Replaced the well worn and corroded headlight levelling motors - eliminating the rapid tapping when lights turned on (that had me bamboozled for a while) also replaced the halogens for LEDs. Super easy jobs, even for a no-clue like myself - but just wanted to tart the old bird up a bit…. And be able to see in the dark.
Tonight - switch out front lamps and indicators for smoked.
Tonight - switch out front lamps and indicators for smoked.
Hicap phill
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Been out driving on farm tracks today.
Tommorow sit watching horses then collect the markers back up.
Tommorow sit watching horses then collect the markers back up.
stumpyj
Active Member
Replaced the power steering pipe that had a massive kink in it when I got a refurbished Power Steering box. Not too bad of a job. Had to cut off the pipe with junior hacksaw to get a 14 mm socket over the bolts going into the pump. Wasnt too fiddly in the end.
Whilst I was there I checked the front wheel bearings and adjusted the nut a little bit.
Did notice that I have a slight coolant leak and traced it back to the oil cooler - ah Landy theres always something else to fix! I bloody fitted a new one 2 years ago.
Whilst I was there I checked the front wheel bearings and adjusted the nut a little bit.
Did notice that I have a slight coolant leak and traced it back to the oil cooler - ah Landy theres always something else to fix! I bloody fitted a new one 2 years ago.
Hicap phill
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Drove it again. Even went down the motoway & sat at 70moh. The remembered I have not removed the metal winter rad muff.(temp went above 1/2) slowed to 60mph & all good. Drive round horse event to my marshal point.cleared course later
Did you take the pics when you were back home safe in front of your little pile
.J
frog hopper
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Oil and filter change, going well with no spills until attempting to remove the filter, loosened off, turning by hand with a bowl in other hand to catch the drips. Sodding filter slipped out of my hand and puked dirty oil over my nice clean (ish) hardstanding, one day I'm going to get this right, you would think after 50 years of oil changes I might be getting it right soon.
Hicap phill
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Plastic bag…. once the filter starts to move pull bag up .
doriz
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If she’s a pig consider double-bagging
Went for a nice long sunny trundle in the Cotswolds, the pig behaved impeccably and everywhere I parked folk had a nice word or Two to share - National Trust car par parks are obviously a Defender enthusiast magnet…..
I’ve decided not to bother tarting up the failing paintwork, that’s for the new owner to decide- it’s now in the For Sale section!
I’ve decided not to bother tarting up the failing paintwork, that’s for the new owner to decide- it’s now in the For Sale section!
frog hopper
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Well I know all that, but I can still cock it up like you would not believe. And as for doing the filter on my VM................who the hell thought mounting it upside down was going to be a good idea.
Dr Strangeglove
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One of my bulkhead outriggers replaced. Next one weather dependent....
The one coming off was crustier than I expected!
New one looks healthier.
The one coming off was crustier than I expected!
New one looks healthier.
Dr Strangeglove
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Try adding a photo. Those who know what they are talking about will find it easier to comment.
Hicap phill
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Take it back off & see how many threads are into the rod. These TR may be long threads.
+1 on photos
Dr Strangeglove
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Also may be worth adding the make and part number.
Probably a daft question, but have you fitted locknuts?
Hicap phill
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So is this a 90/110
Did you get the steering damper conversion as well?
so looks like a GL steering arm?
(This is mine so threads look about the same on the track rods)
now have you got a leaking swivel or had you just over filled them? (Oil showing on disk )
