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Offline TightButWillFit

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« Reply #30 on: August 13, 2008, 10:40:21 PM »
talking about the oil bath filter tom.....i have a cold air intake i know how those work haha
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« Reply #31 on: August 14, 2008, 07:42:17 AM »
It's funny anyone would put a cone on that even thinks of off-roading. Matt, chime in here! But almost every Rover mechanic/owner/off-roader I know SWEARS by the oil bath as being the best filtration hands down. Keeps the intake as high as possible in the truck, without going to snorkel. And keeps all dust/particulate matter out of motor, without exception.
15", especially galvanized, sounds aftermarket. Maybe U.S. dealer trying to make tire selection easier for U.S. owners? Matt???

As far as diesels-

I bought a shortblock, with diesel pump, and .090. overbore off eBay out of Boston about two years ago. Got it for 75.00, and had my mom bring it to Florida to save shipping. In the back of her freelander, it sank the rear suspension, it was so heavy. Thanks, mom! Knew there was a good reason for you coming down every year for xmas! lol!
When I went to buy a head, could only source one from the UK, and to ship it cost more than twice the cost of the head because of the weight. So I said screw it. It's been in the same shipping crate now, (shortblock) since I bought it. Every couple of months I throw a spanner on it and turn the crank, introducing more Marvel into the bores. But I will probably never build it up.
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« Reply #32 on: August 14, 2008, 07:42:58 AM »
air is rushed thru the canister trapping solids and dust in the oil, thus, acting as a cleaner, the air passes thru the canister and thru the rest of the system.
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Offline TightButWillFit

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« Reply #33 on: August 14, 2008, 08:17:01 AM »
ahhhhh thank you learn something new every day.
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« Reply #34 on: August 14, 2008, 08:52:40 AM »
Jason...will you be keeping your canister working???
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« Reply #35 on: August 14, 2008, 09:12:29 AM »
I think so.  Especially if its better for offroad.  I think if water ever got up that high I'd be in trouble though, haha.  What kind of oil goes in it?  I'm still not sure about what route to take with the resto, but I've been getting worried lately about what some of you guys said and what I read online about how the cost of a full resto can exceed $15k, 20K, or up to $40k.  Just don't think I'm gonna have the time or funds to get that crazy.  The figure Matt said, about $10k is much more do-able and I think he had a "working" resto in mind.  I'd rather be driving it sooner than later, and having some fun with it.  I think what I'll do is just tear into it and see where it leads me.

Oh yea, that diesel block is freakin heavy.  $75 huh?  I think it died due to bent valves that ruined the head.  I found a box with it that had some ruined valves.  Came with the fuel pump and all the other stuff, just no head.

One opinion question guys...the body...fix the dents and do a decent paintjob...or leave the dents and slap some paint on.  Maybe a backyard sprayjob.

Removing and installing those round head rivets look fun too....think I saw a special tool for that somewhere.
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« Reply #36 on: August 14, 2008, 09:34:54 AM »
leave teh dents if you are gonna take it anywhere on the trail, that way when you get a dent you wont say to yourself, wow there goes all that time and money removing the dents. basides shows character
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« Reply #37 on: August 14, 2008, 11:44:55 AM »
Quote from: JFenn;8340
One opinion question guys...the body...fix the dents and do a decent paintjob...or leave the dents and slap some paint on.  Maybe a backyard sprayjob.
I wouldn't bother straightening the panels. They looks pretty good already. Just get all that old paint off and give it a decent paint job. It'll look great and still maintain it's character. Not that you could ever really get rid of it on series truck.
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« Reply #38 on: August 14, 2008, 02:00:54 PM »
Well, on a series that vintage, I favor the patina of experience. Looks great as it sits, IMHO. But then again, everybody wants something different. I sanded down all of the bodywork on the hybrid to 400 grit with a DA. Love the look, no trail rash, and if it gets scratched, I just go over that area again with more paper. Never bother straightening aluminum panels. If your time is worth anything to you, it would be cheaper to replace them.
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1997 Disco I Bobtailed buggy conversion. Sold, 11'.

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« Reply #39 on: August 14, 2008, 02:51:05 PM »
Quote from: JFenn;8340


One opinion question guys...the body...fix the dents and do a decent paintjob...or leave the dents and slap some paint on.  Maybe a backyard sprayjob.

Removing and installing those round head rivets look fun too....think I saw a special tool for that somewhere.


mine is painted after each damage.   backyard spraypaint. you fix the dents and get a pro paint job and you will be forever worried about scratching er up!  panels are inexpensive, wait till you dent it up real good before changing it out.  you'll just dent it again. so, i say a backyard spray job and keep the little dents till they become huge dents.   my thoughts !!
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« Reply #40 on: August 14, 2008, 02:58:45 PM »
and thats the words from the colonel i mean he owns a series!
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« Reply #41 on: August 14, 2008, 03:07:50 PM »
only a series owner can tell you!!!!   its a series after all !!!
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« Reply #42 on: August 14, 2008, 03:20:57 PM »
That's why I love series trucks. They're like legos for big kids. LOL!
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1994 LR RRC LWB. EAS conversion w/ +2" springs.
1968 LR SIIA 88" Hybrid, with 109" 1 ton axles SOA. Needs Tartis for completion.

1979 LR SIII 5 door 109 SW, 11 seater. Sold, 09'.
1997 Disco I Bobtailed buggy conversion. Sold, 11'.

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« Reply #43 on: August 14, 2008, 05:25:10 PM »
It doesn't really have any big dents.  Just lots of little door dings and good crease on the rear fender.  Looks like some bondo work was done to the right wing area.  It did come with cans of spraypaint the guy used to touch it up last time, lol.
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« Reply #44 on: August 14, 2008, 06:31:56 PM »
dentson trucks are like scars on people you always remember when where and how much it suckedlol  thus giving it personality
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