What did you do to your Rover today?

[NDNAJNS]

Stopped the carb leak last night by cleaning the needle. Needs some adjusting since its not running 100% still, but did an easy 40 miles on the freeway.

Tonight I drained the radiator and replaced the lower hose, which was leaking a bit. Looks like the genuine hose did the trick. Have a good weekend, all!

[NDNAJNS]

Hey, NdeeAnna, what was the cause of your puff/chirp?

I replaced the head-to-manifold gasket because it had broken and there was an exhaust leak, leaving a flutter and loss of power. After I got it all back together, the puffing and chirping was coming from the front pipe to manifold connection. Got back under there and fitted it better (or properly). All is great now, except my carb. Next!

[Revtor]

Hey, NdeeAnna, what was the cause of your puff/chirp?

[NDNAJNS]

Got rid of the puffing/chirping, and the smoke seems to have subsided (burn-off maybe)... But now my Rochester carb is leaking like crazy!

[NDNAJNS]

Make sure the exhaust will bolt up again before tightening the manifold down to the head.

Got it all back together...running...but I likely have an exhaust leak somewhere. Very consistent puff/chirp and a bit of smoke after about 90 seconds of idle. I suspect I may not have the front pipe tied into the manifold properly.

[rwollschlager]

No cool story for the flop. Just not paying attention on a slimy road.

what kind of skid plate is that on the passenger side of the vehicle?
-Rob

[NDNAJNS]

Make sure the exhaust will bolt up again before tightening the manifold down to the head.

Very good advice, thanks! I checked about three years back in the forum and found this was definitely good practice.

[busboy]

I'm replacing the head-to-manifold gasket. First project on my new rig! Got the manifolds out...no broken studs! A little PB Blaster helped. ...back to prepping/cleaning...

Cheers.

Make sure the exhaust will bolt up again before tightening the manifold down to the head.

[NDNAJNS]

I'm replacing the head-to-manifold gasket. First project on my new rig! Got the manifolds out...no broken studs! A little PB Blaster helped. ...back to prepping/cleaning...

Cheers.

[AustinK]

I plan on using a 2007 jeep wrangler 4 door LHD gearbox. I spent time looking and in teh US for a RHD drive this seems to be the best shot.

[blue bomber]

After months apart I finally started the re-assembly of the Dash and wiring. I also got my new seats and seatbelts installed in my 109 5 door with about 2 inches of extra travel[ATTACH=CONFIG]7828[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]7829[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]7830[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]7831[/ATTACH] - the next challenge is rear seat from the same donor. I also took a first crack at the flaming river steering column upgrade. Made custom brackets pictured here that almost look stock. The tilt wheel will be very nice with my uh - extra middle section.

Nice. What are you using for a steering box?
Cheers, Matthew.


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[blue bomber]

Installed my radiator, ford brake mc, iron clutch mc . As well my 1000 HP air filter!!
These modification have been put off because everything was fine. I flopped the car and decided to make these changes. While off the road . (

No cool story for the flop. Just not paying attention on a slimy road.


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[AustinK]

After months apart I finally started the re-assembly of the Dash and wiring. I also got my new seats and seatbelts installed in my 109 5 door with about 2 inches of extra travel - the next challenge is rear seat from the same donor. I also took a first crack at the flaming river steering column upgrade. Made custom brackets pictured here that almost look stock. The tilt wheel will be very nice with my uh - extra middle section.

[jac04]

The new system is full stainless...

Which stainless system did you get? If a NRP, PM me for some installation tips.

[ArlowCT]

Last time I did this job was when I did a frame off and you are right about how easy it is at that point. The new system is full stainless and looks like it will seal well to the manifold but will not go in without raising the motor/transmission off their mounts. I guess I know what I'm doing tonight!