ayresy Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Well the manual is out ... Long live the auto !! I just want it to drive and run. Haven't got time to tiddle about finding gearboxes cutting the bulkhead making new mounts etc haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayresy Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 Auto is out of the rangie. Time to do some mating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacr2man Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 the key thing is make sure the T/Converter is seated correctly in the gearbox !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayresy Posted July 4, 2013 Author Share Posted July 4, 2013 the key thing is make sure the T/Converter is seated correctly in the gearbox !!! with some wiggling and touching on the starter motor it went in fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zim Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 with some wiggling and touching on the starter motor it went in fine the TC should be fitted all the way back into the gearbox before mating it up to the engine. Otherwise you'll wreck the oil pump. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayresy Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share Posted July 5, 2013 the TC should be fitted all the way back into the gearbox before mating it up to the engine. Otherwise you'll wreck the oil pump.G Why would it wreck the oil pump ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLineMike Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 cos the 2 pegs that drive the oilpump off the back of the torque converter are somewhat fragile at the best of times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Idris Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 But the three bolt holes on the bell-housing bottom cover plate are an ideal point to bolt in a bit of bent metal to hold the TC in place while fitting the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayresy Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share Posted July 5, 2013 It's in ! Sits on original engine mounts and only about 2 inches back on the gearbox, 1 is the same but the other 2 on each side need moving back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscar03 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Different engine, gearbox, axles and suspension from standard. So not enough points to stay on original plate from what ive seen on landyzone, your axles are just standard rover items, but have been changed from 10 spline to 24 spline- is that correct? if so, changing from 10 spline axles to 24 spline axles is not enough of a change to lose points - they are still direct replacements for the originals. if i was you i wouldnt worry about the axles! also your suspension, what of it has actually changed? is it just lifted, if so that isnt enough of a change to lose points i didnt think, youve only used replacement items for the original parts. in my book, youve only lost 3 points, the engine and the gearbox! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushpig110 Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 From The photo's that have been posted I think VOSA will issue with the same age related plate the Landy was on , Very few Q plates are issued these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I thought the whole point of the modified builds and special projects section was to have a forum free from SVA & IVA nonsense Perhaps I have misunderstood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I thought the whole point of the modified builds and special projects section was to have a forum free from censured nonsensePerhaps I have misunderstood Indeed, but you are the first one to mention it in this thread. I agree with Oscar, all the parts apart from the box and engine are direct replacement, and therefore there is no need to worry. Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 ayresy ive told dad youre using the farm as the testing ground for it. just need to get some front shafts for mine now so i can get to you to winch your truck back onto its wheels! and show you up in general! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayresy Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 ayresy ive told dad youre using the farm as the testing ground for it. just need to get some front shafts for mine now so i can get to you to winch your truck back onto its wheels!and show you up in general! Awesome sauce I just have to finish it first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jai_landrover Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 You need shafts are KAM HD 300 tdi jobbies any good?? I have some in my way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zim Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Good luck with Kam, i've had nothing but trouble with them. Not the product, just the service. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jai_landrover Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Strange whenever I've been that way they've been very good nothing but helpful. I must admit getting them on the phone is difficult. I live 2 mins from Ashcroft but I don't think they will be interested in making a batch of special shafts Kam said they are more interested but the cash may be going to Scotland for a half shaft maker instead. Depends what shafts these are direct replacements of superior quality to LR material however you still have the 300 small CV so swings an droundabouts. if you use KAM HD all round they have "special" spacers unique to them but they only really by the looks of things modify the old RRC 23 spline 10 outter stub shaft to 23 24 and custom outter shafts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zim Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 When it takes a month to get a replacement warranty shaft, to which they initially said i should pay for (despite the lifetime warranty) - it tends to annoy you. We've broken 6 of their shafts in 18 months along with numerous stub shafts. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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