Thread: Introducing DaOot

Wow thanks Arthur.

PM on the way

Originally Posted by wrinklearthur

I have a reservoir that you can have, if one doesn't come from someone closer to you.

Send me a PM if you need it.
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Same here.

Wow have I been busy....but not on DaOot however

I finally got some time this weekend & set about fitting a Headlight Wiring Upgrade kit, replacement headlights & the jam tin reservoir.

Headlights work a treat & nothing caught fire or blew up.





I then set about removing the old leaky tin which I thought would not be a problem untill I realised that the nut wasn't turning but the brake line was.



Ah well I guess I'll get another made up.

Here's the replacement jam tin cleaned up a little with a bit of paint on it. (thanks Johnno1969)



I should be able to do more as work has settled down & the kids' sporting commitments have decreased considerably.

Good to see the jam tin in use. It looked a little grungy when I sent it to you, but hopefully it cleans up alright.

Great progress! The lights look particularly good.

"nothing caught fire or blew up"

Well done. My son has been reduced to judging the success or failure of the many aspects of my LR rejuvenation project on the basis of how many things have caught fire or blown up (or broken, or bent, or snapped, or been lost, or...).

Originally Posted by garrywlh

"nothing caught fire or blew up"

Well done. My son has been reduced to judging the success or failure of the many aspects of my LR rejuvenation project on the basis of how many things have caught fire or blown up (or broken, or bent, or snapped, or been lost, or...).

That's linked algorithmically to the Loud Profanities Quotient (LPQ) to enable quick assessment of progress. For example, a high LPQ in the presence of several small explosions, a snapping sound and some iron filings gives the Project Assessment Level (PAL) of Severe Trauma Underpinning Further Faults & Excessive Degradation (STUFFED). If events involve rare parts which are no longer available as new old stock, the corresponding exponential increase in the LPQ gives a PAL of Results in Offending Object Thrown Energetically Downwards (ROOTED). Disasters mid-project are even known to cause the PAL to spike to Furious Upset Causing Keening & Excessive Drinking.

Hi,

The grease nipple is so that you can inject flowable grease into the swivel. It is a mod some do to prevent leaks on the swivel oil seal. The only way to fix this properly is to rechrome or replace the swivel ball and the seal-expensive and time consuming. If you are going to do this you may as well replace all the seals and bearings in the swivel and hub. The grease is made by LR-It's called "One Shot". You need one sachet per side.
The other swivel obviously doesn't leak as much, thus no grease nipple (yet).
The axle reinforcement is a mod to stop flex and resultant drive shaft failure, fairly common.
The Stromberg is not ideal-hard to tune. I would think about replacing it with a Zenith 361V (original). The air filter is not original either and it looks like it is hitting the underside of the bonnet-will cause rust on the bonnet cross braces. You might consider changing it.
The fan belt is installed inside out. The slots should be on the inside-could be time to change it before it breaks.

Otherwise a great looking vehicle, all the cosmetic resoration has been done.
The fixes you have mentioned are easily done at home with the exception of the rear main-you will need an engine crane and stand to get the engine out and it is a major job.
Leaking sump gasket can be done from underneath-a hoist or pit will make it much easier.

Transfer case rear seal leak. This can be fixed in place. Big job though. Easiest way is seat box out to give access.
Rear Diff pinion seal can be done in place.

Rear prop shaft uni excessive movement. Replace the UJ, check for play on the slip joint. If there is play there you will have to replace the shaft.
Front & Rear spring bushes. There is no easy way. A press would make it easier.
Fuel pump leaks. Replace it BEFEORE YOU DRIVE IT AGAIN. You can get a kit but a replacement is relatively cheap and then you have a spare. When you connect up the other tank you should go to 12volt to overcome priming issues when changing from one tank to the other.
I have twin tanks, 12v pumps, non return valves and filters switched to change tanks.

Please show us your progress ! Your photos are great.

Regards,

Phil.

Originally Posted by Johnno1969

That's linked algorithmically to the Loud Profanities Quotient (LPQ) to enable quick assessment of progress. For example, a high LPQ in the presence of several small explosions, a snapping sound and some iron filings gives the Project Assessment Level (PAL) of Severe Trauma Underpinning Further Faults & Excessive Degradation (STUFFED). If events involve rare parts which are no longer available as new old stock, the corresponding exponential increase in the LPQ gives a PAL of Results in Offending Object Thrown Energetically Downwards (ROOTED). Disasters mid-project are even known to cause the PAL to spike to Furious Upset Causing Keening & Excessive Drinking.