Expedition Portal: The Land Rover 109 IIA Build
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Antichrist
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In a Series? Yeah, don't bother.
LR Max
Local Oaf
I was debating on that as well. Right now for highway driving, noise cancelling earphones are the way to go.
There is a groupon for these "chill pill" speakers. I plan on buying a set as my office/wheeling speakers. Will report back on how well they work. Right now I've got an old sony external speaker that sucks. Well its ok-ish here at the office but I remember it sucking royally last time I went wheeling.
There is a groupon for these "chill pill" speakers. I plan on buying a set as my office/wheeling speakers. Will report back on how well they work. Right now I've got an old sony external speaker that sucks. Well its ok-ish here at the office but I remember it sucking royally last time I went wheeling.
James86004
Expedition Leader
If you install sound insulation it can be worthwhile. Otherwise, just get noise canceling headphones. It is hard to find a head unit that will fit somewhere convenient. Ones made for boats with detachable faceplates work well.
We have sound insulation, speakers in the doors in our Iron Goat door panels, and and amplifier which we feed from our smart phone. It works well enough for the audio books we listen to on most trips.
I have thought one of these would be nice, since it can receive FM broadcast as well as work the ham bands:
aka rover
Adventurer
I plan on installing a cubby box on a quick connect plug so I can remove it when Its not needed. I have a spare center tunnel cover and plan to mount it to that so I can swap them out.
There is nothing wrong with a stereo in a series its nice to have back ground music when you are under it repairing those gears!!
There is nothing wrong with a stereo in a series its nice to have back ground music when you are under it repairing those gears!!
Antichrist
Expedition Leader
All the 6cyl NADA 109's had it. I've rebuilt two of mine before.
I haven't looked in ages, but I take it the kits are still available. I'd heard they were NLA.
If you want really obscure, look at a '67 109 diesel charging system. I haven't even found reference to them in any Land Rover shop manuals.
I haven't looked in ages, but I take it the kits are still available. I'd heard they were NLA.
If you want really obscure, look at a '67 109 diesel charging system. I haven't even found reference to them in any Land Rover shop manuals.
MattScott
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I actually didn't even use a rebuild kit. The previous owner disconnected the unit as he said it wasn't functioning; I figured I'd open it up and check it out before I invested in something new.
All of the seals were actually really good, there was just a bunch of goo and gunk inside it that was blocking some of the ports, so I cleaned it all out, and hopefully all will be well now. It would be nice to have brakes again.
blue bomber
Adventurer
Install dual circuit master. Just for safety's sake.
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blue bomber
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I Leak Oil
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Bummer. On the bright side these trannys are super easy to rebuild. On a parallel subject, the big thing with series rovers today is the quest for an easy or drop in motor transplant. What they really need is an easy to drop in tranny transplant, IMO...easier said than done.
