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1 | Kelly Minnick [minnick@j | 16 | Fuel Filler |
2 | Russell U Wilson [ruwst+ | 17 | Tires....again |
3 | Sekerere@aol.com | 16 | Importing Land Rovers |
4 | "Walter C. Swain" [wcswa | 49 | Importing Land Rovers |
5 | jpappa01@InterServ.Com | 47 | Re: D90: AUTHENTICITY |
6 | mtalbot@InterServ.Com (M | 14 | Re: Bleeding a SIII clutch |
7 | EvanD103@aol.com | 31 | Misc. Questions |
8 | UncleBrad@aol.com | 62 | Those surplus110s & 90s |
9 | LANDROVER@delphi.com | 27 | Re: Bleeding a SIII clutch |
10 | Sekerere@aol.com | 15 | South Africa |
From: Kelly Minnick <minnick@joker.chinalake.navy.mil> Subject: Fuel Filler Date: Sat, 4 Feb 95 23:44:13 PST RE: Fuel filler Sorry - just one more thing. The fuel filler assembly I was going to get from my buds 'part' vehicle was all rusted and partially broken. Does anyone know of another parts vehilce that wouldn't mind giving up it's right-hand filler assembly in trade for some $$$ (needs to be somewhat reasonable) It may be cheaper to track down here in the States if I can, since the 4 or 5 phone calls to UK could cost as much as the part over there! They don't seem to want to call ME back (wonder why?). Let me know Kelly Minnick '73 Safari Ridgecrest, CA ------------------------------[ <- Message 2 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950205 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Sun, 5 Feb 1995 08:49:42 -0500 (EST) From: Russell U Wilson <ruwst+@pitt.edu> Subject: Tires....again Sorry to flog a dead, or nearly dead horse. The question remains though, what is the "largest" tire you can use on a 15" or 16" rim without causing problems? No, I'm not a closet lift-kit/big engine/big Ford truckwith monster mudders/lots'o chrome and a union jack flapping in the breaze... person. I'm not looking to put big wide tires on my 88 just tall ones. I have 16" rims and was looking at 235/85/16 size tires. Just how tall can you go without running into problems? I understand how tires are sized ( what all the cute numbers mean) but I just need to know what is the tallest size that I can get away with. Cheers from Pittsburgh Russ ------------------------------[ <- Message 3 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950205 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Sekerere@aol.com Date: Sun, 5 Feb 1995 09:10:48 -0500 Subject: Importing Land Rovers Hi, am thinking of trying to buy and import a pre-1967 Land Rover to the US next time I am in England. We saw the most gorgeous Carawagon last night at a classic car show at a shopping mall in Phoenix, Arizona. We would like to look for something like that or at least a 109 that we can convert. Does anyone know what something like that would cost, and what it would take, and cost, to import it to the US?? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Chris W (There are cars, trucks, and 4wds, and then there are Land Rovers) ------------------------------[ <- Message 4 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950205 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: "Walter C. Swain" <wcswain@qvarsx.er.usgs.gov> Subject: Importing Land Rovers Date: Sun, 5 Feb 1995 13:56:54 -0800 (PST) >From lro-owner@uk.stratus.com Sun Feb 5 14:19:35 1995 From: Sekerere@aol.com Date: Sun, 5 Feb 1995 09:10:48 -0500 Subject: Importing Land Rovers >Hi, am thinking of trying to buy and import a pre-1967 Land Rover to the >US next time I am in England. We saw the most gorgeous Carawagon last [ truncated by lro-digester (was 7 lines)] >would take, and cost, to import it to the US?? Any help would be >appreciated. Thanks The January LRO International does list a few classifieds that may provide some insight. In the Series IIA section there is a "Martin Walters Dormobile, 1961, taxed, full MoT, original valuable Reg, new doors with trim, new brakes and cylinders, FWH, spots, many new parts, wax oiled, vgc 3,200 (Eng. pounds) Tel 051-334-1484". It appears that a lot of insight is required to figure the real value of the vehicle (like how much of the price is the old regisrtation plate?, and what are spots?) There is also an ad for a Series III diesel. "(K) Reg. Series III Carawagon, Limestone, 7 months MoT, Perkins 4203, 3.3 diesel, excellent chassis, usual Carrawagon extras - beds, bunks, cooker, cupboards, overdrive. Reluctant sale, with great potential. 2,500 (Eng. pounds). - Tel: 061 432 3624". Again, insight is required. I don't know what year the K reg implies, or how firmly year and registration go together. Perhaps some of those in the know can give the list a systematic breakdown on that arcane body of knowledge. In theory, one should be able to bring a diesel LR into the US if built before Jan. 1, 1975 or 1976. I need to check up on that. If it doesn't have the original diesel type engine, I suppose it might affect its importability. Hopefully somebody who has looked into this recently can provide beter information. In addition, the same edition of LRO Int has an article (Part 2) on the history of Carawagon. Part 1 appeared in December. Walter Swain 1967 IIA 109 Safari SW Davis, CA USA Chris W (There are cars, trucks, and 4wds, and then there are Land Rovers) ------------------------------[ <- Message 5 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950205 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: jpappa01@InterServ.Com Date: Sun, 5 Feb 95 16:14:37 PST Subject: Re: D90: AUTHENTICITY To those who are questioning the diehardability of the Defender 90, let me add my two cents: I have had a half dozen and still own 3 series Land Rovers of various styles. I love them and wouldn't part with any of them. The things which endear them to us are well known - even by non-owners and legions of wannabes. The Defender 90? I will risk it all here and now and state emphatically that I believe that [it] is the penultimate result of all that embodies the Land Rover experience. The Defender 90? This is OUR beloved beast in modern trim. It is NOT a different car. Look at it for God's sake. The debate is pointless. All of the strengths are still there. Aluminum panels, simple functionality, hose-out interior, outstanding off-road performance. The weaknessess (most of them) have been banished. On-road performance. Poor heat, etc. What's different? Stone-reliable V8. 182 HP w/ 3675# curb weight. That means 80MPH in 5th gear! Turning 2600 rpm! It means brakes that will launch you through the windscreen! It means constant 4wd w/easy diff-lock at the flick of a knob at speed. It means a heater that will make you sweat when it's zero farenheit outside. And (gasp) air conditioning if you live somewhere you need it. Air cond. that will basially pop ice cubes - its that strong. A cage that will protect you and the car in a rollover. The same beloved form-follows-function sheetmetal. A chassis which is heavier, has a drainage system, and is better protected than the series frames. Enclosed cv joints. Basic retro-bility of old addons will still fit these 90s as well. This car will cruise at 85 mph all day long in fifth gear. Stop like a sports car. Multi-top system. Is this kind of stuff not something that would appeal to a diehard? I think not! I think that the Defender 90 is a bargain - even at its tariff-swollen price tag. Nice series cars are all beginning to break over 10-grand - full restos into the teens. Reread the above performance parameters and then tell me that a brand new Land Rover is not price efficient. Who trades in a series car? Right - nobody. Same w/Defender 90. You suffer through the payment book - and then its yours, forever! And when they go away, and those who suddenly want one can't get one - you who will have yours will appreciate the retained value - just as all of us series owners have for DECADES! Getting the picture? I think that the Defender 90 is the finest Land Rover ever produced. And it will be a sad day when it goes away. Don't take my word for it. Just go drive one. cheers Jim Roverheadus defenderatum berserkius jpappa01@interserv.com ------------------------------[ <- Message 6 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950205 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Sun, 5 Feb 95 17:10:43 PST From: mtalbot@InterServ.Com (Mark Talbot) Subject: Re: Bleeding a SIII clutch All, Put the engine and gearbox back in my SIII this weekend, yep even with 3 foot of snow on the ground !!! Put a heater in the garage and lots of coffee !!! Anyway, I'm trying to bleed the clutch, with little or no success. Anyone tried the one-man-bleed-kit on the clutch system ??? Mark ------------------------------[ <- Message 7 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950205 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: EvanD103@aol.com Date: Sun, 5 Feb 1995 21:14:52 -0500 Subject: Misc. Questions Hi there! The resurrection of my 1973 Series 3 88" is proceeding more or less on schedule. After nearly 2 months of ownership I've had the frame sandblasted, primed, and repainted. It looks great. The new steering relay and suspension bushings were a lot easier to install than the old were to remove. Based on suggestions from others in this forum the relay was 'packed' in grease before installation. Someone will thank me for that in 20 years... Some questions: I'd like to clean and paint the springs before installing them with their new bushings. Any suggestions on paint? I'd hate for it to flake off the first time they flexed. I've disassembled the engine (only problem was beating out the seized pistons - engine hasn't run in years), and need to start buying replacement parts. Anyone had experience replacing the 'Rube Goldberg' designed chain tensioner with the newer alternative (looks like a conventional Reynolds pad type in the literature)? Do I only need the appropriate chain to go with it? Lastly, my oil pump is well worn and rusty (how can an oil pump rust?). I've come across 3 different part numbers for the assembly: The Land Rover parts book calls for RTC2554, Paddock in England lists ETC7054, and in the US Rovers North and British Pacific list part # ERR1117. Are these all the same part for my 2.25 litre engine? Any help would be appreciated. Sincerely, Erik Erik van Dyck Stone Mountain, Georgia 1973 Ser.3 88 in pieces.... ------------------------------[ <- Message 8 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950205 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: UncleBrad@aol.com Date: Mon, 6 Feb 1995 00:43:49 -0500 Subject: Those surplus110s & 90s I finally got hold of an outfit in VA which is supposedly selling US Military spec. Land Rover 110s & 90s (1992) which are still in the crates. This is an equipment broker, as far as I can tell. I introduced myself as the editor of the Aluminum Workhorse magazine and told him that I was interested in letting our readers know the real story on the vehicles and perhaps even getting one myself (all true). The fellow I spoke to said yes, there are a bunch of them here in the U.S. (450 somewhere in Indiana) and more to come (for a total of 2000). And yes they could be purchased in smallish lots, perhaps as small as 10 vehicles. I quizzed him about the vehicles, since there have been some conflicting reports on the net. If you've been following this subject, you have many of the other details which he (mostly) confirmed. I was, however, very interested in whether they were cleared by the EPA & DOT. And one of the postings mentioned that some of the engines were 170hp, 6.5 liter diesel V-8s. A friend of mine (who is a Land Rover enthusiast also) pointed out to me that that was not one of Land Rover's engines. It was however the description of the big GM engine which was put into Hummers & Suburbans. He also suggested that this makes some sense in light of the fact that these vehicles are U.S. Military spec vehicles which were probably bought for use in "Desert Storm" where they would be in service right next to the U.S. Military Hummers. It would actually be a smart move to have some commonality of parts in all the vehicles out there. Well, it seems that the fellow I spoke to couldn't give me a satisfactory answer to my EPA/DOT concern, although he tried. I spoke to his boss about it and he gave me some B.S. about how all military vehicles are exempt from these requirements. I can hear myself telling my local California DMV clerk THAT! Half an hour later, I got a call from the broker asking me just where I got my information. I told him that it has been one of the subjects on the net for a couple of weeks and that I really couldn't tell where it all started. Interestingly, he bagan to suggest that they might not want to have their firm's name splashed around but that they would gather up the documentation & information that I had requested and send it to me. He neglected to ask for my address though. Did I say something wrong? I must have, because I had a very strong feeling that I was never going to hear from these folks again. Robert Davis wrote of his research into this subject on Jan 18 and tells us that there may be other companies out there who are selling these vehicles too. He names a company called Autobus which was a company name in Europe but not in this country to my knowledge. And Andrew Wright has posted a message indicating that he is trying to pull together a group of 25 interested buyers to purchase some of the vehicles. I imagine he is in touch with a different company. I am still interested this, so would greatly appreciate anything more that anyone might have that could lead me to something solid. See ya! Brad Blevins ------------------------------[ <- Message 9 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950205 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: LANDROVER@delphi.com Date: Mon, 06 Feb 1995 00:45:18 -0500 (EST) Subject: Re: Bleeding a SIII clutch Mark's bleedin' clutch..... > Put the engine and gearbox back in my SIII this weekend, yep even with 3 > foot > of snow on the ground !!! Put a heater in the garage and lots of coffee Garage? Heat!! Wimp!! :) I bled the clutch in Fern last winter with three feet of snow around the truck!! They *are* a pain in the arse, aren't they? Never tried the one-man bleed kit thingie.. I did borrow a Mitey-Vac and had good results.. (You can probably find one a K-Mart or Walmart - about $20) Also heard of people priming the master cylinder... Never tried it, but it's supposed to help. Cheers Michael Loiodice E-MAIL landrover@delphi.com 166 W.Fulton St. VOICE (518) 773-2697 Gloversville NY, 12078 1972 Ser III 88 Petrol (Fern) R.I.P. 7 1971 Ser IIa 88 Petrol #:-}> 1965 Ser IIa 88 Petrol ------------------------------[ <- Message 10 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950205 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Sekerere@aol.com Date: Mon, 6 Feb 1995 00:57:00 -0500 Subject: South Africa If there is anyone reading this who has contacts in South Africa who could help me to locate a 1960-1966 vintage 109" in GOOD condition for use during our family vacation there. This vehicle would be purchased with the idea of exporting it to the US after our vacation. Please could they contact me at: Sekerere@aol.com. We will be travelling to SA in June/July Thanks Chris W ------------------------------[ <- Message 11 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950205 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
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