The Roverdrive has been rebuilt with the new front casing. Changing the casing over required the use of a hydraulic press, but was a simple enough procedure. The job has highlighted that the front bearing is actually alright – it felt a little rough by hand, but that was because the bearing was dry after […]
New Lows
I have spent the day working on the transfer box. The Roverdrive has been removed to fit a new version of the front casing, which is designed to improve oil flow through the unit as a whole but especially the front bearings, helping to reduce running temperatures. I think the 75W90 semi synthetic oil may […]
Front Axle Progress
The swivels have been rebuilt with new bearings (Timken) where required. Thankfully, the preloads were correct using just the original shims, so a lot of time was saved not having to add or remove shims to reset the correct loadings. The hubs have also been assembled with new bearings and seals and mated to their […]
General Update
I haven’t added any posts for a while, so here is a general update. Work on the front axle is progressing slowly, but I have not done enough to be worth a specific post. the Range Rover’s poor performance has been cured with a new exhaust – the catalytic converter was badly clogged by the […]
Wright Off Road Interior Trim Review
Designed by Drew Wright (hence the company name), this product has been available for Series II and III Land Rovers and most Defenders for quite some time. The cab kit comprises a trio of a single seat base cover, floor and tunnel cover and a central bulkhead panel. The entire seat base is covered by […]
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