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| RRUK Site Supporter Member Since: 31 Mar 2010 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 2025  
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good stuff! 2016 D4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF 1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol |
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8th Jan 2016 10:00am |
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| Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674  
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Ok not been any updates for a while but work/time away means I haven't been able to play, however good news the order is in for a shinny new galv chassis
 lead time 10 weeks, so now I have something to get excited about, no too sure if my posty will be the same come delivery though  90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html 110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html 52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html D3 Hse - Fiona Capri 2l S - Anna Think I might have a problem............ |
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4th Feb 2016 2:36pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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Liking your workshop
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4th Feb 2016 4:15pm |
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| Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674
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^ I do wish it was mine, belongs to my employer so I can only use it out of hours as long as I have fixed all the other broken land rovers/ trucks during the day. 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html 110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html 52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html D3 Hse - Fiona Capri 2l S - Anna Think I might have a problem............ |
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4th Feb 2016 8:48pm |
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| w12leo Member Since: 05 Oct 2015 Location: Farnham Posts: 85 
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keep it up fella! I'm enjoying this! and want to see those seats in action!
 Wanting another 💠|
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17th Feb 2016 9:02pm |
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| Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674
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Cheers bud
New chassis is on order with RCs, so hopefully getting that early April. 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html 90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html 110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html 52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html D3 Hse - Fiona Capri 2l S - Anna Think I might have a problem............ |
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17th Feb 2016 9:14pm |
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| Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674
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Finaly got some project time today, work is manic and shall continue to be so this is few and far between at the moment.
So today I got the engine up and mounted on my engine stand allowing it to be fully rotated, it was a little tricky with the engine stand moving about and the fact me and my mate did it as a two man lift but it fits nicely and definitely seems sturdy, With the engine on the stand I started to remove the mounting brackets,starter,alternator and the exhaust manifold. The manifold bolts all came out really easily with no snapped studs, I guess the 2 odd months soaking in penetrating oils did a good job. I then proceed to drain the engine oil and start with the cleaning of 30 plus years of grime and oil leaks.  Click image to enlarge I shall continue tomorrow and add a few more pics. 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html 90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html 110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html 52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html D3 Hse - Fiona Capri 2l S - Anna Think I might have a problem............ |
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11th Mar 2016 10:09pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10381
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Mine is coming back out.....it has decided leak a bit of oil... So I'm ordering something a little more 'pokey'.
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11th Mar 2016 10:16pm |
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| Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674
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I had thought this but as this is the original engine I'd prefer to keep it in.
If however your leaky one was to be going in the bin I'm sure I could find somewhere for it to live 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html 110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html 52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html D3 Hse - Fiona Capri 2l S - Anna Think I might have a problem............ |
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11th Mar 2016 10:23pm |
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| Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674
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Finaly got some more time on the V8, today was time to start stripping and cleaning up the Wolf axles.
Stripped the axle down to a bare casing, inspecting the diff, drive shafts etc as I stripped it, the hubs have been donated to other vehicles so a new set will be added to the purchase list. Using a knotted wheel on the grinder I was able to remove most of the rust/paint now I just need to get into the nooks and crannies (might have to buy me a shot blaster )
Still the majority cleaned up nice and the diff pan is still solid with only a few minor nicks. Click image to enlarge I also took a little time to prime my new heavy duty steering arms ready for a nice coat of black paint. Click image to enlarge 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html 90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html 110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html 52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html D3 Hse - Fiona Capri 2l S - Anna Think I might have a problem............ |
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29th Mar 2016 9:05pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5816  
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So that's what the MT get up to behind closed shutters....
Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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29th Mar 2016 9:27pm |
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| Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674
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I shall have you know I am LAD good sir. 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html 90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html 110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html 52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html D3 Hse - Fiona Capri 2l S - Anna Think I might have a problem............ |
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29th Mar 2016 9:42pm |
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| Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674
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Ok so small update due to my shot blaster being lost in the post
When stripping the engine down I managed to snap a fuel inlet pipe into the r/h carb. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Now I have scrolled through the parts manual and can't find it in there, so to the more knowledgeable than I, can I find this item or even make a replacement easily or do I have to replace with an Edelbrock 500cfm carb and new intake manifold?
I did see a lovely set of 45dcoe carbs (by set I mean quad twins) but they are a little rich for me not to mention the mpg that would turn into gpm  90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html 110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html 52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html D3 Hse - Fiona Capri 2l S - Anna Think I might have a problem............ |
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7th Apr 2016 12:07am |
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| Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674
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So today I managed to start the proper de-gundging of the engine, an I thought I didn't have ocd
So I started with it looking like this: Click image to enlarge And with some good degreaser, a stiff nylon brush, a copper brush and my small steam gun I achieved this: Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Now that is one side done, out of the 6 and it's taken me about 6 hours and I'm still not 100% happy. Oh how easy life could be if I was a cowboy. Once this is finaly cleaned, more stripping required before I'm happy I have all the sludge off (really is amazing the amount out c that builds up over the years). I have to pick a nice colour to paint it, I am thinking silver with the rocker covers painted somthing special, anyone have any other ideas? 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html 110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html 52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html D3 Hse - Fiona Capri 2l S - Anna Think I might have a problem............ |
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9th Apr 2016 8:37pm |
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