Looks good ! I got the load leveller too - thanks for the photo tip of the extra strap holding the gearbox etc up as well - will do that. I am gonna use mine to lift the roof and then also the bulkhead as well - its heavy with all the dash, steering and brake servo etc on it, and the crane lifts...

Lynall - do you mean on the edge of the seal as visible when its located in the cover - i.e. the edge that sits up against the gasket ? and by loctite you mean RTV? I will take another pic and point to the area once I do the job

Thanks - I have gone to Turners and bought their seals - a bit more expensive but not so much as taking the whole engine out again!

So the better weather has arrived so I have got a little further ! bought a SGS 2 ton crane and engine stand .

Hello everyone - have searched as always however - A few queries to be hopefully answered by those of you with greater experience of these things than I ! See pics attached In the process of my chassis change ( different thread ) I have removed my engine of course! While its out I am gonna check...

So the breakdown is going well. I treated myself to a Milwaukee impact gun. See attached pic. Omg great buy - should have had one years ago. Has cracked every bolt and nut so far with no problems. Even the very rusty and seized steering box brackets.

Inspiration indeed - I will look for my local powder coating shop - What was used to media blast ? shot ?

Thanks for the detailed response Was just looking at the super pro kit on the Gwyn Lewis website and interesting how you drilled the old bushes out. Will look for the mud shields as well Cheers

So a little sunshine and warmer yesterday so I started to strip down the Landy - photos are self-evident why it needs a new chassis! Hopefully the other wing off today. New springs and shocks will be required. Question though - what are thoughts on methods of cleaning other suspension and axle...

Thanks All I will leave the gauge for now as I have started my rebuild - however I fixed the oil pressure warning light - on all the time issue. It was the switch itself - swapped it out and light went straight out . interesting that the old switch must have been the original from 1993 - had to...

Hi all. Have searched but most posts are about oil pressure gauges for the dash. I would like a recommendation for an oil pressure gauge to check my pressure once a year on a service. Have seen online from ££££ to a Clark at £35. Also will need to ensure the gauge comes with the correct adapter...

Good call on the gearbox crossmember ! I will remove and paint behind that

So. T washed. Then red oxide and 1st coat of Matt black top coat. Am gonna keep painting coats until my 5 litre is finished! Most likely 3 coats. Am planning to spray some hammerite wax oil inside the areas I couldn’t get into with my paint brush. On a slightly worried note I noticed my rear...

Thanks ! I will have a read through your thread

Gonna try and do all the suspension first and make it a rolling chassis. Then do the wiring. Then literally remove the engine and gearbox do a 180 and drop into the new chassis. Once done remove roof then swap tub and bulkhead etc. Push out into the drive and replace the roof. That’s the plan...

So - Chassis has arrived ! (Marshlands or KDR) as they were polite & very knowledgeable and offered a great service - I did ring a few suppliers I made a wooden Dolly for it - it was easy to pull the chassis off the delivery van straight onto it Its now in my garage awaiting the 1st coat of T- Wash

Hello all Been a fair while since I posted - maybe 5 yrs! - anyway Leaky the Landy failed its MOT and so since I have not really tinkered for the last 5 yrs or so I am gonna get a new chassis soon and as a winter project replace said chassis. Will post pics of progress and no doubt be asking...

Ok. So eventually found time to do this. Did exactly like James suggested and moved the pump gear one tooth clockwise. Can't believe the difference it has made when I advanced the timing a few degrees. Thanks again James

Ok James. Thanks. Will look at doing that. Cheers

Will that not move it to far the other way James? Previous reply advised that the pump itself can be turned as has slots also?