Dave 2000
Not all Land Rovers are useless!
OK I got me an 80
This thread will follow my progress and report on anything and everything to do with my 80.....am I allowed to do that?
I will document baselining, mods ect hopefully with pictures.
So start licking your lips:
1994 HDJ 80 4.2 Turbo Diesel MANUAL VX!!....GREEN!!
I do not know what it is about GREEN that I just cannot seem to get over.
OK it has a full service history starting with the first owner using Toyota and the second owner using a local (non Toyota) garage in Cumbria UK but it is all there, printouts, every annual MOT to date two owners from new ect but anyone who knows me will guess I'm pretty chuffed at getting a MANUAL version and oh did I mention the lockers front and rear? And did I mention it is also GREEN? The rear locker is U/S at the moment. I flew over to the UK to purchase this as 80's are rare and expensive in Spain, so this a RHD UK spec model.
OK where do you (I) start? well the pre purchase inspection showed a number of issues, the A/C condenser was missing for starters!! The gearbox is a little reluctant to select second when changing down but nothing too serious. The clutch has been replaced recently as have the starter contacts.
One of the swivel seals has seen better days as have the two batteries (24v starter) and the bracket that adjusts the alternator is broken, the fuel gauge is also toast, as is one of the rear shock absorbers. The engine cooling radiator although not leaking the core 'fins' are all but gone, the factory alarm is U/S and the windows (all) are very slow with the drivers one needing a little help in going up, it appears the car has stood for quite awhile as there is a lot of fine surface rust underneath, no serious leaks just a little damp around the speedo drive seal ect and the aforementioned swivel.
The paintwork is quite bright but did I mention the colour? This will be given a good wash and polish for now and the respray can be done after the mods because you can bet it will get scratched. Inside it is quite clean and tidy, a previous owner took out the leather and replaced it all with the cloth versions although part of the electrics on the seat does work and the seat heater switches light up but again I assume the cloth seats do not have the heating pads as the seats do not actually get warm. Tommorow it will get a 'mini' service in preparation for the drive to Spain at the weekend where it can be dried out and slowly brought back to it's former glory.
Pics to follow.
regards
Dave
P.S. I added this baseline/mods/repairs list so I/we can keep track of my progress and of course feel free to give me a shout if you have any questions or suggestions:
This list is quite dynamic in that it changes quite often, if you fancy a mod/repair and can see it has been done in the list, feel free to call up with any query.
Fit two new batteries DONE
Fit new rear shocks DONE
Remove old Toyota alarm DONE
Fit new alarm system/immobiliser DONE
New radiator/hoses/fan belts DONE
New A/C condenser and dryer DONE
Recharge A/C DONE (AC mega cool with electric fan)
Big end bearings DONE
New Cam belt and tensioner DONE
Overhaul front axle DONE
Fit new horns DONE
CDL switch DONE
Pin 7 mod DONE
Fix heating pads and lumber support in seats DONE
Fix interior lights DONE
Fit a fourth interior light (over luggage area) DONE
Repair air conditioning DONE
Speedometer drive oil seal leaking. DONE
Fit new windscreen rubber DONE
Repair leak when filling with fuel DONE
Change all oils in gearboxes/axles, twice DONE
Fix fuel gauge DONE
Remove ACSD DONE
Fit low coolant sensor
Fit low oil pressure sensor DONE
Fit low oil pressure light and buzzer DONE
Investigate 'lower than normal' oil pressure DONE
Do temp gauge mod DONE
Remove 24v starter and replace with 12v system DONE
Upgrade alternator to 150 amp DONE
Fit marine grade split charge system DONE
Fit National Luna dual battery monitor DONE
Upgrade all starter/charging cables DONE
Fit electric engine cooling fan DONE (AND IT WORKS BRILLIANT!)
Fit fan status LED's DONE
Fit engine over heat warning DONE
Fit shark fin ariel DONE BUT IT SUCKS!
Fit dual start/deep charge batteries DONE
Remove rear heating system DONE
Fit on board air in place of rear heater Heater has been removed, WIP!
Fit solar panel and controller Done
Fit fridge, have fridge. DONE
Fit drawer system DONE
Fit water storage 'Flexitank' inside rear panel DONE
Steam clean underneath and 'Waxoyl' everything. Steam clean DONE
GB and TB replaced @233,100 miles with reconditioned items. DONE
Renew UJ's in prop shaft, still no vibes, so on back burner for the moment
Refurbish road wheels DONE
Replace all coolant hoses DONE
Fit second solar panel DONE
Fit shower pump DONE
Fit solar panel on garage roof. DONE
Other repairs water pump for example are mentioned in the day to day running of the 80 and will be reported in this thread.
I used go say watch THIS space, but I have done so much, it it easier follow the thread.
regards
Dave
This thread will follow my progress and report on anything and everything to do with my 80.....am I allowed to do that?
I will document baselining, mods ect hopefully with pictures.
So start licking your lips:
1994 HDJ 80 4.2 Turbo Diesel MANUAL VX!!....GREEN!!
I do not know what it is about GREEN that I just cannot seem to get over.
OK it has a full service history starting with the first owner using Toyota and the second owner using a local (non Toyota) garage in Cumbria UK but it is all there, printouts, every annual MOT to date two owners from new ect but anyone who knows me will guess I'm pretty chuffed at getting a MANUAL version and oh did I mention the lockers front and rear? And did I mention it is also GREEN? The rear locker is U/S at the moment. I flew over to the UK to purchase this as 80's are rare and expensive in Spain, so this a RHD UK spec model.
OK where do you (I) start? well the pre purchase inspection showed a number of issues, the A/C condenser was missing for starters!! The gearbox is a little reluctant to select second when changing down but nothing too serious. The clutch has been replaced recently as have the starter contacts.
One of the swivel seals has seen better days as have the two batteries (24v starter) and the bracket that adjusts the alternator is broken, the fuel gauge is also toast, as is one of the rear shock absorbers. The engine cooling radiator although not leaking the core 'fins' are all but gone, the factory alarm is U/S and the windows (all) are very slow with the drivers one needing a little help in going up, it appears the car has stood for quite awhile as there is a lot of fine surface rust underneath, no serious leaks just a little damp around the speedo drive seal ect and the aforementioned swivel.
The paintwork is quite bright but did I mention the colour? This will be given a good wash and polish for now and the respray can be done after the mods because you can bet it will get scratched. Inside it is quite clean and tidy, a previous owner took out the leather and replaced it all with the cloth versions although part of the electrics on the seat does work and the seat heater switches light up but again I assume the cloth seats do not have the heating pads as the seats do not actually get warm. Tommorow it will get a 'mini' service in preparation for the drive to Spain at the weekend where it can be dried out and slowly brought back to it's former glory.
Pics to follow.
regards
Dave
P.S. I added this baseline/mods/repairs list so I/we can keep track of my progress and of course feel free to give me a shout if you have any questions or suggestions:
This list is quite dynamic in that it changes quite often, if you fancy a mod/repair and can see it has been done in the list, feel free to call up with any query.
Fit two new batteries DONE
Fit new rear shocks DONE
Remove old Toyota alarm DONE
Fit new alarm system/immobiliser DONE
New radiator/hoses/fan belts DONE
New A/C condenser and dryer DONE
Recharge A/C DONE (AC mega cool with electric fan)
Big end bearings DONE
New Cam belt and tensioner DONE
Overhaul front axle DONE
Fit new horns DONE
CDL switch DONE
Pin 7 mod DONE
Fix heating pads and lumber support in seats DONE
Fix interior lights DONE
Fit a fourth interior light (over luggage area) DONE
Repair air conditioning DONE
Speedometer drive oil seal leaking. DONE
Fit new windscreen rubber DONE
Repair leak when filling with fuel DONE
Change all oils in gearboxes/axles, twice DONE
Fix fuel gauge DONE
Remove ACSD DONE
Fit low coolant sensor
Fit low oil pressure sensor DONE
Fit low oil pressure light and buzzer DONE
Investigate 'lower than normal' oil pressure DONE
Do temp gauge mod DONE
Remove 24v starter and replace with 12v system DONE
Upgrade alternator to 150 amp DONE
Fit marine grade split charge system DONE
Fit National Luna dual battery monitor DONE
Upgrade all starter/charging cables DONE
Fit electric engine cooling fan DONE (AND IT WORKS BRILLIANT!)
Fit fan status LED's DONE
Fit engine over heat warning DONE
Fit shark fin ariel DONE BUT IT SUCKS!
Fit dual start/deep charge batteries DONE
Remove rear heating system DONE
Fit on board air in place of rear heater Heater has been removed, WIP!
Fit solar panel and controller Done
Fit fridge, have fridge. DONE
Fit drawer system DONE
Fit water storage 'Flexitank' inside rear panel DONE
Steam clean underneath and 'Waxoyl' everything. Steam clean DONE
GB and TB replaced @233,100 miles with reconditioned items. DONE
Renew UJ's in prop shaft, still no vibes, so on back burner for the moment
Refurbish road wheels DONE
Replace all coolant hoses DONE
Fit second solar panel DONE
Fit shower pump DONE
Fit solar panel on garage roof. DONE
Other repairs water pump for example are mentioned in the day to day running of the 80 and will be reported in this thread.
I used go say watch THIS space, but I have done so much, it it easier follow the thread.
regards
Dave
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