Thread: Series 1 SWB

Some progress: have delivered a heap of stuff to the mechanic (brake drums, shoes, water pump, gaskets, bushes, steering box, hoses, etc). Now all he has to do is put it all in... probably should have done it myself but I'm too busy trying to fix a Saladin (good excuse, anyway!). Will keep all the stuff replaced and hopefully at least some of it will be fixable or useful for spares. The drums were oversize but not sure that they are u/s - think there's a fair bit of latitude but couldn't be bothered arguing the toss. He hasn't got around to checking the regulator but did suggest that this was probably all that is wrong. Time will tell!
Thanks to all involved. James

Is that the Series 1 from up near Dubbo way. Its still advertised for sale on a few sites.
Mike

Hi Mike
No, not from anywhere around there, so it must be another one.
Cheers James

Hi James
I checked that add out again & it certainly looks like your vehicle advertised in Bodengora NSW. So i sent an email a few days ago. This morning i got one of those dodgy Nigerian scam letters back telling me it was still for sale but he is traveling to the UK in A few days &'it must be sold urgently!.
Land Rover Series 1 1950 80 Rare Rare Very C FOR SALE from Bodangora New South Wales @ Adpost.com Classifieds > Australia > #16301 Land Rover Series 1 1950 80 Rare Rare Very C FOR SALE from Bodangora New South Wales ,free,australian,classified ad,cla
Thats the add above.
Heres the email
Hello,

I still have the Land Rover 88 Series for sale and I am ready to let it go. The car is in perfect condition, no mechanical problems, no leaks, no rust, everything is in very good order. Rego is clean and clear, no accidents. I have to sell this car as fast as I can because in two weeks I will be deployed in United Kingdom and I'll stay there for awhile, that's why I'm selling it so cheap. Currently I'm in a military base and the car is here with me.I will appreciate if you let me know your decision as soon as possible, I must sell the car in the next two weeks, before my deployment.
Let me know if you're interested so I can send you more photos and work out the details. I'm responsible for shipping, delivery and handling to your location in any city of Australia.Of course you can choose not to buy the car if you do not like it. If is not as presented, would be within your rights to refuse the deal.
Thank you
Sean Clifton
Just goes to show you have to be careful these scammers are into everything these days.
Mike

Holy Hell!
I bought mine sight-unseen off the web, and even the phone calls I made wouldn't have protected me if it was a scammer. Thank goodness it wasn't, but this really is food for thought. We should make sure that we actually view the item before parting with any money.
Thanks!
James

Maybe a suggestion would be to ask a member on here for help to look at it and get "proof of existance". if ur unable to view the said purchase due to distance or other limitations. Im sure u wouldnt be the first to ask or the last to do so.

Cheers Rod

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This guy is still trying sent me another email today with 6 photos including one showing the red vent on the air cleaner. I reported the scam to the feds on line. Scam Report.
Mike

Got a water pump but need a thermostat housing, thermostat and inlet manifold. Mine is horribly corroded and, to my surprise, hollow - would've thought there'd be an actual thermostat in it somewhere.

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The mechanic also managed to break off the horn button while he was removing the steering wheel (to replace the steering box). Not sure if I need to replace the whole housing (or God forbid the whole wheel)

Otherwise pretty much sorted but he recommended getting new points and ignition cables. Found some at seriesone shop but they look a bit different - mine have knobs and flat washers on the dizzy ends and different plug connectors.

The main thing that's stopping progress is the thermostat stuff, so I'd be really grateful for any pointers as to where I could try?

The other thing is that with the pump off I can see an awful lot of rusty muck inside the block. Will a high pressure hose do or is there a better way to clean it out?

Cheers
James