Jump to content

Pepé le Pew

Settled In
  • Posts

    138
  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    1

Posts posted by Pepé le Pew

  1. I did some more searching and BAU2326 is no the right part.

    Yours is a Santana pump and the part number for the repair kit is 194086 which is like hens teeth.

    https://onedrive.live.com/view.aspx?cid=1fe9650498c14ec1&page=view&resid=1FE9650498C14EC1!1629&parId=1FE9650498C14EC1!1616&app=WordPdf&wacqt=undefined

    If you want to keep this pump your only option is to get one of the above kits and cut the diaphragms in the right shape.

    http://www.clublandrovertt.org/index.php?topic=67656.0

    membrana.jpg

    membrana_reformada.jpg

    The easier option is to install an electric pump.

    Eric

  2. I allways chisel them out. Thats very easy because they ar so brittle.

    Sometimes they can be realy thigt and they won't hydraulic out. like Maverik i am a bit reluctant to put to much force on the crankshaft in that direction.

    Before fitting i put them in engine oil for a day or so. Bronze is a bit porous and will soak it up.

    I never put grease in the bush because if you then want to mate the gearbox up with the engine there is a good chance that the pinion won't go in because the trapped air can't get out.

    Eric

  3. compressing the springs will however pull the slider out further I believe?

    On a leafsprung vehicle it might depending were the shackles are.

    On a Landrover with the shackles on the back of the springs the axles moves backwards a bit when compressing so the rear propshaft might extend.

    On a coilsprung vehicle the propshaft will allways compress when compressing the springs i think.

    Eric.

  4. Bearmach aren't that perfect

    I agree.

    I have had some very bad quality Bearmach parts. Camshaft sprockets with chipped teeth and de slot for the key machined out of centre. I took the first one back to my supplier and the second one had the same problem.

    Brake shoes that don't fit at all. Oval brake drums. Poor quality bearings.

    They are not as bad as Britpart yet but my impression is that they are getting worse the last couple of years.

    Genuine is the way to go.

    My serie 2a does 100Km each day and since i only use genuine parts it has been prety much flawless for the last 2 years.

    Eric

  5. The slave is self adjusting but if you fitted a new friction plate the piston is still set at the old situation.

    It usually takes a couple of drives for the piston to adjust to the new situation.

    Eric

  6. Eric how does it work with alloys?

    Like my tools to do a few jobs and not vehicle specific as life changes

    Thanks

    Rob

    To be honest i only used it on steel rims Rob.

    But a couple of rim protectors are easy to make or very cheap to buy.

    Tyrepliers themselves say its no problem to use it with alloys.

    Eric.

  7. I have one of these in the back of the 88".

    https://www.boab.biz/acatalog/copy_of_TYRE_REPAIR_KITS-1.html

    Works very well and doesn't take up much space.

    I must say that i paid less than what it is advertised for on the Boab site.

    I think it was in the region of 150 euro's complete with 2 tyre levers and the canvas bag.

    Like this but without the tyre repair stuff.

    https://www.boab.biz/acatalog/TYRE_REPAIR_PRODUCTS-1.html

    Eric.

  8. Ok thanks for all replies. Even sat at idle when I try to engage 2nd it grinds.

    how can you tell if its a series 3 with synchros just from pictures?

    When idling stationairy with the clutch out and gearbox in neutral both shafts in the gearbox are turning.

    If you then disengage the clutch the shafts wont stop immediately but will keep on turning for a while so if you then try to engage a non synchronised gear(1st 2nd or reverse) it will crunch.

    If you put it in 3rd or 4th first(the synchronised gears) it will stop the shafts turning and then ,without taking your foot of the clutch, put it in 1st 2nd or reverse and it wont crunch.

    Serie 2/2a and serie 3 boxes are easily identified by the bellhousing.

    The partly synchronised boxes have a hole in the right hand side of de bellhousing with a large rubber grommet where the shaft for the clutch release bearing passes trough. The slave cilinder is on a bracket on the outside of the bellhousing.

    On serie 3 boxes the slave cilinder is on the left hand side of the bellhousing and fitted directly to it.

    Eric.

    • Thanks 1
  9. Other points worth noting is that my charge light is actually an illuminating switch that I use for the fuel solenoid to address the different key switch set up between a series and discovery (ie only one accessory position rather than two).

    The charge light should be 2,2 Watts. The current through the charge light energises the field in the alternator so it can start up.

    Different wattage bulb and the alternator will not start up correct

    If the light in the switch is a LED it won't work.

    Use the normal charge light in the serie 3 dash and i think your problem will be solved.

    Eric

  10. If I'm not mistaken the TD5 has a spacer between the outer race of the inner bearing and the outer race of the outer bearing.

    You torque up the single nut to a specified torque and stake it. There are different spacers ranging from 14,9mm to 15,5mm to get the preload correct.

    Now if you want to switch back to the old 2 nuts and lockplate setup it might be wise to discard the spacer as well and set the preload the old fashioned way.

    Eric.

    • Like 1
  11. sometimes they send decent stuff... sometimes.

    I don't like Britpart and I don't like Bearmach because of the bad quality of their parts.

    But a couple of years ago I ordered a brand new Santana serie 3 LHD steering box in the UK for my Landrover serie 2a.

    The Santana box was cheaper then a Landrover box and when it arrived it was wrapped in Britpart Labelled wrapping.

    When complaining to the supplier I was told it was new old stock and definitely a genuine article.

    It's been doing great since I put it in the truck with no play or leaking yet.

    And this 2a is my daily drive and does 100Km every day on B roads with lots of turns.

    I also have some new old stock genuine LT76 bearings supplied by Britpart.

    So it is true. Sometimes they have decent stuff...... But it will take some searching.

    Eric.

  12. Hi all I have a mod 1983 LR Series III and i have been informed that the gearbox OIL must be labeling ''yellow metal friendly'' Know something , someone from you ? If yes , what type is this OIL? Thanks

    You will need EP90 or 80W90 gear oil with API-GL4 specs.

    The common gear oils nowadays are GL5 specs and it is said that the phosphor content in GL5 oil is aggressive on the brass parts.

    An engineer,which I hold in high regard, ones told me that the phosphor only starts to be aggressive on brass when the oil reaches 120 degrees C. Now when the gearbox oil in your LT76 reaches 120 C then there definitely is something wrong with the box. Even on hot days the oil will only get to 70 C.

    As GL4 gear oils are still readily available you best be on the save side and use that.

    Cheers,

    Eric.

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. By using our website you agree to our Cookie Policy