box.

Right, thats about it for today. But do I need to fit a light or something to this sensor on the transfer box? And what is it for? The pics are taken from underneath

Working the weekend but will try and get some bits done on the Rangy.

stutab · Jul 12, 2013

3.5 efi said:
not sure stu, different on mine.

Rustystuff said:
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Stu..Mine looks like this. Seperate bit spot welded on.. seat runner bolts directly to it.. sorry can't help

Ye, there the same as on the 1988 I got. I know that I unbolted them but can't find any thread inside and can't get in to see.

jai_landrover · Jul 12, 2013

Looks like a temp sensor to me

stutab · Jul 12, 2013

jai_landrover said:
Looks like a temp sensor to me

Thats what I thought. Does it work like a thermostat and come on when hot? I think I have a few of them on the system, might need a row of lights somewhere.

jai_landrover · Jul 12, 2013

Would think it would o to a warning lamp on dash but hey no idea personally wouldn't bother with it a decent tranny box is quite tough if its linked oneng management then wire it up but I think you won't need it tbh my lt230 and most motors do not have them fitted

stutab · Jul 12, 2013

jai_landrover said:
Would think it would o to a warning lamp on dash but hey no idea personally wouldn't bother with it a decent tranny box is quite tough if its linked oneng management then wire it up but I think you won't need it tbh my lt230 and most motors do not have them fitted

The gearbox is out of a 91 Disco V8 so could be part of the hotwire system, dunno about the engine, the ecu and flapper system is separate to the other loom so will and guessing they are just lights on the dash. But will see. More to do before worrying about that.

jai_landrover · Jul 12, 2013

I think it's a light on dash cog an a thermometer but guess that's on the loom for the disco

Rustystuff · Jul 12, 2013

stutab said:
Thats what I thought. Does it work like a thermostat and come on when hot? I think I have a few of them on the system, might need a row of lights somewhere.

There is a warning light on the dash for Transmission Temp... looks like a gear (roughly in the middle) and will flash up when you turn on ignition.

stutab · Jul 12, 2013

Not on mine, might light them all up, will be good to know if its cooking somewhere.

Rustystuff · Jul 13, 2013

stutab said:
Not on mine, might light them all up, will be good to know if its cooking somewhere.

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f10/rr-4-2-lse-warning-lights-63349.html

You not got a dash like this then ?

Just checked the link... there is a picture a few posts down... honest !

Rustystuff · Jul 13, 2013

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