Thread: 1968 Land Rover Series IIA

Well I'm good for another year, got it through the roadworthy inspection. Took it in this morning and it failed on leaking exhaust and loose / leaking shock absorbers all round. I'm not convinced the shocks were leaking - think the oil on them was from various other things but decided to bite the bullet and get new all round. It's been an exhausting day, racing around getting bits then fitting and sorting out the exhaust leak. Managed to get back to the garage this afternoon and present it for a retest and all good. I've now paid up in vehicle registration and insurance for the year. Expensive but it's very pleasing to think it's good for another year. I shall have to celebrate tonight!

Hope the celebration was good

What shocks did you end up getting?

Shocks were Armstrong. Hopefully they're decent - it was a case of whatever I could lay my hands upon in a day. Ordered through Ayers in Brookvale, they arrived at 2:30 and I fitted them in less than an hour. It now rides much better.

If its made a difference then shocks were probably (definitely) leaking. Money well spent
Never heard of Armstrong, but just googled them and they've been around 35 years so can't be too shabby.

Originally Posted by Ozdunc

If its made a difference then shocks were probably (definitely) leaking. Money well spent
Never heard of Armstrong, but just googled them and they've been around 35 years so can't be too shabby.

Maybe more than 35years........ I have Armstrong rear suspension units on a 1957 Panther 600.



Colin

Got that off their website. Maybe they've been around so long they've forgotten how long it is!!

Originally Posted by Ozdunc

Got that off their website. Maybe they've been around so long they've forgotten how long it is!!

Or maybe 35 years ago they re-invented the company........



Colin

Well in my haste to fit them I failed to include the two inner-washers on the front at the base of each shock. Had better fix that soon or the bushes will wear out. It looks like compressing the bushes and getting the split pins in will be a nightmare job! Anyone with handy tips? I'm thinking perhaps large molegrips will do the job.

I replaced the gearbox cover plate, made up a new gasket, applied lots of seal and it's still leaking! I have no idea how it could still have an issue, guess I'll be lying on my back again lurking underneath the gearbox.

There's a large pool of oil in each parking spot I've used at work. Perhaps not the best example when I'm meant to be an environmental consultant...