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  7. What Did You Do With Your Rover Today?

    in Show us your Rover!

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    Well, what I did today was kicked myself for being a D2 owner. I'm now shopping for a short block. 

    As luck would have it, the 2018 Western National Land Rover Rally rig is in need of a new engine. Why is that you might ask -- wasn't it a rebuilt engine? Very good questions for which I have no answers. What I do know is that I've got a lot of shop time into a bad engine block (so that's going to be a few grand), have machined heads, and am in need of a short block. Please let me know if you have any leads. . . . 

     

  9. Snow on the Way

    in NCLR Scheduled Trips and Event Information

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    I'm planning to go for the day. Because I'm a day tripper, I'd like to roll with the first group (because history suggests we'll be waiting at the 76 for some straggler).

    By the way, I believe Mike is planning to meet us right before we turn down the short road into the town of washington (because he's coming in on 20 from i80 westbound). The overlook is right before we turn left and go down the hill into the town.  

     

  10. Snow on the Way

    in NCLR Scheduled Trips and Event Information

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    I'm 50/50 for a trip to Bowman. I'd need to be back on the pavement by about 5:30 in the evening so that I can make an obligatory appearance at an xmas party I can't ditch. I'll follow along to see what the plans are so I can assess what time folks will likely hit the trailhead and what time folks will probably make it back to pavement.  Sunset is around 4:45 nowadays, so I'm assuming folks will want to be well on the way back out of Bowman by then. By the way, Jaimy and I drove to Loon Lake today.  About 2' of snow (maybe 3') at that elevation (6400') at about 3 p.m., with another 3 feet likely on the way. Forecasts suggested Bowman (5500' at lake level) could get a pretty good dump of snow before this system is done.   

  11. December 2021 MORG - Xmas trees and potential snow run

    in NCLR Scheduled Trips and Event Information

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    On 11/11/2021 at 10:22 PM, jcb said:

    Just got a permit for two trees for American River.

    Is there interest in camping for a night or two?  Just got a hot tent with wood stove on the way that I'm stoked about getting set up in the wild.

    I've given thought to buying a hot tent one of these days, but the set ups I've looked at are pretty expensive for how often I'd likely use it (over $1k).  Did you find something you think was a reasonably priced less than that?? 

    Aluminum Expansion Tank -- how bad do I really need it?

    in Modifications and Fabrication

    Posted

    @elherbinator suggested that rather than just asking around I post this in the forum b/c it might be useful for others to see responses. 

    I'm about to replace on of my coolant system hoses, which has caused me to think I ought to replace them all. That, in turn, got me to thinking about what else I should do while I'm at it -- which led me to expansion tanks. My 2004 D2's tank seems just fine, but I'd rather replace it will it seems fine than wait until it's not so fine. 

    Anyway, obviously an aluminum expansion tank offers more peace of mind, but is it really worth all that extra dough when I can buy a regular one for way, way less.  In other words, how badly do I need this mod which will inevitably be at the expense of other mods I'd like to make? Unfortunately it's just one pot of money. 

    Now I'm wondering if I ought to replace the water pump, too....and what else while I'm in there with everything opened up. 

  15. Great American Rover Rally (Take 2) in Moab Sept 13-17

    in NCLR Scheduled Trips and Event Information

    Posted · Edited by LP Rover

    I would like to go -- but am not committing just yet. So if I understand correctly, unlike the WNLRR event there's no event-based group camping such that folks go their separate ways in the evening unless they're linked up like folks are contemplating here?

    The GARR website currently says: 

    Currently, we are trying to coordinate camping for event participants on the Old Spanish Trail Arena property. We will update the event website as this develops with details.

     

    Seems that they've had a couple of years to plan this event so I'm wondering if that's still the case or if they've just thrown in the towel. Whatever this group ends up doing please make room for me -- I need to clear a few things before I 100% commit, but I'd like to join. 

  19. Don’t buy a NavTool! Major bug makes it useless!

    in General Discussion Forum

    Posted

    That company is horrible. I bought one on November 28, 2020, and could not get it to work after wiring it with Robert.  The vehicle was wired correctly, but the unit does not work.  They told me I could return it, but then refused to give me an RMA, and their customer/tech support was horrible/terse. I challenged it through my credit card company and they reversed the charge b/c navtool just ignored them.  I'd recommend posting your story on the L322 Facebook forums as well.  They may actually see the complaint and have more concerns if it's on FB. 

  21. March MORG - Bowman Lake Snow Run

    in NCLR Scheduled Trips and Event Information

    Posted

    Just for my curiosity would the route be from auburn to east 80 to highway 20 exit then up? And if so what kind of speed would we be encouraged to be able to maintain on the freeway. Thanks

    I think the proposed route is up through Grass Valley and then head over to Washington. From there the route is to drop down to lake bowman from the northwest side -- as opposed to coming in from below heading upward toward the dam. 

  23. March MORG - Bowman Lake Snow Run

    in NCLR Scheduled Trips and Event Information

    Posted

    Just realized this trip is happening and am trying to make things work. 75% likelihood for me to go up for a day trip. I'd like to camp, but not sure I can really swing that. Just so folks know, it's at least 35 to 45 mins to convoy up to Washington where you hit the trail head. There's nothing in Washington that you'll want to stop and see -- folks in that town are a bit skeery, with no services.  

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