Expedition Portal: The Land Rover 109 IIA Build

[LR Max]

Glad to see you are enjoying your 109. I tell ya what, when you are going along in beautiful scenery like that, you simply enjoy it.

 

[Antichrist]

You could go with the standard switchover tap, but these are prone to the occasional leaking due to their age.

That's why it's better off getting just a standard aftermarket valve that's easy to rebuild, though even the old ones like on my Lightweight are pretty simple.

The standard oil filter is yes...a bit of a pain to change, however the capacity of the original is a lot larger than a canister type. I often thought of switching to a spin on as well, but stuck with the original.

Yeah, I've thought about it a few times since I first read about them in '75 in a Petersen's book, but just never felt it was a compelling enough conversion. Changing the element just isn't that bad.

 

[MattScott]

You can check out a bit of Editorial that Ralph inspired today:

http://www.expeditionportal.com/vehicules/52-land-rover/771-the-vintage-revival-why-are-new-vehicles-so-complicated.html

 

[MattScott]

There will be more images coming tomorrow morning! and video!

 

[LR Max]

Yeah, 109 in the wet. You realize how crappy those wipers are. Glad to see the 109 out and about. How are you liking it so far?

BTW, Rain-X brings the awesome. And stick the bottle in the truck as it lasts for about 3 hours. No-fog on the inside is equally happy.

 

[James86004]

I agree, Rain-X is your friend, although I find it lasts more like 3 weeks, not hours. After spending a week driving through English mist, I really couldn't figure out why the British couldn't come up with better wipers for so long.

 

[LR Max]

I agree, Rain-X is your friend, although I find it lasts more like 3 weeks, not hours. After spending a week driving through English mist, I really couldn't figure out why the British couldn't come up with better wipers for so long.

I shall clarify, after having the wipers run for 3 hours constantly, it wears off. If you don't use the wipers then yes, Rain-X lasts for a long time.

 

[mowerman]

I agree, Rain-X is your friend, although I find it lasts more like 3 weeks, not hours. After spending a week driving through English mist, I really couldn't figure out why the British couldn't come up with better wipers for so long.

Mainly because we are so used to it!

 

[MattScott]

Here's some photos from last weekend!

 

[LR Max]

It seems like you are really enjoying the 109. Looks like you had fun on those hill climbs. Use much momentum?? :elkgrin:

 

[MattScott]

He also got an oil change today! That was some dirty crap oil...

 

[blue bomber]

Here's some photos from last weekend!

Nice images. I love seeing these old beasts being used. Looks great and thanks for the update.

 

[Argo]

A great thread and a great story, very good to see one of these beasts being properly used and enjoyed

 

[Redline]

A great thread and a great story, very good to see one of these beasts being properly used and enjoyed

x2, very nice Matt

 

[MattScott]

Thanks guys,

Any suggestions for installing a stereo?