Sleepy's 101

[Sleepy]

Some of you will have seen it advertised.
It's been for sale for quite a while now. A bit of haggling (with the missus:angel:) and I've bought it.:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana: :banana: :banana::banana::banana::banana:


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It's a recently imported UK 101, 3.9 engine (with carbs) , lots of recent work. Widened rims with 38.5's . Yes perhaps not for the purisits, but reckon I can have a bit of fun with it :cool:

I have got some vague plans....but I am a bit vague! We'll see what happens.

Not sure I love the colour yet, but it's a new paint job so it'll do for a while.

This is a sister ship of Cooee's yellow one....so I am told.

Now, how to get it to Melbourne?

Perhaps we could do a relay!

[drifter]

Congratulations. I am totally fascinated with them. Well done you!

[Mick_Marsh]

Congratulations on your astute purchase Paul.
Get Door to Door car carrying to deliver it.
Door to Door (http://www.doortodoorcars.com.au/)

[101RRS]

Well done Paul - not quite a sister ship to Cooee's but was built under his guiding hand. He tells me that it has quite a bit of more go with the 3.9 over a 3.5.

You may be interested in these earlier pics.

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Garry

[Sleepy]

Well done Paul - not quite a sister ship to Cooee's but was built under his guiding hand. He tells me that it has quite a bit of more go with the 3.9 over a 3.5.
Garry


Thanks for the shots Garry, I have seen a couple of those. Yes, I guess the relationship is the rebuilder not the heritage. ;)

[Slunnie]

Congratulations on the new 101! It looks excellent to me, I love it with those tyres, but I'm not a purist.

[Sleepy]

Congratulations on your astute purchase Paul.
Get Door to Door car carrying to deliver it.
Door to Door (http://www.doortodoorcars.com.au/)

Thanks Mick, I've fired off a request and see what they come up with. Have you used them before?

[Sleepy]

Congratulations on the new 101! It looks excellent to me, I love it with those tyres, but I'm not a purist.

Yes they look very.........meaty.


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[iain reed]

wel done welcome to the hours of fun
looks great :):):)

[Mick_Marsh]

Thanks Mick, I've fired off a request and see what they come up with. Have you used them before?
Yep.
They transported both my 101's, one of my Mercs, and my two ADF trailers.

[The ho har's]

Right sleepy, since we have met the owner of this 101 and he lives locally I will offer to drive down for a fee:) and get to visit my daughter at the same time:D

Or use Car Transport Australia|Moving Cars|Interstate Car Carrying|Vehicle Transport (http://www.movingcars.com.au/)

which is what we used to bring the defender up from Melbourne

Mrs hh:angel:

[101RRS]

Now, how to get it to Melbourne?

Why not fly up and drive it back?? Two days should do it.

Garry

[Benz]

i have only just discovered 101's recently (never seen one in the flesh)

would love to dive one let alone have the opportunity to own one.

your a lucky man
have fun and congrats

[Mick_Marsh]

Why not fly up and drive it back?? Two days should do it.

Garry
Three days.

[Mick_Marsh]

Right sleepy, since we have met the owner of this 101 and he lives locally I will offer to drive down for a fee:) and get to visit my daughter at the same time:D

Or use Car Transport Australia|Moving Cars|Interstate Car Carrying|Vehicle Transport (http://www.movingcars.com.au/)

which is what we used to bring the defender up from Melbourne

Mrs hh:angel:
There you are Sleepy, get Mrs HH to pay you a fee for the use of the 101 (not much because they're transporting the 101 for you) and you'll have it soon.

[101RRS]

Three days.

Nah - two would be Ok ;) - did Canberra to Melbourne and back in one day in April in my 101 - 1400km. And did Hungerford (north of Bourke) to Newcastle 1000km in one day last year.

Easy peasy - especially as the Green one has a 3.9 and and cruise at a higher speed. :) when you get tired have a snooze in the back.

Sleepy is now a 101 owner - I think he needs to toughen up :D.

Garry

[Sleepy]

Nah - two would be Ok ;) - did Canberra to Melbourne and back in one day in April in my 101 - 1400km. And did Hungerford (north of Bourke) to Newcastle 1000km in one day last year.

Easy peasy - especially as the Green one has a 3.9 and and cruise at a higher speed. :) when you get tired have a snooze in the back.

Sleepy is now a 101 owner - I think he needs to toughen up :D.

Garry

In 2009, I did Coffs Harbour to Melbourne in 23 hours straight in a Series 3 Diesel at 80kmh! MY HEARING IS STILL RECOVERING!:eek:
I imagine this would be a little easier.

Thanks for the offer Mrs HH, I have a quote from the lead Mick_M gave me and I think I'll go with that.

Ok, would anyone like to hazard a guess as to what mileage I should expect out of a 3.9 in a 101? Driving gently of course.:angel:

[digger]

[QUOTE=Sleepy;1513343
Thanks for the offer Mrs HH, I have a quote from the lead Mick_M gave me and I think I'll go with that.

[/QUOTE]

Nice toy! Sleepy if you dont mind what are they charging you to move it (and roughly how far is it? just thinking about other things I know need moving... )

cheers
digger

[101RRS]

Ok, would anyone like to hazard a guess as to what mileage I should expect out of a 3.9 in a 101? Driving gently of course.:angel:

I doubt the 3.9 will be all that different from a 3.5 is concerned but you should do it a little faster and hang on a bit better up hill.

Cruising at 90kph on petrol I will get 14mpg (about 21l/100km) but more realistically about 12mpg - the faster you go, exponentially the more fuel you will use - I regularly see 8-10mpg. I have seen 16 mpg but the gods have to be with you.

Aerodynamics and whether you have a headwind or tailwind come into the mpg equation. For the 3.5 the sweet spot seems to be about 85kph as far as fuel consumption goes so I would expect a couple more for the 3.9.

Have you got LPG?? If so reduce by about 25%.

A standard 12v 3.5 101 V8 is pulling 89kw in good nick and a fuel injected 3.9 is about 135kw so a carbied 3.9 with 101 exhaust manifolds (assumption here) is probably putting out say 110 - 120kw - still a lot more than the 3.5 (I assume similar increases in torque) so your onroad performance should be quite good even if top speed will not increase all that much - you should manage up to 130kph but the 101 rumble from the front driveshaft will make you want to keep speed down a bit.

Lots of good information here in the UK 101 club - they had lots of spares but you have to be a club member but you can use the basic functions of their forum without joining the club.

101 club • Index page (http://www.101club.org/forums/index.php)

Garry

[Sleepy]

Nice toy! Sleepy if you dont mind what are they charging you to move it (and roughly how far is it? just thinking about other things I know need moving... )
Thanks Digger, about $900, 1700km, door-to-door


... the sweet spot seems to be about 85mph as far as fuel consumption goes so I would expect a couple more for the 3.9.


Cool:cool::twisted:, And here I was thinking 90kmh would be a good speed:p ...I can only imagine doing 140kmh in a 101. I did 130kmh* in the 90 once! Bit of a girly when it comes to driving fast in a Land Rover.

Thanks for the info garry . I was guessing about 20l/100km so wasnt too far out.

yes I have done an intro on the 101 club forum, will join in Aug....(get a full year that way !)



* I think that must have been in NT as you would never exceed 110kmh in Victoria.:angel:

[Mick_Marsh]

Nice toy! Sleepy if you dont mind what are they charging you to move it (and roughly how far is it? just thinking about other things I know need moving... )

cheers
digger
Digger,
If you get your No5 down on the same truck ($840 from Brisbane), I can tow it (behind the Commodore if the trailer has a lunette) to d@rk51d3 at christmas.
Might even be able to do a run up to the riverland.

Paul, that's cheaper than they charged me! You must have a silver tongue as well as hair.

[Gillie]

Congrats Sleepy :clap2: I looked at this one many times on carsales to replace the wifes disco but she wasn't interested. :mad: Awesome looking vehicle.

[stuee]

yes I have done an intro on the 101 club forum, will join in Aug....(get a full year that way !)


Be sure to email the webmaster if you dont have access to the site members area after two weeks or so. I waited well over a month before I finally did something about it and within 2 days I had access. Went to download the magazine and the work laptop spat the dummy, found out you can only attempt to download it once within a calender month, now have to wait till its delivered in the post :mad:

Congrats on the purchase too. I've just started restoring/rebuilding one but am waiting for the weather to heat up atm so I can apply some paint to the chassis and diffs.

[isuzurover]

Congratulations on the new 101! It looks excellent to me, I love it with those tyres, but I'm not a purist.

x2


Great buy!

[loanrangie]

I was eying that off on carsales and hoping the lotto numbers would play nice, good luck hope to see it around on an AULRO outing.

[Sleepy]

I was eying that off on carsales and hoping the lotto numbers would play nice, good luck hope to see it around on an AULRO outing.

Yeah, I have been staring at it for ages too. I really liked Cooee's when that came up a couple of years back and when this one came up I ummmed and ahhhed for a (long) while.
Then it went onto ebay, so I thought I'd have dib....got the winning bid but wasnt close enough to his reserve.
After a bit of haggling (with the missus:angel:) we managed to reach an agreed price. More than I really wanted to spend, but as some reassured me (thanks Mick) it has had some serious money spent on it.

So the Defender will go up for sale soon and I bought myself a 10 year old magna for city driving and will set the 101 up for fun driving.

I got some good ideas on what I would like to do to the 101. I offered my old man to come over and knock off a bottle of red while we plan out a few ideas.

His response....."It certainly has possibilities well worth exercising the brain over a couple of bottles of red. Given a few more bottles we could probably fit it out with warp drive, phasers and a detachable battle bridge"

Dont you just love trekkies!:angel: I am more of a Thunderbird type of guy.....Maybe I could paint a big yellow "2" on the side:D

Thinking I'll jump on a plane and drive her south. Would be good to get to know each other.
Thanks Julia for not adding carbon tax to fuel!:p...............yet:(

[Mick_Marsh]

but as some reassured me (thanks Mick) it has had some serious money spent on it.
Great. Now I'm going to get the blame.

It is an excellent 101 and as I said, the money I will have spent on each of mine will exceed that price by the time I get them up to scratch.

[DODGE]

Gday sleepy

Nice looking rig that one. it will put a smile on your face everytime you drive it. love them.
Cheers Gaz:D

[Sleepy]

It gets to that point in your life when you decide. What the hell, you only live once.
So I decided to go out a buy a convertible, what’s more a V8 too..
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Some of you have seen it on ebay or Carsales. It’s been on the market for 2 years.
I probably paid more than it’s worth but a lot less than he advertised. ;)
The biggest issue was that it was in QLD, 1700km away. Ah, what the hell, I’ll drive it home.
I left myself only 3 days to round trip.
The week started on a typical Melbourne morning.

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But as soon as we passed through 8000’ we saw what the rest of Australia was enjoying.https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/07/192.jpg
I decided to pay the extra 30 bucks for an exit row seat. Well worth the money considering the expectation of 3 days in a 101.
Arriving in Gold Coast, we did the hand shake, test drive, chat, more Land Rover chat, more paperwork and the deal was done.
It was a busy day. Mrs Ho Har kindly dropped down the coast to say g’day and help me pick out some camping gear. (Winter in the back of a 101 – sure, no worries, I’ll get the -10 sleeping bag.)
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So by 4pm I was on the road. Having only ever driven a 101 for short distances, 1700km was going to be …..well……….interesting.
Escaping Queensland was a breeze, zipped off down the expressway at a rocketing 85kmh. (She goes quicker but I was just taking it easy ;) )
I thought I would aim for Grafton, 250km (ish) and find somewhere to park.
Well as I had been warned the Pacific Hwy still has major works underway and it wasn’t too long before.
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The 3 odd hour trip became 4 hours and I was exhausted. Yes I went soft and grabbed a motel.:angel: It was so nice to have a warm shower and get some sleep.:zzz:
Day 2, I was up early and on the road by 7am. I was aiming to meet Jim (Ausfree) who had kindly offered to “pilot” me into Cardiff to met some more old aulro buddies banjo, fatty and the clan.
Again, I was plagued by traffic and roadworks. We seemed to crawl along for hours. Grrrrrrrr.
Anyway by early afternoon, I caught up with Jim and his lovely wife and the convoy of Freelander and 101 headed into the suburbs of Newcastle.
I had a quick lesson on TRACK. The 101 is about 300mm wider than a defender. Those curbs got awfully close – think I may have jumped a couple!. :whistling:
So by mid afternoon we had a coffee with the banjo clan and ausfree, chatted, saw harryhighback and had showed off my new toy.
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By about 3 pm I was on the road again. I thought to myself a quick spin down the freeway and hopefully through Sydney by 5pm and find somewhere south of Sydneytown for a nap.
Bwahahahahahahaha ….you say…

Yes I hit a wall of traffic and was still battling the traffic at 6.30pm.
101’s are fun to drive it traffic. You don’t need to toot. Just rev the V8 :evil:
So by 9pm I dragged myself as far south as Goulburn. A fairly pleasant drive, although I have learnt that Lucas is a anglicised version of Lucifer. :mad: The panel lights were intermittent, didn’t really matter because the speedo was doing the “Series 3 Bounce” and with 38.5 tyres is 10% out. ;)
Yes went soft again and grabbed a motel. Turned out to be a good plan. As I listened to the morning news they reported a brisk minus 5 degrees in Goulburn.
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Hit road at 7.20 and after about 20 minutes, the ice fell off. I was getting more confident with the beast, pushed the earplugs in a bit further and wound her up to about 105kmh. She sat like a brick and I was becoming quite comfortable with her. Ventilation is an issue. With the sliding series-type windows open, a vacuum is created which sucks in the exhaust from under the canopy. (Sorry to blaspheme but the little kick doors on the Toyota FJ40 would be ideal on a 101)
Pushing across the Victorian boarder I saw one of those overhead speed check devices. You know, the ones that tell you your speed (not sure if they are a VIC only thing) …..anyway…with the speedo bouncing around and my doubt that it was accurate anyway I thought I would get an accurate reading from overhead….
You wouldn’t believe it. My speed…..”101” Couldn’t repeat that if I tried.
Anyway with confidence high I put the foot down, 1500km down and only 200 to go…..
I started to notice the temp starting to rise to ¾ and felt I better pull over and give the poor old girl a rest. So after a reality check I resumed at a more leasurely 90kmh. A far more comfortable speed in a 101.:)

With the Melbourne skyline in view, I zipped through my well trodden path home , up the drive and slid the 101 into her new home.
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Yes She fits!!!!
I think I knew when I built the carport with 2500mm clearance............ ;)
A helluva a quick trip. 1700km, 2.3 days. Haven’t worked out the fuel cost. Don’t think I will!
Met some old friends for the first time. It’s amazing how aulro has brought us together. Friendships born online. We meet,, and its like we are all old buddys……well guess what, we ARE!.
Thanks Mrs Hor Har, Ausfree, Fatty and Banjo for making my adventure all that more special.
Thanks aulro.
The adventure with my 101 starts tomorrow.
Those hillbilly stickers are coming off.!


Four things I have learnt from this trip.


Interstate truck drivers are excellent drivers. (I have mentioned this before but was very impressed with their patience with me doing 90kmh):thumbsup:
Pacific Hwy is a disgrace when compared with Hume Hwy. (It should've have been dual carriageway 20 years ago):mad:
fatty is not a fatty.;)
banjo, you always look serious in photos. You are much smilier in real life!:D

[Mick_Marsh]

Welcome home.

[wagoo]

Glad you had an enjoyable and safe trip home.
Do you have an ownership history of your beast ? It looks vaguely familiar, but they all do to a degree.
Wagoo.

[101 Ron]

A fume curtain works wonders with the exhaust.
Toyota type side vents dont work on a 101 , but ones fitted to the front body work do.
You will notice that extra width off road following other 4 bys.
Ron

[The ho har's]

It was a pleasure to met you after sooo long talking on AULRO...having a chat and getting to know each other was terrific:)


Mrs hh:angel:

[Sleepy]

A fume curtain works wonders with the exhaust.
Toyota type side vents dont work on a 101 , but ones fitted to the front body work do.
You will notice that extra width off road following other 4 bys.
Ron

Yes, you're the second to mention a fume curtain Ron. Will have to investigate the front vents you mention. I'll take your word that side ones dont work. (They work bloody well in a cruiser....except if you left them open during river crossings!!)
Yes I can imagine on some squeezy tracks that width could be an issue.
Maybe I should go bush with The Hummer Club.:lol2:

[Sleepy]

Glad you had an enjoyable and safe trip home.
Do you have an ownership history of your beast ? It looks vaguely familiar, but they all do to a degree.
Wagoo.
The fella I bought it from imported it from UK in about 2008 and stripped it down to chassis and rebuilt it.
It has been for sale for a long time so you may have seen it online.

[wrinklearthur]

Hi Sleepy

Two and a bit days is good going over that distance.

It takes me nearly that long to get to Melboune from home here, a quater of the distance! suppose its something to do with that bit of water, must try the other way some time. :angel:

We like your 101, well done.

Cheers Arthur

[JayBoRover]

Great little story of your trip Sleepy. Thanks for sharing it. Must have been quite exciting for you planning the big trip. I did a similar "fly, test, pay, drive" except my experience ended with a "ride" instead - it was a motorcycle. The 101 looks great:cool: (except for the hillybilly stickers as you said;)).

[The ho har's]

Hi Sleepy

Two and a bit days is good going over that distance.

It takes me nearly that long to get to Melboune from home here, a quater of the distance! suppose its something to do with that bit of water, must try the other way some time. :angel:

We like your 101, well done.

Cheers Arthur

And when are you doing it...would be great to catch up again...we do camping so well together here and there;)


Mrs hh:angel:

[101RRS]

Sleepy - I told you it would take 2 days.

As you have found - when you manage to find the sweet spot, speed vs comfort, the 101 is a nice drive.

How is the 101 rumble on your acquisition - the noise and vibration on trailing throttle over about 90kph?? Some 101s are good, some are shocking and when it is bad it can take away some of the enjoyment. Mine is not so bad except when it has not been lubed in a while.

I would be lubing your drivesahfts every 1000km or so and after every longer trip. I would certainly be doing them after your trip back home.

Garry

[wrinklearthur]

And when are you doing it...would be great to catch up again...we do camping so well together here and there;)
Mrs hh:angel:
Hi Mrs hh

H-eck the last time I did a over night trip with the LROCT club, they decided that one night was enough and they went home after that one night out.
I was told it was some thing to do with the noise coming from our side of the camp.
At first I thought they were going on about the mozzies and their demise, But it seems now that there was a louder problem, I didn't hear it as it was after I got to sleep. :zzz:
The wife keeps telling me the same niose thing happens at home !
She fixed it she said, but all I know is that I have a flat pillow now and I have still never yet, heard that noise at all.:spudnikwhat:
Cheers Arthur

[digger]

Three days in a 101 (to the tune of 6 months in a leaky boat.....(errr the extended mix!!) )

When I was a young boy
I wanted to drive around the world
That's the life for me, driving an F.C.
Spirit of a soldier, circumnavigates big Oz
The lust of a pioneer, I will acknowledge No frontier
I remember you by, thunderclap in the sky
Lighting dash, tempers flare,
'its lucas!! Use the lights if you dare!
I just spent three days in a 101
Lordy help me!, I just bought one!

Land Rover, rugged individual
Glistens like a pearl
At the bottom of the world
The tyranny of distance
Didn't stop the cavalier
So why should it stop me
I'll conquer and stay free

Ah c'mon all you lads
Let's forget and forgive
There's a world to explore
Tales to tell --back in doors
I just spent three days in a 101
But for Sleepy it was all fun!

Visit mates on the way,
Makes cold starts bearable every day!
Having fun, lots of laughs
(by lots of trucks being passed!)
Doing 80 on the freeway
Till the sun, it melts the ice away!

Smiling broad ear to ear,
Probably never again able to hear!
I just spent three days in a 101
Taking it on the home run!

So Swamp Rat is now home,
But again will soon roam!
Its lime green but that’s OK
(Well, will be when we've blown stickers away!)
I just spent three days in a 101
Doing the Brisbane down to Melbourne run!

Thanks Ausfree, Thanks Banjo
Thanks ‘Fatty’ and Mrs Ho!!.... (Har …Mrs Ho Har!! But it doesn’t rhyme :p )
Your kindness is well known
And again it was shown!
I just spent three days in a 101
breathing fumes when the window was undone!

Landy love can be cruel
Don't be fooled by her kind
There lots of models –yeah all kinds
Landys will protect and prevail!
I just spent three days in a 101
Nothing to it, it’s all fun!


(Apologies to Split Enz for bastardising their stuff!)

[Sleepy]

As you have found - when you manage to find the sweet spot, speed vs comfort, the 101 is a nice drive.
How is the 101 rumble on your acquisition ?


Yes found a sweet spot at about 90kmh. Pulls really well up long inclines with the 3.9. Very impressed with the power available. 4th gear is really long, can pull from 40kmh to 110kmh (probably a bit more but 110km is about as hard as I would need to push it.)

The rumble only started in the over-run, usually downhill from the higher speeds. Not too bad and found balancing the power with the throttle eliminated it. Thanks for the tip on lubing. I will do full service now and try and get a RWC in Vic.....hope that's not too much of a drama.


Three days in a 101 (to the tune of 6 months in a leaky boat.....(errr the extended mix!!) )


Very clever Mr Diggger......I've got somewhere to file that post......stay tuned.:angel::D

[101 Ron]

Yes found a sweet spot at about 90kmh. Pulls really well up long inclines with the 3.9. Very impressed with the power available. 4th gear is really long, can pull from 40kmh to 110kmh (probably a bit more but 110km is about as hard as I would need to push it.)

The rumble only started in the over-run, usually downhill from the higher speeds. Not too bad and found balancing the power with the throttle eliminated it. Thanks for the tip on lubing. I will do full service now and try and get a RWC in Vic.....hope that's not too much of a drama.


Very clever Mr Diggger......I've got somewhere to file that post......stay tuned.:angel::D

Thats exactly the way the rumble should be, very very normal.
Keep the power on down hill and it goes away.

[digger]

just realised....coud have had..

Thanks Banjo, Thanks Ausfree,
Thanks ‘Fatty’ and Mrs C!!
which would have been better than

Thanks Ausfree, Thanks Banjo
Thanks ‘Fatty’ and Mrs Ho!!.... (Har …Mrs Ho Har!! But it doesn’t rhyme )

sorry about that

[Sleepy]

Here you go digger http://www.aulro.com/afvb/general-chat/63196-land-rover-lament-2.html#post1520455 :p:p:p

[digger]

FINALLY SOMEONE UNDERSTANDS!

:D:twisted:

[Mick_Marsh]

FINALLY SOMEONE UNDERSTANDS!

:D:twisted:
I think we all understand. We just don't want to encourage.

[trobbo]

thanks for the trip report and glad to see the 101 made it to the aulro family.

I saw it for sale and must admit I thought about surprising the wife with another LR.

[Sleepy]

After having decided to buy a 101 the reality of ownership sets home.

Lots of things to learn and the list of jobs is growing. No dramas but I still remind myself it is a 35 year old vehicle and it's a Land Rover so there will be "things to do".

This thread will try and capture my journey and allow me to throw up a few questions - hopefully with solutions - and I thank you in advance for all your wise advice and suggestions.

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The vehicle was imported from the UK in 2008 and underwent a chassis up rebuild and paint. It has a 3.9 on carbs that was fitted in the UK. From what I am told not too much work on the mechanicals. New headgasket, master cylinder rebuild, steering column rebuild, new alternator, and removed the uk lpg :(. I will have to track down it's service history. It has 38.5" tyres with plenty of tread on widened 8" rims (He wasn't sure if they were 8" - couldn't remember :()

It has a new SS fuel tank, although the fuel gauge is a bit dodgy. It has marine carpet throughout which seems to work well and a couple of older recaro seats with plenty of life left in them. (They are a bit worn so has a couple of cheapo seat covers over them.)

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Here is my list of things to do.



Get RWC - booked in next week.
Windscreen washer not squirting - hopefully just a dodgy connection
Spare is standard rim with 9.00x16 - do I get another 38.5 spare - and if so where do I put it.
Full grease and service due. Change all fluids.
Buy a fume curtain - found one a Blanchards 35 pounds delivery
No reverse lights - well it has the lights but not wired as there is no gearbox switch - Will a RRC switch off an LT95 fit???
Fuel leak/seepage from perished fuel pipe - filler to tank - part # 595231 - replacement from Blanchards is about 100 pounds :eek: - What is my alternative. Only happens when tank is full but will have to replace soon.
Ventilation - got to think about how to get some air flowing. Advice?
No major oil leaks - I hope that means that the seals are good.;)
Seat belt mount is a bit high - would like to lower it a bit. :confused:
No hand throttle - I'll refit one eventually.
Bit hard to start when hot. Hopefully a good tune will help.
Dash lights intermittent. 6 way switch seems to be the culprit. It is cracked and you've got to jiggle it to get the panel lights to come on.
No difflock light. Could be anything from a blown globe to something more serious. I'll have to jack it up to see if the diff is actually locking.
No Jack - I'll pinch the bottle jack out of the Disco for now.:angel:
Need a couple of gearstick knobs.



There is do doubt more.:)

The long term plan is a hard top and equip the back with the basics for overland travel. This will take a while. The journey starts today.

Job number one was to tone it down a bit. I have been out with the heat gun peeling off stickers. (Sorry JB:() The "Swamp Rat" name was a little too much for me. I'll need a new name. Got some ideas?

Previous owener had clear coated over the name tag stickers. I will have a little paint work to do too.

[Mick_Marsh]

Sleepy,
With the fume curtain, I might want one or two. We can split the delivery.
One of my light switches is apart at the moment. What happens is the springs corrode and break. I've bought new springs.
As far as I know, the gearbox in a 101 is a LT95.
For the fuel filler, give AJ a call. We might drive out there one weekend and I'll introduce you.
Welcome to British 4wd's - Land Rover 101 discount parts online! (http://101spares.com/Welcome.html)
regards
Mick

[Pedro_The_Swift]

I love it,,

I dont have to live with it,,;)
but I still love it,,:cool:

I gather its a soft top Paul?
how about some 110 front windshield vents on the sloping panel?

[Sleepy]

how about some 110 front windshield vents on the sloping panel?

Thanks Pedro, that's what I'd like. I'm sure I'm not the first to have this grumble. I am surprised they didn't have this on them originaly - perhaps another weight saving:angel:. One of my plans is a hard top so perhaps roof vents would be effective too.

[101 Ron]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/04/443.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/07/144.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/07/145.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/07/146.jpg

[101 Ron]

There used to be a site called rover worz which showed the fitting of vents on the sides and roof......it didnt work as there is no air pressure at the sides of the cabin front due to bow wave effects.

[101 Ron]

Range rover reverse switch fits.

[Sleepy]

Thanks Ron , brilliant. What vehicle are the vents off?

[Dinty]

G'day All, They are available at any ships chandlery, I did have one on my 110, and I found that the spring in them wasn't strong enough, so I changed mine to a larger type (made for trucks etc) much stronger unit, mine are fitted to the side of the 110 of course, cheers Dennis

[loanrangie]

thanks for the trip report and glad to see the 101 made it to the aulro family.

I saw it for sale and must admit I thought about surprising the wife with another LR.

Me too although it has plenty of sleeping room, it wouldnt have been quite as cosy as my bed if i was in the dog house for buying it.

[101RRS]

I saw it for sale and must admit I thought about surprising the wife with another LR.

Well there is a very nice ex RAF 101 for sale in the Melbourne area right at this very moment.

So there is no reason not to surprise your wife.

Garry

[Sleepy]

Ah-ha. Found just the thing. Made of alloy too. :D An old buddy told me they are called "Scuppers" ..So there you go, I had always thought that word had another use:angel:

BLA: Boating's Leading Accessories (http://www.bla.com.au/index.php?fn=productGroupView&dId=1&id=2088&eId=10&actual_dId=79&sId=2d48c657e05f92367f5eaef68b32c694)

[isuzurover]

Buy a fume curtain - found one a Blanchards 35 pounds delivery
...
Ventilation - got to think about how to get some air flowing. Advice?


Several soft top ladie owners I know drive around in summer with the side flaps rolled up (and door tops open or removed) but the rear flap down. This creates a high pressure zone which minimises ingress of dust and exhaust fumes.

Adding the front vents Ron showed would improve things further.

[Sleepy]

Several soft top ladie owners I know drive around in summer with the side flaps rolled up (and door tops open or removed) but the rear flap down. This creates a high pressure zone which minimises ingress of dust and exhaust fumes.

Only issue with that is that I live in Melbourne!:( Oh well, good plan for 3 months of the year.:D:angel:

[The ho har's]

Or this one which is an in between size;)

https://www.whitworths.com.au/main_itemdetail.asp?cat=156&item=32801&intAbsolutePage=1

Mrs hh:angel:

[isuzurover]

Only issue with that is that I live in Melbourne!:( Oh well, good plan for 3 months of the year.:D:angel:

I thought it was 4 seasons in one day :D So 3 months + intermittent 30 minute periods for at least another 6 months.

[101 Ron]

Sleepy.
I never have a problem with exhaust fumes in the 101, vents opened/closed, windows opened /closed or back rolled up or down.
The army have that canvass behind the driver and it is called a fume curtain in the army for that reason.
I do carry passengers around the farm in the back, with the back canvass usually rolled up so they can see out and the exhaust is never a problem.
I would fit a fume curtain (I have a spare which can be used as a sample to make one( garrycol has done this.)
One of the most important things is to ensure the exhaust tail pipe is not worn or in the wrong position.( longer the better).
the vents are there for hot days...nothing else.

[Sleepy]

Sleepy.
I never have a problem with exhaust fumes in the 101, vents opened/closed, windows opened /closed or back rolled up or down.
The army have that canvass behind the driver and it is called a fume curtain in the army for that reason.
I do carry passengers around the farm in the back, with the back canvass usually rolled up so they can see out and the exhaust is never a problem.
I would fit a fume curtain (I have a spare which can be used as a sample to make one( garrycol has done this.)
One of the most important things is to ensure the exhaust tail pipe is not worn or in the wrong position.( longer the better).
the vents are there for hot days...nothing else.

The exhaust looks ok but is not original - doesn't appear be leaking..not sure if it is in the wrong position? (exits drivers side behind rear wheel - will compare with the manual)
I notice when the windows are open that there is a low pressure outside (I assumed was created by the shape or the 101) You can feel the air flowing out the window, and smell the exhaust being drawn in from the rear.

She is also running a bit rich too, so the exhaust smell is pretty strong anyway.

Still keen on the vents for hot days.

Thanks for the offer of templating the fume curtain. :), I'll get the roadworthy certificate out of the way and then start on the remaining issues/improvemnts.

(The shopping list is growing;).)

[101 Ron]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/07/86.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/07/87.jpg

[101RRS]

The exhaust looks ok but is not original - doesn't appear be leaking..not sure if it is in the wrong position? (exits drivers side behind rear wheel - will compare with the manual)


Real men drive un modified 101s - only pussies need vents and fresh carbon monoxide free air - I think I mentioned this before - time to toughen up.:D

Wait until summer comes along and it is 50 degrees inside the cab - puts hairs on your chest - of course there is nothing like the smell of exhaust fumes first thing in the morning :). The temp in my cab is normally 15 degrees hotter than outside temp in summer and about 5 degrees hotter (with heater going flat out) in winter.

Your exhaust looks like it is original - a rather large single pipe out the drivers side at the rear - it crosses from the passenger side along the rear X member. The muffler is near the diff on the passenger side just after the branch pipe from either side of the engine - each of the engine pipes are much smaller than the larger rear section/tail pipe. If the exhaust manifolds exist at the rear of the engine you have 101 exhaust manifolds - if the exhaust manifold exists down between the 2nd and 3rd cylinders on either side of the engine then you have the original 3.9 exhaust manifolds.

As far as the fumes go - the airflow goes from the rear of the vehicle forward inside and out the front windows (in the rain the rain drops go forward at the doors not back). You will find the sides of the canopy suck in - indeed even with a fume curtain on it can be pushed forward into the cab with the pressure from the rear.

With all the sides and back up the airflow is forward and you get the occasional wiff of exhaust with the side windows open. With just the tail flap open, again just a wiff of exhaust but depends on the wind direction outside - if there is a cross wind from the passenger side the exhaust is blown away not sucked in. Never driven with just the tail flap down but supposedly it works.

In summer I often drive with all the flaps on the canopy down but open up the spare wheel flap just behind the driver with the door windows open - you get very good X ventilation, no exhaust fumes (goes out the spare wheel flap before it gets to you) and when semis drive past they blow a lot of air cooler air into the cab.

I have a couple of Escort eyeball vents and will be putting them to provide ventilation from inside the tunnel. The other alternative is to do what Ron has done with his front flaps. I have to rebuild my doors and tops and will be looking at making the fixed glass moveable as this should provide additional ventilation.

I word of advice - by all means make you to do list - but do little for the moment - drive, enjoy and get used to the vehicle and then after a while of ownership consider what needs to be done - don't rush into things just yet. There is a lot of 101 experience on here, and I have to acknowledge Ron's assistance when I got mine a few years back - he has tried different things and has his vehicle sorted for quite a while.

Cheers

Garry

[Mick_Marsh]

Another possible source of fumes in the cabin is poor seal around the engine cowl.
Check the condition of yours.
Purple Pig stock the right pinchweld section.

[Ausfree]

G'Day Sleeps, loved the 101, loved meeting you and glad to be of assisstance as a "guide"!!:D Yep, Fatty is one lovely lady and Banjo is a chatterbox. Once you get him revved up on LandRovers, you can't shut him up!!(I mean that in the nicest possible way)

[The ho har's]

hh has just yelled out to me, the movie he is watching "the 3 kings" has a 101 in it:) wasn't kermit green though:o:)

Mrs hh:angel:

[Sleepy]

Yes, no hurry on mods. The short term plan is the RWC then get used to it.:)

[Sleepy]

Another possible source of fumes in the cabin is poor seal around the engine cowl.


Yes, good suggestion Mick, I did feel a cool draught coming through near my left leg in the minus 5 degrees in Goulburn. :angel: In know Garry, HTFU:D:p

[zulu Delta 534]

IMO scupper vents facing directly to the front are not necessarily a great idea if the wind directed through them heads straight at your face, as this concentrated air movement can cause all kinds of problems such as dust/grit in the eyes, drying and burning of the eyes (a problem over a long distance especially on o/night runs), and with this in mind, I would be tempted to fit any scuppers inside the radiator tunnel behind the grille facing to the side. This tunnel is a dedicated air flow channel with a much more concentrated air flow and ingress of air along this tunnel is even assisted by the radiator fan.
As for exhaust ingress, these fumes, along with dust, will always be sucked in to a vehicle when the cabin pressure is less than the outside pressure. The simplest answer to this problem is to ensure that the pressure in the cab is greater than the outside (scupper vents as suggested), or at least the same, and that there is no vacuum being created. (an open drivers window will do that)
When we imagine a highly streamlined vehicle such as a 101 rushing madly through the air we must understand how air behaves, and in actual fact it behaves just like water, so, visualise what it would be doing if the air were instead, water.
A great bow wave will be created and this in turn will create a vacuum on either side behind this bow wave, therefore turning any open windows in the cabin into exhaust vents sucking the inside air out.
Now that we have formed a vacuum in the cabin, from where is the air going to be sucked to replace it? Anywhere towards the rear section of the vehicle through the sides (watch what your canopy does and where it bulges out and where it sucks in) and also especially through the rear. (Have you ever followed a bus or semi through floods and found that if you drive close enough the water level is almost non existent. Same principle)
As a general rule with canvas covered vehicles in dusty conditions, drive with the back down and the sides up and you will find there is very little dust ingress, and with passengers in the rear ensure that there is an ample supply of air either through the cabin section or in through the sides.
Even in station wagons and canopy covered utes people have been known to suffer from various degrees of carbon monoxide poisoning when the back was the only ventilation available. A headache is often an early warning sign.
So ends the physics lesson for today.
Have fun with it.
Regards
Glen

[Sleepy]

Thanks Glen, A very comprehensive and logical post.:)

I like the idea of putting the scuppers on the tunnel. Will have a good look at that. Perhaps opens up the options of other types of vents too. (Time for a trip to the wreckers)

Just picked up the vehicle from roadworthy check - no surprises, which is good. Issues for roadworthy


Reverse light switch - ordered.
Screen Washer motor - ordered.
Windscreen Scratches - polish up by windscreen dude booked.


That's it. :cool: Hopefully this time next week will have a Vic Rego....:D

[Sleepy]

MMmmm, due to the server crash we lost a couple of posts. Including, I think it was Garry's comment, about raising the mirrors....with a nice supporting picture. :(

I'll repost my pictures taken yesterday, in the unseasonal 20 degree August weather in Melbourne :cool:

Not my camera, so a little overexposed.:(. Looks better without some of the stickers IMHO.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/08/1185.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/08/1186.jpg

Had a bit of an adjust of the tilt today. The rear section wasn't properly lashed down (you can see in the photo) which wouldn't have helped with the fumes getting in.:angel:

[Sleepy]

What I have learnt today:

1. No oil cooler fitted. This must have been a victim of the 3.9 upgrade. Take advice on whether they are worth retro fitting.

2. Difflock not operating. Found some good threads here and 101 site, so will do some fault finding. Hopefully just a perished vac line.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/isuzu-landy-enthusiasts-section/87709-vacuum-mechanical-diff-lock-conversion-2.html
(I like the look of disco2hse's upgrade!:cool:)

101 club • View topic - diff lock (http://www.101club.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2113&hilit=difflock)

3. Wait til the exhaust is cooled before fiddling with the difflock :wasntme:

Time for a cuppa and some lunch then get my hands dirty.

[101 Ron]

I am not knocking delta.( its good info)
My vents are in the high pressure area of the front end and are not that big and if you look at my pics not even taken out to there full width ,because it was not needed as they work that well.
Air flow from them is to your crouch and up wards to your body and face..
To fit on the fan tunnel will require reworking of the wiring and some hoses.
my set up required moving the number plate.
Vacuum nylon lines usually drop off the vacuum actuator for the centre diif.
Sticks usually flip up and knock them off.
Exhaust fumes dont travel though the engine cover on a 101.(the engine fan tends to pressurise the whole area and thats why the draughts are slightly warm and you tend to feel blowing out of the cover are from the front of the vehicle)
I often drive with the gear stick boot un zipped to help heat the cabin and my engine cover is not that well fitting and I have had no problems with fumes.
I think garrycol drove around for a while with the engine cover off.
Your 101 is most likely using the 3.9 engine oil pump which doesnt allow fitting of the engine oil cooler.
This is not a problem and was fitted to the 101 mainly for stationary radio generator work or exceptional high revs slowspeed off road work.

[Sleepy]

Thanks Ron,
I found that the fresh air cable on the heater is broken so manually changed the heater to fresh air and this, together with tighening up the tilt has reduced the exhaust inflow markedly. Heater works alot better too.:)
The gearstick gator has a big split in it so getting plenty of air up there anyway - good tip though.
Had a poke around the difflock vac lines and they were still connected although looked pretty old and had-it.
Concentrating on the roadworthy items and will come back to this one.

Buffed a scratch off the windscreen with toothpaste - got the "whitening" type, which has a mild abrasive, and used my $20 chinese electric buffer. Worked a treat.

[drifter]

<snip>

Buffed a scratch off the windscreen with toothpaste - got the "whitening" type, which has a mild abrasive, and used my $20 chinese electric buffer. Worked a treat.

Thanks for the tip - I have to remove some scratches from the 109 windscreen. Much appreciated.

[Sleepy]

Won't get out deep scratches , but worth a try. :)

[Sleepy]

Got my roadworthy certificate today.:D No major issues, rear brakes needed adjusting, bit of confusion as to whether the Maxxis were road legal - sorted. Off for rego next week:banana:

[101RRS]

bit of confusion as to whether the Maxxis were road legal

Which they are of course [smilebigeye][tonguewink]

Garry

[Sleepy]

Which they are of course [smilebigeye][tonguewink]
Garry

Yes, a simple check of their website confirmed that - "DoT approved"
Maxxis Offroad & Extreme M8090 CREEPY CRAWLER (http://maxxistyres.com.au/tyredetails.php?id=19&cat=4)

[Sleepy]

Phew, paperwork done. The 101 now has VIC rego.:cool:

[Mick_Marsh]

Congrats!

[The ho har's]

And the number plate is........


:D HUE 166 :D

Mrs hh:angel:

[Sleepy]

And the number plate is........


:D hue166 :D


Mrs hh:angel:
No I didn't swap them over. Just got the random number for now.
If I wait long enough, maybe SWMBO will let me keep the 90 too. :angel: But shhhh I haven't bought the flowers yet.:D

[The ho har's]

No I didn't swap them over. Just got the random number for now.
If I wait long enough, maybe SWMBO will let me keep the 90 too. :angel: But shhhh I haven't bought the flowers yet.:D


shame shame on me:( didn't get the number plate right:(

all fixed now:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[Ausfree]

Slowly getting there Sleepy, I see that silly doll tied to the front bumper has gone!!!:D

[Sleepy]

I need to replace my Filler Hose (9). #595231
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/08/692.jpg
Is there a local option to source this type of hose? Or should I just order from UK. I have found them at Planchards - my 101 club membership hasn't arrived yet so not sure if I can source one there. (Anyone like to have a look for me?:))

Here's a pic of my 2 favourite stickers.:D
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/08/693.jpg

[Sleepy]

Slowly getting there Sleepy, I see that silly doll tied to the front bumper has gone!!!:D
Strategically (?) placed over some surface rust;) Will whip the bumper off at some point and give it a tidy up too.

[Mick_Marsh]

Strategically (?) placed over some surface rust;) Will whip the bumper off at some point and give it a tidy up too.
It probably caused the rust.
I'll have a look for the filler on the 101 site. I'm about to order some bits so we can get yours in the same shipment (might save on costs).
I've found what might prove be a good source of s/h 101 parts re: bumperettes.

[Sleepy]

Not too much action last couple of weeks. Working solid so not much time for fun:mad:
Still waiting on 101Club to get back to me on the fuel filler hose. They are great value, and volunteers, so I shouldn't be too impatient :angel:
The fuel hose is weaping fuel pretty badly so really can only splash in 20 litres at a time:(.
Can anyone recommend a tape that is fuel resistant, so I can do a temporary patch?

Now a question on Lights.

The 101 has some LED side/indicator and tail lights. They are ok but look a bit tacky up close. I would like to return it to screw in type.

A couple of questions.

Do these two types have the same base?

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/03/1260.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/03/1261.jpg
The reason I ask is I have a few of the smaller screw in type side lights (top) and wondering if I can just buy the bigger orange lens for indicators.
There seems to be two types fish-eye and flat?

Been reading all about Ron's (and then Garry's) Detroit lockers. Mmmm sounds like something for Santa to bring. That exchange rate makes things look very attractive at the moment.:angel: Saw this one on evilbay....<<must keep finger off "buy it now button">>>:whistling:

LAND ROVER SALISBURY 101 REAR 5.57 RATIO 225SL-183 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LAND-ROVER-SALISBURY-101-REAR-5-57-RATIO-225SL-183-/390269632258?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5adde1ff02)

[Mick_Marsh]

Do these two types have the same base?

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/03/1260.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/03/1261.jpg
The reason I ask is I have a few of the smaller screw in type side lights (top) and wondering if I can just buy the bigger orange lens for indicators.
Yes.
My agent in the UK has a box full for me.

[Sleepy]

Not much happening at the moment. The fuel leak has got worse, so I am keeping the fuel tank down to about 20Litres. (Which in a 101 doesnt get you far!;)) Have ordered a new hose from 101 Club.

Bought some lights to retro fit, just gotta get 2 x clear and 2x orange lens for front. Is there a different indicator lens for the front? The two I have are labelled "REAR" on the lens.:confused:

Got Ike, ("leafsprung" on aulro) from Pangolin4x4 (http://www.pangolin4x4.com/Welcome/Welcome.html) to make me a steering wheel cover.
They arent cheap but had one on the S3 and it was a ripper. I think I read Garry has one too. Ike is great to deal with, he hasn't asked for any payment until I am happy that it fits.

Still trying to get the steering wheel off to do some cosmetic repairs, it is proving a little stubborn......but I aint gonna give up.....it will give in eventually. (Any tips appreciated:angel:)

[101RRS]

Not much happening at the moment. The fuel leak has got worse, so I am keeping the fuel tank down to about 20Litres.

I had the same problem - the pipe cracks about halfway up - you can fill the tank up to about half way but not park downhill. Try wrapping Rescue Tape around it but you would need to pull the pipe out which is a pain and likely to damage it further. I got my replacement from Anthony.


Bought some lights to retro fit, just gotta get 2 x clear and 2x orange lens for front. Is there a different indicator lens for the front? The two I have are labelled "REAR" on the lens.:confused:

I don't think they are any different but am not sure - Warrick Lord up in Salt Ash north of Newcastle should have some clear lens. Anthony as well. I do not have Warricks details but one of the REMLR people should. He bought a stack of 101s at the auctions for onselling and still has a few bits.


Got Ike, ("leafsprung" on aulro) from Welcome to Pangolin4x4 The Leafsprung Resource (http://www.pangolin4x4.com/Welcome/Welcome.html) to make me a steering wheel cover.
They arent cheap but had one on the S3 and it was a ripper. I think I read Garry has one too. Ike is great to deal with, he hasn't asked for any payment until I am happy that it fits.

I bought one of Ikes wheel covers two years ago - they are great and worth every cent as they work. He did not have the 101 size so I just sent him the wheel measurements and he made it on that basis - as I said it is great and not all that hard to fit.


Still trying to get the steering wheel off to do some cosmetic repairs, it is proving a little stubborn......but I aint gonna give up.....it will give in eventually. (Any tips appreciated:angel:)

My wheel was crap but I had a spare in the parts that came with my 101. My old wheel came off - no issues at all - just a light tap with a padded hammer around the shaft and off it came. - try squirting some penetrol down the splines.

[Sleepy]

try squirting some penetrol down the splines.
Good tips/leads Garry, thanks. I have been giving it a squirt of WD40 and a tap with the rubber mallot. Will get some penetrol, it may be a little more effective. (Plenty of threads on removing steering wheels here, tried all the tips, not gonna let the bugger beat me though!)

[Sleepy]

Fitted my Pangolin4x4 (http://www.pangolin4x4.com/Welcome/Welcome.html) leather steering wheel cover.
They arent cheap, but had one on my S3 and very happy with it. Takes ages to sew it on - but that may be just me and my 10 thumbs;). Ike will do special orders but you need to send the measurements. I think Garry said he's got one too. No more slippy sweaty hands:D
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/10/1072.jpg

( I normally spend Bathurst 1000 day on the couch, but realise you can watch it online too - set up the Laptop in the 101 .....tada!)

[Sleepy]

OK, Fuel filler pipe has arrived from UK.:D
Seems a bit of a bugger to fit. Cant easily reach the top end of the pipe behind the filler neck. Any tips?:confused:

[Sleepy]

Should have used the search:angel:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/fcs-military-variations/91319-urgent-101-fuel-filler-pipe-needed.html#post1103498

As I suspected, drill out the rivets. Pity that panel isn't bolted/screwed on.:(

[101RRS]

Big time PITA comes to mind - something I would prefer to forget.

[Sleepy]

Oh well, that is reasurring; I usually find the hard way to do something when there is an easier way.:mad:

[101RRS]

Just do it :D

[banjo]

Not too much action last couple of weeks. Working solid so not much time for fun:mad:
Still waiting on 101Club to get back to me on the fuel filler hose. They are great value, and volunteers, so I shouldn't be too impatient :angel:
The fuel hose is weaping fuel pretty badly so really can only splash in 20 litres at a time:(.
Can anyone recommend a tape that is fuel resistant, so I can do a temporary patch?

Now a question on Lights.

The 101 has some LED side/indicator and tail lights. They are ok but look a bit tacky up close. I would like to return it to screw in type.

A couple of questions.

Do these two types have the same base?

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/03/1260.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/03/1261.jpg
The reason I ask is I have a few of the smaller screw in type side lights (top) and wondering if I can just buy the bigger orange lens for indicators.
There seems to be two types fish-eye and flat?

Been reading all about Ron's (and then Garry's) Detroit lockers. Mmmm sounds like something for Santa to bring. That exchange rate makes things look very attractive at the moment.:angel: Saw this one on evilbay....<<must keep finger off "buy it now button">>>:whistling:

LAND ROVER SALISBURY 101 REAR 5.57 RATIO 225SL-183 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LAND-ROVER-SALISBURY-101-REAR-5-57-RATIO-225SL-183-/390269632258?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5adde1ff02)

Hey sleeps when ya get the LEDs off can you let me know what brand they are as i liked the look of them when you called in BUT havent been able to find any as i want them for Harry..

[Sleepy]

Hey sleeps when ya get the LEDs off can you let me know what brand they are as i liked the look of them when you called in BUT havent been able to find any as i want them for Harry..

When I finally get 'em off, you can have them. Just remember, I work about as quick as a Volvo in the right hand lane!:p

[Sleepy]

Fuel filler pipe on. What a bugger of a job. :mad: Hope not to have to tackle that one again soon.

Bought myself a Detroit Locker from GBR in the states. I hear they have stopped making the 101 version so thought I would bring forward my Chrissy present a few months. :cool:

[Sleepy]

Detroit Locker arrived today. :cool:. It's a bit beyond my level of competence so will be investing the help of my mechanic on fitting that onel.:angel:.
Bought it from GBR Utah USA - Bill was helpful and the parcel arrived promptly. Gotta love that exchange rate.:D (Sorry about contributing to our foreign debt :()

28 degrees in Melbourne today (yes we occassionally get some good weather) so went for a spin along the beach. (well the bitumen next to the beach:lol2:).

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/11/610.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/11/611.jpg


She's running well, just a small weep from the top of the radiator. Will have to keep an eye on that. Also need to get the CDL operating - haven't had time for that one just yet. I can see some of the vac lines are crimped by cable ties, so hopefully something simple like that. Vac lines looking a bit old and brittle, I am considering replacing with the stiff plastic lines used on ARB difflocks - not sure if I can get the right diameter hose though.

[banjo]

Detroit Locker arrived today. :cool:. It's a bit beyond my level of competence so will be investing the help of my mechanic on fitting that onel.:angel:.
Bought it from GBR Utah USA - Bill was helpful and the parcel arrived promptly. Gotta love that exchange rate.:D (Sorry about contributing to our foreign debt :()

28 degrees in Melbourne today (yes we occassionally get some good weather) so went for a spin along the beach. (well the bitumen next to the beach:lol2:).



She's running well, just a small weep from the top of the radiator. Will have to keep an eye on that. Also need to get the CDL operating - haven't had time for that one just yet. I can see some of the vac lines are crimped by cable ties, so hopefully something simple like that. Vac lines looking a bit old and brittle, I am considering replacing with the stiff plastic lines used on ARB difflocks - not sure if I can get the right diameter hose though.

MONGREL .some of us are lucky..Still have'nt heard anything bout mine yet:(:mad:

[Sleepy]

.some of us are lucky..
For now....I am sure I will get my turn;)

[The ho har's]

Looking good there;):D ..it was around 35 up here today:(

We have a contact here in Brissy that makes the cables for the winch and diff lock if interested:)

Mrs hh:angel:


pS did you see 'mark88'? wants to join SLOw...so thats 2 Vic members now:D

[Sleepy]

We have a contact here in Brissy that makes the cables for the winch and diff lock if interested:)
Yes, one day I would like to fit a winch - From the history, mine would have had one. But it's been Nokken-ed off. :p. Getting an original Nokken, would be a rare find. Probably just fit and electric, but thinking of mounting it midships to "look" original.
The diff lock is vacuum activated. Similar (same?) as Stage 1's and early RRC's.

[Mick_Marsh]

Getting an original Nokken, would be a rare find.
Last time I visited AJ I think he had one.
There have been a few for sale in the UK.

[101RRS]

The Nokken is fine but if starting from scratch I would put an electric winch on the front - cheaper and easier.

Sleepy - do you have the pto at the bottom of the tfr case? What makes you think it had one originally - most Brit 101s didn't have them.

Garry

[Sleepy]

No pto so perhaps it didn't. I was lead to believe that when I read it's history. Will go and check. Will probably stick with electric anyway as I already have one on the 90 which will be coming off before I sell it. Wondering how difficult it would be to mount it centrally to have front and rear winching ability.

[stuee]

No idea what the condition of your front bumper is but it may be a good time to get a new one made up with a built in winch cradle - beef up the factory design a little too. I will look at doing this after my 101 is back on the road but I have seen a few good winch installs on the 101 forum.

[Sleepy]

Yeah would have to agree with you Stuee. The front bumper is fairly good but I would like to get some decent recovery points and some place to mount some antennas and lights.

One recovery point option is the standard eyes with shackles, but not convinced they are all that strong.



Quite like this front end.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/11/602.jpg

[Mick_Marsh]

There's a big winch behind this bottom lip.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=40823&stc=1&d=1321357354

[101RRS]

One recovery point option is the standard eyes with shackles, but not convinced they are all that strong.

The 101 does not have any standard recovery points. The rings on the rear are towing and lifting points and if the you still have them, the front helicopter lifting points are in the cabin, on the floor either side of the tunnel. The points on the front bumper (same as the ones on the rear) can also be used as lifting points and tow points but are not recovery points.

I have aftermarket 4500kg tow hooks bolted to each of the front spring hangers and use the small hole on the passenger side of the rear cross member as the rear recovery point.

Garry

[Sleepy]

There's a big winch behind this bottom lip.

That's a serious looking 101 Mick. (damned ugly though!:p)

[Sleepy]

Finally got the Detroit locker fitted, I wasn't game enough to fit it myself:angel: but I printed out Ron and Garry's threads on the subject. Pete ( my mech) said it was a great help. He has a small 4wd business in Moorabbin and loves parking the 101 out the front- he says it creates so much interest - perhaps we should do an advertising deal ;)

Tracked down the problem with the centre diff lock not activating - the switch. I have a new one sourced from UK will fit soon. The vac lines look a bit old a brittle but not leaking - I may replace them anyway, or perhaps I should apply the "if it ain't broke..." principle.:angel:

To do: Spare wheel - gotta get the rim widened and buy another tyre. Front and rear recovery points.

[101 Ron]

Report back and let us know what you think of the detroit.
There is alot of myths around with them.
On my 101 I found it wasnt unlocking the centre diff and had been difficult to do so for a while.
I fitted a new vacuum unit to the transfercase and its been working well ever since.
The valve on the fan tunnel for the centre looks well made........could it be rebuilt ??

[lardy]

Sounds like you are having way too much fun!
How long did it take your chap to lob in the locker??
Andy


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[Sleepy]

Probably could be rebuilt Ron, but I grabbed A new one off eBay a few months ago , wasn't all that dear.

Yes I can hear the locker at slow speed cornering , from what I have read it'll take a few kms to free up.

Not as much fun as I would like Lardy, but it's all starting to come together. He must have spent a few hours on it, he's not all that familiar with the 101 but having worked on plenty of RRCs he seems to be working it out.

[Mick_Marsh]

Might get Pete to install mine (when the time comes).
When are you up for a trip to AJ's, Sleeps?
I want to get a couple of his fuel pumps.

[Sleepy]

Check your PMs Mick

[The ho har's]

Are you comming in July??

Mrs hh:angel:

[Sleepy]

Still trying to swap my holidays from June . Won't no til may :(

[DasLandRoverMan]

Now a question on Lights.

The 101 has some LED side/indicator and tail lights. They are ok but look a bit tacky up close. I would like to return it to screw in type.

A couple of questions.

Do these two types have the same base?

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/03/1260.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/03/1261.jpg
The reason I ask is I have a few of the smaller screw in type side lights (top) and wondering if I can just buy the bigger orange lens for indicators.
There seems to be two types fish-eye and flat?


Something else you might consider (which I think are really cool) are NAS Defender light units, about the same size (if not slightly bigger) than the flat type, all plastic, and nice and easy to change bulbs in.
I put a set on my old GS when I rebuilt it, and will probably do the same if and when I can get hold of another.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/08/816.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/07/112.jpg

Very nice looking truck by the ways, the colour works really well on it.

[NB, apologies for picture quality, dirty lens on iPhone 3G camera doesnt add up to best quality.]

[Sleepy]

Yes the NAS lights do look quite good. I have sourced the originals since that post so now just a matter of fitting them:angel:

Is that your truck DasLandRoverMan? If so, what are the tyres you are running?

[DasLandRoverMan]

It was mine, those pictures were take nearing the end of the rebuild I did for the chap I sold it too.

Rather regret letting it go, but didn't have the time, or the the money it needed to bring it back up to a standard of reliable running I needed at the time, so sold it on to a chap who uses it everyday.

The wheels are 315/75 R16 Cooper Discoverer S/T on a set of Craddocks wide rims. They made it rather nice to drive by all accounts, although over £1000 for a set of 5 (wheels and tyres) makes them expensive.

Fortunately enough I may have another 101 appearing soon, in new of a bit of a rework before I can use it though, so I'm gathering ideas.

[Sleepy]

Ok, It's been a while.
2012 has been a big one for me both at work and at home. Little time left for Land Rovers. :( Truck still going well although only comes out for a trundle every couple of weeks.

Need some advice on Headlights.

I bought myself a Traxide dual battery set up and some headlight relays. My plan is to see if I can get away with installing really good headlights and seeing if I can do without driving lights.. This keeps the front end looking fairly original.

Any tips? HID?

(Current lights I am sure are from a 6V kombi!;) So anything will be an improvement.)

[wrinklearthur]

Need some advice on Headlights.
I bought myself a Traxide dual battery set up and some headlight relays.
Any tips? HID?

Here are the calc's for a 12 volt system, but if you are running 24 volt I can do these again for you.

I would use those relays first, with a good sized double sheathed lead from the starter battery ( 5 mm² or heavier ).

Always use a main fuse or circuit breaker ( 60 Amp ) close as possible to where the power is picked up from that starter battery and then lesser amperage fuses ( 15 Amp per filament ) at each light relay.

Watts = Volts x Amps.

Therefore 100 W ÷ 12.5 Volts = 8 Amps at working current (the lower the voltage available to the filament the more current is pulled ).
The instantaneous current at the filament at turn on is a lot higher at about 12 amps until the filament resistance rises with it's working heat.

I'd use one relay per filament, that way if a short circuit occurs in the lights wiring you only loose that one filament and not total darkness at a 100 Klm's per hour.

IMHO, HID's are a little slow coming up to full brilliance between high and low beams.
How far off are LED headlights ?
.

[Sleepy]

Thanks Arthur,
Yes it is 12 volts.

I have gone a bit soft and I'm going to get a auto-elec tackle the electrickery.

I am going to move the fuses to a spot (to be determined - maybe the battery box?) and upgrade them all to blade type. Whilst I am at it I will get some extra circuits ready for radios etc. Proper volt and ammeters. etc.

I've seen the LED headlights for sale but still a bit pricey.

I also noted the other thread on headlights where Mick_Marsh suggested using H4's with a reasonable wattage.

[101RRS]

If your 101 still has sealed beams then the obvious and easiest upgrade it to go to semi sealed Halogens - using the current wiring. Newer hi performance halogen globes like Philips X tra might help.

My 24v system had 130/90w globes when I got it and they were great but I am now running 55/50w and they work fine.

Garry

[Mick_Marsh]

I also noted the other thread on headlights where Mick_Marsh suggested using H4's with a reasonable wattage.
Remember, you're taking advice from a fellow who's cars make "sealed beam" look like a step forward.

[Sleepy]

Well I need new lights as one has got this milky stain all over the inside - not quite sure what that could be. So I have the luxury of starting with a blank canvas.

Yes the wiring to the lights is fairly original - although the wiring in general has had some "changes" in its life. I hope to rationalise this without doing a full rewire. There are some interesting mods though.

I've always liked having relays in my Land Rovers - burnt out 2 switches in my Defenders and 1 in a Series 3. Those switches just aren't engineered for standard use let alone higher amps...:angel:

[wrinklearthur]

Yes the wiring to the lights is fairly original - although the wiring in general has had some "changes" in its life. I hope to rationalise this without doing a full rewire.
I've always liked having relays in my Land Rovers - Those switches just aren't engineered for standard use let alone higher amps...:angel:
Your on the right path with using relays for the heavy current loads, I saw that you were considering using a auto electrician to do the work, IMHO I really think, to get to know your own vehicle you ought to do that work yourself and there are plenty of us on here that can offer a blow by blow way to proceed.

A couple of rules are and as I mentioned;

Always fit or use the fuse at the pickup point when running a new current path.
Disconnect the earth lead off the battery terminal when working on live wires.
Fit the next size up wire rather than reducing the size, this helps with reducing line voltage drop over any distance.
Try and keep the sheath colour the same as the Manufacturer would use for that purpose.
Keep the wiring protected, follow the existing wiring loom were possible, using insulated 'P' saddles to stop the wire vibrating or dropping down and use grommets where the wire passes through a sharp edge or hole.

Again have a look at how the manufacturer would go about it and copy that, some engine bays are a pleasure to look at even after 50 years of use, but in some new cars the way they have been done is best not taken in, use your own discretion.
.

[Sleepy]

I would normally agree with you wrinklie, and I am sure I could do it. My problem is finding the time. ;) With running the show at work (17 employees) and other "irons in the fire" a small job can take me weeks or months rather than hours. :( Now that I have finally found a mechanic I can trust, I don't mind paying the money.

Retirement is not that far away and I hope to be able to dedicate more time then......famous last words.;)

[Sleepy]

Just got the truck back from Pete today (after a false start a couple of weeks back). He's been gradually working on all those little things for me.

And one bigger thing - radiator.

The radiator was looking a bit tired and had a few weeping leaks around the top tank, so rather than buggering around, I had it rebuilt. Quite happy with the result.

Numerous wiring issues tidied up and traxide dual battery system fitted. I am hopless with electrickery so it was good to get someone else to do it.

Tidied up lots of wiring which was a little sad - including a section of loom that had descended to near the exhaust and was pretty much melted through. :eek:

Reverse light, head lights, interior lights:cool:, new fuse box in the battery box, starter motor sorted, fitted new 7 way switch, adjust seatbelt mounts, numerous 12 volt outlets (Including 2 x 20amp outlets from Battery box for fridge and HF radio). A couple of cigarette outlets up front and even a USB 12v out!!.

He has had the vehicle since Jan and worked on it in his spare time - (which isn't a lot) so I was happy when he presented me a bill for only 15 hours labour.

So whilst I have gone a bit soft on doing the work myself, I am very happy with the result.

Next a decision on tyres - Do I stick with the 38.5 Crawlies or downsize - I quite like Ron's set up or perhaps just some BFG KM2's (315?).

Sorry no pics - unfortunately not much to look at.:mad: but happy to have the beast back.

[Mick_Marsh]

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=62213&stc=1&d=1372149290

[101RRS]

Sorry Mick - without a context I have not idea why you put up that pic and what it is. :confused:

[Homestar]

I could have a stab at what that pic is...

Power plug to suit the 101's power output doovey thing???:D

[Mick_Marsh]

Sorry Mick - without a context I have not idea why you put up that pic and what it is. :confused:
Was posted for Sleepy's benefit.
It's a power plug that plugs into the two power holes in the dash. I'm sure Sleepy knows what it is.
And, Sleepy, I have several.

[101RRS]

Was posted for Sleepy's benefit.
It's a power plug that plugs into the two power holes in the dash. I'm sure Sleepy knows what it is.
And, Sleepy, I have several.


Hmmm Ok.

[Sleepy]

Thanks Mick, I had forgotten about those. You have a good memory Mick. I need 3. :)
For others info, I picked up a few plug-less Land Rover inspection lamps a while back. I wonder where they got to. :D:angel:

Does the 101 normally have the matching sockets? I have none.

[Mick_Marsh]

And Garry thought I was insane.

They should be on the bulkhead just to the right of the three gauge holes.

[Sleepy]

And Garry thought I was insane.

They should be on the bulkhead just to the right of the three gauge holes.

Oh, no that was engineered out of mine. In fact he went a bit crazy with the marine carpet along there - I'll leave it for now.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/06/179.jpg

[Mick_Marsh]

Put a lighter socket on your inspection lamp.

Your 101 does look very nice. The carpet makes it sort of civilised.

[Homestar]

Now you're back on the road Sleepy, if you feel like going for a drive anywhere to keep the oil circulating and the tyres round, sing out and I'll join you - I would love to see it first hand and I'm always looking for an excuse to drive mine somewhere.:)

[Sleepy]

Under those cheap seat covers are some nice (1980's era Brown) Recaro Seats - they are worn through but still very comfy. Not sure if I'll get the recovered or just by some better covers.

[101RRS]

And Garry thought I was insane.

They should be on the bulkhead just to the right of the three gauge holes.

Not at all - just confused by a post out of context that was being discussed at the time.

All 101s have the sockets - inbetween the two ammeters if fitted (some 101s only have one ammeter)

Garry

[Sleepy]

Now you're back on the road Sleepy, if you feel like going for a drive anywhere to keep the oil circulating and the tyres round, sing out and I'll join you - I would love to see it first hand and I'm always looking for an excuse to drive mine somewhere.:)

No worries Gav, perhaps we could meet with Mick somewhere. Although I have had it a while, it hasn't done much yet - very much a looooong term project.

I hear the Pommies talking about a 40 year birthday party perhaps we could have an Australian version. (2014?).

[Sleepy]

Not at all - just confused by a post out of context that was being discussed at the time.

All 101s have the sockets - inbetween the two ammeters if fitted (some 101s only have one ammeter)

Garry

Some have none:whistling:
Yes the holes are still there under the carpet - probably a good reinvestment. Ammeter, Voltmeter and a good Eng Temp Gauge?

[The ho har's]

No worries Gav, perhaps we could meet with Mick somewhere. Although I have had it a while, it hasn't done much yet - very much a looooong term project.

I hear the Pommies talking about a 40 year birthday party perhaps we could have an Australian version. (2014?).


There is talk of having as many 101's we can at Corrowa next year;)

10th - 16th March 2014:D

We will be there along with PeterP, we hope, that's 2 from QLD:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[Sleepy]

Bugger, March is the hardest time to get leave. Grrrrr. Might be able to do a couple of swaps to get 3 days off.

[Homestar]

No worries Gav, perhaps we could meet with Mick somewhere. Although I have had it a while, it hasn't done much yet - very much a looooong term project.

I hear the Pommies talking about a 40 year birthday party perhaps we could have an Australian version. (2014?).

As mentioned there will be a few at Corowa next year, but happy to get together anytime for a quick run - I'm sure Mick wouldn't need too much convincing either.:)

[Sleepy]

G'day guys,
Been pretty quiet on the Land Rover scene lately. Just sold my D90 and the Disco1 will go soon, leaving me with the 101 as my Land Rover fix (could do worse, eh?).

Anyway the 101 gets it's weekly cruise around on the weekend and is still going strong.

Still gotta get that spare widened so that is on the list with my "round toit" !

Also the left turn indicator is not working . Checked my wiring and I suspect it is the switch.

Can anyone tell me if the S3 turn stalk/switch is interchangeable? Failing that would this be a part that AJ may have or do I have to approach our friends in UK again?

[101RRS]

Also the left turn indicator is not working . Checked my wiring and I suspect it is the switch.

Can anyone tell me if the S3 turn stalk/switch is interchangeable? Failing that would this be a part that AJ may have or do I have to approach our friends in UK again?

Yes they are interchangeable but the actual stalk is a different shape on the series 3 version so with high beams off the stalk is a bit close to your hands on the steering wheel - is still OK though.

I have one on my 101 and with lights off I drive around with the stalk in the high beam position - and am aware of the issue when driving with lights on and on low beam.

Garry

[Sleepy]

Thanks Garry,

I probably should have googled first because it looks like the Lucas part is still available PRC2397 (http://www.autoelectricalspares.co.uk/lucas-39489-indicator-column-switch-land-rover-prc2397-398-p.asp) seems to be available on quite a few commercial sites.

[101 Ron]

Yes they are interchangeable but the actual stalk is a different shape on the series 3 version so with high beams off the stalk is a bit close to your hands on the steering wheel - is still OK though.

I have one on my 101 and with lights off I drive around with the stalk in the high beam position - and am aware of the issue when driving with lights on and on low beam.

Garry

Yes mine is a series 3 item , but didn't know about the different angle on the stork..........and yes its too close to the steering wheel and I leave it on high beam

[101RRS]

The one in my 101 came from 4wds in melb a couple of years back - was about $70 at the time. I am sure AJ will have them and maybe the correct 101 version.

Garry

[Sitec]

So, which side should it be on? Mine is on the left and is too low... The symbols are upside down too... I had to mod it slightly so it'd clear my left knee.... :D

[101RRS]

Should be on right hand side.

[stuee]

Next a decision on tyres - Do I stick with the 38.5 Crawlies or downsize - I quite like Ron's set up or perhaps just some BFG KM2's (315?).

Did you end up changing the tyres out Sleepy? I'm interested to hear how the 38s go - particularly off road. Do they scrub at all? One would assume if they run without scrubbing then 37's should fit fine. Also what rims are you running? Have they just been widened to 8 inches?

[Sleepy]

G'day Stuee and Seasons Greetings.

No news lately. Life keeps getting in the way of Land Rovers!

I haven't really pushed the 101 so can't really attest to how good these really are.

No scrubbing and they are nice and run quite nicely on the highway. I am running them at about 20 psi and they are wearing quite well. Added advantage is they improve the gearing for hwy cruising.

I'd reckon the 37's would be a nice size.

Storage for spare becomes and issue with large tyres.

Yes rims have been widened: to 8" from memory.

[stuee]

Thanks mate. I currently have a land rover getting in the way of life! Really pushing to finish it off for March.

Short term if I go that way the spare would be just lumped in the back, long term I aim to make a spare tyre carrier for the rear.

I never heard back about my stock enquiry for the XZL's so have been re-evaluating over xmas beers, some 17x9" rims and any of the 37x12.5's would probably fill out the arches very nicely (with some rubber flares needed) and provide a reasonable cost tyre when replacements are needed in the future, although would be more expensive up front. Although when I do eventually need replacements it may not be that big of a deal. Ill give the tyre shop a week after the new year for a call back otherwise I'll drink more beers and keep thinking about the custom rims.

[Brute]

Stuee if you needed tyres to get over the pits I think mine would still be legal if you wanted to borrow them, not a long term solution I know but don't think mine will be ready for pits for a while.

cheers

Ian

[stuee]

Stuee if you needed tyres to get over the pits I think mine would still be legal if you wanted to borrow them, not a long term solution I know but don't think mine will be ready for pits for a while.

cheers

Ian

Thanks Ian. I'll see where I get to but I may take you up on that offer if I don't get anything sorted in time.

[cooee]

hi stuue
I ran 38 inch tyres on my 101 on 8 rims I had maxxis creepy crawler
great tyre on road and dirt and mud very quiet on black stuff
tyres are 14 50 wide rims I think 9 rims might stick out to far so have to check with dept motor regto me they look better than michies
\hope this helps
cheers cooee

[goingbush]

Thanks mate. I currently have a land rover getting in the way of life! Really pushing to finish it off for March.

Short term if I go that way the spare would be just lumped in the back, long term I aim to make a spare tyre carrier for the rear.

I never heard back about my stock enquiry for the XZL's so have been re-evaluating over xmas beers, some 17x9" rims and any of the 37x12.5's would probably fill out the arches very nicely (with some rubber flares needed) and provide a reasonable cost tyre when replacements are needed in the future, although would be more expensive up front. Although when I do eventually need replacements it may not be that big of a deal. Ill give the tyre shop a week after the new year for a call back otherwise I'll drink more beers and keep thinking about the custom rims.

if your thinking about 17x9 rims and don't want to spend a fortune then you should consider 35x12.5R17 Federal Couragia, Information about the tyres is very scant and Ive seen a few crap reviews but their 35x12.5 R17.5 are 124Q rated 1627kg @ 160kph . One of only a few off road tyres that size in Australia with a load /speed rating suitable for my Truck (which is bigger & heavier than a 101)

I see no need to go to 37's for more than double to cost too.

I bought my 6 on ebay for $300 each and have since seen them for $295, (they are about $360 from tyre dealers )

Pleasently surprised with the performance in all conditions except quite noisy on the highway, not that you would hear them in a 101. no noticible wear after 6000km. I run them tubeless with balance beads and the truck runs as smooth a silk on them.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/12/6.jpg

[Sleepy]

My last quote on the maxxis creepy's was $550 ea. That was a year or so back from the maxxis dist. in Melbourne. To be honest I quite like 101Ron's set up (35's?). I guess it all depends how you are going to use your 101.

[Sleepy]

hi stuue
I ran 38 inch tyres on my 101 on 8 rims I had maxxis creepy crawler
great tyre on road and dirt and mud very quiet on black stuff
tyres are 14 50 wide rims I think 9 rims might stick out to far so have to check with dept motor regto me they look better than michies
\hope this helps
cheers cooee

Hey cooee, you just used "quiet" and "101" in the same sentence. :lol2:

The only time my 101 is quiet is when it is switched off! :p:eek:

[Sleepy]

Looking back on this thread I see how much things have changed for me in the last 3 years.

I have decided to pass on the 101 to a new owner. whilst I enjoyed owning it, I never seemed to have the time to invest in doing all those little things that I had planned.

I got a price I am happy with and it will now go to someone with a lot more skill than me in looking after it.

Fantastic vehicle….. will be sad to see her go. But life goes on.

Hopefully the new owner, who has posted here once or twice, will keep us "posted" on the progress of this lovely truck.

[Sitec]

So, is it staying local to you, or going interstate? Be sure to get the new owner to come say here (if he's not already a forum member...). Was hoping to see your vehicle in the flesh one day! :)

[Sleepy]

Yes staying in VIC. Yes he has been on aulro for a while so I'll leave it to him whether he posts I suspect he will.

Just departed here in the pouring rain so will be an interesting drive.

[Sitec]

Just departed here in the pouring rain so will be an interesting drive.

A difficult day then I guess.. As long as you're happy to see it go and he's happy he has an interesting unique new toy, then its a win win situation! 101's in rain.... Those wipers on 101's are not the best! :D

[Mick_Marsh]

Just departed here in the pouring rain
Was that to hide the tears.
Sorry to see you move it on.
I'd be howling if any of mine had to go. I reckon I nearly moved one of mine on this weekend but, luckily, he didn't take up the deal.

[rovercare]

'twas I

Just had rear centre out trying to find funny shudder, turns out it was handbrake drum. Let tyres down from 35 to 22 psi and now it motors along at 100 clicks

Gotta sort club paperwork the club reg, put some seats in the back for the kidlets and chase up some softer springs and air lock the front and use it

[rovercare]

May end up with ls2 and power steer, but that will be in a year or two when I get the other projects sorted

[101RRS]

chase up some softer springs and air lock the front and use it

Other than something specially made up, you will not get alternative springs. Hystee used to make springs with a softer rate but they no longer make them.

For a front locker you will need to either get special side gears made (the axles are unique), see if Anthony Johnson still has some he got made a few years back or get the ARB side gears broached to fit the 101 axles but I believe they are substantially weakened.

The sals being a Dyna clone (or is it vice versa) some of the Dyna side gears may fit but I am not sure.

Welcome to the 101 fraternity.

Garry

[stuee]

The side gears are no longer available from AJ, they are able to get the gears of the current model locker broached though if a front locker is required.

Congrats on the 101 purchase!

[spongie]

Other than something specially made up, you will not get alternative springs. Hystee used to make springs with a softer rate but they no longer make them.



They are keen to make another batch but require sales first.

[Sitec]

'twas I

Time for the 'rovercare's 101' thread then... I had a feeling it was staying close. At least Sleepy can see it if he wants to! Garry is on the money re front lockers, tho I believe AJ now has the later locker with the right outers to suit the 101's. He offered me one not so long back... I figured I won't need anything in the front of mine... If my front wheels loose traction with the Cummins above them then god only knows what the rear wheels are doing!!!!! :D

[rovercare]

They are keen to make another batch but require sales first.

Ok, who wanting? I'd think everyone, that spring rate is far to firm unladen

[rovercare]

May just make front axles to suit different spline count for front

[Homestar]

Ok, who wanting? I'd think everyone, that spring rate is far to firm unladen

Yep, I'd be in for a set for sure.

Oh, and congratulations on the purchase.:)

[Sleepy]

Yes was running them at 18 psi but my mechanic kept "helping". Yes they run much better on the lower pressure.

LS2 - geez noise AND power.

[Sitec]

Ok, who wanting? I'd think everyone, that spring rate is far to firm unladen

Jack the front end up and try some grease between the contacting ends on the leaves, and remove the lower leaf on the rear springs.. (If not carrying much and its staying as a rag top). Remember to replace the leaf with a 15mm spacer plate, then the same bolts etc can be used. I used 20mm on the back of mine in the UK, and it was great. Really flexible at the rear. Had to put the leaf back in when I built he hard top tho! :)

[rovercare]

Jack the front end up and try some grease between the contacting ends on the leaves, and remove the lower leaf on the rear springs.. (If not carrying much and its staying as a rag top). Remember to replace the leaf with a 15mm spacer plate, then the same bolts etc can be used. I used 20mm on the back of mine in the UK, and it was great. Really flexible at the rear. Had to put the leaf back in when I built he hard top tho! :)

I was thinking of running a single leaf setup with existing springs, I think the front could use single spring with rover engine, the only doubt I had was if a spring breaks

[rovercare]

Yes was running them at 18 psi but my mechanic kept "helping". Yes they run much better on the lower pressure.

LS2 - geez noise AND power.

Went for a fang before up the back, dropped tyres to 18psi, its better, but still rough on mild tracks, centre dif was not actuating, fixed vac line from manifold, just gotta sort indicator

I'll sort suspension so can drive at pace, then its quite bossy in the bush with detroit, armstrong steering and tyres so low, its like it has to take slack in steering, tyres and then the detroit pushes, then you lift foot and its quick work on the wheel to keep pointing where you want:D

Although I think the hardest work is getting in and out of it, haha

[Mick_Marsh]

Congrats on your purchase rovercare.
How are you going to mount extra seats? It may be worthwhile having a look at one if mine.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/10/936.jpg (http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/mick_marsh_AULRO/media/29-417/DSCF0835.jpg.html)

[rovercare]

Cheers Mick, I already have 4 dicky seats from GU patrols from 2 dudes here in town I can use, I want to mount them side ways ala troopy style so kids can amuse each other, I'll try them for space as they are bulky, if not I will use 70 series troopy seats

[cooee]

hi rovercare
well done on getting sleepy 101 mymate jeff own it and I have driven
it on few trip gets along well I now jeff did valves and heads on it plus replaced few small body panels very tidy unit goes lot better than my old 101 as 3,9 v8 love those tyres hope you have great trips
cheers cooee

[stuee]

May end up with ls2 and power steer, but that will be in a year or two when I get the other projects sorted

Its nearly a year are you any closer to getting an LS2 in :angel: Been a monster diesel conversion completed and a 4bd1 conversion in progress, I'm interested in seeing a big v8 petrol conversion too.

I see Marks do an adaptor plate from LS1 to LT95 now...

[Homestar]

Had Chucky at a car show today and a guy wandered up and introduced himself - he then showed a pic of his Dad's newest acquisition - Yep, it's this 101. :)

He's a Mechanic and Landy nut by the sounds of it - we asked him to let his Dad know about this place, hopefully he'll drop in. :)