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02-23-2021, 08:25 PM

babe6488 replied to a thread Are cylinder head bolts reusable? in Land Rover Series I, II, IIA & III

If they are the bolts that came off the engine and the engine didn’t blow up or some such that warranted the rebuild, then the bolts are fine. IMHO.

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02-23-2021, 08:21 PM

babe6488 replied to a thread Another rear main question in Land Rover Series I, II, IIA & III

The kit had rubber and cork. Is there a difference? I used the cork seals because the rubber was a little too thick

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02-23-2021, 08:19 PM

babe6488 replied to a thread Another rear main question in Land Rover Series I, II, IIA & III

Thanks for the advice. Since I don’t know where the leak is originating, and I gotta pull the engine anyway; I’ll pull the engine, remove the...

6 replies | 232 view(s)

02-22-2021, 04:27 PM

mrdibbles replied to a thread 1956 Series 1 86" LHD in Series I, II, IIA, III

Is this one still for sale? PM sent.

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02-18-2021, 07:11 AM

cedryck replied to a thread Are cylinder head bolts reusable? in Land Rover Series I, II, IIA & III

check green bible for sequence to tighten.

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02-16-2021, 08:40 AM

mearstrae replied to a thread Are cylinder head bolts reusable? in Land Rover Series I, II, IIA & III

In the old days, washers weren't used on head bolts. Just make sure the bolts are clean as well as the bolt holes in the block, use a slight amount...

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02-15-2021, 03:09 PM

threesticks replied to a thread Tappet guide bolts with out lockwire holes? in Land Rover Series I, II, IIA & III

I did save the original bolts, but don't know how the previous mechanic did it, but three of them were bent at the tip and several had long spiral...

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02-15-2021, 03:02 PM

threesticks replied to a thread Are cylinder head bolts reusable? in Land Rover Series I, II, IIA & III

Were there washers under the bolt heads as well? I don't see any called out in the factory parts catalog.

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02-15-2021, 01:19 PM

mearstrae replied to a thread Are cylinder head bolts reusable? in Land Rover Series I, II, IIA & III

Yes, in the old days there weren't such thing as TTY (torque to yield) non-reusable bolts. So, unless a bolt is damaged in some way, go ahead and use...

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02-15-2021, 10:20 AM

threesticks started a thread Are cylinder head bolts reusable? in Land Rover Series I, II, IIA & III

Like the title says, are the cylinder head bolts on my SII 2.25 petrol engine reusable? I am in the process or reassembling my engine and getting...

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02-14-2021, 12:56 PM

philbert replied to a thread Another rear main question in Land Rover Series I, II, IIA & III

Replacing the rear main seal is honestly one of the worst projects I can imagine for a series vehicle. The main problem is getting the rubber "T...

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02-13-2021, 07:40 PM

Tbedman replied to a thread 1970 series 11a 109 5 door in Series I, II, IIA, III

1970 series 11a w overdrive original 5 door 225 engine comes with another parts vehicle 225 engine transmission $21000. In northern mi

1 replies | 179 view(s)

02-13-2021, 07:38 PM

Tbedman started a thread 1970 series 11a 109 5 door in Series I, II, IIA, III

1970 series 11a w overdrive original 5 door 225 engine comes with another parts vehicle 225 engine transmission $21000

1 replies | 179 view(s)

02-13-2021, 07:21 PM

Tbedman replied to a thread Wanted: rough Series 1, II or III in Series I, II, IIA, III

Have a series 11a 109 runs good. Original 5 door blue. Overdrive. Also 225 engine trans many other parts all but frame in Northern mi in storage...

1 replies | 438 view(s)

02-13-2021, 10:09 AM

ShootingCar replied to a thread Forward facing bench & internal roll cage for an 88" Series III? in Land Rover Series I, II, IIA & III

I did this whole think in 2008 when I bought my 1969 Series 2a ECR rebuild which had a pickup cab and a soft top and front roll bar with diagonal...

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02-12-2021, 05:27 PM

Elsa replied to a thread Red emblems front/rear on 1960's Series in General Discussion Area

I recently heard a restoration/service shop in Northern CA (name unknown) used to or still does paint them red. Not sure if that's the answer but...

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02-12-2021, 07:20 AM

cedryck replied to a thread Paint Codes: Help! in Land Rover Series I, II, IIA & III

As long as you like it that is all that matters, unless you are planning on attempting a 'True" rivet counters restoration. Sometimes thats nice to...

8 replies | 267 view(s)

02-11-2021, 06:04 PM

RidingDonkeys replied to a thread Paint Codes: Help! in Land Rover Series I, II, IIA & III

Here is the interior being shot with the first coat of the new mix. Much more muted than where we started, but still bright enough to be fun.

8 replies | 267 view(s)

02-11-2021, 06:02 PM

RidingDonkeys replied to a thread Paint Codes: Help! in Land Rover Series I, II, IIA & III

LMAO, that is where we got the code. We confirmed it on a few other sites too. I stopped by to see the truck after one coat. The guy is right, it's...

8 replies | 267 view(s)

02-11-2021, 12:23 PM

jimrr replied to a thread Rear lights in Land Rover Series I, II, IIA & III

nice looking 88 eric, (where's the british flag?)

6 replies | 199 view(s)

02-11-2021, 12:20 PM

jimrr replied to a thread Tappet guide bolts with out lockwire holes? in Land Rover Series I, II, IIA & III

i've never tossed a whitworth bolt EVER, sorry but i'm keeping them all !!

4 replies | 142 view(s)

02-11-2021, 09:11 AM

erik88lr replied to a thread Rear lights in Land Rover Series I, II, IIA & III

Ah, extra brake lights. Hadn't considered that when I posted a response earlier, but should have since I did it to mine too. Mine is an LED...

6 replies | 199 view(s)

02-11-2021, 08:10 AM

ubuybme started a thread Series rear door swap in General Discussion Area

Hello, has anyone out there swapped a series II or series IIa hard top rear door to a soft top tailgate? Any help or a link to a video would be...

0 replies | 49 view(s)

02-11-2021, 08:02 AM

ubuybme replied to a thread 1959 Series II, 88 in Series I, II, IIA, III

Hello- I’m assuming your 88 sold a while ago?

2 replies | 1161 view(s)

02-10-2021, 06:43 PM

cedryck replied to a thread Rear lights in Land Rover Series I, II, IIA & III

Not uncommon for owners to fit extra lights and reflectors on series trucks, I actually was pulled over by the local police he complained about the...

6 replies | 199 view(s)

02-10-2021, 06:41 PM

wrongway replied to a thread Rear lights in Land Rover Series I, II, IIA & III

I would guess the inside red ones are extra brake lights that were added. Easy to check.

6 replies | 199 view(s)

02-10-2021, 04:48 PM

Winstonsalemseries3 replied to a thread Rear lights in Land Rover Series I, II, IIA & III

I think I understand the issue now that I have reviewed pictures of other vehicles online. Someone must have added lights to mine. I have 4 reds, 2...

6 replies | 199 view(s)

02-10-2021, 02:57 PM

pte123 started a thread Series III steering wheel in Land Rover Series I, II, IIA & III

Hi all, I just acquired a Series III in need of some TLC. One thing I'd like to get is an original steering wheel, it currently has an aftermarket...

0 replies | 86 view(s)

02-10-2021, 08:53 AM

erik88lr replied to a thread Tappet guide bolts with out lockwire holes? in Land Rover Series I, II, IIA & III

Looking at the tappet guide kits sold by our hosts and other vendors, none of the bolts now have holes drilled in them. I guess the holed ones...

4 replies | 142 view(s)

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