PAS: Defender upper column (part 1)

I have taken a template and measurements of the parts required for the PAS box to the local engineering shop, and expect to have the plate and four gussets by the weekend.  They will also be able to tap threads inside the P38 drag link once I cut it … [Continue reading]

Starting on PAS

In order for us to sell the 90 before emigrating, Helena needs to be able to drive the 109.  For that to happen, it needs PAS, and it'll probably be of benefit to me when we come back and I'm that much older. … [Continue reading]

109 Tidying Up

The transmission is all back in and the cabin rebuilt.  There is nothing really to show as the work has previously been documented in detail. I have also fitted the new exhaust rear section, replacing the old rusted one which had corroded through … [Continue reading]

Gear Box Dec 2014

I have finally removed,stripped, assessed and rebuilt the box today, save for the cast iron front cover inside the bell housing, which needs a new seal as the old one has a blemish where it contacts the input pinion and is weeping into the bell … [Continue reading]

December 2014 Update

First, sorry for the lack of recent news or posts.  The simple truth is that I have been really busy of late between work, a family holiday, and a lot of interviewing and assessment for new jobs, one of which was offered but the conditions weren't … [Continue reading]