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Thread: Replacing Seals: Anyone in Eastern, NC?

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    Default Replacing Seals: Anyone in Eastern, NC?

    So the rover needs to have a few items replaced....seals where the drive shaft goes into the front and rear pumpkin, and ebrake drum seal ...can't remember the technical term.

    I just do not have the equipment to do the work right now and looking for someone in the general area that could do the job or work with me. Willing to drive a few hours if need be.

    I just replaced the oil pan gasket and valve cover gasket. Just trying to go through and replace a lot of things since the rover sat out in the weather (in the mountains) for 3 years without being moved before i bought it. So a lot of misc items went bad over the back to back winters/summers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NC Rover
    So the rover needs to have a few items replaced....seals where the drive shaft goes into the front and rear pumpkin, and ebrake drum seal ...can't remember the technical term.

    I just do not have the equipment to do the work right now and looking for someone in the general area that could do the job or work with me. Willing to drive a few hours if need be.

    I just replaced the oil pan gasket and valve cover gasket. Just trying to go through and replace a lot of things since the rover sat out in the weather (in the mountains) for 3 years without being moved before i bought it. So a lot of misc items went bad over the back to back winters/summers.
    What ever you do DO NOT go to Tidewater.

    There is a place near by, but since i am in the middle of the Indian Ocean right now i dont have access to my info on it.

    Get up with Ron Suriano at Cape Fear Land Rovers, ask for him by name, and explain the situation. Tell him you would rather not have the dealership do it.

    He is a great guy and tell him i said hi.

    Not to steal anyones thunder here, but there are a few guys from east NC on Dweb who can point you in the right direction. It seems that the majority of the people here are from the NE part of the country. Not that its a bad thing to be from there

    Thanks!
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    Quote Originally Posted by msggunny
    What ever you do DO NOT go to Tidewater.
    i second that.

    unfortunately, i'm no good for help right now either. hopefully shop will be done sometime this year or next, and then can finally start doing some work.
    mw

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    (patiently awaiting cummings 4bt, nv 4500, and np200!)
    Finally IN PROGRESS!! Sold😖

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    Ok so definitly no tidewater. Roger that. How are things in the middle of the Indian Ocean?

    I'll ask for Ron Suriano. I stopped by the dealership on day and the people who were working knew nothing of series rovers.....they weren't even interested in it...and usually people who deal with rovers love to check out old rovers. Wierd. Anyway I'll ask for Ron and see what he has to say.

    Thanks again!
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    Not knowing the local geography, but how about Sean Jones at Blueridge Rover Works in Asheville? Tel # 828-274.2458

    He's great on all things Landrover
    Les Parker
    Tech. Support and Parts Specialist
    Rovers North Inc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NC Rover
    Ok so definitly no tidewater. Roger that. How are things in the middle of the Indian Ocean?

    I'll ask for Ron Suriano. I stopped by the dealership on day and the people who were working knew nothing of series rovers.....they weren't even interested in it...and usually people who deal with rovers love to check out old rovers. Wierd. Anyway I'll ask for Ron and see what he has to say.

    Thanks again!
    Ron seems to be the only "true" enthusist there. the rest are just car salesmen.

    Ron bitches at me when ever i drive the Disco down there and not the SIII.

    The Indian Ocean is boring right now, just floating around....

    Take care!
    First but gone: 91 3 door Disco "White Rhino"
    77 Series III 88 ex MoD "Shongololo"
    Gone and I miss her: 97 D1 5 speed
    04 DII
    08 D3 (LR3)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Les Parker
    Not knowing the local geography....
    Ok, you've been here long enough, grab your Michelin.
    If he said he was halfway between Matlock and Buxton, you'd know exactly where he was.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Terrys
    Ok, you've been here long enough, grab your Michelin.
    If he said he was halfway between Matlock and Buxton, you'd know exactly where he was.

    Hey! That's the Peak District!


    (What was bad, I was thinkin', since NC was the topic, halfway between Buxton and Havelock, which is like, Cedar Island.....)
    -L

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    Quote Originally Posted by Leslie
    Hey! That's the Peak District!
    Damn straight ! Now I know there are some 'real ale' drinkers amongst us.
    The Manifold is my fishing spot, up to the Isaac Walton for a pint, then off to Ashbourne for another with Matt Savage, talk Landy and drink more Ale

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    Maybe if it was half way between Wyboston and Tattershall, hmm nearly taste the Batemans XXX.

    Les Parker
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    Rovers North Inc.

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