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On the current positioning the transfer box is 2-4 inches further forward towards the front . The gearbox ends further forward than the old N/A manual gearbox . So the engine is further forward but I don’t know how the length of the v8 compares to the length of the N/A . There is a noticeable difference in the space between the bulkhead and the engine . However there still looks like plenty of space between the pulleys and the radiator . I‘lol get a new radiator as the old N/A one isn’t ok to use and see if any of the pipe work fits which will be my next challenge if the engine is to far forward .
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So I’m turns out if you adopt two little girls you don’t get time to go play building your defender for a couple of years. I have finally rebuilt the bulkhead and remounted it. Started putting components back on the bulk head and engine/gearbox/transfer box etc. Turns out i really should have checked the drive shafts still mount on teh hand brake and front of the transfer box before i welded the engine mounts in place. Looks like the brackets i have used moved the transfer box forward by 2-4 inches, the rear drive shaft is to short and the front one is now to long. I’m fooling myself and hoping there is a solution that doesn’t involve be taking the engine and gearbox out and finding the right brackets and re welding the engine mounts . Also tried to put the seat box on and the high low diff selector is too high and/or too far forward so it hits the seat box just below the handbrake handle. And some good news ……..I need to find some good news.
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L322 wiper control stalk broken - is it a design feature
Leclance replied to Leclance's topic in Range Rover Forum
Yep , sJust got it sort and yes it’s a replacement . Now I just need one asap -
Morning While camping my 5 yr old daughter managed to snap of the wiper controls arm on the steering column , does anyone know if it is designed to break under extreme pressure and if it can be refitted . I’m taking it all apart tomorrow to find out but thought I’d ask first . Will post a picture shortly .
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Help with axle rebuild , stub axle and drive shaft issue
Leclance replied to Leclance's topic in Defender Forum (1983 - 2016)
Honestly , I don’t know I’m taking a punt as I have no reference to tell me the clearance I need . Definitely concerned but I guess I will find out soon enough when I finish the other 3000 jobs left to do . -
Help with axle rebuild , stub axle and drive shaft issue
Leclance replied to Leclance's topic in Defender Forum (1983 - 2016)
Yep so it all fitted together fine , lesson learnt don’t by britpart bushes . The bearmach ones where just fine . -
Help with axle rebuild , stub axle and drive shaft issue
Leclance replied to Leclance's topic in Defender Forum (1983 - 2016)
And here is the diameter of the new bush I have bought from bearmach before I have pressed it into the casing . as you can see the bush fits over the shaft nicely . Will be interesting to see if the bush inner diameter is affected by the process of pressing it into the casing . -
Help with axle rebuild , stub axle and drive shaft issue
Leclance replied to Leclance's topic in Defender Forum (1983 - 2016)
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Help with axle rebuild , stub axle and drive shaft issue
Leclance replied to Leclance's topic in Defender Forum (1983 - 2016)
So I have made some more progress on this (or am making ) . I have measured the new Brit part bushes internal diameter. -
Help with axle rebuild , stub axle and drive shaft issue
Leclance replied to Leclance's topic in Defender Forum (1983 - 2016)
As they didn't come back out in one piece I have ordered some genuine ones and will try that. If not ill get someone with a lathe to open them up for me. let you know how that goes. -
Help with axle rebuild , stub axle and drive shaft issue
Leclance replied to Leclance's topic in Defender Forum (1983 - 2016)
Bushes, Bearings, oil seals, gaskets and Rust , yes was all working. I will need to change the shaft (not the CV joints are the inner teeth are worn) but wanted to resolve this one first. -
Help with axle rebuild , stub axle and drive shaft issue
Leclance replied to Leclance's topic in Defender Forum (1983 - 2016)
I am struggling finding the right part number for the bush I need to resolve the problem above. Does anyone know the part number i need. the one shown above is this part -- Stub Axle Inner Bronze Bush (Britpart) FRC4319 which has the small inside diameter. -
Help with axle rebuild , stub axle and drive shaft issue
Leclance replied to Leclance's topic in Defender Forum (1983 - 2016)
Yes looks like you are spot on the inner diameter of the bush is less than the diameter of the cv joint so it doesn’t slide over it . Thanks for advice