What did you do to your Rover today?

[east high]

[Dietersrover]

Got in the Disco this morning to go to work, and the power steering made lots of noise and I have fluid on the driveway. So, I hopped in the Series, I knew it wouldn't let me down!

[siii8873]

well got bit with a little bit of the while your at it with the truck. The radiatior needs to be recored, should have that back pretty soon. The bottom of the radiator panel and frame in the area of the battery stand had a little surface rust so I pulled both wings and cleaned and painted the forward part of the frame. I have the rad panel out and its getting sandblasted tomorrow. I also worked on two of the riveted wheels which will be going back on the truck. I had a little oops during the work. I knocked the generator off the bumper and the pulley broke in two pieces S#!T !!!. Found my engine oil leak, it was the feed pipe to the head.
It had been repaired but not successfully. I sourced a new one. Also ordered all new hose, a belt and T stat.

[cedryck]

Yes good advice there, but I like to use the spare tire carrier that carries my spare standing up and kind of takes up the space for the gaurd, and I have considered that, Instead, I leave the crappy looking interior in the truck and plan to buy a good set of elephant, or deluxe seats, to use for shows, etc.

[o2batsea]

Even if it's rarely used, a bullet crimper was some of the best money I've spent. Keeps everything looking stock.

Bought the crimp tool from Autosparks for less than anyone in the USA was selling them for. I learned that you're supposed to put the bullet in the tool and close it so the bullet is held in place. THEN put the wire in and crimp. Otherwise you need 3 hands.

[o2batsea]

My two year old fawn colored Pit bull has destroyed the already decaying interior of my 88, because he cannot sit still when we find the back roads, his large frame has made holes in the seats, time for a new interior,,,,,

Interested in any elephant hide (grey textured vinyl) pieces that you may be discarding. Also, terriers are single minded diggers. Get a dog guard and put him in the back with a stall mat and some chewies, or he'll tear up anything you put in there.

[cedryck]

Lets see, after sorting out the front and rear brakes on a friends Toyota, I replaced the nasty looking fuel filter on Cedryck. Truck seemed to like that, and then load up the doggies for their sunday ride. My two year old fawn colored Pit bull has destroyed the already decaying interior of my 88, because he cannot sit still when we find the back roads, his large frame has made holes in the seats, time for a new interior,,,,,

[east high]

Even if it's rarely used, a bullet crimper was some of the best money I've spent. Keeps everything looking stock.

[o2batsea]

Installed rear swing out tailgate and upper lift gate. Tail lamps on and new bullets crimped on their wires. Lift handles on. Roof vents in. Sorted out intercooler mount on the breakfast. Also figured out the way to mount the radiator support so it misses the steering box AND lets one remove the steering box without messing with the radiator. #noodled.

[johnny.s.iii]

Getting close to back together. Dressed in Pontiac Blue. I tried the Detroit Diesel Green, but I couldn't live with it. Still waiting on a few minor bits- like injectors.



Late night boredom


Pulley, sans fan. Am installing an electric fan with a variable switch- will be able to regulate for summer or winter driving without changing the thermostat. Installing electric fan requires a change in alternators to carry the load (fan=10-16 amps). see below.


Injector Pump Needle - Still a little off. Need to advance one more spline, i think. Any thoughts?



bracket modified to fit Delco 10Si. This was very easy. Not a lot of instruction available online pertaining to the physical mouunting (The Pangolin kit will not fit a diesel)- probably not really needed, but I was cautious about making the move. Once done, I was amazed at the ease in making it fit. I used a friend's alt to tst fit and have a 10Si (7127) on order. The trick is to use a double pulley alternator to ensure proper belt alignment, not so easy to find these days- at least in Leavenworth, Kansas.

[stomper]

Damn! I'm riding with you on the next outing! That looks comfy! Looks like I am going to have to get some new seats for my rig, my wife is complaining about the old original deluxe seats. Just bid on a pair of Defender seats and a set of escape gear seat covers over on D-90.

[Jim-ME]

Now you know the rules.......It didn't happen with out pics........:-)

Here you go. Couldn't figure out how to rotate them.

[Contractor]

I'm taking a stab at repairing my swivel housing. I got one side pulled apart yesterday afternoon and will try the other side this week if i get time.

[alaskantinbender]

Installed new Tracker Extreme seats from RN on Friday. What is difference in comfort for my old tired back.
Jim

Now you know the rules.......It didn't happen with out pics........:-)

[Rat Patrol]

Installed new Tracker Extreme seats from RN on Friday. What is difference in comfort for my old tired back.
Jim

Almost night and day, isn't. I installed mine a month ago....now I asked why I waited 7 yrs.