miketomcat

I can't answer your question directly but there are definitely at least two types of brass header tank the 110 has a large bore lower hose around 22mm, the engine was a 2¼ diesel 1983. The ibex has one off a TD 1987 and the lower hose is around 14mm (the same size as the later plastic tank). Mike

Got some time on the inside of the trailer today due to the fact it's peeing down. Inner wheelarches fitted, however I've had to leave these open for a couple of weeks due to a curious leak. It would only appear in the bottom of the original wheelarch aperture and only after heavy rain. I think it was running down the front of the trailer then tracking down the aluminium corner between the skins of the floor. Hopefully I've sealed it. Also managed to get the rear panel in, I've used the roof panel from the freezer compartment with some cut outs to clear the light and number plate recesses. Finally I can give a sneak peek at the layout. Mike

Personally I don't like the 1.22 box in anything unless you're running 29" tyres. Defender LT77's are getting hard to come by so I'd be tempted to buy the one locally regardless. Lt230 are generally bullet proof so I'd comfirm if it's the input bearings or not, if it is then change the bearings and go from there. It will come down to budget and how long you plan to keep the truck. Mike

Sounds like a gearbox or transfer box input bearings. If it goes quiet with gearbox and transfer box in neutral while rolling then it's likely transfer box input bearings. Often people change the input gear due to wear but don't change the transfer box side of the bearings thus they wear quicker. Mike

Mine is a 200tdi, the sensor is a fixed temperature switch of 98°c it's mounted it the second spigot on the top thermostat housing (I drilled and tapped it out). My fan only kicks in after a long higher speed run or in hot weather, so I works exactly as it should and I'm happy with the position (not getting into a top/bottom hose debate as there's good arguments for each). For your set up the way you've set it is exactly how I would and I would be happy with that, at the end of the day the fan is not a substitute for keeping an eye on the guage. You know what temperature the engine runs happily at on your gauge so if it stays roughly there and the fans not running excessively I'd leave it as is. Mike

Whilst I know this you would need to machine the input shaft. So unless you can get the whole gearbox in the lathe and drive the input through the gearbox You're going to need to strip the box to machine to the input, at which point just change the box, keep it diesel or find an engine/mod the crank to take a bigger spigot (see my comments about the gearbox ) I'm not saying don't just you need to check before committing as I don't know what the series adapter includes. Mike

@Stellaghost I'll point out I have a V8 disco lt77 in my truck and the spigot bush is considerably smaller than the diesel. The input shaft is also about 7mm shorter. So I doubt a V8 will fit yours with just a bell housing (you can fit a V8 box on a 200tdi though ). Mike

PTO winches are awesome but unless you do a daan they are slow and heavy. Great if you want to recover others all day long but not so good for self recovery. Matching wheel speed is very difficult (impossible on some) so drive assist is out. Mike

One way or another the overland caravan will be in the campsite. It might even have beds in it by then.....maybe. Mike

I gave up and fitted HD flanges. Mine kept splitting instead of popping off though. Mike

I suspect they've patented this because someone else already has the remote driving patent. Mike

You could probably reverse rim them to get your offset to. Mike

Inner wheel arch trimmed, insulation cut, all ready to fit once I've broken out and trimmed the other side. Mike

I'm hoping to go a bit further afield (eastern Europe at a minimum)than France when we finally go. Mike

Yes I'm aware of that, may of been pulled by the police for exactly this he wasn't happy with it doesn't have or need a registration in the UK and told us to leave the country (we were anyway). I'm not sure how UK caravans get on abroad. Mike

Yes they are the inner wheelarches. They will cover this bit. With some insulation in between. Because I've built off an existing trailer, over here it can just be used. However the rest of Europe is more difficult, British caravans don't need to be registered but commercial now do to travel in Europe. For now it'll get used but I will look into registering it to make things easier later. Mike

Bit more laminating tonight. Also trimmed the hatch trims just need to fettle them to fit. Mike

That valve is normally mounted lower down but still on the bulkhead. Earlier 90's had a slightly different valve mounted on the chassis, I can't remember if it direct to the chassis or on the bulkhead support. Mike

No, the hole is in a different position. http://fuddymuckers.co.uk/gallery/s/500/roamerdrive/IMG_4091.JPG Picture shamelessly stolen from @FridgeFreezer the one on the left is an r380 tunnel I made for him the right is an lt85 tunnel bodged to fit an r380. Mike

After a brief hiatus I'm back on it. I started making some mould to create a trim for the hatches ages ago but didn't get round to finishing them. Just need to trim and fit them. I also need to get the lights working so it can be towed to the Silverstone classic. Success. Mike

@Hazza Phil's truck is a 200tdi that's had a 300tdi mounted to the lt77. Out of interest do the r380 sticks come up through the lt77 tunnel with your configuration or is that what the conversion kit does. Mike

On very rare occasions and usually very briefly. Mike

Option 1, Easy, quick. Been done loads. Option 2, Fair bit of work, probably what land rover should of done before the 110. Option 3, Very cool and we know someone who has done it @FridgeFreezer. Hell of a lot of work. I think option 3 but I tend to go all in, even when I don't have the time or money. Mike

I'm about to read a book by a loony guy who's driven around the world in a mini van. I'd bet I could get further off the beaten track in that than any of the truck based overlanders. Much as I'd love a truck it's not the right vehicle for the job. Mike

There must be something about buying a kit car around the birth of your kids. The first car I travelled in as a baby was a mini jem (explain's a lot really ). I bought my ibex just before my youngest put in a slightly premature appearance..... Mike