neildon Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 So its Sunday, that means some spare time to get that job done youve been putting off What did you get done?? I managed to get my rear springs on.....much easier job than i suspected....and upgrade my washers to a twin jet affair so now ive got 2 squirts each side.....much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 removing the crank timing gear & timing case to sort some sheared bolts, 1 in the block with a busted drill bit inside & 1 in timing case, a right pain in the rear to get them out, have another bash in daylight tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 That's a bit of a pain Ralph, hope you get it sorted! I've been wrestling with large numbers of rusted out bolts getting the body off the Series III: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Got your work all lined up with that one, best wishes too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russpaul Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 changing master cylinder, trouble bleeding system and darkness drawing in , give it another go when in better mood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neildon Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 looks like ive had it easy today then...... next week its adjusting the steering lock stops and improving the rear axle breather, fitting the steering guard and rock sliders (if they arrive in time)....easy stuff again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vexedfoxy Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Lazy day, I did top my washer bottle up! But also took my two year old out for a drive on our favorite circular route, we did go and tyre kick my father in laws unrestored forward control. One day, one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppy Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Attempted to install locking fuel cap hasp. Failed. Out with the drill next weekend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berti1554 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Wanted to install my new dash today and needed my MIG-welding unit. The damm coolant of same got frozen overnight. Took me more than 2 hours to get it work and fill up with antifreeze. No dash installed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 we did go and tyre kick my father in laws unrestored forward control. One day, one day. Saw a grey S2B 110Fc drive past today, sounded really good, in nice condition too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyLee Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 That's a bit of a pain Ralph, hope you get it sorted! I've been wrestling with large numbers of rusted out bolts getting the body off the Series III: All I can suggest is a wire brush and rost off ice - it`s one of the new freezing agents that seem to really free off seized nuts and bolts , we use it in work when we`re struggling and heat can`t be used. halfords sell their own version as well. Seems to work better than wd40 etc. anyway spent most of my day repairing chassis loom for my 90 , tempted to buy autosparks one !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Ok, as this is not really a technical Defender only type thread I'm moving it into the wondrous International forum where it might gain input from a variety of members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calle-fas Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Mine was not so good. Lifted the car to have a look at my planned rear winch build. First I had to check the front hub drive member bolt that had come loose though. It was, and is, no 10 min. job. All five of them had snapped about a cm into the hub. Tried drilling them out with no luck. Had to strip the whole unit so I can take it to a friend tomorrow. It was, and is, no 10 min. job. Since i have the newer type of hub nut I had to rebuild my hub nut tool (The cheap kind). Strengthening the sides, cutting it and welding a plate to the end where a socket was welded. Still no luck until I got the impact wrench out. Sorted now and the hub is down and waiting for a better drill. Still, I LOVE my Land Rover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave K Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Downpipe rusted through, so removed. Couldn't get one of the downpipe bolts out, so removed manifold(7 more nuts). Apart, from the small cut on the head (no hair, so no early warning) Just got to get the other piece of pipe off the cat. Means the eurobox is out of action, so using the 110 for work. (Some LR content, but not a lot!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Part1cle Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 After sorting out the net over the fishpond that had collapsed due to the weight of the snow and then froze solid into the ice and cutting some logs I eventually got around to takeing my rear mudflaps off and trial fitted my new rear quarter bumpers While I was at it I noticed the wires that run across the inside back of the chassis had come loose so tidied them up and finally took the rear step off that got bent towing a mate in the snow - must get a proper towing eye! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fekete Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I've had it easy guys just washed it and put a bit of wax on.....still took all afternoon tho.....also helped a mate out who flooded his kitchen trying to fit a new sink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoltan Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 That's a bit of a pain Ralph, hope you get it sorted! I've been wrestling with large numbers of rusted out bolts getting the body off the Series III: I bought a set of these Snap on Tools extractors and they are superb. Click onto a 3/8 rachet and they make short work of rusted bolts: either snapping them off so you can drill the thread out or getting a grip on the rusted and rounded remains http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=77401&group_ID=16597&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog Mine were on offer ~£50-ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam001 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I bought a set of these Snap on Tools extractors and they are superb. Click onto a 3/8 rachet and they make short work of rusted bolts: either snapping them off so you can drill the thread out or getting a grip on the rusted and rounded remains http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=77401&group_ID=16597&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog Mine were on offer ~£50-ish seconded! absolutely superb tool, never failed for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 It's not often I work on my Defender between services.....I know last week I fitted new washer jets to the bonnet, a good improvement. Today I've tiled a wall in the bathroom. I've the other three walls to do during the week, including removing some old tiles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameslwt Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Nothing planned bar fluids check/topping up etc on the household 'fleet'. But on way out to pub lunch in the disco, went to pull away at a busy roundabout, and a second later there was a massive clunk, and no power. Rolled to a stop, had a look etc. Nothing obvious. She would start but revs were 'hunting' all over the place, and would just stall if given any throttle. Phoned AA, and then the old man rang, and said he would pop along with a tow rope. 10 mins later hooked up, 2 mins after that back on the driveway. 5 seconds after popping the bonnet saw the air inlet pipe had come off. 2 mins refitting it and tightening jubille clip and shes fine again. Cancelled the AA, and off to pub take 2. Relieved it was that simple..... I love Sundays...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy511 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 seconded! absolutely superb tool, never failed for me cheaper version works for me: irwin bolt grips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I bought a set of these Snap on Tools extractors and they are superb. Click onto a 3/8 rachet and they make short work of rusted bolts: either snapping them off so you can drill the thread out or getting a grip on the rusted and rounded remains http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=77401&group_ID=16597&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog Mine were on offer ~£50-ish got a set at work, but the aren't any good for one of the busted bolts & the other in the block has a broken drill in it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moore101 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 spent most of my day cutting up my range rover. got all rear body off. have cut front floors but not pulled them out yet. so its left as near enough rolling chassis (well, compared to a full vehicle) nicest surprise of the day was draining 3 jerry can fulls of diesel out of its fuel tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soren Frimodt Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Me Dad had bought an old Series 3 88", saturday. And although much time and money was spend on extra's (X-eng brake, turner head, weber intake kit etc etc) It was a right mess. NOTHING electrical worked, and when you cranked the engine on the key it wouldn't start until you let the key go where the inertia of the flywheel would barely kick it to life (wouldn't have done that with a diesel!) So all of sunday was spend fixing the mess the previous owner had left. Got most sorted and now just waiting to get a new alternator and a new switch for hi/lo beam. Also had a go at starting it on the starter handle, surprisingly easy and a funny experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8bertha Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Spent all day undserneith the Camel Freelander... The gearbox went pop a few weeks ago and so far I have only got as far as getting it up on axle stands and taking the wheels off, so with the sun out I actually started work. Wish I'd had some of them stud extractor things as I has one bolt that had been rounded off by a previous monkey. Tried all sorts and in the end resorted to welding a big old nut onto the twisted remains of the bolt head. Just waiting for new clutch and other bits and bobs to arrive, then I can stick it all back together and return to the world of cheap(ish) motoring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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