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kevin2306
Joined: 01 Jul 2013 Posts: 1359 Location: nr Llangollen, north wales
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Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 11:10 am Post subject: |
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D4B wrote: | Penman wrote: | Hi
Won't satin black make it more difficult to spot any odd leaks that might develop? |
If that were the case, surely Land Rover would have used satin black |
And built in a drainable drip tray.
To be honest, oil leaks (as long as they are small) dont bother me, we all dribble with age I reakon.
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D4B
Joined: 28 Dec 2010 Posts: 2083 Location: Hampshire UK
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Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2015 5:24 pm Post subject: |
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Still struggling on..... the rear crank oil seal is proving a real headache:
Surprised how clean it was inside, and no metal swarf in the sump either
This is the rear main bearing lower half which has to be removed
to replace the rear crank oil seal and retainer halves:
What is defeating me at the moment is how to fit this back in without
damaging those cork T pieces.... it's a tight fit even without them!! |
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D4B
Joined: 28 Dec 2010 Posts: 2083 Location: Hampshire UK
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Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2015 5:26 pm Post subject: |
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The latest puzzle now available from Land Rover:
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Penman
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4756 Location: Swindon, Wilts.
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Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2015 5:43 pm Post subject: |
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hi
I think Antony Gormley could devise a stunning bit of garden art for you from those pieces. _________________ Bristols should always come in pairs.
Any 2 from:-
Straight 6
V8 V10 |
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D4B
Joined: 28 Dec 2010 Posts: 2083 Location: Hampshire UK
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Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2015 6:44 pm Post subject: |
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Penman wrote: | hi
I think Antony Gormley could devise a stunning bit of garden art for you from those pieces. |
Good idea, anything would look better than the trampoline |
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Calum
Joined: 07 Feb 2011 Posts: 100 Location: Midgley, W Yorks
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Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2015 11:53 pm Post subject: |
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The factory recommend using two chamfered blocks, bolted to the sump mating surface on the bottom of the cylinder block (I am actually going to make some at work over the next couple of weeks for use in the P4's engine rebuild!) These guide the 'T seals' in as you push the bearing cap down. I would also soak the cork seals in some fresh engine oil first to make it easier and a lot less likely to damage the seals!!
Also don't cut the T seals too short or they'll shrink down and you'll get a leak again... Can't remember what the book suggests but it's in the reason of a 1/16" or so. |
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D4B
Joined: 28 Dec 2010 Posts: 2083 Location: Hampshire UK
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Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 7:27 am Post subject: |
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Hi Calum,
Yes I have seen the seal guides part number 270304, but at about £50 per pair I will have to find another way.
Other Landy owners have used screwdrivers or feeler guages to help with this. I will take your advice and soak the cork seals with clean oil, and try again today....
Many Thanks |
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Calum
Joined: 07 Feb 2011 Posts: 100 Location: Midgley, W Yorks
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Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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Thin shim can work well (think this is how I did it on the 6 pot, but can't remember for sure!). I am going to make some blocks at work as they really aren't technical. Heck anyone with a hacksaw, drill and a good file could make an effective pair! |
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D4B
Joined: 28 Dec 2010 Posts: 2083 Location: Hampshire UK
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Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 2:32 pm Post subject: |
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I have now managed to fit this oil seal assembly, and I have refitted the engine on to the new chassis.
The key to fitting these T seals was plenty of oil on the cork seals, and I used a body repair dolly at a steep angle on one side at a time
to persuade the seals in as I very gently tapped the block down with a rubber mallet. |
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Fluffle-Valve
Joined: 30 Dec 2009 Posts: 521 Location: At my computer in a bungalow in Duston, Northampton.
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Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 8:58 am Post subject: |
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I have a Series 3 and I love it. Great vehicle to have and I use it most days of the week. It's my work horse and pleasure vehicle all in one. Right now, I'm away for the weekend with mine in Fakenham camping out with the Series 2 club international rally. _________________ Series 3 1972 LWB Truck Cab Pick Up. My daily drive. |
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D4B
Joined: 28 Dec 2010 Posts: 2083 Location: Hampshire UK
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Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 8:45 pm Post subject: |
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Fluffle-Valve wrote: | I have a Series 3 and I love it. Great vehicle to have and I use it most days of the week. It's my work horse and pleasure vehicle all in one. Right now, I'm away for the weekend with mine in Fakenham camping out with the Series 2 club international rally. |
Hi Fluffle,
Great to hear about your Series 3 adventures!
I can only dream of such things at the moment,
all I have is a pile of 10,000 pieces
Updates will (eventually) follow
All the best, and happy camping
Steve |
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D4B
Joined: 28 Dec 2010 Posts: 2083 Location: Hampshire UK
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Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 5:50 pm Post subject: |
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It took 13 weeks to turn around, but I finally have my repaired and galvanized bulkhead back
Here's a reminder of how it departed:
And here's the shiny transformation:
Prepped with T-Wash to allow paint to stick:
Etch primed:
Top coat:
Next job bolt it on |
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LANDROVERSWFL
Joined: 09 Dec 2015 Posts: 1 Location: Naples, Florida
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Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2015 5:25 pm Post subject: Looking good |
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Any new progress on your restoration ? |
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D4B
Joined: 28 Dec 2010 Posts: 2083 Location: Hampshire UK
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Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2015 8:03 pm Post subject: Re: Looking good |
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LANDROVERSWFL wrote: | Any new progress on your restoration ? |
Hi & welcome LandroverSWFL,
YES there has been some progress, I promise to to an update in the coming days....
Is there a Landy in Florida we need to hear all about I wonder?
Cheers Steve |
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D4B
Joined: 28 Dec 2010 Posts: 2083 Location: Hampshire UK
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Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2015 5:18 pm Post subject: |
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Another little job ticked of the very long list; Rear Diff Oil Seal
Also the Bulkhead was mounted, with some difficulty actually, had to use a bottle jack between the chassis and a lower foot
to persuade it out about another 12mm, Ashtree Landrover assured me this is to be expected after hot dip galvanizing
Bought some oil with free screwdrivers from that shop I swore I would never go in...... |
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