The MoT was passed without even an “advisory”, but a couple of days ago a few minor electrical gremlins cropped up. The horn packed up again, and at the same time I also intermittently lost the headlight flash function, though main and dipped beam worked fine. I suspected the indicator stalk had failed as it’s […]
Rock n’ Roll
I’ve had enough of both of them when cornering, so have made a small investment in an anti-roll. or anti-sway bar. This should allow plenty of articluation for the use that the 109 gets put to, mainly on road but also including future trips similar to the Alps. Since the vehicle was not built for […]
Bonnet Hasps
I have aquired and refurbished a pair of MoD/Camel trophy spec bonnet hasps to replace the cable operated bonnet catch. The existing catch seems to become very stiff to release, despite regular oiling of the mechanism, and I’m worried that it may eventually seize. For the moment, the cable operated catch is working reasonably again, […]
New Storage Solution
I have recently bought a pair of custom stroage boxes for the back end of the 109. They were made by a member of the Land Rover UK internet forum that I frequent (www.landrovernet.com), who goes under the tag of se7enup. They’re made of galvanised steel, with a sturdy hinge along the back. He designed […]
Minor Electrical hassles
I had two recent problems with the 109’s electrics – the horn and the driver’s seat heater stopped working (not simultaneously). The seat took a lot of tracking down with an electrical probe and continuity tester to find the fault – a problem in the earth part of the seat’s back pad. Each seat has […]
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