Bit slow in doing the job, been busy elsewhere. I have put the swivel ball back onto the front axle, and assembled everything else, but wondered how I can manage to torque up the six bolts holding the ball onto the axle, as there is no room to get a socket and torque wrench onto the bolts. Any...

Well of course not :eek: :eek: as if..... Thanks for the info, I just thought I would double check everything before I reassemble it. If I use CV grease do I just liberally coat all the moving parts ???? (P.S sorry for all the Q's, but being a newbie I have to learn somehow :o )

Right, I have come to the bit where I refit the shims, and noticed when I stripped it down that there were no shims on the bottom swivel pin, is this correct, or do I need to fit 1, if so what thickness??? Also I have read in the R/R purchase and restoration guide that preload should be 12lbs...

I have a Haynes workshop manual which explains how to do the job, and reckons you need about 2-3lbs of preload. Is that about right??

Thanks for the info Irishrover, I will look into getting a sachet to use instead of oil. Having stripped it down though, its all part of the learning curve knowing what does what ;)

I am replacing the large wiper seal and retaining plate, as I have an oil leak and it seems to be coming from around that seal. P.S thanks for all the info/advice guys.:)

I just need to remove the bottom 2 swivel pin bolts to remove the hub, yes the top 2 bolts are loose as i removed these to release the brake pipe bracket, it just seems the bottom pin feels worn/wobbly even though i haven't removed the 2 lower bolts yet.

while stripping the n/s front axle down to replace the swivel seal on my classic R/R, I have almost got it stripped, and have noticed the hub rocks from top to bottom on the swivel pins:confused: do I need to replace any bits while I have it apart ???

Couldn't agree more mate, that's why I am leaving this country for pastures new.

I have just bought a new door lock barrel for my classic range rover, does anyone know how to get access to the spring horseshoe clip that holds it in, as it appears to be inaccessible behind a double skin within the door

Thanks for the info :D great help, I will check them out.

...replacement door and window seals from?? I have a 2 door R/R, and the rain runs off the roof and over the top part of the door seal and onto the floor, and also past the 1/4 light seal. Any suggestions where I can buy some new seals :confused:

Not on the year I have mate, this has the long sort down the edge of the door. Thanks for the suggestion though;)

Thanks, but I have tried Alan, and he doesn't keep RR stuff that old :(

I have a '72 2 door R/R and was wondering where I might get a set of locks from are the key hole parts the same as any other car, and if so what, or does anyone know of an alternative way of locking the 2 doors or does anyone have a set that I could buy from them

....Hi, just saying 'Hello' ;) I am new to the world of Land Rovers, and have recently purchased a 1972 Classic Range Rover, believed to be an ex Paris-Dakar racer(see avatar).