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  1. Brian McVickers

    Thanks to Columbia Overland

    Expedition Portal would like to thank Columbia Overland for becoming a Title Sponsor of ExPo's Land Rover section! Columbia Overland, a premier, full-service facility in Bend, Oregon provides repair and maintenance, as well as accessory installation and upgrades. While the company roots are in...
  2. Brian McVickers

    My new pocket knife, CRKT Ignitor!

    I've been wondering about that. Obviously it is legal here in AZ as I purchased it here. When I was growing up I remember "switchblades" being illegal in Illinois but I always thougt a switchblade shot the blade out the top of the handle. This CRKT is in the "asssisted opening" category. It...
  3. Brian McVickers

    While i was sleeping....

    Why is it your insurance that you are dealing with? Did I miss something in a post? I would think that the onis is 100% on the insurance company of the guy who hit your van....
  4. Brian McVickers

    My new pocket knife, CRKT Ignitor!

    I have been wanting to get a new pocket knife for a while now and decided that I'd go looking for one this past weekend. Then during trophy presentation after my son's last soccer game of the winter season on Saturday the team's parents presented me with a thank you card for being the coach...
  5. Brian McVickers

    Forester: ExPo Subaru Project

    Update: We have the Forester back up in Prescott now and we're preparing to dive into the engine issues in a couple of weeks once the travel schedule relaxes a bit. In the meantime we are continuting to plan out the suspension upgrades and protection options. Brian
  6. Brian McVickers

    Alternative Fuel Adventure

    The battery indicator gives some warning, then your remaining time/range veries depending on terrain. Once the battery is done it just stops though. Brian
  7. Brian McVickers

    Alternative Fuel Adventure

    Lunch stop. Charging the bike and some Go Pros.
  8. Brian McVickers

    Drive shaft?

    If you have a locking center differential remove the front drive shaft and you can use the truck in 2WD with no issues. As for the drive shaft there are really four options: 1- Land Rover Genuine replacement $~400 2- Tom Woods or other replacement, as stated here ~ $250-$350 3- Take the...
  9. Brian McVickers

    Still Need HELP - Starting issues, 2001 DII

    Yeah the cold can be pretty tough. I drove up to northern CO for a week of -10F temps and came home with a leaky power stearing that I have to address next! :Mechanic:
  10. Brian McVickers

    nice D-I 5spd SD

    Where can we see this DII on Portals?
  11. Brian McVickers

    Still Need HELP - Starting issues, 2001 DII

    New Crank Positin Sensor and she is running happily!! :wings: Thanks for all the help from everyone and a special shout out to Disco Mike if any of you know him!:luxhello:
  12. Brian McVickers

    Still Need HELP - Starting issues, 2001 DII

    Crank Position Sensor on its way from a local warehouse to my local Checker/Oriely, Borg Warner with a lifetime warranty. Arrives tomorrow morning! :)
  13. Brian McVickers

    Still Need HELP - Starting issues, 2001 DII

    Oh, I've been thinking of throwing all sorts of things at it as this point! :mixed-smiley-030::violent-smiley-031::sport_box Ordering a Crank Position Sensor today to install this weekend I hope.
  14. Brian McVickers

    Still Need HELP - Starting issues, 2001 DII

    Update Ok, here is more information to add to the brain trust! I left the vehicle sit since yesterday afternoon when it ran for 10 minutes and then cut off with throttle input. This morning, 30 degrees F outside, The engine started right away with the turn of the key. I let it idle with no...
  15. Brian McVickers

    Still Need HELP - Starting issues, 2001 DII

    So here is the latest: I went back out this afternoon and turned the key - the engine fired right up and ran very nicely. While it was running I jumped up and down on the bumper and hung off the side to rock it back and forth, I was looking for some loose or exposed wire to short on something...
  16. Brian McVickers

    Still Need HELP - Starting issues, 2001 DII

    So based on that idea this would now be pointing to a different problem all together such as the CPS. - ?
  17. Brian McVickers

    Still Need HELP - Starting issues, 2001 DII

    Well there I go indeed! Looks like I spoke too soon. @!#!&#@!!! The truck shut off while sitting in the driveway! Ok: - Replaced the fuel pump relay - Pump came on and engine started easily 10/10 times plus a five minute drive - The engine started easily this morning on the fist try - I let...
  18. Brian McVickers

    Still Need HELP - Starting issues, 2001 DII

    Indeed, she is amazing!!
  19. Brian McVickers

    Forester: ExPo Subaru Project

    Hmmmm.. A diesel, now that's an idea! :Mechanic:
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