Still waiting for my 110 to get back from the body shop, as they had ordered the wrong parts and not completed what they said they will do.
But, this just means a whole list of jobs that I have planned will be pushed back until further notice!
Good news is that it did pass it's MOT and will be back on the road soon.
Wednesday, 30 June 2010
Tuesday, 22 June 2010
Must do this more often!
Just got my 110 back from repair after two months!
While the old 110 was being repaired, we were lent a 2006 Defender 110 TD5 station wagon. This was ok, but I found the power was in the wrong place, and the turning circle no where near as good as my 1988 110!
hey ho, well after 2500 miles driving, it has gone back to the hire company.
I did like the two spoke wheel, and the updated centre console. The elelctric windows and remote central locking took a bot of getting used too, as did the fuel compsumption (about 5mpg less than the 200tdi)
Well after two months, the 110 went through its MOT, and is now waiting to go back to the body shop for them to finish off what they haven't completed. (Like I wouldn't notice?)
Oh, and now to draw up a shopping list of kit
Happy Landying!
While the old 110 was being repaired, we were lent a 2006 Defender 110 TD5 station wagon. This was ok, but I found the power was in the wrong place, and the turning circle no where near as good as my 1988 110!
hey ho, well after 2500 miles driving, it has gone back to the hire company.
I did like the two spoke wheel, and the updated centre console. The elelctric windows and remote central locking took a bot of getting used too, as did the fuel compsumption (about 5mpg less than the 200tdi)
Well after two months, the 110 went through its MOT, and is now waiting to go back to the body shop for them to finish off what they haven't completed. (Like I wouldn't notice?)
Oh, and now to draw up a shopping list of kit
Happy Landying!
Friday, 16 April 2010
Why a rear wheel carrier is good.
Last week, whilst sitting at a round-about waiting to proceed, a little eurobox failed to see my big 110, and used me as his brakes!
His bonnet hit the spare wheel carried on the rear door.
Thankfully, the tyre took the main brunt, and acted as a shock absorber for the impact.
Two points,
1) A land rover 110 station wagon is big, how could he not see this? (because he wasn't looking where he was going!)
2) Vehicles can kill / maim / seriously injure people, thus we must pay attention whilst driving. Cars etc have these things called windows. A huge expanse of glass so we can look out as see the outside world! Please use them rather than the 4.5" lcd panel called a sat nav!
Rant over.
His bonnet hit the spare wheel carried on the rear door.
Thankfully, the tyre took the main brunt, and acted as a shock absorber for the impact.
Two points,
1) A land rover 110 station wagon is big, how could he not see this? (because he wasn't looking where he was going!)
2) Vehicles can kill / maim / seriously injure people, thus we must pay attention whilst driving. Cars etc have these things called windows. A huge expanse of glass so we can look out as see the outside world! Please use them rather than the 4.5" lcd panel called a sat nav!
Rant over.
Friday, 2 April 2010
Holding page!
Alot has happened since my last post, but not much in the green oval side of things.
The 110 is running sweet, and now sports a 'bling' digital temp guage!
Once the weather dries up, I will finish painting the rrof rack, and fit a shiny new rev counter!
The 110 is running sweet, and now sports a 'bling' digital temp guage!
Once the weather dries up, I will finish painting the rrof rack, and fit a shiny new rev counter!
Sunday, 7 March 2010
Brakes Bled - Belts tightened - bolts tightened - HUZZAH! the 110 is now back on the road!
Hint, if your transfer box goes, then get it to a workshop or garage area where you can raise the vehicle to drop both the gearbox and transfer box in one, ideally with some help!
I'll report back after the road test.
Hint, if your transfer box goes, then get it to a workshop or garage area where you can raise the vehicle to drop both the gearbox and transfer box in one, ideally with some help!
I'll report back after the road test.
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
Nearly there!
At long last, the transfer box is now in situ!
Forany one contemplating this task, I suggest book yourself in the nearest loony bin!
It has been a long haul.
Just need to finish of by topping fluids, refitting panelsand seats and then roadtest.
Happy Landying!
Forany one contemplating this task, I suggest book yourself in the nearest loony bin!
It has been a long haul.
Just need to finish of by topping fluids, refitting panelsand seats and then roadtest.
Happy Landying!
Monday, 8 February 2010
How to get Hypothermiapart 1
This morning, full of enthusiasm, decided to do some more work on the 110. The front prop is now off, and the transfer box is now un bolted. But alas still won't budge!
So whilst trying to do the work with snow merrily falling on the ground around me,I am now tired, cold and not a happy bunny.
Why is it that a formula one team can change major components on their cars in minutes, yet something as simple as a Land rover can take hours?
Possibly because they have a large team of skilled professionals, and not a haynes manual in sight!
So whilst trying to do the work with snow merrily falling on the ground around me,I am now tired, cold and not a happy bunny.
Why is it that a formula one team can change major components on their cars in minutes, yet something as simple as a Land rover can take hours?
Possibly because they have a large team of skilled professionals, and not a haynes manual in sight!
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