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1 | bfreeman@heartland.bradl | 27 | cont. For Sale |
2 | John Gardener [J.Gardene | 7 | [not specified] |
3 | kleihors@prl.philips.nl | 48 | Mark's brake-lights and my braking system. |
4 | William Caloccia [calocc | 11 | [not specified] |
5 | maloney@wings.attmail.co | 61 | Rich's brakes |
6 | DEBROWN@SRP.GOV | 33 | Why a D90. |
7 | DEBROWN@SRP.GOV | 33 | Why a D90. |
8 | afpgreg@gatekeeper.ddp.s | 27 | Hummers and More Ostentation |
9 | azw@aber.ac.uk (Andy Woo | 26 | Re: Diesel woes!!! |
10 | azw@aber.ac.uk (Andy Woo | 23 | Re: Hummers(Hummve) (+) |
11 | Richard Jones [rich@apri | 32 | [not specified] |
Date: Thu, 9 Feb 95 02:28:07 CST From: bfreeman@heartland.bradley.edu (Benjamin Freeman) Subject: cont. For Sale Ben Freeman here again on my for sale ad sorry that I didn't put more info. It is as follows. asking price is $9,000.00 US$ but will neg. of course aslo includes my 109 box bed trailer. But will seperate at small deduction. My mailing address is: Benjamin Freeman, 13739-Linden Ave. N. #C-102, Seattle, WA 98133 I can also be reached at the previously mentioned phone # or by e-mail of course, but my e-mail box isn't very big and as such some mail isn't recieved some times. I'll also mention that I'm unemployed at this time, and getting merried in June, an what else can I say..oh, my fiancee' isn't all that receptive to my Land Rover affliction...so I thought I'd push the envelope and get my RHD 109 SIII before I get hitched an she get full control of my life not that she already doesn't for those of you how've already met me and my future bride...I'd be happier marring the Land Rover of course but I think there's a law against that..? Oh well to my friends any help would be most helpfull. I'll answer any questions about my Landy with total honesty. So feel free to ask away..:) Good luck to you all as well..... Benjamin Freeman '73-SIII 88 "Joanna" ------------------------------[ <- Message 2 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950209 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Subject: Re: Problems with brake lights Date: Thu, 09 Feb 1995 08:57:20 +0000 From: John Gardener <J.Gardener@fulcrum.co.uk> Check the earths on the tail lights. You get this sort of problem when ONE of them is lost. ------------------------------[ <- Message 3 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950209 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: kleihors@prl.philips.nl Subject: Mark's brake-lights and my braking system. Date: Thu, 09 Feb 1995 11:36:59 MET Mark, >When I hit the brake pedal, the front side lights and brake/side lights come >on, when I put the side lights on, all the side lights come on as they should. >However, the brake lights also come on ! Looks like there is a common earth point for the all rear lamps which is loose/corroded. You're right now all the lights are in the same system. Good luck! Thanks Bill and nigel for the advice for the steering adjustment. I guess lengths don't say anything; just checked with the '60 "88 steering arm and its even longer, but the steering geometry of this car is perfect. I will be working on it this weekend, yes I do have new tie-rods, actually have a dozen or so. The previous owner was with the army and apparently, so he says..., he always got surplus parts. Right now I'm fighting (WD40) to remove the worn tierods from the steering shaft. Its in the benchvise, but those buggers are seized. Among the pile of stuf are a couple of master brake cylinders. Including servos. Some are complete with the mounting box and brake pedal They are presumably from a series III. At this moment, the LWB has a single braking system with the "Girling CV" type of master (isn't this exactly the same as the clutch's?). I'm feeling a littlebit scary with this heavy vehicle in the busy traffic, so I'm contemplating switching to dual lines. Is this a regular swap? Will one of those dual line systems (complete with pedal) bolt in, or will I have to chop up the wing, bonnet and bulkhead? I'm not sure if I would like to go to servo assistance. (I don't fancy isolated toe-touch braking). The dual line master cylinders in the pile are al for servo assistance, could I try to fit one of those in-place of the single line versions, after relocating the bolt holes? Do I need one of those brake-line differential units or are the front/rear brakes on the 109" well ratioed? Probably this braking subject has been discussed to death, but if anyone has any suggestions/conclusions/ideas please mention them. Its a strange thing how tiny our Mini looks, even behind the 88" take care, Richard P. Kleihorst. ------------------------------[ <- Message 4 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950209 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Subject: 'modified' rovers... Date: Thu, 09 Feb 95 05:50:20 -0500 From: William Caloccia <caloccia@sw.stratus.com> Well, in the finest tradition, check out the specs on this recently advertised trails motor (from the Feb. '95 "Bottom Box" newsletter of Pennine LRC): Series I bodied 88" coil sprung special fitted with Rover 2L 16v twin cam (rover 820) engine, 1-ton gearbox, white 8 spokes on trackers, power steering, full comp spec. with ARC log book, won NORC championship 3 times. Very, very competitive and reliable 2,500 GBP ------------------------------[ <- Message 5 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950209 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Thu, 09 Feb 1995 09:21:07 -0500 From: maloney@wings.attmail.com (maloney) Subject: Rich's brakes Rich asked: none Right now I'm fighting (WD40) to remove the worn tierods from the steering shaft. Its in the benchvise, but those buggers are seized. none That's the best place to tackle it. With the tie rod end in the vise, clean as much of the rust off the end as possible with a wire brush, then soak it in penetrating oil (WD-40 is ok, ATF doesn't evaporate as much. Let it sit overnight (guess you already have). Then, heat the end as much as possible (taking care not to set your workbench on fire if there's still penetrating oil lying about). Using a pipe wrench an inch or so away from where you think the end of the threaded tie rod is, away from the tie rod, turn one way, then the other, back & forth. Keep an eye on the tube to make sure it doesn't twist or deform. This will put teethmarks in the tube, but I can't think of a kinder way to do it. I had one snap off in the tube once. I took it down to my machine shop and asked him to drill, tap it, and thread a bolt in (this was a left hand tie rod end). He heated the tube to a cherry red and used an impact wrench to turn the bolt in, which turned the tie rod out. I was one happy camper (didn't have to spend $70 for the tie rod or lay the Rover up for the weekend). (taking care not to set your workbench on fire if there's still penetrating At this moment, the LWB has a single braking system with the "Girling CV" type of master (isn't this exactly the same as the clutch's?). (taking care not to set your workbench on fire if there's still penetrating Yes. The early type is the same. (taking care not to set your workbench on fire if there's still penetrating I'm feeling a littlebit scary with this heavy vehicle in the busy traffic, so I'm contemplating switching to dual lines. Is this a regular swap? Will one of those dual line systems (complete with pedal) bolt in, or will I have to chop up the wing, bonnet and bulkhead? (taking care not to set your workbench on fire if there's still penetrating It's worked well for some, but not for others. If you have a IIA, you will have to cut away a portion of the wing to make the master cylinder fit (if your headlamps are in the radiator breakfast). (taking care not to set your workbench on fire if there's still penetrating Do I need one of those brake-line differential units or are the front/rear brakes on the 109" well ratioed? (taking care not to set your workbench on fire if there's still penetrating No. You will need a junction block for a dual braking system. I have a single circuit servo system on my 109. It works pretty well. Not overly touchy. But I'd get some more advice before making the swap. I know what you mean about driving a 109 in heavy traffic. Really sucks. I try to avoid it. Bill maloney@wings.attmail.com ------------------------------[ <- Message 6 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950209 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Thu, 09 Feb 95 08:06:10 MST From: DEBROWN@SRP.GOV Subject: Why a D90. FROM: David Brown Internet: debrown@srp.gov Computer Graphics Specialist * Mapping Services & Engr Graphics PAB219 (602)236-3544 - Pager:6486 External (602)275-2508 #6486 SUBJECT: Why a D90. George, I don't have a D90, but I do own a Discovery, which is the same running gear, engine, trans (if a 5-speed) except I have an automatic. I don't know exactly what it is, but the LR performs FAR SUPERIOR to a stock trooper, and I'd even go as far as saying ANY other stock vehicle. I've been out with a friend and his Trooper, and needed to pull him out WHEN he got stuck (not "if") and when he'd go up a loose rocky steep incline with lots of ruts, he'd get stuck, and I had to wait at the bottom of the hill for several minutes while he reversed, turned, spun the tires, sprayed rocks, etc... Then, I'd just "walk right up" with absolutely NO problem. One time, I even stopped dead in the same place he had trouble, then started up again with no problems. It's a combination of the wheel articulation, tires, (admittedly, his were a little worn, but not that bad.) and the locking "differential" transfer case. (This, when locked, divides power equally between front and rear.) I've owned "Jeeps" and Scouts in the past, but never again! (Unless it's "dirt cheap" and I want something to trash.) #=======# Never doubt that a small group of individuals |__|__|__\___ can change the world... indeed, it's the only | _| | |_ |} thing that ever has. "(_)""""""(_)" -Margaret Mead ------------------------------[ <- Message 7 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950209 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Thu, 09 Feb 95 08:06:11 MST From: DEBROWN@SRP.GOV Subject: Why a D90. FROM: David Brown Internet: debrown@srp.gov Computer Graphics Specialist * Mapping Services & Engr Graphics PAB219 (602)236-3544 - Pager:6486 External (602)275-2508 #6486 SUBJECT: Why a D90. George, I don't have a D90, but I do own a Discovery, which is the same running gear, engine, trans (if a 5-speed) except I have an automatic. I don't know exactly what it is, but the LR performs FAR SUPERIOR to a stock trooper, and I'd even go as far as saying ANY other stock vehicle. I've been out with a friend and his Trooper, and needed to pull him out WHEN he got stuck (not "if") and when he'd go up a loose rocky steep incline with lots of ruts, he'd get stuck, and I had to wait at the bottom of the hill for several minutes while he reversed, turned, spun the tires, sprayed rocks, etc... Then, I'd just "walk right up" with absolutely NO problem. One time, I even stopped dead in the same place he had trouble, then started up again with no problems. It's a combination of the wheel articulation, tires, (admittedly, his were a little worn, but not that bad.) and the locking "differential" transfer case. (This, when locked, divides power equally between front and rear.) I've owned "Jeeps" and Scouts in the past, but never again! (Unless it's "dirt cheap" and I want something to trash.) #=======# Never doubt that a small group of individuals |__|__|__\___ can change the world... indeed, it's the only | _| | |_ |} thing that ever has. "(_)""""""(_)" -Margaret Mead ------------------------------[ <- Message 8 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950209 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Thu, 9 Feb 1995 10:19:09 -0500 From: afpgreg@gatekeeper.ddp.state.me.us (Paul V. Gregory) Subject: Hummers and More Ostentation Roverphiles, Some recent chat on this newsgroup about Hummers led me to recall that Lamborghini imported an exotic SUV some ten years ago. What were they called? How long were they imported? I witnessed a gaggle of them in a New Jersey warehouse (all window stickered with EPA gas mileage estimates beginning with decimal points) parked alongside even more Lambo Countachs. I believe they both used the same 12-cylinder engine, and I have a vague notion the SUV had six-wheels, but I may be wrong (I was at the time more awestruck by the sight of dozens of the low-flying winged Countachs). Anyways, I assumed Lambo's SUV was destined for a market of well-heeled suburbane guerrillas in need of an all-terrain vehicle that revvs to 8,000 rpm....real necessary for those white-knucked assaults on shopping mall speed bumps. Snobbishly, --Paul, '61 S.II-A owner || Real ute owners know an excellent place || to host a habachi bar-be-que party is || around a Land Rover's bonnet ------------------------------[ <- Message 9 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950209 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: azw@aber.ac.uk (Andy Woodward) Subject: Re: Diesel woes!!! Date: Thu, 9 Feb 1995 15:38:09 UNDEFINED / The other weekend I was driving along, when all of a sudden there /was a load knock comming from the motor. So I got towed home, and pondered /the dint in the pocket that this knock was going to cause. Turns out /that the pin that stops the combustion chamber from spinning round had /planted it self on the top of no. 2 piston. But how can that happen I /hear you say, as the pin is held in by the head gasket and the block! Lucky. It is apparently common for the little indirect combustion chamber to fall into the piston on the 2.25s. This happened to a freind of mine and a conrod came thru the block. New engine time :( I am told the 2.5NAs in the 90 have had this fixed by a liillte lip round the top of the barrel? Got my fingers crossed. Whatever. Apparently if you hear a little bell in the engine (Like light pinking) STOP NOW. Its trying to warn you...... +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Just another roadkill on the Information Superhighway +++++++++++++++++++++++ None-%er #1 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ------------------------------[ <- Message 10 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950209 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: azw@aber.ac.uk (Andy Woodward) Subject: Re: Hummers(Hummve) (+) Date: Thu, 9 Feb 1995 15:42:08 UNDEFINED /To add to this growing bit of trivia, there was an AP (I think) photo in /the local rag last week showing a long column of Jordanian Army Humvees /doing their thing in the desert. The best and most interesting part was /the Land Rover 90 leading the whole thing. No fool, that commanding /officer. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm (sorry) As I understand it, the hummers are excellent except for two things. The monster weight makes em sink in tarmac, adn the monster width makes em get stuck between continental plates. Much like the Series one is a better offroad trialer than the 90............. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Just another roadkill on the Information Superhighway +++++++++++++++++++++++ None-%er #1 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ------------------------------[ <- Message 11 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950209 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Subject: Re: Hummers and More Ostentation Date: Thu, 9 Feb 1995 15:50:24 +0000 (GMT) From: Richard Jones <rich@apricot.co.uk> Paul V. Gregory writes: > Roverphiles, > Some recent chat on this newsgroup about Hummers led me to recall > that Lamborghini imported an exotic SUV some ten years ago. What were they > called? How long were they imported? none Wasn't it something like LM02 or am I getting confused > I witnessed a gaggle of them in a New Jersey warehouse (all window > stickered with EPA gas mileage estimates beginning with decimal points) [ truncated by lro-digester (was 6 lines)] > but I may be wrong (I was at the time more awestruck by the sight of dozens > of the low-flying winged Countachs). V12 yes, 4 wheels > Anyways, I assumed Lambo's SUV was destined for a market of > well-heeled suburbane guerrillas in need of an all-terrain vehicle that > revvs to 8,000 rpm....real necessary for those white-knucked assaults on > shopping mall speed bumps. -- _ __ Apricot Computer Limited Tel: (+44) 21 717 7171 ' ) ) / 3500 Parkside Fax: (+44) 21 717 0123 /--' o _. /_ Birmingham Business Park / \_<_(__/ <_ BIRMINGHAM B37 7YS Email: richardj@apricot.co.uk Richard Jones United Kingdom ..!uknet!apricot!richardj ------------------------------[ <- Message 12 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950209 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
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