Took the 40 mile trip up to Camp Pendleton today. Tomorrow will be an oil change and general tinkering.
Took the 40 mile trip up to Camp Pendleton today. Tomorrow will be an oil change and general tinkering.
2005 LR3
1965 RHD Series IIA currently aka "The hope crusher"
Very exciting day with the sIII. Embarked on my first semi long distance trip, to Hamburg, PA. About a 260 mile round trip without any issues. Cruised in the right lane without an OD, averaging between 50-55mph, and even hitting 60-63mph a few times.
Happy drive back home from Cabela's with a Remington 870 Wingmaster wasn't bad either!
This happened last weekend, before it got warm here (it's above freezing today, which feels quite unusual). The temperature was around -25C (about -10F). Took the Rover for a quick run to the store, got out, and my son remarked about all the "dripping" coming from the engine. Quick check showed antifreeze leaking rapidly from the bottom hose (I had moved the hose clamp and retightened it earlier due to antifreeze dripping when I had the radiator hose heater plugged in). The clamp wasn't working, obviously.
Quick look into the radiator showed no fluid, so I went to the nearby store for a quick antifreeze refill. Poured a new jug of antifreeze into the radiator, then got back in the Rover to hustle on home (about 8 miles away). We drove as steadily as we could, through traffic, keeping an eye on the engine temp. About halfway back, it started to get warm. But it never got too hot, and we made it back. I figure I was out of antifreeze but the outside temp kept the engine cool enough.
I never thought I'd say that -25C would be good for the Rover. Replaced the hose and clamp the next morning (in an unheated garage). Other than that, my drives are mostly uneventful. It's a dependable rig.
77 88" SIII County SW
82 Jp CJ8
Started cutting out the right hand footwell.... dang there are a lot of spot wells to cut out....
Too many projects, not enough time and/or $$
1966 S2a 88, 1973 Vette
Finished putting in the rear main seal, thanks to help from here
During the move the clutch alignment tool was misplaced so I have to dig through the donor rig tomorrow and hopefully drop the motor back in and start getting her buttoned back up.
I cannot wait to be back on the road in a Series truck! The DII is nice, just doesn't have the same character.
1964 SIIA 109 | 1973 SIII 88 | 1995 RRC | 2000 DII | 2000 P38
I plan on topping up all of the 90wt oils on my 109, since I haven't checked them in weeks.
I will also measure the battery cables on the Disco for replacement this week. Interestingly, the Disco rarely starts unless I turn on the headlights. It cranks like it has a low battery or doesn't crank at all until I turn on the headlights and then it starts right up. I have already cleaned all of the grounds and added an additional ground wire between the engine and chassis. Hmmmm...
Bob
'96 Disco SE7
'80 SIII 109
'75 SIII 88 V8
'68 SIIA 109 V8
Continued disassembling my SIII for a new galvanized frame. Took both drive shafts off. Started unbolting the steering assembly and many other bits and pieces. Heated and hammered the set screws out of the drums of the Salisbury rear end and pulled the drums etc to start prepping it.
Pete