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  • NC_Mule
    2nd Gear
    • Mar 2010
    • 222

    Cleaned axle breathers, changed the oil, fixed a leaky valve cover gasket. Replaced a rear wheel seal which had been leaking for a few months. Took longer to clean the inside of the wheel and brake drum then it took to change the seal. First time I've pulled a rear half shaft. Thats so cool how easy it is.

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    • AustinK
      Low Range
      • Sep 2012
      • 32

      In the last month I pulled the entire dash of my series 3 stripped off all the foam welded on some modifications so a radio will fit and sent it out for truck bed lining in black. I painted the back plate to match and added LR logos. I pulled all the wiring in the wiring in the dash to get ready for a tilt wheel install and Power steering. I modified the Gas pedal with a pedal from a jeep wrangler to add more comfortable slow speed driving. I added the tabs on the throttle linkage for a hand throttle (Using a Bike Shifting lever on the gearbox stick). I made templates for the aluminum guard plates on the wings, sides and rear. These will be installed shortly. Rebuilt my 8274 winch and prepped for install. I figured out the Glow plug wiring issue and decided to start over with a new harness. - been a busy month but she's starting to shape up. Next I tackle the springs and shocks, door rust and Seats.

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      • redmondrover
        1st Gear
        • Nov 2007
        • 102

        It brought home some flagstone for our back yard.
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        • Revtor
          2nd Gear
          • Apr 2012
          • 265

          Tightened my head bolts and found a few that were not up to spec. Then did compression and vacuum tests. Discovered very low levels of compression..... discovered a sticking valve (mot likely). So the heads coming off next week and it'll be going to a machine shop!! Can't wait to see if it's been skimmed or modified in any other way. .
          ---- 1969 Bugeye ----
          ---- 1962 Dormobile ----

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          • Jim-ME
            Overdrive
            • Oct 2006
            • 1379

            Pulled the right hub because I thought that I have a bearing going south but to my pleasure it was fine. I did notice that there is some play in my swivel pins so I guess its time to pull a the thinnest shim and see if that takes it out.
            Jim

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            • Manny
              Low Range
              • Nov 2012
              • 72

              Installed the CB radio and tried to remove the rust from the door bottoms where the mounting bolts for the door tops mount in anticipation of receiving my new door tops
              '73 Series III 88 2.25l Petrol, '06 LR3, '08 Range Rover Sport Supercharged


              Helotes, Texas

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              • smukai
                Low Range
                • Jul 2007
                • 75

                Aired up the tires (all were just a touch low). Moved the spare from the rear door to the hood per my brother's request. Searched high and low in the truck and the garage for the bolts to hold said tire in place. My brother found them in a place I had looked twice...inside the truck.

                Watched as my brother checked the transfer case and gear box oil. Dragged the bucked out 90 weight out of the garage for him and then laughed as he proceeded to spray oil everywhere but inside those boxes.

                Oiled the driver and rear door latch so they would close a bit "smoother".

                The entire family watched him pull out and head out to Vail. Then all laughed as he pulled back to the house. My wife pointed out that he has never left in our Rover without returning once for one reason or another. This time, he forgot his backpack.
                Seth

                '67 IIa 109 Station Wagon (the daughter's toy)
                2003 XC70 (for the dog)
                2006 XC70 (for the wife/daughter/son)
                2002 650 Dakar (for trip planning purposes)

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                • cedryck
                  5th Gear
                  • Sep 2010
                  • 836

                  Installed new exhaust system as the other "it will last only two years in New England" exhaust system went south at the intermediate pipe, our host supplied all of the pertinent hardware and parts, sounding good and proper, after truck filled with smoke as I left all of the stickers on, and when heated up made a little smoke. All is right now,,

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                  • TedW
                    5th Gear
                    • Feb 2007
                    • 887

                    Originally posted by cedryck
                    Installed new exhaust system as the other "it will last only two years in New England" exhaust system went south at the intermediate pipe, our host supplied all of the pertinent hardware and parts, sounding good and proper, after truck filled with smoke as I left all of the stickers on, and when heated up made a little smoke. All is right now,,
                    My stainless exhaust went on in '94. It's still there after 18 Maine winters - only the intermediate pipe has been replaced (5 or so years ago).

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                    • cedryck
                      5th Gear
                      • Sep 2010
                      • 836

                      Ted I have to admit I was warned that stock oem exhaust will rot away quickly, so to keep cost down I went for cheap replacement parts, next will be a stainless, I would hope it will last a little longer, yes,

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                      • dvoight
                        Low Range
                        • Oct 2012
                        • 6

                        I ordered my Timm Cooper Disc Brake conversion from Roam Offroad...Very excited. Also removed the radiator and started trying to figure out how this power steering system works.
                        David

                        1983 Land Rover Santana Series IIIa
                        Stock 6 Cyl Diesel
                        Stock Power Steering

                        2007 Range Rover HSE

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                        • pjsank
                          Low Range
                          • Dec 2006
                          • 77

                          Bad and Good day for the 109. Bad was some vandal had slashed the canvas, foot long vertical, two feet horizontal on the passenger side above the rear wheel well. Would have been easier to just untie a rope, but we grow them stupid here. Nothing stolen. Good was got the pick-up cab bolted on. Looks pretty smart to boot!

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                          • Manny
                            Low Range
                            • Nov 2012
                            • 72

                            Painted and installed my new door tops! No more rust!!!
                            '73 Series III 88 2.25l Petrol, '06 LR3, '08 Range Rover Sport Supercharged


                            Helotes, Texas

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                            • Boston
                              1st Gear
                              • Feb 2010
                              • 151

                              sprayed new half doors with primer and top coats.

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                              • clsolis
                                Low Range
                                • Oct 2012
                                • 13

                                Headlight upgrade with proper relays, H4 bulbs, E class headlights and 12g wires for the 110

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