Don't be disappointed, tyres probably needed done anyway, rot is a bit meh an the rear diff probably needed fresh oil anyways, good excuse to change it 
RangeRoller dt
Well-Sprung Member
Tyres are tyres, renew as necessary. Broad price range to suit all budgets just shop around.
That leaves 2 nice little jobs that a competent willing indie will sort out easy enough won't cost too much. Have you taken it off premises as retest will be the pi** take charge?
That leaves 2 nice little jobs that a competent willing indie will sort out easy enough won't cost too much. Have you taken it off premises as retest will be the pi** take charge?
Landy-Pandy
Member
Yeah, i've got it back home.
As you said, tyres are tyres... not to bothered about that. I'm going to have my friend weld the underside as time and resources are an issue at the moment.
As you said, tyres are tyres... not to bothered about that. I'm going to have my friend weld the underside as time and resources are an issue at the moment.
RangeRoller dt
Well-Sprung Member
Get him to eye up the diff while he's under there, probably just a shaft seal (or even loose plug if your lucky).
Landy-Pandy
Member
I'm pretty sure it's the pinion seal. If i can just clean it up and get it through the MOT then i'll be happy...
Then i can replace the seal when i've got the time.
Then i can replace the seal when i've got the time.
RangeRoller dt
Well-Sprung Member
Hylomar - gods answer to sealing. Just get a little tube would probably last permanently
Landy-Pandy
Member
Really now?
That sounds appealing... is that a temporary alternative to replacing the seal?
Thanks for the input!
That sounds appealing... is that a temporary alternative to replacing the seal?
Thanks for the input!
RangeRoller dt
Well-Sprung Member
Just for the MOT til you get chance I thought, but hylomar is brutally strong. Works on mating metal-metal jet engines together so.....
Freelanders should be okay. If you can't get a gasket - hylomar, you can glue the engine together with the stuff ( no affiliation to rolls royce)
Freelanders should be okay. If you can't get a gasket - hylomar, you can glue the engine together with the stuff ( no affiliation to rolls royce)
Landy-Pandy
Member
Nice, and would it be enough to put a bead around the outside of the seal? To avoid removing the prop shaft...
RangeRoller dt
Well-Sprung Member
what I would try for now. It's easily available at motor factors and such, not stupidly expensive. I've used it instead of a rocker gasket in the past and it never failed
Landy-Pandy
Member
So... i popped my head underneath the Freebie this afternoon to wipe down the diff before i re-book the MOT test...
I found this.
This little inspection lamp had been riding underneath the Hippo since i re-fitted the prop shaft in November... i wondered where it had gone.
Anyway!
Here are some pictures of the rust that was found under the sill... and the subsequent welding.
I found this.
This little inspection lamp had been riding underneath the Hippo since i re-fitted the prop shaft in November... i wondered where it had gone.
Anyway!
Here are some pictures of the rust that was found under the sill... and the subsequent welding.
Landy-Pandy
Member
My thoughts exactly!
Well after a whole month of hard work (which brought with it a steep learning curve), the Freebie is back on the road! MOT and all...
She's had alot of new kit including radiator and head gasket. That K-Series lump now sounds as sweet as a nut (whatever that means)...
Next... TYRES!
Well after a whole month of hard work (which brought with it a steep learning curve), the Freebie is back on the road! MOT and all...
She's had alot of new kit including radiator and head gasket. That K-Series lump now sounds as sweet as a nut (whatever that means)...
Next... TYRES!
Landy-Pandy
Member
A good clean, a bit of polish and lathered in trim/bumper restorer.
Look at those butt cheeks...
Look at those butt cheeks...
Landy-Pandy
Member
After a while away from the keyboard, i've returned with a couple of repair stories.
So... first off, i broke down on the M6 after my clutch slave cylinder exploded (a common problem, i've come to realise).
After having to start the car in gear and sometimes in reverse, i noticed a noise coming from the rear of the prop shaft.
After some research, i've come to the conclusion that the noise is coming from a universal joint... so this is what my prop shaft looks like now.
I've also removed the old carrier bearings from the VCU and have some fresh ones ready to replace them...
So... first off, i broke down on the M6 after my clutch slave cylinder exploded (a common problem, i've come to realise).
After having to start the car in gear and sometimes in reverse, i noticed a noise coming from the rear of the prop shaft.
After some research, i've come to the conclusion that the noise is coming from a universal joint... so this is what my prop shaft looks like now.
I've also removed the old carrier bearings from the VCU and have some fresh ones ready to replace them...
Landy-Pandy
Member
The VCU tests fine, i may still replace it at some point but for now it's just the bearings and UJs.
The welding doesn't look any different. I'm going to have my father in-law put some paint on it for me soon.
...whilst we're on the subject of painting, what's the best product i could put on the plastic bumpers to keep them looking fresh? Would it be best to just have those painted too?
The welding doesn't look any different. I'm going to have my father in-law put some paint on it for me soon.
...whilst we're on the subject of painting, what's the best product i could put on the plastic bumpers to keep them looking fresh? Would it be best to just have those painted too?
Landy-Pandy
Member
I'm a firefighter by profession and have just been called to this...
Very upsetting...
Very upsetting...
