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spannersonthefen
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Just another man and his Land Rover.
Series 2A Land Rover - Engine - Part 1
In this video I start out with a crankcase pressure problem and proceed to fit a new head gasket, lap the valves and have a general decoke and inspection. I measure the bores while they're exposed and while it's not in need of an urgent rebore, it could probably do with new pistons and rings.. I must be getting blow-by somehow, the compression's down a bit.. but maybe the rocker breather was just blocked and it took a long hot run to show it? Stay tuned!
..I also break my exhaust manifold while trying to remove a stud.. SNAFU! :)
..I also break my exhaust manifold while trying to remove a stud.. SNAFU! :)
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Gaydon Land Rover Show 2022
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Some photos from the Gaydon Land Rover Show May 7 & 8th 2022, just a few that caught my eye. It was a good day, well organised, good space for camping and the site has a toilet and shower block.. plus the British Motor Museum! If your Land Rover is here please post a comment and tell us more about it. :)
Series 2A Land Rover - Diff Pinion Seals
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Replacing both diff pinion seals and bevel pinion drive flanges on Rover axles. Late Series 2A Land Rover.
Series Land Rover - Service News Letters
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A quick look at some Land-Rover Service News Letters from 1961 and 1972.
Classic Land Rover Gathering - July 2021
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Some photos and short clips from our trip to the Classic Land Rover Gathering 2021. This show was put on by Classic Land Rover magazine and was a small but excellent event.
Series 2A Land Rover - Update July 2021
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It's been 9 months since I started using the 2A on the road, so it's time for an update. In this video I go through everything done so far to the vehicle, but don't dwell too much on all the work still remaining!
Series Land Rover - Weber to Zenith Carb Swap
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Swapping a leaky Weber carburettor for a non-OEM Zenith on my Series 2A Land Rover.
Series Land Rover - Headlamp Relays
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Fitting headlamp relays to my Series 2A Land Rover. As I was fitting new lights and wiring harnesses at the front, it made sense to fit fused relays for the headlamps at the same time.
Series Land Rover Electrics - Fault-Finding Part 1
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Using a multimeter to find an electrical fault on my Series 2A Land Rover. I use voltage measurements and continuity checks to track down the problem.
Series 2A Land Rover - Bulkhead Repairs - Part 3
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Finishing the driver's side door pillar and foot replacement, and bulkhead corner and footwell repairs. I have a lot to learn about painting, but at least the rot's gone.
Series 2A Land Rover - Bulkhead Repairs - Part 2
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More work on my driver's door pillar replacement, repairing the footwell and bulkhead front panel and carrying out surgery on the pillar foot.
Series 2A Land Rover - Door Hinge Refurb
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Fitting new bolts, bushes, springs, nuts, and lock washers to my Series 2A Land Rover door hinges.
Series 2A Land Rover - Bulkhead Repairs - Part 1
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Starting work to replace my driver's side door pillar, foot, bulkhead corner, and part of the footwell.
Series 2A Land Rover - The Story So Far
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Some of the work carried out on my Series 2A Land Rover so far (April 2020). spannersonthefen.blogspot.com/
Had a nut locktighted in so had to loosen with acetate.
Did you drill holes for front badge looks like there are holes there already s3 style width . I am replacing plastic 3 to a wire 2 and not wanting to modify anything. I have lower bracket mounds factory not used in series 3 , just not sure about top . Plastic grille holes wide at top
The holes were already there. It came with a plastic S3 grille fitted. I had to source the lower brackets to hold the bottom of the metal 2A grille from a stall at a show when I wanted to fit one. I think there's a good chance my grille is from a S3..
Do power of the car change
I would have taken measurements and levelled the pistons and filled them with diesel and let it sit for an hr to see if you're having piston ring issues. What was the outcome in the end?
Outcome was put it back together and keep an eye on it. I haven't had any oil blowback through the oil filler since, and the compression is stable around where it was measured. If rings are good will diesel sit on top of the piston? Or are you looking for one or more to leak faster than the others?
So is this an 88 or a 109?
Just about to do this on my 1966 S2A. Nice job.👌
My Series 2A bulkhead was in good shape but I just finished replacing the driver’s side footwell which was rotted out (What pain in the ass removing all the pedal boxes and accelerator linkages!). Like opening a Pandora’s box, when I cut out the old footwell of course I found more rust in the door post bottom and underneath the dashboard where the footwell connects. Find rot, cut rot, weld in new metal. That’s the recipe for a restoration on these vehicles! Rotted footwells, doorpost bottoms, and bulkhead rust are common problems on Series and Defenders so you’re in good company. Good luck!
Is that a original zenith 36 carb? Or the aftermarket one?
Nice classic series landrover gathering..❤
Is this the same on a series 3 diesel tho lmao coz my indecators didnt work i fitted new led lightnamd a flasher they worked for three flashes and died again
where did you buy this zanith? could you please send me the link where you buy.
Quite the adventure. See any LIONS while on Safari?😹
Are parts still available for 1980s midels
Yes, plenty of parts available, even for the Series 2 and 2A going back to the 60s. Series 1s are getting harder.. but they're still out there I believe.
@@spannersonthefen3491 want to buy one but have to check the series as per you guideline. Thanks very much.
Just replaced my 2.25 petrol head gasket as it blew between 3 and 4. Last yr I did a top end overhaul and used a copper gasket. My advise is don't use copper as they are poor quality use a composite and torque down to about 50nm and then 88nm. Goodluck
Cheers, Kevin. Yes, I'll be using a composite, definitely!
@@spannersonthefen3491 hi spanner yes I agree with your comment. Only use composite hg It's my thoughts that in our modern world a lot of lr parts come from very dubious sources and I suspect cu hg come from let's say the east. I suspect the composite hg may come from Europe. Don't forgot to put washers under the head bolts as I believe this is because the composites is a couple of mm higher than cu.
Do you remember what the required torque settings for the final castle nut were? Thanks
Yip that was the problem , thanks 👍fixed and running sweet
Great video , i have same issue. Going to check it out ✌
I have a Weber but thinking about getting a Zenith. I get the same issue of not starting when it's warm and been switched off 15 mins.
As noted below. I can NOT get this cheap Zenith to run right and not be far too rich.. may look at an OEM rebuild or SU at some point.
beautiful thinking! I loved this video as a new series 3 owner
Hi there, Nice job and info in your video - thank you. I found the same County metal cased seals you chose to go with and am curious of a couple things. On my original metal ones that I removed, the sealing bit seems leather. May I ask, 1)Are your metal County seals leather or rubber inside?, and 2)How are they working out for you? I'm going nuts trying to decide on metal cased (with leather?) vs. rubber ones of newer technology like Bearmach sells. Many thanks.
My new County seals are rubber inside, not leather, and they are working just fine! No leaks from my pinions now.
@@spannersonthefen3491 Great to hear. Was hoping they'd be rubber, since I've read the rubber 'expands' and tightens on the shaft with any diff pressure increase. Congrats on no leaks.
you have used simple logical thinking .testing a fuse that looks good as i have had many a fuse that looks good to the eye but is faulty then the testing on the fuse box out good I am off to a land rover right now and will run an earth network throughout first that helps with an ally body As a further example my 14year old nissan pickup i redid the loom with earths everywhere and used cloth tape
Nice job. I think I've spotted a "split rubber" on the LHS steering ball joint at 10:59. If my series 3 109 was is as good shape, id be happy. Nice videos. Thanks :)
Hi mate, I am a Land Rover UA-camr from the UK, I am in the middle of a project for a video where I’m asking a few Land Rover enthusiasts a few questions (such as what got them into land rovers, what was there first Land Rover, what’s there best Land Rover story etc.) I was just wondering if you would be willing to partake in this project by any chance. If not then that’s fine and if you would be interested then please let me know and I will share a private video with you explaining everything. Cheers, Rhys
Happy to help, Rhys.
@@spannersonthefen3491 Alright cheers 👍 I’m just working on the video explaining everything, it should be ready in about 2 days or so.
thanks for posting this help me loads as like yours parts missing internally so rebuilding i go on both my door pillars
Nice job so far. I ordered my door pillar from YRM and it was an OK copy as the original.
Good luck with the Zenith! I have one of the knock offs too - it seems to work ok but I have been warned they start to develop problems as time goes on. They are very cheaply made. One day I may get a rebuilt original Zenith (or maybe go fuel injection!)
I would like to add that before you weld everything up,check the curve at the top of the A post lines up with the curve on the wing top,then work downward.I know from experience when the nearside outrigger was 15mm low and threw everything out.Bugger
Get a cheap infrared thermometer and check top hose, thermostat etc. Then you’ll know what the actual temp is.
Yes, I would like to compare some IR readings with what the gauge says at some point. May even then try adjusting the bimetal resistor behind the dial to see if I can improve it. Sadly a way down on my list though. :)
Good idea on putting Ali sacrificial spacer/ washers between the Rover and the steely bits. I’ll borrow that
I might contemplate fitting some to mine. All heavy wire in use in the headlights circuit already but you’re right, the combined light/ ignition switch has 10 A to deal with.
Where did you find bulkhead drawings?
Hi, can you tell me where you found these news letters, I’ve tried searching but have not been able to find them.
I think I was passed those by a forum member on LandyZone, I forget where and when now. The LRSOC seem to have some on their site. If I come across any for S2+ I will try to remember to come back and link them. www.lrsoc.com/forum/forum_files/ServiceNewsletter55.pdf
Nice job, that looks like a very useable Rover you can enjoy.
Cheers. I need to stop taking it to bits so often so I can enjoy it more, but I suppose it's half the fun.
Great looking car. :)
Looks good. :)
CSM Retro Restorations made a good video on door seals 👍
Nice job. This is an upcoming repair on one of my Land Rovers.
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Not being an expert but also a fellow 2A owner. Are you sure they were brass gaskets and not copper? Thanks for the video.
Yes. Almost certainly copper! :D
Saya juga restorasi, 1 tahun belum selesai😪😪😪
menjaga iman! :)
Nice event. Cheers
09:42 "not a bad line, not perfect...", so it's factory original then 😀. Great work. I'm glad my '68 has been in the Aussie heat and dry for the last 20 years, the bulkhead and chassis repairs in front of me will a dodddle compared to the marathon effort you have made. Respect!
Thanks! I’ve seen worse on younger ones, some S3 and Defender repairs on here are terrifying. Good luck with your own, if it’s been in the dry as you say it’ll be alright. 👍
Nice video!
good solid truck mate! you've done a good job!. I'm busy doing a 68 109, but it's a slow old process!!
It certainly takes time around the rest of life!
I've just bought a pillar like the one you had in part 1 for a Defender. Where did you buy the Series pillar from? Thanks.
www.paddockspares.com/bulkhead-bracket-os-rep.html
Very satisfying job. Time to stop sitting here watching videos and get on with mine. (I do like the door hinges on a Series 2...)
Very nice video thanks. Just about to replace pillar and foot on my Series 3. I've removed the bulkhead from the Landy already. Looks like I should put it back on before I cut the foot off. Are you planning to replace the edge flange on the door seal channel? I look forward to the next installment.
I haven't attempted to replace the flange on the seal channel. I used an "OEM" seal, quite hard rubber with a metal insert to define the shape. All these months on that door is still very hard to close, but was smooth and easy before I fit the seal. When I do the passenger side I'm going to try another type of seal for comparison.
More great tips. Excellent.
Good stuff! Your the first I've seen showing how to get at that door pillar, a nasty job I myself have to look forward to. Thanks for the detail. Cheers.
Cheers. I liked your S1 resto videos. I'd like one of those one day..
Looks about as good as the job I'm doing to my 2a bulkhead. My rust in the hinges didn't look as bad as yours however. I think the dryer weather in Tasmania prevents them rusting as much as in the UK. Looks solid I'm sure it will last many years to come!