The turbo charger has been removed, rebuilt and refitted. The rebuild cost £280, and required a new set of seals and bearings, replacement of the scored and corroded shaft and polishing out of light internal scoring of the core casing that the shaft runs in. The soot in the turbo suggested the suspected oil loss […]
Trying to Perfect My Tdi
The engine runs reliably and very well, starting instantly every time and producing virtually no smoke under load, but ever since rebuilding and installing the Tdi into the 109, it has gradually been consuming a little oil and showing slightly low oil pressure. The Haynes Defender manual covers all the four cylinder diesel engines fitted […]
A Little Welding and a Popping Tail Gate
Since the decision is to keep the RRC for the long term, it is getting gradual repairs and rectifications. It’s in good order for its type and age, but is still prone to corrosion like all classic Land Rovers. It has a little rust in the usual places – the sides of the foot wells, […]
New Water Pump
The bearings on the water pump were a little worn, allowing a small amount of wobble on the shaft. It seemed to be working well, with no leaks, but doubts over how long it would continue to do so, and the crippling nature of the eventual failure, made it sensible to replace the pump now […]
Rear Seats
This is going to be one of the very few alterations made to the Lightweight. Having two kids means that having only the two front seats is a bit of a nuisance and a lost opportunity for us to go out together in the vehicle, so additional seating needed to be fitted to the rear. […]
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