Sitec's 101..

What's this about nipples???? Re engines, nah, the original engine has bottom end issues I think.. That's why it was in the back. It's current engine is tired.. He said that as he knew I had the diesel planned.. It's fine in the bottom end, and its fine once warm, and now I've started to thrash it about a bit seems to be getting cleaner by the day. Started yesterday instantly with minimal smoke. Still taps a lot. Idles better now, as the dash pots now have oil in them!! Plugs look new so have not bothered to pull them out yet... Diesel is due in dock on the 4th of sept I'm told so may well run with the tappy V8 for now..

Well, got into it this avo! Fuel tank off and that bent dropper plate is no more! Took it for a decent run today.... Seems it likes to blow its water out once at running temp, and then when you let it sit at idle, the smog returns from the exhaust... I removed the oil filler cap whilst it was running and was greeted by a rhythmic chuf chuf chuf chuf... Yup, the engine is defo coming out.. I also noticed something that I missed whilst crawling around it at AJ's... When the Disco engine was fitted, not all of the bolt on bits were swapped... I have about 100mm clearance between the front axle and bump stops... and only about 50mm between the Salisbury and oil filter!! Guess I'll be finding a stumpy filter short term!! Mmmmm, I can hear that Cummins now!!

Think I found the leak.... Great piece of British design!! Perfect water trap there between tank and cradle!!! Anyway, for those that are interested, I have 101 number 95600386A which I believe to have been built in 1976.. It's military rego was 63 FL 59... Nearly settled on the colour as well.... Thinking it'll either be a deep red or white.. neither of which SWIMBO approves of!!

hi sitec :)
you have been busy boy all takes what about candy apple red looks good on some hot rods I seen
look forward to seeing how you instal Cummings I am sure bit of work there
have you got 4.71 centres keep up good work
cheers cooee:)

Hi Cooee. Funny you should mention Candy Apple Red... The last LR build I did in the UK was very close to that... It was a unique vehicle... 92" wheelbase, LT77 and 2.4 turbo intercooler VW 6 cyl diesel. Sounded awesome!! Hopefully I have some 4.7's organised.. He's letting me know when he's got them out.
As for the Cummins. Yeah, should be interesting.. The Nissan was a fairly tight squeeze!! :)

Nice leaky tank you have there, certainly makes the decision to have it transported seem smart.
Fix it, or sneak it into work and spend some time making a new one?

Colour wise, Satin Black looks good on a GS.

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For those still in doubt, here's a sausage sandwich.

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Originally Posted by DasLandRoverMan

Colour wise, Satin Black looks good on a GS.

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Not in Australia - 101s are hot enough inside with no ventiliation, you don't want to compound this with black paint.

Garry

You have square sausages!

I do agree, satin black looks good, but as Gary said.......

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Originally Posted by Sitec

Fuel tank off

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You need the upgraded Aussie 101 tank - much heavier built with thicker steel - doesn't have the pressings on the side.

Garry

Interesting looking little Land Rover you built there, one might almost argue that it's got the look of what the Series III should have been?

Getting the cummins in could be a little interesting, especially in terms of length with an LT230 on the back -had a tape measure out thinking about it ages ago with some figures from a guy who put one in a 90 - and suspect if you could have the radiator further forward than standard to allow the engine to sit right up at the front of the space available it should be possible to get it in with the transfer box about 6-8 inches further back than the standard position.

The limiting factor in moving the radiator forward will be the steering idler, otherwise you'll find turning left to be an issue.
Power steering with a defender box mounted backwards and operating the drag link directly may be a workable solution, rather than the saw bits off the chassis method that many have employed. I doubt the DAF box will be of much help...