Goodbye RRC, hello Ex Army 110 N/A 1986.

[DC_]

Evening guys, haven't been in the Landy world for a bit, but I am now back with a new addition to the family.

New challenge for me after being used to the 3.9 V8, now I need to familiarise myself with the 2.5 N/A diesel. So far so good (it's only been two days!! )

She was Army fire service, someone decided to off-road her for a wee while, but thankfully I got my hands on her before it went on too long. I'm going to keep her as original as possible and over the years and bring her back up to a well,deserved standard. ( it'll take time but can't wait!)

Already knew about the cold start procedure and works very well. Very little smoke on start up and after a gear change for the first 5 mins there's a little bit of smoke. Clears after that. High low range seem to be fine (steep driveway) although I don't know how to get into diff lock. I was advised the bulb may need replaced for it too.

All dash lights work, already taken the Sh*t sports steering wheel off and put the original back on. Fan works but I think I could blow faster ha!

All lights work and are military spec. ( I really like them) every single thing seems to work. It's been painted a desert sand but my intention is to go NATO green. I prefer this to the fire service red.

So just thought I'd introduce the new addition the the best landy forum around.

[Arjan]

Sounds like a good one !

Make sure the diff lock isn't stuck.

Raise a front wheel and see if it spins.

Engage diff lock and it should stop - may take some rotation.

If not use enough they get hard to engage..

[western]

diff lock light should only illuminate when the lock is fully engaged, not when you select it, bulb may be blown.

[DC_]

So select low range, push far left and hold?

[western]

Yes top left corner as shown on the transfer lever knob, when fully engaged the light should come on. light goes out when the difflock is fully disengaged.

[neil110]

getting it to disengage can be a bit of a wheeze. At one time I had to reverse my vehicle for a few yards to get difflock to let go. Funny thing was the longer it had been in difflock the further I had to reverse ii

[DC_]

Update.....

All seems fine selecting low range and diff lock, it seems to go in easy when traveling about 1-2 mph.

Still doing jobs to it and making it better and better. Next weekend is the timing belt and water pump (I've read doing the pump is a serviceable item so might as well)

Service done and the oil leak from between the engine and gearbox seems to be far less. I think there was too much oil in it in the first place. Transfer box seem to be dribbling. Is there a known seal fault on these?

Also, the hazard warning switch seems to be missing? Did these vehicles have them as standard?

Sorry for the questions, still finding my feet with the 110

[western]

if it was fitted the hazard switch should be above your right knee between steering column & drivers door in the 3 switch panel,

[Cchase]

Old Hand,

Do you have any pictures?

My 110 is ex MOD from the base in Suffield, Alberta, Canada. I am the third owner since it 'retired'. It seems to have a hard life in service with LOTS of coats of paint - Green, Yellow, Green...

Best of luck!

Colin

[Snagger]

Hazard lights should be controlled by a rocker switch above your knee, one of a bank of three switches.

[DC_]

This is how it's looking currently.... I'm planning on going back to Hreen. Haven't decided NATO green or bronze green.

I've irdered a hazard warning switch so I'll look into what connectors I have dangling down. The dash was removed to weld the floor but hasn't been put back on. So I may find I'm a couple of switches short of a full set !