What did you do to your Rover today?

[Partsman]

Painted the tailgate

[RoverDover]

I installed a rebuilt Bosch starter to replace my old Valeo unit. What a difference! no more fingers crossed at 10 below anymore. it must crank the engine twice as fast!

[east high]

Sounds like you're working on an old airhead.

[Les Parker]

Ted,

Les,
Is RN going to offer just the rear kit like you do the fronts?
Jim


I guess we could, though no one has requested it. A kit can be put together on an as needed basis, using kit pricing/quantities. Do you need a kit?

[Jim-ME]

I do plan to add rear disc brakes. Your front kit was great. Being able to buy a kit just makes life so much easier because it has all that is needed for a solid replacement.

[ArlowCT]

Cleaned up my exhaust manifold, coated everything with never seize, installed intake/exhaust manifold, and spent two hours wondering why Land Rover started the assembly line with the down pipe!

[busboy]

Cleaned up my exhaust manifold, coated everything with never seize, installed intake/exhaust manifold, and spent two hours wondering why Land Rover started the assembly line with the down pipe!

For many years I used to think that too, it was difficult to get everything realigned after an engine or manifold removal, then recently with the body off the frame I installed a completely new exhaust system front to rear and I was surprised at how much give and take (wiggle room)) there was. The exhaust was very reasonably priced, readily available and it sealed very nicely at the manifold which was not always the case.

[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!

[jac04]

The new system is full stainless...

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

[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.

[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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[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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[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.

[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.

[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.