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#Post#: 56335--------------------------------------------------
The Life Of Brian
DIR By: LandyLady
Date: November 8, 2017, 3:30 pm
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As I assume most of you are now aware I have just purchased my
first landy and he goes by the name of Brian.
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He needs a bit of TLC bless him, so we started with his engine
problem. We discovered that he was only on 3 cylinders due to a
smashed tappet slide which had caused the push rod to become
jammed, so we ordered a new tappet slide, guide and roller and
after reading several articles and watching a few youtube videos
on tappet removal, last weekend we took the head off to replace
the parts. Unfortunately we found not one but two smashed tappet
slides, 2 rather battered guides and about 6 dodgy looking
rollers, plus what appears to be 4 cracked pistons.
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So we decided to see if EskValleyBoy's spare 200tdi that has
spent the last 4 years under a couple of builders bags still
works. Thankfully, after a little tinkering it fired up without
too much trouble. So the plan is to pop that under the bonnet
which of course requires a couple of modifications so that will
have to wait until the weekend.
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In the meantime I replaced the cracked sidelight lens.
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Then we had a look at the brakes which appear to have taken it
upon themselves to stick on, this little bugger decided to
scupper the plan and fell off as we took them apart.
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Oh well, roll on saturday for another attempt!
#Post#: 56338--------------------------------------------------
Re: The Life Of Brian
DIR By: Viamphie
Date: November 9, 2017, 2:36 am
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It would seem he really is a naughty boy. Still it's all just
little niggly bits. When you've finished tinkering with Brian
feel free to come over and fit Buddy's TDi.
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#Post#: 56341--------------------------------------------------
Re: The Life Of Brian
DIR By: Horace109
Date: November 9, 2017, 2:53 am
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What a cracking Landy!
is it sad that I recognised the shed from EskValleyBoy's
restoration thread??
#Post#: 56343--------------------------------------------------
Re: The Life Of Brian
DIR By: Gossamer
Date: November 9, 2017, 4:26 am
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He really is a naughty boy.
I suspected a cam follower but had no idea about the other
issues.
A tdi will be just the ticket for him though.
It might be worth putting 11" brakes on the front.
Good luck with the resto, Brian will enjoy having an owner with
the time and skills to invest in him, he's a plucky little chap.
I look forward to seeing him at events in the near future.
#Post#: 56345--------------------------------------------------
Re: The Life Of Brian
DIR By: Lo-Fi
Date: November 9, 2017, 11:06 am
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Bad Brian! Didn't the Mintex shoes used have a problem with the
spring posts not being riveted over properly? How annoying.
Love the patina, though. Hope the heart and lung transplant goes
well.
#Post#: 56438--------------------------------------------------
Re: The Life Of Brian
DIR By: 94mharris
Date: November 19, 2017, 2:17 pm
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Great looking truck! Best of luck with the rebuild :D
#Post#: 56453--------------------------------------------------
Re: The Life Of Brian
DIR By: LandyLady
Date: November 20, 2017, 4:25 pm
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So last weekend we spent Saturday firing up the 200tdi and
removing the clutch and flywheel housing, ready to send the
flywheel housing off for modification to fit to my series 3 box.
Unfortunately for Chris I offered to remove the sump plug
because I had gloves on and he didn't but I forgot that there is
a little bit of pressure behind the oil when draining it and
therefore I managed to drop the sump plug into the pot which
then splashed all over and covered Chris up to his elbow
therefore defeating the object of me wearing the gloves to drain
the oil.
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We also started to disconnect everything to enable us to remove
the old lump, including removing the front panel. On Sunday
morning we set about removing the old lump and then stripped it
of useful parts including the clutch for reuse with the 200tdi.
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Unfortunately in removing the engine it revealed a hole in the
chassis so Chris went to dig out the grinder and welder to patch
it up.
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This weekend also consisted of Chris welding up holes but this
time in the bulkhead, well until both of the welders gave up
anyway, because the flywheel housing hasn't been returned yet.
Hopefully that will be back here by next weekend so we can get
on with putting the 200tdi back together and ready to go in. He
patched up under the vent on the drivers side and refixed the
bonnet hinge on that side, there are still a couple of holes on
the passengers side which need attending to when we get the
welder fixed. The holes above the vents and behind the dash will
wait until the weather gets better again.
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Unfortunately I forgot to take photos of the finished product
but I'll take some next week.
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Re: The Life Of Brian
DIR By: cowmop
Date: November 21, 2017, 4:53 am
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Gossamer you 9x9 tent frames are solid.
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Re: The Life Of Brian
DIR By: Gossamer
Date: November 21, 2017, 1:00 pm
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> Gossamer you 9x9 tent frames are solid.
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Thanks. the 12x12s are stronger. wdesmle
Great work so far chaps.
Dont forget to change the ignition switch, unless you like the
current quirky arrangement.
Good luck with the rest of it.
#Post#: 56462--------------------------------------------------
Re: The Life Of Brian
DIR By: Horace109
Date: November 22, 2017, 2:29 am
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Looking good!
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