Thread: Progress report.

Thanks Ron, I'll add that one to my 'to do' list as well...

Might do that when I swap the gearbox over in the next few weeks.

I have been doing abit of catch up with the 101 lately ready for a few trips coming up.
I replaced the S hose/water pump bypass hose.
I have been putting it off as it is a pain to get at.
Better at home than on the side of the road.
The pic below shows the hose behind the water pump and to one side of the dist cap.



Note the gear stick support has been unbolted and swung over to one side.



The previous posts in this thread about the overdrive oil leaks....well all is going well the leaks are fixed.
The centre diff lock has been giving me trouble and not wanting to enguage/lock.
I had this problem 2 years ago and replaced the vacuum diaphram
I checked things out again and another diaphram is gone.
When replacing these things you have to make sure you also replace a small O ring which sits in the housing between the housing and the vacuum diaphram unit.
I suspect the replacement diaphrams are not as good as the original.



The other work I have been doing is chasing electrical problems which all have been traced to the fitting of wiring and relays in the fan tunnel and behind the grill.
The location is poor as wind driven water affects every thing.( the wiring is non standard)
It is a lot of work to relocate so I will have to live with it for now.
For something that is now over 35 years old and my only vehicle on full time rego it has been reliable and trouble free.
Access to most things is good in spite of it being COE.
I made the correct decision selling the defender 130 and keeping the 101.

I did that S pipe a few years back - it is a real PITA and often gets overlooked because it is a pain.

I think you are right about the diaphrams - never not as good as the old - I have not had to do mine and it would have been in there for at least 15 years. Probably jinxed myself now.

How is the exhaust holding up? Also what about your canvas tilt - mine has finally gone - last time I was away I got dripped on and I can see out some very small holes.

Garry

Originally Posted by 101 Ron

I made the correct decision selling the defender 130 and keeping the 101.

Yup, have to agree... Selling our 130 and buying the 101 was the correct decision for us too... SWMBO thought I was bonkers initially, but after the first trip with bags of power and no camp setup she was sold!!

Originally Posted by garrycol

I did that S pipe a few years back - it is a real PITA and often gets overlooked because it is a pain.

I think you are right about the diaphrams - never not as good as the old - I have not had to do mine and it would have been in there for at least 15 years. Probably jinxed myself now.

How is the exhaust holding up? Also what about your canvas tilt - mine has finally gone - last time I was away I got dripped on and I can see out some very small holes.

Garry

I think earlier in this thread is a bit about me using Dyna proof canvas treatment........it helps.
The main thing is my 101 stays under the carport.......the weather kills canvas and low tree branches on fire trails.
My canvas tilt is holding up very well for its age only some of the tensioning straps need replacing soon.
It has never leaked anywhere.
Exhaust is fixed with a manifold from AJ.........I have not had time to even think about trying to repair the old one.
Garry do you want to do a run......winter rallie is on this weekend ?.......may be too cold for you old blokes without canvas tops on the 101 ????

A few hours Ron and Garry and you could both be at Wombat..... .. Think there's 7 101's going to be there so far....