steve_d

So as not to be branded a killjoy I will offer a positive comment. I'm maybe not understanding the function of the outrigger. It seems to be just the mounting point for a brace running up to the back of the roll cage. If so then would it not be better to run those back and inboard so that both braces meet in the middle of the bed somewhere. The benefit is that they would then brace the cage from being pushed back along the length of the vehicle but also brace against the far more likely impact at upper corner of the windscreen which would be trying to push the cage both back and sideways. For the bed itself if the frame was designed with full cross members these could sit on the chassis or the existing body mounts resulting in no modification to the chassis. The braces could then come down on the centre of one of the cross members. Steve

Sadly no. DVLA told me that even moving the engine mounts to put a different engine in constitutes a modification to the chassis. Steve

I too have had problems with the nut being over tight but this was not the whole problem. I took the whole shifter out and onto the bench and stripped it down. The result was to find the shifter tube was bent which jammed the shaft running up inside it to the release handle. I was able to very carefully straighten both the tube and the shaft. I think I also fitted a washer to the top of the tube to stop the handle going too far down the tube when you tighten the nut. Steve

Hate to burst any bubbles but you have welded it to the chassis so have modified the chassis = IVA. Steve

Stop....hold that order. I think the 4.8 terminals will be the wrong size. I suspect you need the standard 6.3mm. Steve

You could use the microbore copper for the fuel (I have) but you do need to support it every foot so it will not vibrate and fracture. Do not use copper for brakes. Use cupro nickle or Cunifer. I would also use these for the clutch. Steve

Did you not see my post (#2) of this thread. Steve

You will not need an SVA/IVA as you are replacing with a new chassis. You will also retain your registration. Words copied from DVLA Vehicles that have been rebuilt using a mix of new or used parts In order to retain the original registration mark: * cars and car-derived vans must use: The original unmodified chassis or unaltered bodyshell (i.e. body and chassis as one unit - monocoque); or a new chassis or monocoque bodyshell of the same specification as the original supported by evidence from the dealer or manufacturer (e.g. receipt). And two other major components from the original vehicle - ie suspension (front & back); steering assembly; axles (both); transmission or engine. You must contact DVLA and get the required forms for declaring the change. VOSA are not involved in any of this process. Steve

Yep, sticking on the welding apron, gas mask, goggles etc make the whole thing worthwhile. Sounds like the type of job to do on top of the wheely bin half way down the drive. Steve

Unless the cills are in showroom condition it would be better to cut them out and replace the whole thing with a box tube. There are threads on this elsewhere. Steve

Follow this link. http://transportoffice.gov.uk/crt/generali...letestforms.htm Then scroll down to IVA You can then download IVA 1 application form (word doc) Guide to filling out an Application form (pdf) (Contains info on the classes) and Amateur build declaration form IVA 4 (word doc) The declaration form is very good as it asks some very pertinent questions about what you have done and who did it. It even has a box for 'Someone else was building it and got pi$$ed off and sold the steaming pile to me' (or words to that effect). Steve

A bobtail of say a disco or RRC will be in class A making your test fee £450. Steve ETA....Actually not a bad figure when you consider the SVA test on my Dakar took 8 hours.

You could try VOSA My coat? Why thank you........ Steve

I'm doing a non LR MS2 Extra install and the layout of engine/bulkhead/wiring etc make me want to install the EDIS8 module on the engine. I would fit it on the end of an air filter housing on top of the plenum. My only concern is vibration. The whole of the engine bay gets pretty hot so nowhere else will be cooler. Your thoughts gents? Steve

I'm happy for your final result but concerned that the crankcase over-pressure was showing at the dipstick. There should be a crankcase ventilation system of some sort probably going back into the inlet somewhere. I would suggest you check this and make sure it is not gunged up. Steve

Scrap metal dealers, gravel yard. Steve

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My 87 RRC had an extra connector in the loom behind the O/S rear light cluster. It would be a rather backwards step for the later vehicles to not do the same. Steve

Not necessarily as you can probably still make your shaft and housing suit an available bearing. Plus you can make it a metric bearing where you have a better choice. Steve

Sorry, not quite what I meant. I'm saying you will see a difference in pressure from a cold or hot engine but not see a difference between the cooled or not cooled oil. The cooler will reduce the oils temperature but not by a huge amount. Steve

2100Kg Steve

Whole selection of problems there. Steering moan is common when you take the steering over to full lock but if it is doing it before that then it is likely low on fluid and needs topping up. Squirm when dipping the clutch sounds to me like a selection of worn bushes in the suspension. Steve

Rather than measure it look for its size etched on the side face. The part numbers on bearings are normally 'readable' being made up of OD, ID, width etc. Steve

Think you need to find someone who works in a dockyard for that one. Steve

It was back in 2006 and I don't have the paperwork as I don't own the vehicle only look after its maintenance. It is used by RAYNET. From memory I think it had an unladen weight in the V5 of 3050Kg (or 3500 not sure) whereas the correct figure should have been 1653Kg. We got the correct figure sent to us by LR heritage and used that as the required evidence. It then meets the MOT requirement as a Dual-purpose vehicle being equipped to carry both passengers and goods of burden. Having all wheels driven and weighing less than 2040Kg. Steve