bell housings arent water tight with plug in ,depends how long its submerged ,i check timing housing plus all fluids and wheel bearings after wading through muddy water
 
I finally got round to fitting my recon front axle.

New swivels and brakes with ashcroft shafts, 110 CVs and a Torsen T1 type diff.

If nothing else I have stopped the high speed wandering and poor braking. Quite how effective the diff will be, remains to be seen. I might have to try out the new tesco curbs!!!

Still have new rear end to do, bushes, bump stops, shocks and slightly harder springs to fit tomorrow. Weather permitting.

It looks like I have to cut my front steering guard as it uses the same holes as the winch bumper. Angle grinder to the rescue.

Fit the drain plugs as part of your preperations for off roading. Such as checking levels and tyre pressures etc. Unless of course you are likely to need them often. I have seen timing belt housing totally filled with mud leaving just enough room for the belt to rotate before now. It really depends on how deep and for how long you were in the deep stuff. Only you know if you have abused the situation.
 
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So basically as I'm reading replys, if timing cover isn't watertight it needs to be sealed and if mine isn't it wouldn't be a good idea to put plug in. Also if its reasonably clean in there should I assume belt is good. Don't want to damage engine by not doing new belt. Thanks for usefull information :D
 
If your engine has been built to factory standard both your bell housing and timing cover should become water tight when fitted with the drain plugs. Bell housing, starter motor and clutch slave cylinder should even have some Hylomar Blue as a sealant around it.

If you have modified it in any way, then things might be different.

Fit the wading plugs to both your bellhousing and timing case before wading or extreme off roading.

If you can see crap inside your timing case get the belt replaced asap.

If it looks clean you can make a judgement call on replacement.
 
Farrar said:
So basically as I'm reading replys, if timing cover isn't watertight it needs to be sealed and if mine isn't it wouldn't be a good idea to put plug in. Also if its reasonably clean in there should I assume belt is good. Don't want to damage engine by not doing new belt. Thanks for usefull information :D
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spitfiremk1uk said:
If your engine has been built to factory standard both your bell housing and timing cover should become water tight when fitted with the drain plugs. Bell housing, starter motor and clutch slave cylinder should even have some Hylomar Blue as a sealant around it.

If you have modified it in any way, then things might be different.

Fit the wading plugs to both your bellhousing and timing case before wading or extreme off roading.

If you can see crap inside your timing case get the belt replaced asap.

If it looks clean you can make a judgement call on replacement.
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jamesmartin said:
bell housings arent water tight with plug in ,depends how long its submerged ,i check timing housing plus all fluids and wheel bearings after wading through muddy water
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As James says check your wheel bearings and I'd add check your Diffs too especially if you have no extended axle breather pipes. ;)
 
Ow can I pinch me tyre back tomorrow then cos I'm possibly having a jolly one evening

Working on my 90/offroader all weekend aswell getting the 90 tidied up and some bits bolted back on the offroader
 
Jai, having just read that it sounds like they're going to use the byway for access to a new 138 house new development, obviously upgrading it to a full Tarmac road, so the byway as it is now will be lost anyway. Without vehicular access on the byway the housing development would have no access.
 
that was earlier this year the old dear has been moaning about 4x4's for years.

will need to check the lane now as the houses may have been built.

Spydie I like your bumper!
 
Jai, I've had to do an Aussie cut on the front wings, am just about to put the back wheels on, I'm sure I'll have to cut them too. The tyres are massive compared to the XL's, makes them look small.:eek:
 
That ruling might be a lot more important than we think right now. If the fact mechanical propelled vehicles historic right to drive it is the main reason for keeping it open, it might be good for the green lane situation.
The only down side is the authorities have the option to TRO the lane.
We used to ALL have to fill out lane usage forms in the past to prove the lane is regularly driven.
Does anyone still fill these out?
 
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