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From: "Huub Pennings" <HPS@fs1-kfih.azr.nl> Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 13:15:05 +0100 Subject: Re: re:Quitin-engines Hello Quintin You wrote: "Alas no the engines are Petrol ones. I can get mil rebuilt SIII transmisions. Not sure on the price yet tho. :-?" Any news on the gearbox prizes?? Regards, Huub Pennings e-mail adress Pennings@kfih.azr.nl ------------------------------[ <- Message 3 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 971023 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: "Tackley, John" <jtackley.dit@state.va.us> Subject: rochester Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 08:06:12 -0400 You say you have the rochester connected to the oil bath a/c. How ? Are you using the OEM hose ? Also, can you describe the carb mounting to me, on your truck ? Models: If you have the manual choke, you have one of the 'Model Bs'. If you have some type of auto choke (a couple of variations here) you have a later, newer 'BV' or 'BG', I believe. Eichlin kits are available thru NAPA for these (same kit for all, I could look up the p/n for you). The only thing to watch for in the kits is that the accelerator pump rod supplied with the kit may not have the same type arm (flat steel vs round nylon) as the actuating arm installed on your carb. (You can't tell until you take the top cover off the carb, though) You can solve this 2 ways. Simply and carefully pull off the acc. pump seal and spring and install it on your old pump rod. I believe the newer style arms are still avaliable from Rochester, so you could change out the actuating arm by ordering new, or better (and quicker) yet pick up a 'newer' BV from the junkyard for a few bucks and steal the arm from it. Brit Pac carries the jets and a basic kit (gaskets only) but their kit is @$17 vs the NAPA kit @$12, which includes everything you might need for any of these model carbs. I like the way it runs w/the 58, I think. I have only taken it out for a 20 mile shakedown run, though, sans bonnet (boy-of-boy, is there some front end shaking goin on at 80 !) Yup, 80 MPH, if you can believe that old speedo (and front hubs Locked!--nevermind...;-)). Definite top end improvement and much improved acceleration. Jury is still out on mileage. And there is a serious flat spot just before the acc. pump is actuated. The additional spurt of fuel provided by the pump takes care of it, but it is annoying and might seem exacerbated under off road conditions. Any suggestions as to what is causing it? Probably the #48 jet. Guess I should order the #51 and try it. Concur? Mounting problems: The roch. is taller than the Solex. I also have the deluxe bonnet and the carb is just below the dished area, further restricting room. I can't refit the metal snorkel as it's too tall. (as an aside, I noticed a small diameter metal tube internal to the snorkel, smaller than the large center one, that is routed along the top edge and emerges through the outside bend, just before where the clamp for the carb is located. The PO had crimped and brazed this tube shut. What was it for and where did it connect?) The hose is also too tall by itself. I am looking for something to solve this. I looked at the small paper pancake air cleaners at Pep Boys, et. al., and they are also too tall. I need a hose I can clamp to the carb that will bend sharply without crushing and then conect it to my K&N or the oil bath. Guess I'll have to go back to NAPA and tell them to start bringing out any type of hose (manifold riser, radiator, etc.) that is the right ID size for the carb (same as the Solex, BTW). Question: Can I eliminate the phenolic block at the base of the carb to gain room, or will this cause problems with overheating the carb (vapor lock, etc.)? I think this would provide the room that's needed. Will the roch. tolerate more heat ? Take a look at how yours is mounted and count the # of blocks between the manifold and carb. Let me know, please. Well, I guess that is quite enough on a subject that really sucks, EH ? John "CA transplant" Tackley '70 IIA 88 74 III 88 Richmond, VA ------------------------------[ <- Message 4 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 971023 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: "Tackley, John" <jtackley.dit@state.va.us> Subject: RE: Waxoylin' da bulkhead Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 08:10:27 -0400 Waxoyl heats very nicely in the microwave. I prefer to use a plastic container... ;-) >---------- >From: Steve Mace[SMTP:steve@solwise.demon.co.uk] >Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 1997 12:00 PM >To: lro@playground.sun.com >Subject: Re: Waxoylin' da bulkhead [ truncated by list-digester (was 17 lines)] > [ truncated by lro-lite (was 9 lines)] >>thick that it doesn't pass through a nozzle: rather, you're in good = shape >>if you can get it to squirt out of the tubing. >-----------------End of Original Message----------------- >I use what is called a 'caulking' gun. It's normally used for spraying >underbody seal in 1 litre canisters. I use an empty canister refilled = >Subject: Re: Waxoylin' da bulkhead with >Waxoyl and it works very well. It cost about =A310 from Machine Mart. >Make sure the Waxoyl is warm (put in a bowl of hot water for 30mins) = then >decant it into the canisters. It then sprays no problem without any = thinners >required. >------------------------------------- >Name: Dr Steve Mace >E-mail: steve@solwise.demon.co.uk >www: http://www.demon.co.uk/solwise/ >Tel: +44 1482 473899 >Fax: +44 1482 472245 [ truncated by list-digester (was 14 lines)] >Time: 16:00:04 >------------------------------------- ------------------------------[ <- Message 5 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 971023 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: AKBLACKLEY <AKBLACKLEY@aol.com> Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 08:19:37 EDT Subject: De-mobbed SIII Why must we poor unforunates on this side of the pond be tortured this way? The prospect of super cheap SIIIs lined up hub to hub for acres (or hectares) and virtually unobtainable (for us) is almost too much to bear. Maybe some enterprising soul will diassemble some and bring them over here as "parts". Jeez, where can I get a valid LR title fer cheap.... :>) Cheers. Andy Blackley ------------------------------[ <- Message 6 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 971023 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: NADdMD@aol.com Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 08:25:02 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: Anyone looking for a SIIa 88? In a message dated 97-10-21 09:05:57 EDT, you write: << I would be interested if you can supply me with a number and where it is located. >> The owner's name is Gary Katchmer, 410 289 7009. The truck is located on the eastern shore of Maryland. Nate ------------------------------[ <- Message 7 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 971023 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: JKwas61947@aol.com Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 08:51:09 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Land Rover Project Thank God for the internet. This past summer I found a IIa SWB behind a barn and was able to purchase it for next to nothing. At the time, I didn't know anything about the cars except that, on the rare occasion that I would see one, I lusted after it. So I brought it home, intruduced my wife and 3 month old son to it, and started "fixing" stuff. Then I found all of the info on the net and started fixing more stuff. I'm now up to my elbows in a frame-over and loving every second I get to spend working on the thing. Presently, the Land Rover's new frame sits on rebuilt axles in the barn. It looks so GOOD! Next up is an engine rebuild ( I hope. the engine is seized up. anyone got a spare engine they'd like to sell?) and bulkhead repair. That should get me through the winter if I work slow enough. The barn where I work is a dirt floor horse barn, and it's already damn cold down there. I've got a heated garage I was able to find with enough room to do the engine and bulkhead. Any tips appreciated. John ------------------------------[ <- Message 8 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 971023 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Subject: my 110 - now team bus Date: Wed, 22 Oct 97 14:45:09 -0000 From: Simon Ward-Hastelow <simon.110.v8@dial.pipex.com> I play Rugby for a local team and we had a fixture 90 miles away so decided to car-share to get there. At the rendezvous some looked unapprovingly at my 110, thinking they did not want to drive 90 miles in a 'truck' so with the other cars available I only had two passengers for the journey - all those empty seats. Well we arrived first, even before the home team, and after relaying their experiences, my passengers convinced the other guys how good the 110 was and on the way home I had a few extras all of which were mightily impressed. I think I have now guraranteed my position on the team - if I don't play they don't get the 'Landrover Experience' simon wh 85 110 CSW V8 ------------------------------[ <- Message 9 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 971023 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Subject: Re: New gas tank in Big Bend Wi. Date: Wed, 22 Oct 97 08:55:52 -0500 From: Anthony Sanna <asanna@sacofoods.com> Paul - Is this the under-the-driver's-seat aux tank? My IIa's two tanks are getting pretty gamey after 343,000 miles (bought it new in '70). I had them cleaned and lined about 10 - 15 years ago, but I hear that that's not a permanent solution. What other parts do you have? Tony Anthony R. Sanna SACO Foods, Inc. 6120 University Avenue Middleton, Wisconsin 53562 USA asanna@sacofoods.com 1-800-373-7226 (608) 238-9101 ------------------------------[ <- Message 10 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 971023 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: SPYDERS@aol.com Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 09:59:19 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: Happy Wanderer (aka Freelander) In a message dated 10/22/97 5:33:47 AM, you wrote: >I propose a Top Ten List of Names Solihull Rejected for Freelander >or...... what We think it should be called. >10). Happy Wanderer >9). RAVisher (my submission) > Feel free to pile on. We can submit it to LRW. Rejected name: Should be: 8). Fugly 8). Vauxhaul Limited Off-roader ------------------------------[ <- Message 11 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 971023 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: SPYDERS@aol.com Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 10:01:37 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: Happy Wanderer (aka Freelander) In a message dated 10/22/97 5:33:47 AM, you wrote: >I propose a Top Ten List of Names Solihull Rejected for Freelander >or...... what We think it should be called. >10). Happy Wanderer >9). RAVisher (my submission) > Feel free to pile on. We can submit it to LRW. Rejected name: Should be: 8). Fugly 8). Vauxhaul Limited Off-roader ------------------------------[ <- Message 12 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 971023 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Subject: Re: Freelander Date: Wed, 22 Oct 97 15:18:02 -0000 From: Simon Ward-Hastelow <simon.110.v8@dial.pipex.com> I visited the London Motorshow on Tuesday and headed straight for the Landrover stand, conveniently right by the main entrance. I thought to myself 'Freelander her I come to hate thee' but WOW I am very impressed. there were SIX on the stand showing all body styles and engines available I sat in EVERY seat in EVERY vehicle to get a real feel for it. I would guess that the driver and passengers get roughly 50 per cent more room than the Discovery. When I sat in the back of the Discovery with the drivers seat right back I had to put one knee each side of the seat and this meant that the door wouldn't shut (duh) In the Freelander there was no such problem although getting in and out of the back seats in the 3 door is a squeeze for me at 6ft4inches and 230lbs. I did not much like the body styling on the 3 door models, this can only be described as 'wacky' and opening the bonnet/hood on all models you are greeted with a large black engine shroud that seems to say KEEP OUT - NO TINKERING. At this point my wife had wandered off an was trying out the Minis on the neighbouring Rover stand. When I caught up she seemed to sum up a lot of peoples concerns by saying - It's just not a Landrover is it' - Well no it isn't really but that's not what it was designed for either. Landrover seem to fear people thinking this too - when you look at it, the Freelander has LANDROVER stamped/painted/stuck onto practically every surface, viewing from the back I could see LANDROVER or the logo in SIX places. Landrover needs to make money just like any other business and with the Freelander I think they will make a LOT of money. For 23 UKGrand though I still think I would rather get a 110 Tdi Simon wh 85 110 V8 ------------------------------[ <- Message 13 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 971023 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 10:56:56 -0400 (EDT) From: Dixon Kenner <dkenner@nrn1.NRCan.gc.ca> Subject: Re: Happy Wanderer (aka Freelander) On Tue, 21 Oct 1997, j sutcliffe wrote: > 10). Happy Wanderer > 9). RAVisher (my submission) 8) CReVasse (?) ------------------------------[ <- Message 14 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 971023 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 16:36:08 +0000 From: M.J.Rooth@lboro.ac.uk (Mike Rooth) Subject: Re: Happy Wanderer (aka Freelander) >On Tue, 21 Oct 1997, j sutcliffe wrote: >> 10). Happy Wanderer >> 9). RAVisher (my submission) > 8) CReVasse (?) 7) Freeby (on the grounds it ought to be,but isnt) Mike Rooth ------------------------------[ <- Message 15 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 971023 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Alan_Richer/CAM/Lotus@lotus.com
Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 11:39:50 -0400
Subject: Re: rochester
John, please DO hand over the # of the rebuild kit - that would be great!
A friend of mine just got a B in dire need of a rebuild (spiders living in
it....ewww! 8*) ) and rather than deal with the local double-digits it
would be great if he could get the kit #.
Al R./Mr. Churchill
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Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 08:42:50 -0700
From: Todd_Wilson@ccmail.columbia.com (Todd Wilson)
Subject: Questions.
I'm currently rebuilding the 2.5 lt. turbo diesel from my truck.
The diesel pump to the injectors seems to be working fine but looks
very ratty. Is there any maintenance that I can/should do without
opening it up? It's got the same mottled brown color of the exhaust
manifold and the fixing nuts took a bit of penetrating oil to loosen.
Also a recommendation on motor oil for the turbo diesel. The owner
sent me off with a couple of quarts (liters?) from Canada and I'm not
able to find that type of castrol in the US. I don't know that I need
to go to Synthetic but the manual calls for specific types from
various manufacturers. The person at the parts store said I should
just use "fleet oil" (note that I'm looking for something available in
the US market)
Gasket sealers. While stripping the engine I found that most of the
bolts had some sort of sealer on them. Not locktight, but some sort of
silicone or ?????? What should I use for re-assembly.
thanks for your time
tew
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]Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 10:20:55 -0700 From: Granville Pool <gpool@pacific.net> Subject: Market for real 4x4 in U.S. (was Re: Freelander) Paul Donahue said: >Perhaps if they are successful in this effort, they will realize there is >also a market for a new, real, off-road, Land Rover which can be sold in >North America. >Gentlemen, start your imaginations! I'm afraid that Land Rover is missing this particular boat entirely and letting someone else do this, someone who's already gotten the ball rolling. If it's legit--that's what I'm trying to figure out. What I'm talking about here is the Gazelle by Eurasia Motor Corporation. This vehicle is actually a Foers Ibex (Land Rover Defender-based, hand-built special, made in Rotherham, U.K.) reconfigured with no Land Rover content (probably). It's supposedly going to be on sale in the US in the spring of '98, for under $20,000. And it's much more purposefully off-road capable (at least in Foers Ibex form) than even the Defender. A lot more. I've seriously off-roaded in the Ibex in England and Scotland and can vouch for that! The Freeloader has taken more than a decade to come to fruition so, even if Land Rover awakens to our need, it's v. likely to be too little, too late. For years, I've been watching the Defender progress as it has both gone forward and backward in its purposefulness for off-roading while keeping decent roadability (a moving target over time as our standards evolve). I sketched many ideas and dreamed many dreams of design, trying to see where I thought this design should go. Then, when I discovered the Ibex, I found something very close to what I'd conceived. It was love at first sight! If only I could have one in the U.S. There are still changes I'd make in the design but not that many! And is it roadable? Amazingly so. I rode in Pete Bradley's Ibex I 240 (D90 wheelbase but with 85-degree approach and departure angles) from N. Yorkshire to Inverness, a 10-hour drive (considering that some of it was in a blizzard white-out in the middle of the night, through Drumochter Pass). Yet, I was no more fatigued at the end of that ride than if I'd have been in a sedan (which would not have made it to the end of that trip!). I'd been pondering how to afford one of these Ibices and get it into the States and then I heard of this Gazelle venture. As I say, I'm properly dubious of this. Is it a scam? I wonder. How can this vehicle (with a 4-cam/4-valve-per-cylinder Cosworth-Ford V-6) sell in the U.S. for under $20,000 when a basic Ibex II 240 300tdi costs new about $33,000 in the U.K.? We'll see, eh. Here are the URLs for the Foers Ibex home page: http://dialspace.dial.pipex.com/pbrad/ibex.htm and the Gazelle home page: http://emcgazelle.com/index.htm Cheers, Granny PS If I've strayed too far from Land Rover content, I appologize. ------------------------------[ <- Message 18 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 971023 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 09:40:20 -0800 From: Bren Workman <bworkman@alaska.net> Subject: Panama? Hi, all, Is there anyone one the list who is located in Panama? I'm due to go next week on business. Are Rover parts plentiful in Panama, do you think? Thanks for your help, Bren. Bren Workman Ft. Wainwright, AK <bworkman@alaska.net> '72 88" "Tilly" '65 109" SW "Baldwin" ------------------------------[ <- Message 19 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 971023 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: "Tackley, John" <jtackley.dit@state.va.us>
Subject: RE: Questions.
Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 13:45:29 -0400
Todd asked about oil requirements for a turbo diesel;
The fleet oil recomendation was a good one.
Some popular brands, usually sold in gallon containers are:
15W40 Mobil Delvac 1300
" Shell Rotella
" Chevron Delo
" Tech 2000 (from WalMart)
" Generic "Universal Motor Oil" , aka - "Fleet Oil" that most auto
parts stores will have on the shelf. Take a look at the specs of the
name brands and compare to the generics. As long as you see a CF4
designation, or higher, it will be fine in your diesel. Personally I
use the Mobil Delvac in my Mercedes 300SD as well as in my 2.25 petrol
SIII. Slightly over a buck a quart.
Synthetic is great, but overkill in most cases. I will admit that I use
Mobil 1 in my Harley and it is overkill there too, but I only change it
once a season, and in VA we have only 2, summer and not. If you are
really serious (anal) about your oil, ask me about periodic oil
analysis.
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From: Alan_Richer/CAM/Lotus@lotus.com
Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 13:54:48 -0400
Subject: Re: Land Rover Project
Siezed engine is no big deal - fill the cylinders with Diesel and let 'em
soak, then try to turn it.
I had one of these given to me for purchasing the head that was on
it....8*), and I was able to free it with Diesel and 2 bolts in opposing
holes on the edges of the flywheel - a good shove with a 3-foot prybar and
it broke right loose.
Alan/Mr. Churchill
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]From: SPYDERS@aol.com Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 15:53:12 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: No Freelanders is Good Freelanders, (3rd world...) In a message dated 10/22/97 10:17:35 AM, you wrote: >Well engineered >for street use but I hope that BMW doesnt abandon the Third World/expedition >market to the likes of Toyota in favor of disposable street oriented >products. BMW doesn't have to do it, Land Rover already did so long ago. A few weeks ago I was speaking with a director of the FAO (UN Org for Food & Ag Aid Based in Rome) and asked about their mission vehicles for africa: his answer was that they use100% Toyota Land Cruisers and with good reason, apparently. I mentioned the Defender TDIs and he acknowledges that they are superior vehicles for 1% of the conditions (ie: they aren't out there to win the camel trophy on a daily basis) but LR really shot themselves in the foot in the seventies and the damage is hard to fix now. He said it would probably be harder to get water from a rock than for their organization to get LRs en masse. So LR made the Freelander. Big deal, it isn't like they invented the market segment; more like they're playing catch-up to the other manufacturers. pat 93 110 ------------------------------[ <- Message 22 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 971023 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: DEFENDER@ibm.net
Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 15:56:36 -0700
Subject: tellico
I am trying to get an idea of how many of you are located in the
area around the carolina's, gorgia, and va. Mainly, I do not know of
that many people in my direct area that like to do "serious" off
roading. At least not in a rover. While I am nod descriminatory
against other 4x4's like some people, I own a jeep and a D90, I do like
to go on runs with other rover owners. I have not been to Tellico. I
think that is probably one of the best, if not the best, places to wheel
on the east coast. There are some clubs in the areas but most of them
do not go out but once a month or less. Unfortunately, I am addicted
and go just about every weekend. If any of you are in this area and are
interested in getting together, please feel free to e-mail me direct at
any time. I am also wanting to plan a trip to Moab next summer.
William Pittman
1997 D90
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]From: QROVER80 <QROVER80@aol.com> Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 16:32:55 EDT Subject: Q report from UK Craddocks Craddock report......... Or a yankee in the old country. I have been in the UK now for several weeks and am only just getting around to the big parts suppliers, some would say it's because I am too cheep to buy new parts. :-) I went down to Craddocks on Tuesday last. They have one of the biggest adds in the British rover magazines and have recently advertised a lot of used stuff. My main interest was , of course , the used parts section. It was very interesting to see what was there and what was not. I got a lot of help from Dave who seems to be in charge of the used department. In the yard out back they had a dead 101, and several series rovers for parts. In the building there were a large selection of Disco and newer Range Rover parts . Some were MUCH to rich for my blood, 300 tdi anyone ? L3000 and up in running order, or 110 roll up window doors. L600 a pair ! They didn't have any tailgates, top or bottom, 101 door tops, 130 wheels, or full hoop sets. :-( I did buy a lot of used 109 wheels, some "T" pieces off a 110, a couple of used motors, and a LOT of Salisbury rears. They have advertised 500 used motors. WOW thought I figuring I could pick some good ones out of that lot. I warned em !, called ahead, told them I wanted 10 or so to start with, but when I got down there it was a little more difficult. They have room for about 25 motors at a time in the shop. So they got the first 25 in , folks came picked out the "good" ones, say 15 or so. So they get 15 more in, more picking over, they get in 10, etc. you can see what will happen soon they will be left with nothing in the shop but picked over , to coin an English term , "rubbish". I am going to try them again next week. There did seem to be a lot of 5 main motors :-? After a good wash I went around the front to look at the new stuff. they have a LOT of stuff all packed into a small space. Reconditioned motors, Rows of 109 tanks, NEW IIa bulkheads L600, tons of Bearmach door tops. LOTS of reconditioned SIII transmissions, and a section with books and toys. There is a showroom out front with racks of small parts. They have a good bit of oem stuff but a LOT more seems to be "pattern" parts, I recognized some of the stuff as the same parts that B*****H B*****g sells. Got two sets of price lists for comparison later. I took a few (14) pictures with the digital and could send / post them if folks are interested. Rgds Quintin ------------------------------[ <- Message 24 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 971023 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: dbobeck@inetgate.ushmm.org Date: Wed, 22 Oct 97 16:37:25 EST Subject: Re[2]: Happy Wanderer (aka Freelander) The list as it stands... > 10). Happy Wanderer > 9). RAVisher > 8) CReVasse > 7) Freeby (on the grounds it ought to be,but isnt) my additions... 6) Philanderer 5) Fourskinner 4) Pea-shooter 3) Coil Sprung Piece of Shite 2) Not-So-Free Lander 1) Land Scraper Oy vey... DaveB. Arlington VA SIII SWB ------------------------------[ <- Message 25 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 971023 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 16:53:13 -0700 From: matt nelson <Nelsml73@snyoneva.cc.oneonta.edu> Subject: rust converter I recently got a Gempler's catalog and on the back cover they had extend type rust converter by the gallon! 34.95 doesn't seem like too much for it, especially because i'm planning to refurbish a frame soon if anyone is interested their phone # is 1-800-382-8473 they are a farm/construction supply catalog and no, i've never ordered from them, I don't know how they are for service etc the item # is RCG quarts are 10.00 and # RCQ they have special deals on 4 gallons I'm not affiliated with them... just thought people would like to know matt nelson ------------------------------[ <- Message 26 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 971023 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: NADdMD@aol.com Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 19:13:10 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Urban Moab This was bounced back from the major. I sent it out Monday: << Hi all, People argue about the need for a serious 4X4 in a modern urban society. Let me relate this morning's errand run: I had to pull out onto a very busy 4 lane road, two in each direction, no dividing median. The curbside lane was blocked off for plumbing/sewerage work. I could pull into the curbside lane since all traffic was merging to the left lane, but no one was willing to let me into traffic. As fate would have it, about a block and a half up the street someone decided to turn across the other 2 lanes of very busy traffic so that the whole column of cars came to a complete stop. Assessing the trail ahead, I ran down a line of traffic cones and crossed 7 or 8 eighteen inch wide, 4-6 inch deep cutouts where the pavement was removed but no ditch dug. I bypassed the whole line of traffic and pulled into the left hand lane past the Nissan which was trying to turn left. Oddly, :o) no one followed my detour. Nate 67 urban assault vehicle >> ------------------------------[ <- Message 27 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 971023 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 20:23:01 -0400 From: Matthew Wilson <bogatyr@pipeline.com> Subject: new bulkhead I noticed in Quintin's post from the England today that Craddocks was selling new IIA bulkheads for 600 pounds. Does anyone know of a source in the US for a new bulkhead? I also seem to remember seeing a rover for sale somewhere with a galvanized bulkhead, where would this sort of thing be found? Thanks ---------------------------------------- | Everything needed something. | | Some things needed everything. | | Nothing needed nothing. | | -Peter Egan | ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------[ <- Message 28 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 971023 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Thu, 23 Oct 1997 10:35:11 +1100 From: ROGER JONES <rogerj@ozemail.com.au> Subject: LAND ROVER DEFENDER 1993 TDI OIL PRESS.ETC. HULLO, I have just purchased the above vehicle which is giving me some concerns as the oil pressure light sometimes flickers at idle. As I previously owned a 1985 V8 County I am familiar with problems such as rear door spare tyre mount, front shock bushes, etc but am totally unfamiliar with the diesel motor. I have not been able to purchase a workshop manual yet so I hope that someone can suggest a cure or better still tell me not to worry about it! Regards, Roger Jones. ------------------------------[ <- Message 29 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 971023 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 22:06:47 -0400 From: David Cockey <dcockey@tir.com> Subject: Re: Market for real 4x4 in U.S. (was Re: Freelander) You wrote on the LRO list: > I'm afraid that Land Rover is missing this particular boat entirely > and > letting someone else do this, someone who's already gotten the ball > rolling. If it's legit--that's what I'm trying to figure out. What > I'm > talking about here is the Gazelle by Eurasia Motor Corporation. This > vehicle is actually a Foers Ibex (Land Rover Defender-based, [ truncated by list-digester (was 19 lines)] > for > that! I work for GM and was wondering what the Gazelle is based on (it looked familar). How certain is your identification of the body as Foers Ibex? Could it be a fiberglass body copied from the Ibex? Several months ago Automotive News mentioned the Gazelle. They noted that they couldn't confirm some of the claims made about who was supplying what, notably the engine. Somehow the claims for the Gazelle and the price don't seem to add up. I'm not expecting to see any on the roads in the US. Regards, David Cockey (Note the above are my personal opinions, not those of General Motors) ------------------------------[ <- Message 30 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 971023 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: bmc@syspac.com Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 20:23:55 -0700 Subject: Swap meet in Arizona MG, MINI, TRIUMPHS, LAND ROVERS, JAGUAR... ENGLISH CAR AND PARTS SWAP MEET, 2 NOV. AT British Motor Classics, 8828 N. Black Canyon Hwy. 995.2028 Free to buyers $5 for sellers. English style food will be available ------------------------------[ <- Message 31 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 971023 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: "Vandergraaf, Chuck" <vandergraaft@aecl.ca> Subject: RE: Swap meet in Arizona Date: Thu, 23 Oct 1997 00:05:43 -0400 >Re "Arizona Swap Meet:" Message contains the statement "English style food will be available." Is this to entice people to come or to warn them? Just wondering. Couldn't resist commenting ;-) Chuck Vandergraaf Pinawa, MB Canada '52+4 >Re "Arizona Swap Meet:" Message contains the statement "English style food ------------------------------[ <- Message 32 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 971023 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: rovah@agate.net Date: Thu, 23 Oct 1997 00:32:30 -0400 (EDT) Subject: DELRC Website update/Upcoming events info needed! Just a quick note to let you all know that our club website has been updated. If anyone can try out the guestbook for me, I'd appreciate it! Also, if anyone would like information about their event(Northern New England/Eastern US) posted on our regional events page, just e-mail me with the information! Cheers! John John Cassidy Bangor, Maine USA The Downeast Land Rover Club, <http://www.agate.net/~rovah/> X0 of the V(irtual)MFA 323rd Cougars/Flying GSC's F/A-18 Hornet game <http://www.mt.luth.se/~hah/jon/cougars/index.html> 2 Wheels: Ducati M900, Velocette Thruxton, Moto Morini 350S 4 Wheels: 1995 Discovery, 1987 Range Rover-"Smedley," 1966 Series IIA 88", 1972 Series III 88"-"SWAMBO" 1963 Unimog 404.1-S "The Caterpiller" ------------------------------[ <- Message 33 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 971023 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Thu, 23 Oct 1997 08:06:35 +0200
From: Franz Parzefall <franz@physiol.med.tu-muenchen.de>
Subject: Re: Questions.
On Wed, Oct 22, 1997 at 08:42:50AM -0700, Todd Wilson wrote:
> I'm currently rebuilding the 2.5 lt. turbo diesel from my truck.
> The diesel pump to the injectors seems to be working fine but looks
> very ratty. Is there any maintenance that I can/should do without
> opening it up?
No. AFAIK it's an expert job. :-( You can clean the injector nozzles in an
ultrasonic bath (hope this is the right word), though.
> Also a recommendation on motor oil for the turbo diesel.
Look what API spec the manual calls for. Over here you can buy lower quality
oil with good brand names for ridiculous prices and good quality noname oil
for half the money. Look for the right viscosity and than for the small
print. I run my 2.5D on 15W50 API CF (manual calls for CC) from the local
farm supply store fore 7US$/5l. Branded CD oils usually go for 20-30US$/5l
here.
BTW Be careful with the turbo. The 2.5TD is known for bearing problems.
I'd possibly rebuild it. Let it idle a while to cool down after driving
or you'll burn the oil in the turbo bearings to fine black coal.
Hope this helps. Don't hesitate to ask if you have further questions.
cu
Franz
Franz Parzefall franz@physiol.med.tu-muenchen.de
http://www.physiol.med.tu-muenchen.de/~franz
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]Date: Thu, 23 Oct 1997 02:29:56 -0400 From: David L Glaser <dlglaser@wam.umd.edu> Subject: Re: No NA Freelander > Another potential problem for the US market is the lack of an automatic > transmission and V6. I think it was AUTO Mag that said LR was waiting to introduce the V6 and automatic when they were ready to start shipping them to the US. David G ------------------------------[ <- Message 35 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 971023 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Thu, 23 Oct 1997 02:42:43 -0400 From: David L Glaser <dlglaser@wam.umd.edu> Subject: Re: Market for real 4x4 in U.S. (was Re: Freelander) I didn't look at the Gazelle page yet, but don't forget that the IBEX is a kit. Its possible they are importing the kit and then putting it together on this side of the pond. There are a few co.s doing this with the Caterham (Lotus) 7. But I don't see how they could do it for $22k. David G ------------------------------[ <- Message 36 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 971023 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Thu, 23 Oct 1997 02:55:58 -0400 From: David L Glaser <dlglaser@wam.umd.edu> Subject: Gazelle (IBEX) the Gazelle home page: > http://emcgazelle.com/index.htm I just got done looking at the Gazelle home page. It looks EXACTLY like an Ibex. This thing looks VERY fishy. Dual airbags? 36,000 mile, bumper to bumper warrenty? I'm gonna give them a call tommrow for some info, and hopefully a few pics, but this thing doesn't seem kosher. Does Ibex know about this Gazelle thing?? David g ------------------------------[ <- Message 37 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 971023 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Thu, 23 Oct 1997 04:05:09 -0400 From: David Cockey <dcockey@tir.com> Subject: Re: Market for real 4x4 in U.S. (was Re: Freelander) My apologies for the non-LR content. The message was intended for Granville but I forgot to change the address. Regards, David Cockey ------------------------------[ <- Message 38 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 971023 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Thu, 23 Oct 1997 09:53:16 +0000 From: M.J.Rooth@lboro.ac.uk (Mike Rooth) Subject: Re: No Freelanders is Good Freelanders, (3rd world...) >So LR made the Freelander. Big deal, it isn't like they invented the market >segment; more like they're playing catch-up to the other manufacturers. >pat Havent they always,though?If you look at it that way,the S1 was catching up the MB jeep,granted the Range Rover invented its own market segment, but the Disco was a catchup too.The thing is if you let the others make all the mistakes,and present you with their efforts to evaluate, its then much easier to manufacture a superior product.It works,too, in their case. This may be heresy(in fact I *know* it is)but if I was in the Freeby market segment,I'd have a Subaru Forester. And now I'll quickly don my asbestos suit......:-) Mike Rooth ------------------------------[ <- Message 39 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 971023 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
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