steve b

the dimpled and grooved disc is handed ....and that is on the wrong side. As for the noise, from your description it appears more engine related than transmission. How are the viscous fan hub / drive belt and tensioner / water pump etc? Steve

This is open to all Series and 90/110/130 Defender Land Rovers Shaping up to be a fun little event Steve

Sealey model LED1001 - they last well and are bright. Mains charge adaptor or USB Steve

The Series 2 Club have a gathering at Clare Park on June 18th with optional green lane run as well. I understand you have to be a member and pre-book to attend as a event entry. Event organiser is Chris Mortimer - contact through the S2 club Steve

That looks good in that layout and with what appears to be a galv. chassis Steve

The Britpart side door hinges are zinc plated, not sure if the rear door hinges are though. ....local platers in Thetford , Wyatt Chrome 01842766770. Small company and very helpful.....mmm Chrome?? Of course you would need spinners and 20's then. Steve

New standard ones and get them plated or galvanised . The old ones lasted a good while after all? Steve

Check the rubber pipe from the turbo to the waste gate, and the other short bits - tee to turbo and tee to FIP boost. They live in a hot area and perish. If this has happened also check the boost "slider" that is controlled by the boost pin in the FIP is free to move. Check the intercooler for oily patches usually indicative of a leak. Steve

This one? A bit more Land Rover trials car than the above youtube stills clips, which I like too. Good proportions and lines. Steve

Top job Stephen, looking forward to seeing it stretch it's legs on some terrain. I've followed this all the way through and it has been fascinating - a true build in every way. Steve

Just to finish this off, the motor arrived within the quoted delivery time and was a straight bolt on and wire up. Cost just shy of £110 to get to my hands. Great service and value for a 240v 1 hp Industrial motor. ....the compressor is much quieter too...... Steve

You are not wrong in that statement, very well versed in Ex-Mil LR's ...and other stuff too Steve

...get off the fence and say what you mean.... I'm sure it's just coincidence that this somewhat meaningless press feed from JLR happened in the same week Ineos start releasing Grenadier's into the wild. I wonder what the new JLR name will be without Land Rover or much in the way of Jaaag content either? Steve

Sleep well? Have a great weekend and I'll be looking for your ongoing diary starting soon. Steve

So charging ok now? What's left to do before Sid owns the road? Steve

.......which Saturday? On a more serious note, I am looking forward to hearing about living with a Grenadier. Hope it all goes to plan. Awaiting more news Steve

Try your local Ag supplier for mineral oil. As Hurbie says, correct oil and run it, I usually change oil and filter after 500-1000 miles or 3-6 months. Steve

So good to read your post, wishing you a future full of deep mud, challenging terrain and the smell of bog on a hot exhaust ...wiring, pah what could possibly go wrong. We are all still adjusting to a reality where 404 diff''s are shortened as an everyday challenge incorporating scratch built air lockers and look factory when finished. All the very best from me Buddy, to you and the Family Steve

...a HIAB would also do the job Steve

I'll try and remember to look on my yard crane Hi-Cap plate - .gov says 3499kg. Steve

I thought the Hi-Cap model was launched as a 1 tonne payload at 3500kg GVW? V5 weights for Land Rovers are notoriously variable - I see lots of 88" Series with 3500kg on the V5.... My 109sw goes over the WB at 2500kg full cage long range tanks (full- 28 gallons) hydraulic converted PTO winch with steel cable and 6 gallon hyd. oil tank. 1 tonne wheels and 238/85-16 tyres Steve

When the peal is at rest the pushrod should have approx2mm of free play between the ball end and the piston cup. Steve

set your torque wrench to 25lbft and see if they undo without a click. Put a suitable piece of wood in the vice and stick the BE over it. If possible video it to argue for new nuts from Turners, but known new nuts tightened once would do for me I think. Steve

Good choice - I thought they looked good value, complete and bolt in. Do check that skew gear assy. while it's apart. Look forward to the next instalment. Steve

You definitely have a flair for shaping solid steel into fine looking art forms. What's next? I'm thinking a solid brass cockroach bonnet bug.... Steve