Thread: Our 88 project

Pretty sure Dale Radford in the UK makes the bulkhead repair pieces. I may be easier to get on sent over.

[QUOTE=Defender Mike;1776701]Hi all,

Well we made a start on the 88 still unamed nothing has come up that sticks yet. The wheels are off only 1 stud unscrewed, brakes hubs off fairly easy, master cylinder out looks like it will be ok apears to have been resleeved previously. The line to the resiviour broke on removal. We then pulled of the RH wing fairly easy broke a couple of bolts on the grill panel but the main ones all came out easy. Both doors and hood off and the hard top and windcreen. There is quite a bit of rust under the windscreen rubber seal and I am wondering how to go about fixing that. It has what looks like a sail track the rubber slides into which may be difficult to replicate. The water pump which was U/S was removed along with all the thermostat housing etc . Thermostat is U/S and I will need a new one from ????. Hope to get the rest of the body off this week end. Obviously my tools (spanners) arrived still waiting on sockets also the nut bolt kit from UK arrived. I have recieved quotes for most parts and they are reasonable and was relieved to find a spring manufacturer in Perth that knows all about series 1's. Im now looking for a good an engine rebuilder in Perth who can strip inspect and report on what needs to be done and someone to do the same with the gearbox.

hi i have a spare cast iron one

i am sure you can get a replacement seal, i have seen them some where before i just cant remember where

Originally Posted by Defender Mike

Im now looking for a good an engine rebuilder in Perth who can strip inspect and report on what needs to be done and someone to do the same with the gearbox.

Mike

It's coming along nicely there Mike!

They come apart quickly and easily, it's the putting back together that takes more time and money than you would expect

For my previous Land Rover engines I have used Mettam Automotive Machining in Greenwood. My mate has just had his 2 Litre in his 86" completely rebuilt and assembled by him, I think we will be installing it next week sometime.

Can't recommend Bruce Mettam highly enough, he is a real old school bloke and knows the ins and outs of side valve pre war technology, where as a younger more modern engine builder would likely miss certain things.

Mettam Automotive Machining
22 Canham Way Greenwood WA 6024
(08) 9342 3011

I did get your MSG about the WA catch up, maybe we can bring the 86" along for you to inspect...


Cheers,
Andy

[quote=russellrovers;1776843]

Originally Posted by Defender Mike

Hi all,

Well we made a start on the 88 still unamed nothing has come up that sticks yet. The wheels are off only 1 stud unscrewed, brakes hubs off fairly easy, master cylinder out looks like it will be ok apears to have been resleeved previously. The line to the resiviour broke on removal. We then pulled of the RH wing fairly easy broke a couple of bolts on the grill panel but the main ones all came out easy. Both doors and hood off and the hard top and windcreen. There is quite a bit of rust under the windscreen rubber seal and I am wondering how to go about fixing that. It has what looks like a sail track the rubber slides into which may be difficult to replicate. The water pump which was U/S was removed along with all the thermostat housing etc . Thermostat is U/S and I will need a new one from ????. Hope to get the rest of the body off this week end. Obviously my tools (spanners) arrived still waiting on sockets also the nut bolt kit from UK arrived. I have recieved quotes for most parts and they are reasonable and was relieved to find a spring manufacturer in Perth that knows all about series 1's. Im now looking for a good an engine rebuilder in Perth who can strip inspect and report on what needs to be done and someone to do the same with the gearbox.

hi i have a spare cast iron one

Hi Russel the housing is good just the thermostat itself needs replaceing.

Originally Posted by schmierer LR at singleton

i am sure you can get a replacement seal, i have seen them some where before i just cant remember where

Big Jim has the seals gaskets and the little copper pipe. he doesnt have a brass thermostat though.

Originally Posted by andy_d110

It's coming along nicely there Mike!

They come apart quickly and easily, it's the putting back together that takes more time and money than you would expect

For my previous Land Rover engines I have used Mettam Automotive Machining in Greenwood. My mate has just had his 2 Litre in his 86" completely rebuilt and assembled by him, I think we will be installing it next week sometime.

Can't recommend Bruce Mettam highly enough, he is a real old school bloke and knows the ins and outs of side valve pre war technology, where as a younger more modern engine builder would likely miss certain things.

Mettam Automotive Machining
22 Canham Way Greenwood WA 6024
(08) 9342 3011

I did get your MSG about the WA catch up, maybe we can bring the 86" along for you to inspect...


Cheers,
Andy

Thanks Andy thats not far from my work ill try and drop by this arvo for a chat.

Found them i suppose they ship them in a tube anyone used these?