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msg | Sender | lines | Subject |
1 | M.J.Rooth@lboro.ac.uk (M | 13 | Re: Land Rover diesel education desired |
2 | ASFCO@aol.com | 14 | Re: Waving |
3 | ASFCO@aol.com | 16 | For sale..gaiter kit |
4 | cascardo@ix.netcom.com ( | 25 | Re: 1995 D90 SW Owners reaction. |
5 | grantw@freenet.carleton. | 15 | HELP |
6 | Easton Trevor [TEASTON@D | 18 | Charity run to make us better than bikers |
7 | rvirzi@gte.com (Robert A | 17 | Re: For sale..gaiter kit |
8 | Hank_Lapa_at_PO-PLAZA1@S | 23 | Treatment for Rubber |
9 | "Bobeck, David R." [dbob | 12 | Re: help me(non-Land Rover) |
10 | "Bobeck, David R." [dbob | 26 | Re: Mystery Exhaust Fluid |
11 | daviscar@cris.com | 31 | Chicago Land Rovers Picnic (bill's picnic) |
12 | Land_Rovers@learnlink.em | 21 | Re: 1995 D90 SW Owners reaction. |
13 | Jim Pappas [roverhed@m3. | 28 | Rovers on the Green |
14 | "Tom Rowe" [trowe@aae.wi | 22 | Re: Charity run to make us better than bikers |
15 | "Bob Frey" [frey@smtp.pv | 23 | Re: Mystery Exhaust Fluid |
16 | "Adams, Bill" [badams@us | 7 | New Address 4 Me |
17 | "Bob Frey" [frey@smtp.pv | 22 | Re(2): 1995 D90 SW Owners reaction. |
18 | doncastr@ns.acadiacom.ne | 14 | Pulling trailer w/ Series II |
19 | Ray Harder [ccray@showme | 35 | Re: Pulling trailer w/ Series II |
20 | harincar@internet.mdms.c | 14 | Re: Pulling trailer w/ Series II |
21 | "Bob Frey" [frey@smtp.pv | 32 | Re: 1995 D90 SW Owners reaction. |
22 | M.J.Rooth@lboro.ac.uk (M | 17 | Re: Pulling trailer w/ Series II |
23 | "Christopher H. Dow" [do | 28 | Re: Re(2): 1995 D90 SW Owners reaction. |
24 | Richard Brownlee [101360 | 15 | Billing |
25 | vandecar@nwlink.com (Van | 27 | FS: 1994 Defender 90 |
26 | m8f@ornl.gov (M Scott Fu | 29 | "Limited Editions" |
27 | Rob MacCormick [Rob_MacC | 30 | another among you |
28 | Dixon Kenner [dkenner@em | 24 | Re: "Limited Editions" |
29 | ASFCO@aol.com | 12 | Re: Re[2]: 109" Sighting |
30 | Bruce Davis [daviscar@cr | 38 | Re: Charity run to make us better than bikers |
31 | ASFCO@aol.com | 10 | Gaiter kit SOLD |
32 | GElam30092@aol.com | 45 | LRNA and the D90SW |
33 | John Karlsson [karlsson@ | 21 | Re: another among you |
34 | 12/4/95 [rsloan@titan.li | 55 | LR off road clinic |
35 | vandecar@nwlink.com (Van | 28 | 1994 D90 For Sale |
36 | John Karlsson [karlsson@ | 10 | Sighting: Banana |
37 | debrown@srp.gov | 45 | 109 4 sale |
38 | harincar@internet.mdms.c | 17 | Re: LR off road clinic |
39 | "Bobeck, David R." [dbob | 11 | Re: LR off road clinic |
40 | BRADLEY***************** | 43 | Re: LR off road clinic |
41 | Hank_Lapa_at_PO-PLAZA1@S | 20 | Roof Vents |
42 | BRADLEY***************** | 60 | Re: Belated & longish trip report |
43 | 12/4/95 [rsloan@titan.li | 17 | to winch or not to winch |
44 | rover@pinn.net (Alexande | 31 | WD-40 silicone NOT! |
45 | Dixon Kenner [dkenner@em | 11 | Land Rover Toys |
46 | Ernest Young [ernyoung@e | 27 | Re: Ball Joints |
47 | rhodesia@juno.com (Chris | 19 | [not specified] |
48 | fhyap@ix.netcom.com (Fra | 24 | Re: to winch or not to winch |
49 | tspoto@az.com (Thomas Sp | 33 | Re: Ball Joints |
50 | bcotton@lia.co.za (Brian | 21 | Waving |
51 | Franz.Parzefall@lrz.tu-m | 5 | Re: Waving |
52 | safari@iafrica.com | 22 | Rolling coilers |
53 | logical@icon.co.za (Paul | 11 | Re Mystery Exhaust Fluid |
54 | kelvinc@terrestrial.com | 18 | Arizona Land Rovers |
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 11:58:15 +0000 From: M.J.Rooth@lboro.ac.uk (Mike Rooth) Subject: Re: Land Rover diesel education desired Doesn't matter. The only Rovers that will drop dead are those with electronic ignitions. Uncle did quite a bit of testing on these issues on the trestle out West, and found that common points-type ignitions couldn't care less if they're far enough away to avoid being in the blast damage area. And what did Uncle decide with regard to alternators/generators then? Mike Rooth ------------------------------[ <- Message 2 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: ASFCO@aol.com Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 07:33:48 -0400 Subject: Re: Waving Jim; Thanks.... sure was an incredible ammount of LR's seen in such a small area within a short period of time...lots of cash down there where is the BSROA rally going to be held near (Town) will think about it if its not too far... Rgds Steve ------------------------------[ <- Message 3 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: ASFCO@aol.com Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 07:33:39 -0400 Subject: For sale..gaiter kit I have a Leather Gaiter kit for sale (Britpart not genuine LR ) still in sealed package from Land-Rover supermarket and will sell it for what it cost me they messed up the order and sent me 4 complete kits instead of two price is $ 30.00 e- mail me if interested Rgds Steve Bradke 96 Discovery WA2GMC 72 S lll 88 ( For Sale 68 S lla 88) ------------------------------[ <- Message 4 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 04:51:22 -0700 From: cascardo@ix.netcom.com (Lucas Andres Cascardo) Subject: Re: 1995 D90 SW Owners reaction. You wrote: > Proud owner of number 177/500, 1995 D90 SW. Interested in getting in > contact with all other 499 owners of 1995 D90 SW's. > return offically to these shores. Rumors are running high that LRNA is > going to introduce as a 1996 1/2, or 1997 model, a D90SW. If rumors are > correct, it would appear LRNA has had a change of position as to he > Defenders availability in the US, one that will adversely affect the > limited nature of our vehicles. Interested in getting other owners It is not a rumor. LR is introducing an automatic D90SW (how many I don't know). The 1995 D90 SW is still a limited version because it is standard. If I am not mistaken this will be the first series of automatic Defenders (does anyone have any info on performance / test trials yet). Lucas Cascardo D90SW ------------------------------[ <- Message 5 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 08:03:03 -0400 From: grantw@freenet.carleton.ca (Grant Wilkinson) Subject: HELP Can anyone tell me how to get off the rro list? I have tried sending unsubscribe messages to the major but all I get are answers saying the "owner" will decide if I can get off, and let me know. So far, "owner" is ignoring me. -- Grant Wilkinson Ottawa, Canada grantw@freenet.carleton.ca ------------------------------[ <- Message 6 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Easton Trevor <TEASTON@DQC2.DOFASCO.CA> Subject: Charity run to make us better than bikers Date: Tue, 16 Jul 96 08:17:00 DST I'm with you on the charity collection idea. How about planning something for the 1998 (50th Anniversary) Down East. The idea of a LR Ambulance for a third world country sounds good. How about a sponsorship deal for everyone who travels there. Sponsors at so much a mile. Say 200 Rovers, average of 300 miles 10 sponsors each at 5c/mile. Get LRNA to sponsor and loan money to prepurchase suitable vehicle, RN BritPac etc support necessary resto work. Display vehicle at Owls Head Museum for a couple of months prior to Down East with collection box at display, etc. Would require a lot of planning but I'm game to assist in any way I can. Anyone else up for it? Lets form a group to discuss. Trevor Easton, Grimsby, Ontario ------------------------------[ <- Message 7 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 08:20:20 +0100 From: rvirzi@gte.com (Robert A. Virzi) Subject: Re: For sale..gaiter kit >I have a Leather Gaiter kit for sale (Britpart not genuine LR ) >still in sealed package from Land-Rover supermarket and will sell it for what [ truncated by lro-digester (was 12 lines)] >WA2GMC 72 S lll 88 ( For Sale > 68 S lla 88) Steve- If the gaiters are for your disco, I'm interested! Send me details. -Bob rvirzi@gte.com Think Globally. === +1(617)466-2881 === Act Locally! ------------------------------[ <- Message 8 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 08:07:30 -0400 From: Hank_Lapa_at_PO-PLAZA1@SIGNALCORP.COM (Hank Lapa) Subject: Treatment for Rubber I seem to remember some Smithsonian restoration/preservation folks telling me some years ago that ArmorAll was detrimental to rubber over the long term. I use STP Son of a Gun once in a while, but am not sure of the differences in formulation. Thinking back to a story I was told by an old Connecticut Air Natl Guard guy of how they would wipe down the matt camo paint on their F-100 jets with hydraulic fluid to make them look clean and slick, I wonder if using a bit of Girling on rubber might be a good idea, esp as it's specified for constant contact with rubber seals of the brake system. Seems to make sense, and could be a good use of that half-empty jug that has absorbed too much water vapor to use in the brake/clutch resv anyway. Hank 1960 Ser II 109 SWD ------------------------------[ <- Message 9 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 96 07:47:37 EST From: "Bobeck, David R." <dbobeck@inetgate.ushmm.org> Subject: Re: help me(non-Land Rover) >>>>Anyone with a moment, sorry for using the bandwidth, but I want to give my best friend a hard time. So you want us to send him some raunchy jpeg's? Dave "Sorry no rover content" B. ------------------------------[ <- Message 10 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 96 07:57:36 EST From: "Bobeck, David R." <dbobeck@inetgate.ushmm.org> Subject: Re: Mystery Exhaust Fluid I recently had my 2.25 Holden engined SIII fitted with Motivator extractors and a new 2" exhaust system. This morning I noticed what appears to be water dribbling out of the exhaust.............snip............ Can anyone tell me where it's coming from and what it means? Oh no!! Oh my god, your engine is burning water!!!!....not. :-) Don't worry about it. I've had cars blow steam before, yes, they all seem to do that. But my Rover would blow rather alarming quantities of water all over who or whatever was unfortunate enough to be parked next to it. This happened more in the cold months than in the summer.The fun part was that the tailpipe was coated inside with oily soot, which made the water into an indelible brown goo that really made a mess of whatever it landed on. The first timre I noticed it was on a long road trip, so naturally I thought the engine wwas self destucting. I wasn't losing coolant (that happened on the way home, another story) so I just kept driving and it was fine. I guess its something to do with the tailpipe cooling after a run, which through the miracle of science creates droplets of water on the inside of the pipe, and then... I wouldn't worry about tghe rust either, there's probably *some* oil getting by your rings and leaving a nice rustproofing on the inside of the pipe. ------------------------------[ <- Message 11 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: daviscar@cris.com Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 08:40:43 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Chicago Land Rovers Picnic (bill's picnic) Hi All Well The picnic went with out a hitch till the rain, showed up during the awards part of the day oh well landies like water. A good time had by all, looking forward to next year myself. The food was good and lots of it. Thanks to all the fokes who voted for my Patches to get the Round to it award. The first place when to a nice SIII . Congrats too Hank? (on the list inkornoink) On his SIIA 109 SW He got two weeks ago got back from SC. He found out it is in need of a frame over. But the body looks great nice and straight. For those of you who wonder just how many and what type showed S--- 88 5 showed S--- 109 sw 3 showed RR 2 showed D90 1 showed (aka SIV) Oh yea and 1 military je-p (who let him in?) just joking. Bruce 67 SIIA 88 Patches WANTED pre 1968 109 In USA Daviscar@concentric.net Or BDaviscar@aol.com ------------------------------[ <- Message 12 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Land_Rovers@learnlink.emory.edu (Sean P. Murphy) Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 09:32:29 -0400 Subject: Re: 1995 D90 SW Owners reaction. Richard_Sieben@ccm.fm.intel.com,Internet writes: > Proud owner of number 177/500, 1995 D90 SW. Interested in getting in > contact with all other 499 owners of 1995 D90 SW's. > LRNA positioned our 500 vehicles as the end of the Defender run, > never to [ truncated by lro-digester (was 11 lines)] > input > on this subject and the groups interest in having a dialog with LRNA > about plans that will affect our ownership experience. You can reach a fair number of them through the Defender Registry at http:www.learnlink.emory.edu/solaros; look for the SW designation or the limited run on the plaques. I'll be happy to point other SW owners your way if you're interested in organizing something. ------------------------------[ <- Message 13 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Jim Pappas <roverhed@m3.pcix.com> Subject: Rovers on the Green Date: Mon, 15 Jul 1996 23:15:19 -0400 The BSROA will host its 3rd annual Rovers on the Green Day this Sunday, = 21 July from 10AM to 3PM at the Museum of Transportation at Larz = Anderson Park in Brookline, MA. There will be a fee of $5.00/vehicle (members and non-members). $2.50 of = the $5.00 will be donated to the Museum in appreciation, and the = remainder will help defray the cost of prizes/awards. Land Rover poker will be the featured *game* this year - replacing the = *feely-meely* of the past two years. A food vendor will be on the grounds. We're looking for a good turnout. Please come on out! NO RAIN DATE!! Admission to the museum is included. Call the BSROA Club line to receive more information or post me = directly. cheers Jim ------------------------------[ <- Message 14 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: "Tom Rowe" <trowe@aae.wisc.edu> Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 09:06:51 --6 Subject: Re: Charity run to make us better than bikers > I'm with you on the charity collection idea. How about planning something > for the 1998 (50th Anniversary) Down East. The idea of a LR Ambulance for a > third world country sounds good. How about for a rural North American area? When I lived in VA a neighbor's guest died of a heart attack because the local rescue squad didn't have 4WD and it took a long time to slog up the hill to his house on foot. Tom Rowe UW-Madison Center for Dairy Research Madison,WI, USA 608-265-6194, Fax:608-262-1578 trowe@aae.wisc.edu Four wheel drive allows you to get stuck in places even more inaccessible. ------------------------------[ <- Message 15 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: 16 Jul 1996 07:24:01 -0700 From: "Bob Frey" <frey@smtp.pvr.com> Subject: Re: Mystery Exhaust Fluid You've increased the total volume of the exhaust system and the surface = area of the interior of the exhaust system while decreasing the velocity = of the exhaust. Result is more condensation and a longer drying cycle = after cold start. Bob Frey D90 "Red" ------ From: Land-Rover-Owner@Land-Rover.Team.Net, Mon, Jul 15, 1996 = ------ I recently had my 2.25 Holden engined SIII fitted with Motivator = extractors and a new 2" exhaust system. This morning I noticed what appears to be water dribbling out of the exhaust. It's clear, doesn't appear to have = any strong smell and it isn't hot. Can anyone tell me where it's coming from and what it means? ------------------------------[ <- Message 16 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 96 10:23:07 -0400 From: "Adams, Bill" <badams@usia.gov> Subject: New Address 4 Me Bill Adams 3D Artist/Animator ------------------------------[ <- Message 17 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: 16 Jul 1996 07:38:03 -0700 From: "Bob Frey" <frey@smtp.pvr.com> Subject: Re(2): 1995 D90 SW Owners reaction. I've never driven an automatic off-road. I've aways been curious about = engine braking on steep decents with an automatic....any experience out = there? Bob Frey D-90 "Red" ------ From: Land-Rover-Owner@Land-Rover.Team.Net, Tue, Jul 16, 1996 = ------ It is not a rumor. LR is introducing an automatic D90SW (how many I don't know). The 1995 D90 SW is still a limited version because it is standard. If I am not mistaken this will be the first series of automatic Defenders (does anyone have any info on performance / test trials yet). Lucas Cascardo D90SW ------------------------------[ <- Message 18 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 09:45:54 -0500 From: doncastr@ns.acadiacom.net (Peter C. Doncaster) Subject: Pulling trailer w/ Series II Anyone had any experience pulling a trailer w/ a 2.25liter petrol?? I might be moving soon, and I'm thinking of pulling a SMALL u-haul trailer for about 1500 miles. I have an 88 series IIa w/ IIa transmition and no O/D. Please tell me before I do somthing silly. Peter Doncaster New Orleans, Louisiana ------------------------------[ <- Message 19 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 10:06:47 -0500 (CDT) From: Ray Harder <ccray@showme.missouri.edu> Subject: Re: Pulling trailer w/ Series II On Tue, 16 Jul 1996, Peter C. Doncaster wrote: > Subject: Pulling trailer w/ Series II > Anyone had any experience pulling a trailer w/ a 2.25liter petrol?? [ truncated by lro-digester (was 7 lines)] > for about 1500 miles. I have an 88 series IIa w/ IIa transmition and no > O/D. peter, i tow a trailer regularly with my siia. a light load is no problem. heavy loads -- 3000 pounds can make you wonder whether the rover or the trailer is doing the driving. loading the 3000 pound trailer correctly -- with the proper distribution -- say 200 pounds of load at the ball hitch -- is critical. the other problem is mental -- my trailer is loosy-goosy with a tilt mechanizm. whenever i go over bumps it lets out clunks. these clunks get sent up thru the tongue and echos via the siia frame. it sounds like bad things are happening, but i think it is only noise. i recently towed my trailer 3000 miles in search of adventure and rover parts. it does affect your top speed (you thought you had to drive slow without a trailer -- try it with a trailer). headwinds that slow you normally down to 55mph slow you down even more. a 40 mph headwind across kansas prolonged that crossing agony to almost unbearable duration. thru the mountains was no problem. the o/d is helpful for split shifting. since you emphasize SMALL, i would go for it if 1) you have a slow-speed expectation level, 2) your frame is sound with minimum rear cross-member rust 3) you load it properly and 4) drive so you keep control of the vehicle. ray harder ------------------------------[ <- Message 20 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: harincar@internet.mdms.com Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 09:38:03 -0500 Subject: Re: Pulling trailer w/ Series II Might want to check out your half shafts, or at least have a spare pair along... Tim --- tim harincar harincar@mooregs.com '66 IIa 88 SW ------------------------------[ <- Message 21 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: 16 Jul 1996 08:35:15 -0700 From: "Bob Frey" <frey@smtp.pvr.com> Subject: Re: 1995 D90 SW Owners reaction. When I bought my D90 soft-top there were no announced plans for the SW to = be imported...it was supposedly the last of the NAS Defenders. So big = deal. I purchased my truck because it met my needs and I appreciated it's = heritage and character. I don't plan to sell it. As an investment its a = lousy deal no matter how few are imported to North America. More vehicles = mean more parts, more aftermarket parts suppliers and and lower prices. = Twenty years from now I'll be able to buy a parts vehicle...I'm a driver = not a collector! sorry for the rant... Bob Frey D-90 "Red" ------ From: Land-Rover-Owner@Land-Rover.Team.Net, Tue, Jul 16, 1996 = ------ LRNA positioned our 500 vehicles as the end of the Defender run, never = to return offically to these shores. Rumors are running high that LRNA is going to introduce as a 1996 1/2, or 1997 model, a D90SW. If rumors are correct, it would appear LRNA has had a change of position as to he Defenders availability in the US, one that will adversely affect the limited nature of our vehicles. Interested in getting other owners = input on this subject and the groups interest in having a dialog with LRNA about plans that will affect our ownership experience ------------------------------[ <- Message 22 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 16:52:41 +0000 From: M.J.Rooth@lboro.ac.uk (Mike Rooth) Subject: Re: Pulling trailer w/ Series II >Anyone had any experience pulling a trailer w/ a 2.25liter petrol?? >I might be moving soon, and I'm thinking of pulling a SMALL u-haul trailer [ truncated by lro-digester (was 9 lines)] >O/D. >Please tell me before I do somthing silly. Dont worry about it,it's what they were built for.Woman over here, a month or two ago couldnt get her tow car to start,to take her two horses to a show. Dissapeared,came back twenty minutes later with my mates old 11A 88",hitched up,and off she went.No worries. Cheers Mike Rooth ------------------------------[ <- Message 23 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 09:07:20 -0700 From: "Christopher H. Dow" <dow@thelen.org> Subject: Re: Re(2): 1995 D90 SW Owners reaction. I've taken my automatic Disco off-road, and was quite pleased. Before the Disco, I had a Toyota 4Runner, which I purposely purchased with a standard (BTW, this kills resale for a SUV in California--cost me about 2K on the sale). My FJ40 buddies all laughed after I told them I wanted a standard for "better off-road capabilities", as experience had shown them the value of a $10k US upgrade to Chevy V8s with auto trans. After I went off-road with them, I saw what they meant. They never lugged, and could go through almost anything (this may be heresy on this list, but I've noticed that the FJ40 is a fine off-road vehicle, if rather lacking the charm of a Land Rover). Anyway, the first time I went off-road in the Disco, I had a much more pleasant experience (which I'm sure was not solely due to the automatic transmission :-). Also, I'm pretty sure it will be more pleasant pleasant not to burn out a clutch because I've gone over too many boulders. Chris At 07:38 AM 7/16/96 -0700, you wrote: >I've never driven an automatic off-road. I've aways been curious about = >engine braking on steep decents with an automatic....any experience out = [ truncated by lro-digester (was 23 lines)] >trials yet). >Lucas Cascardo D90SW ------------------------------[ <- Message 24 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: 16 Jul 96 12:23:27 EDT From: Richard Brownlee <101360.3273@CompuServe.COM> Subject: Billing Hi All I saw the post a little while back about meeting outside the beer tent on saturday 5pm. Is this still on? I have only just been able to get the time to attend so the LRO camping is full - I will be camping in the Billing area in a red Dormobile KHG 820G - arriving saturday - come and say hi. Regards to all Richard ------------------------------[ <- Message 25 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 09:34:26 -0700 (PDT) From: vandecar@nwlink.com (Van Decar) Subject: FS: 1994 Defender 90 Well I have decided to sell my D90 before I take off the UK. I will probably pick up a diesel when I get there. Here are the specifics: 1994 Arles Blue Defender 90 #1057 in great condition. Air Conditioning, AM/FM/Cassette Front brush guard and rear light guards, and wing protectors Bonnet mounted spare in addition to the rear mounted one Four PIAA auxiliary lights, K&N synthetic fluids 1995 Best Top, safari cage, and BIMWI & Surrey tops Rear seat, side steps, cargo rubber mat 31K miles. Mostly highway miles with light off roading I am currently stationed at Altus Air Force Base in Altus, Oklahoma Willing to drive a couple hundred miles (Dallas, Oklahoma City, etc.) on weekends for a serious buyer. Phone: 1-405-482-8101 ext. 8215 email: vandecar@nwlink.com Thanks and warm regards, Chris Van Decar ------------------------------[ <- Message 26 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 12:38:20 -0400 (EDT) From: m8f@ornl.gov (M Scott Fugate) Subject: "Limited Editions" Richard Sieben is concerned about LR's decision on... "Defenders availability in the US, one that will adversely affect the limited nature of our vehicles. Interested in getting other owners input on this subject and the groups interest in having a dialog with LRNA about plans that will affect our ownership experience." Gee, Richard, sorry you're bumming. Maybe you should have spent your money on Elvis plates from the Franklin Mint or on some other "Limited Edition Investment". I guess now your ownership experience will be based solely on having a great truck, just like the rest of us open edition owners. Very unexclusively yours, Scott Fugate '70 IIa 88 '89 RR P.S. for those who want to be waved at... Come on down to Knoxville, TN. If you can make eye contact, RR and Disco drivers will return a wave 75+ % of the time here. (Male drivers closer to 100%) I'm thinking since we don't even have a dealer (yet) within three hours of town, maybe ALL of our Rover owners have a little enthusiast in them. ------------------------------[ <- Message 27 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 12:50:03 -0400 From: Rob MacCormick <Rob_MacCormick@Harvard.Edu> Subject: another among you I've been a lurking around these parts for awhile...Soon....(Yeah yeah we've heard it before) I will be sporting a @#$$@@ grin associated with ownership...You can begin to brace yourselves 'cause I'm confident I'll have some Taylor-esque ?'s for the "wisdom" associated with this list......If all goes as planned WHooo WHooo HA HA HA (maniacal laugh, complete with hands rubbing together) I'll be owning a dormobile! In other news: Chris, Your well wishing your bud on his first year of marriage may prove to be painful....I recieved the following in reply to my note to him....Cheers!: >Many thanks, but when I get hold of Chris I plan to drive his >Landrover over him ... Rob MacCormick Acting Associate Director/Associate Industrial Hygienist Environmental Health and Safety Department Harvard University 46 Oxford Street Cambridge, MA 02138 (617)-495-3055 (office - voicemail) (617)-495-0593 (fax machine) (617)-746-0145 (pager, input your phone #) rob_maccormick@harvard.edu (email) 1576245@pager.mcb.com (SHORT (<80 characters) emails to pager) ------------------------------[ <- Message 28 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 12:54:44 -0400 (EDT) From: Dixon Kenner <dkenner@emr1.NRCan.gc.ca> Subject: Re: "Limited Editions" On Tue, 16 Jul 1996, M Scott Fugate wrote: > Richard Sieben is concerned about LR's decision on... > "Defenders availability in the US, one that will adversely affect the > limited nature of our vehicles. > on Elvis plates from the Franklin Mint or on some other "Limited Edition > Investment". I was always under the impression that a "limited edition" automobile was limited to the greatest number that they reasonably thought they could sell at a particular price. However, what I would be more worried about is the current LR advertising campaign that relabels the Series vehicles as Defender 109's, Defender 80"'s et cetera. Suddenly this "limited" edition D90 is going to be joined by thousands of newly labeled Defenders, further taking away from the exclusive nature of the vehicle. Hmmm... I drive a 110 prototype! ------------------------------[ <- Message 29 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: ASFCO@aol.com Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 13:19:52 -0400 Subject: Re: Re[2]: 109" Sighting Mike... Did you see the thread on the NH Off road trip on Aug 3 & 4 ? are you thinking of going and if so got room for a passenger ? I Plan on re-doing swivel balls, mine will be apart ( stand-by for help/questions ) Rgds Steve ------------------------------[ <- Message 30 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 13:31:50 -0400 (EDT) From: Bruce Davis <daviscar@cris.com> Subject: Re: Charity run to make us better than bikers At 09:06 AM 7/16/96 --6, you wrote: >> I'm with you on the charity collection idea. How about planning something [ truncated by lro-digester (was 11 lines)] >squad didn't have 4WD and it took a long time to slog up the hill to >his house on foot. This is more like it I know WE (Rover owners) would not let a bunch of bikers out do us. Know all we have to do is find some where that REALLY needs something like a LR ambulance of a Fire truck ( thanks to clinton x military is next to impossible to import.) Who will talk to RN or AB to find out if they are willing to Help? Does anyone know of an area that is in need of something like this? I for one can't think of a better way to make the 50th Anniversary of LR's more rememberable. All of you Who are members of clubs should bring up this Idea at your next meeting. We will need to start getting it together soon as it will take time to get organized and find the right LR. Take to your local dealers about sponsering eather by the mile or just with flat Dollars. I will start by volunteering to keep track of who is doing what as long as you e-mail me with it. I will also keep the list updated if it is wanted. Bruce 67 SIIA 88 Patches WANTED pre 1968 109 In USA Daviscar@concentric.net Or BDaviscar@aol.com ------------------------------[ <- Message 31 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: ASFCO@aol.com Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 14:06:29 -0400 Subject: Gaiter kit SOLD Thanks to the multitude who responded to my post.... The gaiter kit has been sold.... Rgds Steve ------------------------------[ <- Message 32 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: GElam30092@aol.com Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 14:50:54 -0400 Subject: LRNA and the D90SW Richard writes, in part,: "LRNA positioned our 500 vehicles as the end of the Defender run, never to return offically to these shores. Rumors are running high that LRNA is going to introduce as a 1996 1/2, or 1997 model, a D90SW. If rumors are correct, it would appear LRNA has had a change of position as to he Defenders availability in the US, one that will adversely affect the limited nature of our vehicles. Interested in getting other owners input on this subject and the groups interest in having a dialog with LRNA about plans that will affect our ownership experience." I disagree with you completely. I'm willing to bet that if you read the literature closely, you'll find all kind of wiggle-words that will allow LRNA to do anything they want with the D90! And if they do return the D90SW in another form, they haven't done anything wrong except return a vehicle that the markets wants in a slightly altered format... OBD2 and automatic not withstanding. It appears that you bought you vehicle hoping it would be like the 110's. It's a sucker's bet anyway you look at it. We have a deposit on an XD but I keep telling my wife that sure, it's a limited run vehicle.... and there's always a limited edition something-or-another coming down the pike. Truth is, I like my '95 Discovery. In fact, unless there are more than cosmetic changes to the XD or if my wife kills me or there is another compelling reason to go in debt just to buy a limited-edition XD, I may not go through with the deal! Besides, I got my eye on a Lightweight. Anyone on this list will tell you that only time will determine if a vehicle will appreciate. And while there are owners who will not off-road a particular vehicle hoping it will go up in value, there are others using their vehicle for what the designers intended. Even if we do purchase the XD, you can expect to see it out and about in the deserts of AZ not parked in a garage hoping the value will increase. Sorry for the bandwidth and the ranting... we now return you to your regularly scheduled LRO list... Gerry "I need a vacation" Elaml Phoenix AZ ------------------------------[ <- Message 33 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 15:23:03 -0700 From: John Karlsson <karlsson@edgenet.net> Subject: Re: another among you Rob MacCormick wrote: > I've been a lurking around these parts for awhile...Soon....(Yeah yeah we've > heard it before) I will be sporting a @#$$@@ grin associated with [ truncated by lro-digester (was 13 lines)] > be painful....I recieved the following in reply to my note to him....Cheers!: > ..Many thanks, but when I get hold of Chris I plan to drive his ..Landrover over him ... You must have sent him a message much worse than mine, which was just a pleasant reminder to make the big day a memorable one. He just surmised that it must have been Chris and his friends that set him up. Chris - Maybe I got you in trouble by saying, "Who's Chris? I was just responding to the ad in the New York Times." I hope so. Heh, heh! John ------------------------------[ <- Message 34 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 16:28:02 -0400 (EDT) From: 12/4/95 <rsloan@titan.liunet.edu> Subject: LR off road clinic Went to the Glen Cove dealership sponsored Off Road clinic this past Sunday, held at an old motorcross race course in Suffolf County Long Island. I figured it might be interesting to see what they had cooked up for the vehicles and to show my brother, girlfriend and cousin what the vehicles could do in a fairly safe environment, this way they might join me in 'real terrain' later. First was lunch. Absolutely delicious, full catered affair, during which the morning session was given their awards and completion certificates. Most of the participating vehicles were Discos and and new RR's, no Series were present unfortunately, and I was among the only 2 D90's in attendance, or as the instructor called them, series IV. Almost missed the first set of instructions due to mouth stuffing of shish kebobs, but fortunately recouped the general gist of the talk. After some ice breaking activities, designed it seemed to allow everyone to remember everyone else's names, we got into the vehicles and took off. The entire trail was driven in low range, and I must say there were a couple of descents where I was held up only by my seat belt. My girlfriend shut her eyes. It was the kind of hill that even though I 'knew' we would negotiate it no problem you still were kind of like, did I ever finish writing that "Write Your Last Will by Mail?" Also a little harrowing was the driving along the burm at an angle like this /. Allright, perhaps not so extreme, but that's how it felt. The real fun was to be had in the mud pit, gratis of Bertha. I got stuck once, reversed out, then made it through with a little more momentum. Then it was just a matter of someone saying, "try going through there then up that..." or "how about traversing that section there then..." When I looked out the first time we got stuck the mud/water was up just past the doors, which, by the way, I'm glad I didn't take off yet. Can anyone recommend a good way to clean an engine compartment and under the body, because mine is now thoroughly covered in mud. Hosed off most of the glop when I got home but there is still a layer of brown. My passengers were slightly changed as well, my cousin kept saying "Well, you get what you pay for," and my girlfriend was quite enthusiastic about attending some rallys in the near future. We even won an award. Plus it was great fun watching all the snooties get mud all over them, their pristine vehicles, and their up turned nose. Some of their cars even suffered minor damages. A few bent bumpers and ripped off spoilers. Someone with camel trophy stickers plastered over their vehicle and a deep water forging kit got repeatedly stuck like it was their job. That irony did not go unnoticed. P.S. To the person driving home from the east end of Long Island, any chance of you driving on the Long Island Expressway Sunday morning around 11:30 AM Westbound in a series Rover? I saw you, you saw me (green D90) exchanged arm flails? Any info on the engine/ underbody cleaning would be greatly appreciated! Rich Land Rover...D90...I mean series IV...I mean... ------------------------------[ <- Message 35 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 13:54:21 -0700 (PDT) From: vandecar@nwlink.com (Van Decar) Subject: 1994 D90 For Sale Well I have decided to sell my D90 before I take off the UK. I will probably pick up a diesel when I get there. Here are the specifics: 1994 Arles Blue Defender 90 #1057 in great condition. Air Conditioning, AM/FM/Cassette Front brush guard and rear light guards, and wing protectors Bonnet mounted spare in addition to the rear mounted one Four PIAA auxiliary lights, K&N synthetic fluids 1995 Best Top, safari cage, and BIMWI & Surrey tops Rear seat, side steps, cargo rubber mat 31K miles. Mostly highway miles with light off roading $29,500 I am currently stationed at Altus Air Force Base in Altus, Oklahoma Willing to drive a couple hundred miles (Dallas, Oklahoma City, etc.) on weekends for a serious buyer. Phone: 1-405-482-8101 ext. 8215 email: vandecar@nwlink.com Thanks and warm regards, Chris Van Decar ------------------------------[ <- Message 36 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 16:52:06 -0700 From: John Karlsson <karlsson@edgenet.net> Subject: Sighting: Banana Someone at work told me he often sees a yellow Land Rover (Defender?) in the Wakefield, RI area with the license "BANANA". Anyone on the list? John Hope Valley, RI ------------------------------[ <- Message 37 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: debrown@srp.gov Date: 16 Jul 96 14:02:38 MST Subject: 109 4 sale FROM: David Brown Internet: debrown@srp.gov Computer Graphics Specialist ~ S.R.P. ~ AM/FM - Graphic Records PAB219 (602)236-3544 - Pager:6486 External (602)275-2508 #6486 Oh dear... It seems that I'm being solicitated to sell her more and more. Just last Friday I was in a gun shop, and someone came in looking for the owner and wanted to buy it. I told him I was planning to restore 1st, but traded numbers with him. He called and left a msg on my phone too. Well... I really need to make a list of all the parts I have ready to put on, but basically, I have "all" (there's always something more that you discover you need...) the parts gathered to restore to near original condition, frame, steps, seals, etc. It's currently running well, and only needs valve guide seals. As it is, I'd probably take $12K for it with the spare frame and all misc stuff. I'm located in Arizona, let me know if seriously interested. My luck: I'd get it completely restored, and then not find anyone interested! Dave Brown. #=======# _________ "What lies behind us and wat lies |__|__|__\___ //__/__|__\___ before us are tiny matters ompared | _| | |_ |} \__ - ____ - _|} to what lies within us." "(_)""""""(_)" (_) (_) Ralph WaldoEmerson ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 13:31:57 -0700 (PDT) X-Sender: scooper@pop.seanet.com (Unverified) X-Mailer: Windows Eudora Version 1.4.4 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" From: scooper@scooper.seanet.com (Sandy Cooper) Subject: 109 4 sale Howdy! Do ya still have the 109? How much ya asking? John Cooper ------------------------------[ <- Message 38 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: harincar@internet.mdms.com Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 15:50:29 -0500 Subject: Re: LR off road clinic > D90's in attendance, or as the instructor called them, series IV. So is LRNA trying to make the Defender a Series, or the Series into old defenders? Either way, seems like history revisionism to me. I will politly but firmly correct *anyone* that says my IIa is a defender... Tim --- tim harincar harincar@mooregs.com '66 IIa 88 SW ------------------------------[ <- Message 39 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 96 17:38:53 EST From: "Bobeck, David R." <dbobeck@inetgate.ushmm.org> Subject: Re: LR off road clinic >>>Any info on the engine/ underbody cleaning would be greatly appreciated! A friend's Mom had a hot water line to the outddor spigot. even with the high pressure nozzle it still didn't get everything off. Dave "As long as you get the big clumps you're ok" B. ------------------------------[ <- Message 40 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 17:40:10 -0400 From: BRADLEY***************** <jethro@li.net> Subject: Re: LR off road clinic Great time!!!! We attended last years event at the Hampton Classic. What a deal!!! It sounds like this years was just as well set up. It was very well organized and the food/drink and extra goodies really made for a nice time. One poor soul last year rolled his brand new 60K Rangie on the Saturday course. OUCH! We now have a nice "character dent" on one running board (Disco). Some came completely off and others received dents in the usually rear spots. You're right about some of the "snoots". Sorry, but Long Island has more of them per square mile than anywhere else that I have been. (Nothing to be proud of for sure.) It was fun to watch people that had never seen any offroading more severe than the road shoulder. The squeals could be heard echoing throughout the forest. I for one was impressed beyond measure. I used to have a '79 J**p, 304. I wouldn't have taken it on some of these obstacles. Glad to hear you had a great time. We had several D90's last year. I believe a Ford Explorer tried to sneak on too. I'm glad. He did fill in one of the holes for the rest of us. Sorry, couldn't resist. Vermont in 4 weeks!!! Any good trails??? (NOT Rubicon strength) Brad '95 Disco At 04:28 PM 7/16/96 -0400, you wrote: >Went to the Glen Cove dealership sponsored Off Road clinic this past [ truncated by lro-digester (was 56 lines)] >Rich >Land Rover...D90...I mean series IV...I mean... #################################################### Want a few nice surprises ??? Come visit my WEBSITE http://www.li.net/~jethro/jethro.htm You will need Netscape V2 ----Se ya there, Jethro #################################################### ------------------------------[ <- Message 41 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 15:23:38 -0400 From: Hank_Lapa_at_PO-PLAZA1@SIGNALCORP.COM (Hank Lapa) Subject: Roof Vents All, I'm seeking to replace the 4 roof vents in my 109 SW. I hope to find original, shallow-profile vents in new condition. Any good deals out there, either sale/trade? I have 2 new, Genuine, deep-profile vents as fit in the forward two positions of an 88 hardtop. (These are not applicable to 109 SWs unless you want to cut 2 new holes in the forward (sloping) section of your roof. Hey, not a bad idea, esp if your dash panel vents are sealed.) These are available in trade for 2 of the shallow ones. Hopefully, Hank ------------------------------[ <- Message 42 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 17:51:51 -0400 From: BRADLEY***************** <jethro@li.net> Subject: Re: Belated & longish trip report Sounds like a fun trip. I am from Seattle originally and now reside on Long Island, NY. Kinda the other side of the world. Anyway your mailing reminded me of a Land Rover trip that I'll never forget. Last year when the Disco was about two months old. We took a trip from Long Island to Cincinnati, Ohio. Along the way going towards Columbus, The weather was foul to say the least.( remnants of a hurricane had made their way up north) Anyway, a TORNADO came from the sky and landed to my left about 100 yards from the Disco. As I saw the trees explode I nailed the pedal to the floor. We were doing 90 MPH in torrential rains trying to get away from this storm. This speed was maintained for a good 20 to 25 minutes. I can say that the performance of the LR was exemplary. It handled better than any other vehicle that I ever owned. In fact I always say that it handles better in the rain than anything else on dry pavement. It's kinda funny now but at the time I had the sh** scared outa me. See, all Land Rover adventures don't have to be in the woods!!! Brad......................;^) '95 Disco/escape pod At 12:52 AM 7/16/96 EDT, you wrote: >Last month (beginning JUN 9th), we drove from White Rock, NM to >Washington/Oregon via CO, UT, and ID. We returned via CA, NV, UT, and CO. Got [ truncated by lro-digester (was 20 lines)] > -HAD been using premium, but north of Moab, with the fuel gauge at the "You >gotta be shi&&in' me!" mark (just below the E), I rolled into a gas station that >was out of everything but 86oct unleaded. Filled up and HAD ABSOLUTELY NO PROBS. >No ping, no loss of power, no difference. We're being ripped off, y'all. >Sightings: [ truncated by lro-digester (was 22 lines)] >B&B---company cars? >-it seems that the next most popular old 4x4 is still the Scout. I saw, with no >exaggeration, 100 of these during my trip, most in good shape. Last one was >built in '81, I think. [ truncated by lro-digester (was 14 lines)] >hundred pounds to start and another hundred or so gained along the way. It rode >fast and comfortable. >If anyone wants to know about watering holes, chow, route, etc., drop me a line. >Oh, yeah, kt=knot (a little over a mph), for the non-sailor types. >Jim, White Rock, Northern New Messico [ truncated by lro-digester (was 11 lines)] >'88 Alfa Milano 3.0 >'81 MB 300TDt #################################################### Want a few nice surprises ??? Come visit my WEBSITE http://www.li.net/~jethro/jethro.htm You will need Netscape V2 ----Se ya there, Jethro #################################################### ------------------------------[ <- Message 43 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 19:12:13 -0400 (EDT) From: 12/4/95 <rsloan@titan.liunet.edu> Subject: to winch or not to winch Does anyone know a really cheap source of quality winches? In all my four wheeling (not as much as it sounds, mostly beach work, a few fossil digs) I've never had one, or used one, though I can see the benefits of possessing one. (I saw The Gods Must Be Crazy too ya know!) I could barely afford my truck as it is, much less a winch. So is it necessary to purchase a winch new? What about proper mounting, forward or rear? I don't believe I've ever seen a used winch advertised. How do you determine the winch you need for your vehicle type? Do I really need one? later, Rich '95 D90 ------------------------------[ <- Message 44 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 20:39:27 -0400 From: rover@pinn.net (Alexander P. Grice) Subject: WD-40 silicone NOT! John Tackley <jtackley.dit@state.va.us> wrote: > I've seen recommendations for use of WD-40 and Silicone spray products. >WHICH is it? On vinyl dashes and seats, WD-40 is the *only* way to go. (And this comes from Chris "The Badger" Laws who earns his living making seats and tops...) WD-40 is a petroleum product. What is vinyl? Essentially petroleum with a few of its molecules rearranged. If you use "silicone" spray on seats and dashes (no comments from the pre- Series III squad, please), it will clog up the pores and eventually crack the material. Worse, on seats, it'll make the stitching brittle. Use Armor-All and your seats will look fine...for a while. A year or so later, they will just fall apart at the seams. (Mine did. And The Badger did a *great* job of reworking them.) Cheers *----"Jeep may be famous, LAND-ROVER is Legendary"----* | A. P. (Sandy) Grice | | Rover Owners' Association of Virginia, Ltd. | | 1633 Melrose Parkway, Norfolk, VA 23508-1730 | | E-mail: rover@pinn.net Phone: 757-622-7054 (Day) | | 757-423-4898 (Evenings) FAX: 757-622-7056 | | | *----1972 Series III 88"------1996 Discovery SE-7 ----* ------------------------------[ <- Message 45 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 21:27:09 -0400 (EDT) From: Dixon Kenner <dkenner@emr1.NRCan.gc.ca> Subject: Land Rover Toys Robin appears to have gone nuts and is unloading his massive toy collection. Prefers to unload the entire thing in one shot. Will consider breaking the Series from Modern vehicles so it could be available in two parts. Serious enquiries only. No tire kickers please. Phone Robin Craig at 613 738-7880 in evenings ------------------------------[ <- Message 46 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Wed, 17 Jul 1996 00:02:47 -0400 From: Ernest Young <ernyoung@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: Ball Joints I own a 90 Range Rover County and noticed (In between waving at any Rover I see) that I am getting some play in the front end. When I checked the tie rods I found play in the ball joints. The rubber looks good on both of them, my question is if it possible to repack the joints instead of replacing them? Also wanted to add that I just had an electrical fire under the dash of my rover and I did not have an extinguisher on board (I am a proffesional firefighter so I don't need one right?). While disassembling the dash to put the fire out with a towel I realized that the fire had become more than I could handle with my laundry and began to abandon ship, tossing out my daughter's carseat, toys and other valueables. The dread of loosing my entire vehicle was overwhelming. Luckily, a passerby by happened to have a dry chemical extinguisher and handed it to me just in time for me to make quick work of the flames. The damaged was kept to the wiring and harnesses directly below the steering column. The moral of the story is...If you don't have one already... Get a fire extinguisher... Ernie Young ernyoung@earthlink.net 90 Range Rover 79 MB 300TD 69 Triumph Trophy 250 (basketcase) ------------------------------[ <- Message 47 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 21:47:08 PST Subject: Series IIA Steering W From: rhodesia@juno.com (Chris R. Whitehead) Hi everyone, I am looking for the original spoked steering wheel for my 1966 Series IIA. I thought I had one lined up from a guy in Canada, but have had no coms from him since I sent my last message. My present steering wheel is so worn that it is seemingly crumbling every time I put my hands on it. My hands come off it looking black!!! Please e-mail me at : Rhodesia@juno.com Cheers Chris W 1966 Series IIA 88"-now actually moving on the road instead of in little pieces! ------------------------------[ <- Message 48 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 22:19:40 -0700 From: fhyap@ix.netcom.com (Franklin H. Yap ) Subject: Re: to winch or not to winch You wrote: >Does anyone know a really cheap source of quality winches? In all my >four wheeling (not as much as it sounds, mostly beach work, a few fossil >digs) I've never had one, or used one, though I can see >the benefits of possessing one. I don't believe I've ever seen a used winch advertised. >How do you determine the winch you need for your vehicle type? Do I really >need one? >the benefits of possessing one. Someone I know bought his from a contractor who installed it but had never used it. He said that surplus winches are sometimes available from utility companies and maintenance divisions of public agencies. Have you considered carrying a come-a-long for emergency use? ------------------------------[ <- Message 49 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 22:37:22 -0700 From: tspoto@az.com (Thomas Spoto) Subject: Re: Ball Joints My niece just had a fire in her car and it turned out to have been caused by a burned out fuse wrapped in foil as a temperary fix. I am curious as to the cause of your unfortunate experience as one day I plan on getting a RR . As far as the tie rod ends go, to my knowledge , no they are not rebuildable. However some do have grease zirks and can be repacked. The last set I bought were not fitted with zirks but did have them in a kit. To install them you drilled a suitably sized hole in the back of the Tie Rod End and then tapped it to fit the zirks. Screwed in zirk and from then on kept them lubed, but not oozing grease (bad for tie rod end longevity I was told). Tom tspoto@az.com 2 X 72 88's ( 1 moves between being parts and a restoration ) 1 X 67 88 ( I took my drivers exam in it in 1975, parking was a breeze) >.............SNIP.................Also wanted to add that I just had an >electrical fire under the dash of my rover and I did not have an >extinguisher on board (I am a proffesional firefighter so I don't need >one right?). ...SNIP... >The damaged was kept to the wiring and harnesses directly >below the steering column. The moral of the story is...If you don't have [ truncated by lro-digester (was 6 lines)] >Ernie Young >ernyoung@earthlink.net ------------------------------[ <- Message 50 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Wed, 17 Jul 1996 08:00:58 +0200 From: bcotton@lia.co.za (Brian Cotton) Subject: Waving This is how it works:--- Why do Series drivers wave ? Why don't coil drivers wave? Ah ha ! It's NOT the waving thats the clue it's the temperature ! All series drivers aren't waving they are wiping the windscreen to see where they are going. ! The coil drivers have good heaters and don't need to wipe the windscreen !! Just a thought Brian -wipe wipe- Cotton South Africa ------------------------------[ <- Message 51 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Franz.Parzefall@lrz.tu-muenchen.de Subject: Re: Waving Date: Wed, 17 Jul 1996 08:27:29 +0200 (METDST) ------------------------------[ <- Message 52 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: safari@iafrica.com Subject: Rolling coilers Date: Wed, 17 Jul 96 06:48:11 GMT Hi all Coil sprung Landys seem to have a reputation here in Southern Africa for being unstable compared to the leaf sprung versions .Most folk when attempting extended trips up north are forced to use loaded roof racks and this of course compounds the problem. The main problem with the coilers appears to be in the damping.When on a typical potholed African road the body tends to oscillate and this swaying motion forces drivers to overcompensate with often fatal consequences. There is now a large market for aftermarket dampers and coil springs to help control this. The later Defenders with control rods may be better. There are a few guys around here who specialize in rebuilding rolled 110's. In my opinion leaf springs are better suited to Africa.They are safer, easier to fix, and last longer even though they are not as comfortable. Cheers. -- Rob Symons safari@iafrica.com Durban South Africa ------------------------------[ <- Message 53 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Wed, 17 Jul 1996 09:25:15 +0200 From: logical@icon.co.za (Paul Damhuis) Subject: Re Mystery Exhaust Fluid The mystry exhayst fluid is good old fashioned condensation, particularly noticable on new exhausts. Paul Eat drink and be merry for tomorrow the sky may fall on our heads. ------------------------------[ <- Message 54 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Wed, 17 Jul 1996 00:41:20 -0700 From: kelvinc@terrestrial.com (Kelvin Crezee) Subject: Arizona Land Rovers We now have a dedicated digest for Arizona LRO's to join up if you are from AZ send e-mail to listserv@stat.com then in the letter section subcribe azlro. I have't received anything myself yet since I just joined tonight, but hope it will create a good forum and group outings. Join up if you are interrested in AZ 4 wheeling with rovers. K. Crezee D90 #2728 Kelvin Crezee kelvinc@terrestrial.com ------------------------------[ <- Message 55 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960717 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
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