Bigj66

Who are you guys buying your replacement window channel and window seals from? I need to do them on my truck cab. I’ve read good reports about the Rocky Mountain aluminium channel kits and also the plastic channel that the Series 3 club sell but it would be good to hear from anyone who’s done the same job. Do people still fix the channels in with screws or glue them in? I need the corner glass seals for the truck cab and also a set of decent door seals. I think I read somewhere of people glueing a single piece seal around the door aperture rather than use the individual riveted style so any feedback on that would be appreciated. Be nice to know who or what to avoid too 👍

Already done 👍

I think I’d prefer to swap to the econoseal plugs as I’ll upgrade the headlight loom to relays at the same time.

Anyone fitted the Wipac LED sidelight and indicator kit to a Series? I can only find ones for a Defender so presumably the Series loom plugs need changing to suit the lamps or vice versa?

Came across this article online. Never heard of anything like this before at Billing or any other show. https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/boy-cried-campsite-refused-family-20936039

North West Propshafts made mine. They advised against fitting a DC shaft and instead suggested a wide angle yoke style. The angle between the gearbox and the diff is important and should ideally be below 15 degrees but the closer to single digits the better. I fitted spacers under my axle pads to achieve the right angles but I’m still to use it on the road so can’t say yet if it’s ok or not.

I bought my V8 from Mark Skitt in Aberystwyth who breaks P38s. He’ll sort you out with a decent motor. Here’s a link to his eBay site. Item number 113947572066

I’ve no idea tbh, it just started spewing oil out of the filler neck so I assume it’s getting pressure from somewhere. I sense a strip down is in order.

Anyone know why my compressor would suddenly decide to throw its oil out of the filler/breather? Gasket gone causing pressure in the sump is my guess but I’ve never worked on one before.

If you type that item number into EBay it should come up with a bus bar which I’ve used for power distribution. You’d still need fuses and relays but I used a separate box for that. They’re not integrated as with the Bussmann type.

Cheers, I went for the forum search first👍

Has anyone fitted the ABS wings to their Series? Any good compared to the originals?

I used this for distribution. Item number 331927780896

Cheers. It looks like I may have found one locally and might get it this weekend.

I’m still thinking of getting a narrow track but I’m not sure about the availability of consumable spares for the axle such as bearings, seals etc. Are these still available or are people struggling to find them?

My four words were: ‘I fancy an auto’... The rest as they say is history 🤦‍♂️

I used braided nitrile hose and AN fittings for the V8

Looks good. I’m trying to source some material for when I build my own cubby box so what did you use for the padding and top? Foam and vinyl?

I saw a photo on a news website and it looked like the rear was raked much higher than the front almost like a standard pickup vehicle. This photo makes the vehicle look a lot more level so I’m wondering if it had air suspension fitted.

Nice to hear that his coffin will be carried by one of the royal Landrovers.

I’ve just fitted a transmission oil temperature gauge to mine as I’m running a ZF too. I removed the warning light switch as I didn’t have the lamp anyway and fitted the sender in its place. Spoke to Ashcrofts first and they said it would work fine as it’s constantly being splashed with oil even though it’s not submerged so will work as well as the original switch did.

I’m thinking of having a go at repairing my tub using Ali welding rods but when filling in small holes I’ll need something on the back to stop the molten Ali from dropping through until it cools. I know from discussing mig welding that you can use a piece of copper to do the same job but will copper also work with Ali and not stick to it or do I need to look for some other metal?

Anyone living near Leicester who could take a look at a Series rear tub for me tomorrow? If so could you PM me please? Cheers.

I couldn’t see that at first when I looked on my phone but found the prices of some parts later. The guy has also replied saying not all parts they make are listed though and to email him with requirements.

That’s what I thought. They advertise a brand new rear tub kit on eBay that you assemble yourself and also the repair panels to refurbish your own. No details on the website though so I’ve sent them an email.