Land Rover Refurb May 2017

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===== Land Rover Refurb May 2017 =====

===== Faults: =====
  * Exhaust 
    * Middle section 
    * End section
  * Front propshaft rear-most UJ
  * Handbrake tension
  * Rear o/s mud flap
  * Door Hinge : passenger lower pin sheared
  * Engine service : Oil & filter change
  * Lubrication of locks etc.
  * Wipers : both front wipers u/s. Motor running constantly.
  * Passenger door lock and window regulator
  * Sunroof seal
  * Chassis etc. waxoyl / rust treatment
  * Front bumper rust/ paint

==== Parts Ordered: ====


  * 18/5/17 :<del> Paddock : Exhast Middle & End sections and Filter Service Kit</del>
  * 18/5/17 : <del>Shop4AutoParts : 2 x Heavy Duty Hardy Spicer UJs</del>
  * 19/5/17 : <del>LRDirect : 2 x Wiper Wheel Box, Wiper cable rack, Door hinge captive nuts, Door hinge bolts Parts</del> 

==== Parts Arrived ====

  * HD Propshaft UJs : 23/5/17 
  * Filter Service Kit : 25/5/17
  * Wiper parts & Hinge nuts/bolts : 26/5/17
    * wrong drive cable, wrong bolts
    * wiper wheel boxes ok! 
  * Exhaust : 26/5/17



===== Initial Work Plan =====

  * <del>Oil and filter change</del>
  * <del>Handbrake tension adjust</del>
  * <del>Lubricate locks etc.</del>
  * <del>Fit Exhaust - done 27/5/17</del>
  * <del>Remove front propshaft</del>
  * <del>remove UJs from previous front propshaft</del>
  * <del>Install new Hardy Spicer UJs into front propshaft.</del>
  * <del>Refit front propshaft</del>
  * Remove failed UJs from remaining front and rear propshafts and leave good ones in place. These propshafts to be cleaned and stored for future refurb as emergency spares
  * <del>Remove dash/facia and remove old wiper wheelboxes / drive rack cable.</del>
  * <del>Fit new wiper wheelboxes and drive rack cable.</del>
  * <del>Replace dash facia</del>
  * <del>Replace rear o/s mudflap  or remove all mudflaps - front are already missing  </del>


==== Tools and other items needed ====

  * Circlip pliers
  * Large G-cramp
  * Hammer
  * Engine Oil
  * Coolant
  * Waxoyl spray for bulkhead
  * silicone sealant
  * Goggles
  * Penetrating Fluid & WD40 & 3-in-1
  * Rust Treatment
  * Primer / Paint for bulkhead @ Hinges 
  * Drills : 3/6/9mm
  * Black (hammerite?) paint for bumper and rear x-member
  * Nylon nut/bolts for front number plate
  * double sided foam tape for rear number plate
  * Jizer / Gunk for engine bay degreasing
  * Oil can for lubricating locks, hinges etc etc 

===== Work complete 28/5/17 =====

  * Exhaust (middle & rear) removed
  * New middle & rear fitted. Front (downpipe) is still in good condition
  * Front propshaft removed.
  * Previously removed (spare) front propshaft stripped of old UJs and new HD UJs fitted. 
  * Front propshaft replaced
  * Oil, oil filter, air filter, fuel filter changed (169,000 miles)
  * Passenger door lock un-seized (door card removed) and opened
  * Wiper motor, drive rack and wheel boxes removed. 
  * unsure if wiper motor crank is okay - replace just in case
  * New wiper wheel boxes fitted.
  * Handbrake adjusted
  * Passenger door window regulator faulty. New one needed.
  * steering u/js oiled & greased
  * door mechanisms oiled & greased

New drive rack DLE000010 is too short. Wrong type.

==== Parts ordered 29/5/17 ====

 Paddock  
  * Wiper motor crank gear
  * Wiper drive cable RTC202
  * Front washer jet
  * Stainless steel bolt kit for front door hinges
  * Window regulator LH
  * Headlamps (wipac halogen)
 
 
==== Parts ordered 1/6/17 ====

LRDirect
  * driver door checklink : genuine L/R
  * driver door channel : genuine L/R

==== Parts arrived ====

  * Door bolt kit 5/6/17
  * Window Regulator 5/6/17
  * Washer jet 5/6/17
  * Wiper crank arm 5/6/17
  * Wiper drive cable 5/6/17
  * Headlamps 5/6/17
  * driver door checklink : genuine L/R 12/6/17
  * driver door channel : genuine L/R 12/6/17
 

===== Work completed 4/6/17 =====

  * Door hinges removed from bulkhead and j-nuts retreived.
  * Waxoyl sprayed into door pillars
  * Check-link channels removed to give extra access to pillars for waxoyl. Drivers channel will be replaced with new.
  * Bumper : red-oxide and hammerite black spray paint
  * Mud flap brackets (x4) removed
  * Rear door spare wheel carrier removed. Plates put back, holes need covering.
  * Rear propshaft removed, greased and replaced
  * Coolant topped up

===== Work completed 6/6/17 =====

  * Wiper drive cable installed
  * Wiper motor crank insalled
  * Wipers tested
  * Washer jet installed
  * Dash replaced
  * Drivers door hinges replaced & door hung
  * Passenger window regulator replaced
  * Passenger door hinges replaced & door hung
  * Body washed
  * Underside washed
  * Headlamps replaced

==== Parts ordered 8/6/17 ====

 SP 4x4
  * Premium rear door
  * Plain glass (fitted)
  * front door sill seals x 2



==== Parts ordered 24/6/17 ====

Paddock
  * Rear door lock sealing gasket
  * Rear door lock circular seal
  * Service filter kit
  * Fan Belt (genuine LR)
  * 2 x Window Waist strips
  * Exhaust Strap ESR266


===== Work still to complete =====

  * Pressure wash 
  * Waxoyl underneath
  * fit new crank arm to wiper motor
  * fit new wiper drive cable
  * refit wiper motor and test wiper operation
  * fit new washer jet to front
  * replace dash/trim etc.
  * remove doors from hinges
  * fit new window regulator to passenger door while on floor (easier?)
  * remove door hinges from body and replace with new hinges & s/s bolts (copper grease bolts!)
    * drill out heads if too tight/rusted. Can then remove captive nuts easily.
  * spray waxoyl into bulkhead openings while hinges are off
  * waxoyl door interiors (inc. rear)
  * remove rear door lining and spare wheel carrier
  * top up coolant
  * fit new headlamps and attempt to align
  * lubricate rear propshaft UJs
  * fit new channel/checklink to driver's door 
  * wire brush bumper & paint black
  * remove carpet in rear / bulkhead
  * remove mudflap brackets
  * fit new number plate for rear - take V5 to JBs
  * refit front number plate to bumper
  * degrease engine bay
  * pressure wash engine bay   
  * Fit new rear door
  * Fit front door sill seals (with pop rivets) 
  * Fit window waist strips
  * Fit ESR266 bracket
  * Fit Rear Door lock seals
  * Fan belt slipping
  * Seal sunroof

===== Future work (Updated Oct 2019) =====

  * Driver's footwell corrosion!   new footwell Dec 2018

  * Exhaust downpipe bracket : ESR266. Broken bracket removed 18/6/17 to stop annoying rattles.
  * Fit new LED lamps in dashboard Sept/Oct 2019

  * Check handbrake for shoes binding - judder
  * New rear door? Lock mouting plate very badly corroded, and spare wheel mount holes need covering. - ordered 8/6/17

  * source heated rear window switch (YUF101500) and fit
  * Drivers window seals - waist strip ordered 24/6/17

  * Fit new towbar  Not doing
  * Headlight alignment Sept/Oct 2019
  * Driver door - rattle/vibration and refit card : fixings == MXC1800 and MWC3136 or DA1411 (old card @ LRT?) : leave without cards on both doors for ease of lubrication 
  * Source new L/H front brake caliper RTC5573G (genuine AP @ Paddock £139) & replace both brake calipers O/S - Aug 2017 N/S - Dec 2018
  * Replace antenna mount for HF antenna 22/5/17
  * fit IC-M710
  * Fit CG3000 ATU and move antenna mount to side for whip
  * Spare wheel carrier?  Not Doing
  * Remove transfers on doors/body prior to   Sept/Oct 2019
  * Paint body with NATO Green military synthetic satin finish paint
  * Fit FM1100 for 4m & antenna   Not Doing 


RUNNING LOG OF REFURB COMPLETED AUG 2017
Outstanding Items transferred to new [[repairs_and_mods]]




Page created Sun May 22 14:47:03 2022 by John Pumford-Green

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