2A SWB Diesel Rebuild

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Originally Posted by Shonky

chassis number should be on the rear left shackle bracket. (ie: the upside down triangle bit on the chassis that the spring shackle bolts to) Take a wire brush and a rag - it will be buried under rust.

There should also be a nomenclature plate either in the dash (usually passenger side) or on the side of the seat box. It will look something like this:

I will head on down later on today again when it cools off :) and ill post up the numbers in REMLR.

What is a workshop? This. :)

Series 2A RAEME LAND-ROVERS -REMLR

This one is mine:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/remlr-proj...-workshop.html

And this is what they look like when restored: (Dintys)

2A 109 Wshop restored -REMLR


Even if you don't plan on getting to it anytime soon, it would be handy to know what the numbers are. ;) You never know - you might have one that went to Vietnam, or one that there are pictures of in the archives. :D

There are some nice examples there! looks like you too have nice project or two or many to work on as will! i look forward to seeing the finished product. You have inspired me to find out more... i know the chances of it actually being from service etc to be slim but may as ell have a look :)

That shorty looks great too! :D What year is it? It's going to be a big job but I'm sure you will do it justice. :)

Thank you! i love the Shorty i have been wanting one since i as long as i can remember and this one is perfect i always wanted a 2a and a 2.25 Diesel in Bronze Green...as for its year i believe it too be a 62-66? as the diesels changed to 2.25 in 62? and they changed to one wiper motor in 67? but i will get the numbers for a specific date :) I don't think i will do it as much justice as others on here would, as this is my first project... and im new to a lot of the things which need doing and money is tight. But non the less that doesn't stop me from dreaming of the first day i put that rego sticker on and hit the tracks :)

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James.

Thats the attitude! :D

I started out much the same way - a cheap shorty and a lot to learn. ;)

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-t...es-ii-swb.html

Still haven't finished, but not far off. Have you named your shorty yet?


PS - longing4alandy has a thread going on his 2A Shorty aswell. He is converting his to diesel so it would probably be of interest to you. ;)

Of course i have named him! i couldnt imagine not naming a 4x4... my list of babies are as follows.

Range Rover- Oscar
Discovery- Grover
109- Rambo
88- Skippy or Skip

and then the Sierra named Busta due to the harsh life i give it... its not the straightest Sierra.


James.

I knew you had a Disco named Grover, and I have seen your exploits with that poor defenseless zook... :p

I like Skippy - cool name! B)

I thought skippy suited it the very first time i took it for a drive :) gotta love that shorty hop. You havnt seen the least of what i put that zook through! i must say its won a spot in my heart im fond of the little Sierras now...

Here is a short clip of me on one of the tracks just 100m from my door step :)

(Sorry was filmed on a mates phone)

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTWhF2HIPPs"]YouTube- Suzuki Sierra lifting a wheel[/ame]


Ah memories! should get back out there in the old girl... or maybe take Skip up there :angel:

nice one james, the series looks good! I'll be very interested to see how it all pans out. good to see you got one after the close misses you had

I have been looking around doing some pricing for getting the brakes done on the old girl so i can move her around the property.

I have found a new master cylinder for $100 and a set of wheel cylinders for $140 or i can pick up a set of wheel cylinders for $200 from my local Landy mechanic. And i have found a complete set of brake shoes for just $40

Do these prices sound fair? or what ball park should i be looking for? or do you know of any going cheap?

I have also been pricing some suspension parts i will clean up the original leafs and replace the rubbers. I have found these on ebay what do you guys think? again if you know of a cheaper alternative please let me know :)

These will be my first two parts of repair as i plan on working from the ground up :) My next step will be to find the leak in the cooling system and get that sorted out/ then fix up all the rust/then the electrics followed by the aesthetics ie: lick of paint and some panel beating. :angel:

Im trying my hardest not to get ahead of myself! but i cant help it, heck i spend everyday dreaming up ways i could afford a new Range Rover Vogue on a casual wage :angel:

I look forward to you help! as i hope to get some work done soon...

James.

For the brake cylinders, first of all work out the part numbers you need - not always straightforward, as there are a number of permutations available.

You probably need some combination of 243296, 243297, 243302, 243303, 243743, 273744 for the wheels, and 520849, 564706 or 569339 for the master.

Then try:

Gary at CLR 4WD 4754 2642
Brian at Land Vehicle Spares 4774 1741
Maybe All4x4 seeing you're in Newcastle
Have a look at lrseries.com - they're cheap, but as they're in the UK you need to factor in postage.

Peter

Check out Paddock Spares - Land Rover, Range Rover Parts & Accessories - Discovery, Defender and Freelander

Cheers Charlie

Those prices are about the going rate.

If you intend on replacing the suspension bushes, be prepared for a fight! I have had success with melting the rubber out with oxy or a blowtorch, and then pressing out the centre or drifting it out. Cut the outer shell with a hacksaw and then after a bit of heating and a lot of WD40 it should belt out!

The ones on eBay I assume are from Garry Gjerde (GarryCLR) and if so are quite okay.

There's a drain tap on the left hand side of the block under the manifolds - hiding. ;)