What did you do to your Rover today?

[superstator]

It lives!

Found out the lift pump was bad when I tried to prime the fuel system the other night, but once that was sorted (and I remembered to close the bleed valve) she fired right up! Freshly machined block, new pistons & crankshaft, new oil pump, and of course bearings and seals etc. Pump, injectors, starter and alternator rebuilt locally.

Lots to do still, but that was huge to see the engine actually make some noise.

[Dibsen]

Installed defender seats and replaced some window tracks. Both seem like they would be simple tasks right.....




here are a few before pics

[cedryck]

Sorting out brakes, checking pad wear, kind of low on front, and adjusting cams. Need to bleed and replace black looking fluid again.
Ordered new rear jump seat from hosts, yeah a new part to fit to my 88. Need to replace worn shoes on front, and then bleed, getting ready for summer months of Rovering.

[darbsclt]

That is one pretty series! Where did you get that bikini top?

Thanks!... it's been a 9mo project getting her to this point (admittedly, she was in really nice shape when I got her).
I chose the "Bikini Truck Cab" from All Wheel Trim. I might have gone with an Exmoor hood from out hosts, but I wanted the ability to roll up the rear-cab curtain and have a bikini hood. To the best of my knowledge, only AWT's Bikini Truck Cab allows you to do this.

Now I know why so many folks say... "once you go canvas... you never go back."

Cheers!

[Dibsen]

While not nearly as impressive as parrie's tear-down (wow!)...

I put Gracie's bikini on today... she's ready for summer fun now!

That is one pretty series! Where did you get that bikini top?

[darbsclt]

darbscit. very nice. which tires and rims are you running there...

Thanks!...
The rims are Proline steels: 16" x 5.5" from our hosts (powder coated Limestone)
The tires are Michelin XZL 7.5 X 16

While I've only had them on for a hundred, or so, miles... I can honestly say I LOVE them.

[bensdad]

darbscit. very nice. which tires and rims are you running there. thanks!!

[Manny]

Installed aft facing rear seat in my 88. I never felt comfortable with the kids sitting in the original seats. I used a YJ seat.

[stomper]

Changed out the clutch master cylinder. Thanks pitchrollyaw for the advice. 6 hours start to finish, with paint and clean up of the steering box cover, mud shield, and pedal tower.

[redmondrover]

Installed Defender seats in my pickup--very comfortable!

[darbsclt]

While not nearly as impressive as parrie's tear-down (wow!)...

I put Gracie's bikini on today... she's ready for summer fun now!

[parrie]

Finally, after 10 months, I have accomplished complete tear-down of Daisey! Hopefully putting her back together will be as much fun as taking her apart!

[superstator]

Been a good long while since I posted any progress, but this seems like a good milestone:



Welded in the new frame mounts a couple nights ago. Just needs the oil cooler assy, injectors & glowplugs, and the starter, and I should (fingers crossed) be able to fire her up for the first time.

[kenscs]

Finally got my "16mmx1.0 to 3/8" BSP" adapter re-welded and soldered so I can get my heating loop back in action. If anyone is looking for a great Radiator and ad-hoc Welding and Solder shop in Boston area, I had great luck with Natick Radiator. The owner took pride in his work, and really did a nice job getting these two different metals back together for me. It is great when you can find someone and a shop like this. No job was too small and happy to help. After a global hunt for a metric head heater offtake, I found one but also found out that the nipple was 1/2" and the Smith heater I have wants a 3/8" heater hose, and I did not find any 1/2" to 3/8" adapters out there, so back to restoring the original part that broke.

[Dibsen]

Finished product



The new frame sits nice and flush to the body



Compared to the old one




Not sure how that attached photo got there..