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and may the Deet never run out do hobnobs go with vodka?? happy trails to all the teams going from the UK- was it Paul Mc Cleary doing support for another UK team? yeah we're collectively not jealous at all....... B) Steveb just seen Jez's list... Have fun Dirty Diesel & MrsDD

Push rod travel is the main thing to compare i'd say ........the rest is just mounts & pipes Steveb

Been talking winchs to lots of different people lately and some has told me of a H14 mech (i think) that wore out the worm & worm wheel -because it was filled in the gearcase with EP90- to the point where it self locked when powered in...might be worth a look inside ? you could also take the motor off the winch & run it up to see if it runs ok (rotationally , not under load obviously)? .....I never realised phosphor-bronze could be attacked by ep 90......will be freeing off the drain on mine & looking for the right oil-mines a fairey mech winch powered hydraulically so if anyone knows the correct oil? Steveb

[quote name='Bomag' date='May 21 2007, 11:39 AM' post='149596' All pipes, master and slave have been replaced with genuine parts. Hi check the m/c push rod for free play sounds like its not clearing the piston when released causing it to pump up to where you are now HTH Steveb

Thats the one ....Compression Barrel i think. You may be able to convert to a serII/III type although 80's were orig 1/4" pipe on the brake circuit. Dunsfold might be worth a try. Steveb

diff pinion shaft will be loose with out flange n nut on and torqued.....no preload. Steveb

Hi TPK241, 1. Is the crank key at 12o'clock when the crank is locked this iis where it should be 2. cam wheel is a dot on outer face lines up with arrow on timing chest 3. pump lock pin is 5/16 drill bitIIRC loosen 3 bolts 4.fit belt from crank to cam to pump to end up with all the slack over tensioner/idler 5. tension/tighten up incl 3 pump bolts. remove pin(s) turn over twice on crank recheck That should be it . You may well find something in the tech archive by Les or white90 too HTH Steveb ps not stopping could well be stop soleniod

Very much the typical stuff on tv these days. . ............I reckon .tv will change the stranglehold the old familiars have on broadcasting. bring it on broadband tv........anyone bought offroad.tv yet? you gotta laugh tho eh Steveb

for a 400a draw from a winch you could also use industrial welder earth cable......might even be more suited to the application...you maybe winching for several minutes Steveb

blimey Mark I heard you have had a suspension overhaul......but thats a rather extreme way to test it Hope you and the landy are unshaken, any more pic's of the rest of the day? cheers Steveb

Jason, so with the prop on is there clearance on the slider? the angle of the diff is controlled by the suspension links. To check A frame balljoint use a pry bar between axle case mounting point and one of the m8 13mm head bolts to see if it will lift up & down( handbrake on vehicle on ground wheel chocked etc) any play means its worn out. check all the other susp bushes/ mounting points to see if anything looks wrong/worn using the pry bar. Seems to be back axle/suspension rather than t/box tho. HTH Steveb

Hi Jason , in your picture the rubber drive member looks very distorted for one recently replaced and also looks as though its under endthrust. is the rear prop slider joint free to move? not siezed or at the end of its travel? If you take the rear prop off to check the slider i'd suggest a run up the road with ctr difflock in to see what change there is.This is ok to do as BM says just bear in mind you'll be in 2wd and there will be clunks from trans cos of slack in the boxs. cheers steveb

109 IIA station wagon........specifically this one B) 2nd choice early '49 canvas but thats still in resto staight out of the factory has to be 90 TDi for alround ability

Happy trails JPK I hope you are going to keep us posted with stories from your trip as well as as any requests for help. B) Are you travelling on your own or as part of a group? & what is your trip plan?......will you drive back to the UK? enjoy the international Land Rover community. I'm back off to work cheers Steveb

As Western says check swivel preload , also check steering damper as any reduction in damping efficiency can create "steering shimmy" which is what you describe. Worn panhard rod bushs add to it. HTH Steveb

Fantastic Jim, looking forward to sending my cheque. Looking forward to wearing it a whole lot more. Top job. Steveb B)

Hi Pete is away on the Lousacamp Challenge in Portugal but IIRC its a 100a 36v maybe orig off a lorry or coach to run 36v of batteries powering 24v winches overvolted...... . Seems to work ok HTH cheers Steveb

Hi is it 300TDi defender eng in a disco ? smoke/steam from rocker cover immediately on start up suggests blown head gasket.. is it really a "knocking" or more of a banging? How's the water level (300tdi check header tank and at thermostat housing) .They usually idle still if head gasket is gone though. ........however metallic knocking & won't idle suggests cam belt may have slipped a tooth, when was cam belt last done? the grinding noise you mentioned on the way back from sodders also suggests cam belt . with the rocker cover off did all the push rods look straight & all the valve stem caps in place? some food for thought maybe Steveb

can I add a large to my order please.......so thats 2 x XL ,1 x L all together ta B) B) ta very much Steveb

OT slightly but aren't the black clothed morris men to celebrate halloween......was driving thro a local village a couple of years ago at halloween and came across a load of 'em dancing on the road all in black waving flaming torches and banging drums at 10pm ........course could have been something else entirely .......this is suffolk .......mind you i'm a local cheers Steveb`

Yeah put me down for 2 XL ta ......no pay pal a/c so pm me with an address to send a cheque to TIA B) Steveb

Hi Mark , blocked rad like what white 90 said . Have you felt rad tubes when gauge says hot? if its blocked you'll find cooler patchs indicating blocked sections. worth checking the viscous fan coupling altho this time of year its not hot enough to make any difference tbh. cheers Steveb

Ta for the reply ........would have loved to go but was in the middle of an eng apprenticeship......everything I'm doing now is to put myself in the right "place" to do more overlanding . I'd love to do something 2008/9 to celebrate 60yr birthday of our favourite marque so i'll keep at it . I'm sure lots of us would love to hear some of your travel stories so if you have time you'll get my vote. Hey Jim, what prompted your move to SA was it after travels or work initially? Bet you have some tales to tell too eh? cheers Steveb

Hi , Tinley tech are who we use for petrol lpg conversions and also diesel gas injection. The diesel system is in theory capable of reducing fuel cost per mile IF you can resist the temptation to put your foot down IIRC its something like 15% increase in efficiency...... or power.The 300Tdi my brother did at his place felt noticably smoother and more pull on acceleration, can't confirm if they are more economical tho as the company he did the conv. for use it for heavy towing so they were looking for more torque/power anyway . TT are helpful tho if you have more q's HTH Steveb

Hi Jason2, try what orgasmic farmer said make sure its chocked and in neutral & hand brake off, sounds like the rear axle pinion nut may be loose( this takes preload off pinion bearing. I have a friend 20 km east of Ruffec who is a old hand at landies if you need his no ping me. Cheers Steveb B)