Nice video! I bought a Roamerdrive earlier this year to replace the Fairey unit I had fitted, so far I am very impressed. I went on a long trip last weekend to collect a capstan winch and cruised quietly round the motorways at 65mph.... leaving not a drop of oil on the drive when I arrived home. The old Fairey unit would have been dripping after that! I find it always requires a careful double clutch into overdrive for the first time, then after that once warmed up it pops in and out very easily. I recently visited my local Land Rover specialist (They deal with them all, from Series ones to the latest models) and they told me of several Defender owners that had been to them recently with blown up Roamerdrives. I've never heard of a failure on a Series vehicle though and neither had they. Keep us posted on how it goes, but 6k in, mine is just getting good.
Hi Steamwally. Thanks for your advice, I have never had an overdrive unit on my Land Rovers so this is a brave new experience. That is interesting about the Defenders and the overdrive, sounds like insufficient lubrication? I will be sure to do a review once I have completed my trip and let you know how it measures up. Thanks again and I hope your Landy is running sweet.
@@seriouslyseriesaustralia I'm not sure, I wouldn't wonder if it's down to the extra power but who knows - they may have been unusual cases and I have otherwise only heard good things. It would be good to hear how the trip goes, happy Rovering!
HI Geoff - I'm considering buying one of these roamer drive units for my series 2a 109. It has a fairey unit now that leaks like a sieve. I await you test results!!! Thank you for thereat videos! :)
Thanks so much for this video! I just ordered a Roamerdrive for my Series 1. I have quite possibly the slowest rover in existence as I'm running the original 2.0 liter diesel. Hoping this roamerdrive gets me from 30 mph top speed to a brisk 35 mph =).
I'd be tempted to disconnect the propshaft and run it up without any load for the first time. That way oil will slosh around in all the right places before any power goes through it.
Hello from Sweden. I have just bought a LR 109 -72. But it's not been on the road since 97. So I will make it road worthy first. But I hade a hydraulic pump at the same place that the overdrive will sit... but I will not use it maybe. But I want one more gear. One tip is to use some oil too the niddle bearings before you put it together. Be safe on the roads.
Hi, MattiasSweden 76. Great to hear that you have bought a 109inch. I will be sure to make a follow-up video to let you and others how the Roamerdrive performs and thank you for the tip about the bearings.
Hello Geoff I love your video. My roamerdrive has been on for 2 years now and it’s great. I would like to ask about your door air vents. Did you install them? Looks to be a brilliant idea. Thanks for the videos, keeps me inspired during this time of isolation. Thanks Nate
Hi Nmce 1205. The vents came with the vehicle as it has spent many years out in the desert, they work very well in warmer whether. i believe they are off a caravan. Glad to here these video are helping you to get inspired in this funny world we live in at the moment. best of luck
Hi Geoff, Thanks for all your vids i enjoy all of them here in the UK okies question for you i have just received my roamerdrive but i have a problem. how do i get the studs out to bolt on the roamerdrive i noticed you took yours out prior before fitting it . very many thanks keep up the great work .
Hi Brian. No worries, what you need to do is screw two nuts onto the stud, then use two spanners and tightened the nuts together (you will have to keep the tension on the nut) Then keeping the tension on the nuts start turning the spanners to the left, by doing this the studs will start to undo.
Hi Geoff, perfect video for helping me decide on Roamerdrive Vs. Fairey overdrive units. The Roamerdrive seems to be a bit more modern and can still buy new units. One question though, did you import the unit or have you found a local (Australian) distributor? The Roamerdrive website shows a marine supplies company as the local distributor but their website is pretty silent on the item.
Hi Dermot. I haven't taken it for a run yet as I am halfway through fitting the two ARB air lockers to the Series 3, though I will be sure to do an in-depth review to let you know how it all goes.
Hi Dermot. I haven't taken it for a spin yet as I am now halfway through fitting two ARB air lockers to the Series 3. Though I will be sure to do an in-depth review once I have completed my trip.
Hi Geoffrey i understand the overdive addition. But isnt air lockers getting away from the traditions of the landrover. This is why we love the show. The basics without the bling? Cheers
The best upgrade I ever did for my Series 2a.
Wow I just found your channel ......could come in handy with my series 3 88 inch. Or series 1 80 inch cool thanks from Queensland Australia...
Nice video! I bought a Roamerdrive earlier this year to replace the Fairey unit I had fitted, so far I am very impressed. I went on a long trip last weekend to collect a capstan winch and cruised quietly round the motorways at 65mph.... leaving not a drop of oil on the drive when I arrived home. The old Fairey unit would have been dripping after that! I find it always requires a careful double clutch into overdrive for the first time, then after that once warmed up it pops in and out very easily. I recently visited my local Land Rover specialist (They deal with them all, from Series ones to the latest models) and they told me of several Defender owners that had been to them recently with blown up Roamerdrives. I've never heard of a failure on a Series vehicle though and neither had they. Keep us posted on how it goes, but 6k in, mine is just getting good.
Hi Steamwally. Thanks for your advice, I have never had an overdrive unit on my Land Rovers so this is a brave new experience. That is interesting about the Defenders and the overdrive, sounds like insufficient lubrication?
I will be sure to do a review once I have completed my trip and let you know how it measures up. Thanks again and I hope your Landy is running sweet.
@@seriouslyseriesaustralia I'm not sure, I wouldn't wonder if it's down to the extra power but who knows - they may have been unusual cases and I have otherwise only heard good things. It would be good to hear how the trip goes, happy Rovering!
Great video. Here’s an old timer tip. For holding gasket in place I tie them in place with Teflon tape .
Great tip!
HI Geoff - I'm considering buying one of these roamer drive units for my series 2a 109. It has a fairey unit now that leaks like a sieve. I await you test results!!! Thank you for thereat videos! :)
Thanks so much for this video! I just ordered a Roamerdrive for my Series 1. I have quite possibly the slowest rover in existence as I'm running the original 2.0 liter diesel. Hoping this roamerdrive gets me from 30 mph top speed to a brisk 35 mph =).
I hope this help to give the might Land Rover more of an edge. Cheers Geoff
That must be incredibly rare. I thought the only one still in existence is in the Maffra car display.
@@cameronprice4313 it is 1 of 3 that I know of in the U.S., not sure how many worldwide.
Un gusto saludarte....nesesito un kit ...como lo consigo..gracias
I'd be tempted to disconnect the propshaft and run it up without any load for the first time. That way oil will slosh around in all the right places before any power goes through it.
Hello from Sweden. I have just bought a LR 109 -72. But it's not been on the road since 97. So I will make it road worthy first. But I hade a hydraulic pump at the same place that the overdrive will sit... but I will not use it maybe. But I want one more gear.
One tip is to use some oil too the niddle bearings before you put it together. Be safe on the roads.
Hi, MattiasSweden 76. Great to hear that you have bought a 109inch. I will be sure to make a follow-up video to let you and others how the Roamerdrive performs and thank you for the tip about the bearings.
Excellent!! I always wondering how easy those were to fit up.
Hi Cory. They are a very well thought out kit. Glad you got something out of the video
Hello Geoff I love your video. My roamerdrive has been on for 2 years now and it’s great. I would like to ask about your door air vents. Did you install them? Looks to be a brilliant idea. Thanks for the videos, keeps me inspired during this time of isolation. Thanks Nate
Hi Nmce 1205. The vents came with the vehicle as it has spent many years out in the desert, they work very well in warmer whether. i believe they are off a caravan. Glad to here these video are helping you to get inspired in this funny world we live in at the moment. best of luck
110fb for the nut - How did you hold the transmission from turning as I don’t have the engine crank up handle?
I chocked the front wheels and put the transmission into first gear. Kind regards, Geoff
Can I install a roamerdrive overdrive into my series 3 stage 1 Landrover 1980
Hi Rod. Sadly these are only made to fit the Series Land Rover gearboxes. Kind regards, Geoff
Hi Geoff,
So what did the actual unit cost you ?
Cheers Jason
Hi Jason
The prices have changed a lot since the video, I got a quote last month and the same kit was I think $5,500 AUD.
Kind regards, Geoff
Hi Geoff, Thanks for all your vids i enjoy all of them here in the UK okies question for you i have just received my roamerdrive but i have a problem. how do i get the studs out to bolt on the roamerdrive i noticed you took yours out prior before fitting it . very many thanks keep up the great work .
Hi Brian. No worries, what you need to do is screw two nuts onto the stud, then use two spanners and tightened the nuts together (you will have to keep the tension on the nut) Then keeping the tension on the nuts start turning the spanners to the left, by doing this the studs will start to undo.
@@seriouslyseriesaustralia Cheers Geoff worked a treat mate many thanks stay safe .
@@brianbrelsford6436 No Worries Brian happy to help. Cheers Geoff
Hi Geoff, perfect video for helping me decide on Roamerdrive Vs. Fairey overdrive units. The Roamerdrive seems to be a bit more modern and can still buy new units. One question though, did you import the unit or have you found a local (Australian) distributor? The Roamerdrive website shows a marine supplies company as the local distributor but their website is pretty silent on the item.
Hi Glen. I guess you are in Australia? Try British Offroad in Queensland. Cheers Geoff
@@seriouslyseriesaustralia awesome, thanks. I'm in sunny Brisvegas. Will get in touch with them.
Oh mate did it work ok?
Hi Dermot. I haven't taken it for a run yet as I am halfway through fitting the two ARB air lockers to the Series 3, though I will be sure to do an in-depth review to let you know how it all goes.
Hi Dermot. I haven't taken it for a spin yet as I am now halfway through fitting two ARB air lockers to the Series 3. Though I will be sure to do an in-depth review once I have completed my trip.
Hi Geoffrey i understand the overdive addition. But isnt air lockers getting away from the traditions of the landrover. This is why we love the show. The basics without the bling?
Cheers