Our 88 project

[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.

Mike

[Bundy]

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

[russellrovers]

[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

[Landy Smurf]

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

[andy_d110]

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

[Defender Mike]

[quote=russellrovers;1776843]

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.

[Defender Mike]

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.

[Defender 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

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

[Defender Mike]

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

[Defender Mike]

A bit more done yesterday. Front grill panel with radiator removed,left wing ,Floor and seat panel all removed. A good clean up with some Kenco degreaser and the gurni. I can see all the chassis now and thereis no rust just a bit of surface stuff. This means i can just clean it up and paint no need to blast and I can leave the rear diff and springs in place. The springs are fairley new 11 leaf jobs and not swelled. Some tricky bolts to remove yesterday and some had to be cut. Now just the tub to come off and the Bulkhead can be removed.