astateofmike Posted July 29, 2017 Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 What did I do? I finally got it off for a proper repair, instead of the curbside one. Not bad that in 11 years of ownership it has been in to a shop twice. Cant wait for its return. Love my Rover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Getting it ready for WRL I assume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astateofmike Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 If done in time will try to cone up. If not, so is life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 I finished rebuilding the rear end and adding in the upgraded summers Bros Axels. It's finally back on all four tires!! So tomorrow I'll add fluids to the diffs that are now running gbr 4.11 gears with ARB lockers. The original gears are pretty mangled too, definitely time for a change! After that I'll install the newly upgraded radiator and coolant hoses. Then it will be time to start it up it up for the first time in over a month... I'm really excited to get it going! Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk RedRover and lithium1330 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 Greg, is this coming to WRL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 Spent today futzing around with the D1. Installed a Rugged Radios intercom kit that's tied into the radio so I can hopefully communicate while at highway speeds. Seems to work, but I've only tried it in the garage at this point, not actually truck-to-truck or even driver-passenger. Re-wired the fridge and radio to try to avoid some annoying issues. They each had a direct power line to a fuse block about 8" from the battery, but about half the time when I would key the radio the fridge would start beeping at me. No error light, just beeping until I cycled power to it. I now have the radio going directly to the battery so they no longer go to the same fuse block. I'm guessing the radio caused just enough spike to freak out the fridge's monitors so hopefully this will get me around that. I also picked up a spare 1/4 wave antenna and secured it in the back of the truck for 'just in case'. At $20, why not? And I installed a ScanGuage OBD2 monitor so I can read temps and codes in real-time. I may have to move this though as I just bump it when shifting into low range. I even cleaned the truck up some- vacuumed out the interior and pressure washed the exterior. Plus hosed down the rear interior a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 Greg, is this coming to WRL?Haven't gotten that far yet, I'd like to be comfortable with the not over heating. Also it doesn't hold the most stuff, so likely depending on how many days I can make and what the family is most comfortable in. The D1 is on its way to being a trail specific rig with the LR4 doing the overlanding trips. I really want to get it out for some day trips/shorter runs to get some more practice in. Even a run out prairie city would be great just to test things. I also need a trip to your shop so we can the compressor up. That's one part I'd like some help with. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 We can do that. It's just a matter of finding the time. The next two weekends are booked and the following is the BoD on Saturday, but I should be available on Sunday. Jethro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 So it's all back together and drives well. Had some challenges with the newly rebuilt radiator but seems to be doing well now. I haven't been able to really test it though as I'm having electrical gremlin issues. When I first started it up my brake lights stayed on. I then took for a test drive and came back and parked it. As I went to remove the key it just stayed on... ended up realizing lights were on. Reinserted the key and shut lights off and then the key shut off the car. This happened a couple more times. I then decided to look at the lights. Pulled them out and started it up, then reconnected them watching the lights. Brake lights stayed off at first, but then came on when I turned the lights on. So that's where I left it, need to now figure out what to do next. Thinking about looking into brake light switch again. Really need to work with someone else and a multimeter tool and start testing connections. Once I'm legal with lights I can revisit the lockers and get the air compressor and switches wired up. I did take a minute to do the tire carrier flip which seems to work out well and should be enough space for when I ever go to a 35" tire. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk RedRover and lithium1330 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRover Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 I did take a minute to do the tire carrier flip which seems to work out well and should be enough space for when I ever go to a 35" tire. Bummer on the gremlins... seems about right though, since in all of the time I've owned RedRover I think there has always been at least one electrical thing 'going on' at any time. Sometimes they just appear and disappear just as fast. Spent time and $$$ to clean all of the grounding points which helped stop some of the odd 'cross-traffic' electrical things that would happen (power mirror would drive the door locks, etc.) but it's still not perfect. The tire carrier flip must be a well-known trick since you called it "The Tire Carrier Flip"... Jethro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 Bummer on the gremlins... seems about right though, since in all of the time I've owned RedRover I think there has always been at least one electrical thing 'going on' at any time. Sometimes they just appear and disappear just as fast. Spent time and $$$ to clean all of the grounding points which helped stop some of the odd 'cross-traffic' electrical things that would happen (power mirror would drive the door locks, etc.) but it's still not perfect. The tire carrier flip must be a well-known trick since you called it "The Tire Carrier Flip"... Had heard of the flip, first attempt failed as it actually reduced clearance. Then checked some additional pics and realized you slide it up after flipping. Requires removing rear wiper but seems like there is very little use now for it given visibility is almost gone. :-) The grounds are probably worth exploring... I'll see if I can locate those and do the same. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trail Tailor Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 Waiting on the seller to reply to my offer. 2007 LR3 w/ 89,815 miles one owner and 100% dealer serviced in Reno. Even has the 90 & 105K maintenance items performed due to age/mileage ratio. Java Black. $8000.00 Fingers crossed. J Jethro, AdvRovr and Justin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trail Tailor Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 The LR3 is a no go..... Sold it to someone else locally. Said they didn't get my offer until after they sold it.....man if I had a dollar for every time I've heard a story like that. Back on the hunt. I should probably just wait until I get to Redding and source one locally there or Sactown, etc.... J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 The LR3 is a no go..... Sold it to someone else locally. Said they didn't get my offer until after they sold it.....man if I had a dollar for every time I've heard a story like that. Back on the hunt. I should probably just wait until I get to Redding and source one locally there or Sactown, etc.... JCoach Mac has one he knows of for sale...80k miles for around 6k. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk Trail Tailor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trail Tailor Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 (edited) Coach Mac has one he knows of for sale...80k miles for around 6k. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk I'd like info on this please. Do you have a contact number? Jason EDIT.... FOUND HIM HERE AND SENT A PM. THX, J Edited September 10, 2017 by Trail Tailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 I'd like info on this please. Do you have a contact number? Jason EDIT.... FOUND HIM HERE AND SENT A PM. THX, JI hit him up, he's coach Mac, but think others might have jumped on it already. Did have some electrical issues so wasn't a perfect one. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk Trail Tailor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trail Tailor Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 I hit him up, he's coach Mac, but think others might have jumped on it already. Did have some electrical issues so wasn't a perfect one. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk Copy that! I'll just wait until I get there. I got the guys name and number and left a message. No return call. I have a ton to do still, but always on the hunt. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Copy that! I'll just wait until I get there. I got the guys name and number and left a message. No return call. I have a ton to do still, but always on the hunt. JHave a lr4 and a D1, so could work something out too if you needed to borrow for a period of time for measurements. Sent from my Nexus 9 using Tapatalk Trail Tailor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trail Tailor Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Have a lr4 and a D1, so could work something out too if you needed to borrow for a period of time for measurements. Sent from my Nexus 9 using Tapatalk I'd entertain that. I could offer you a discount or specific product or even rent the rig for an agreed upon timeline.J Jethro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Truck was an oven last weekend... the factory 1/16" insulation (soft foam + vinyl on burlap to make said foam look better) didn't do much... anything metal was 135F, and any plastic pieces were 127F. So, this week, I decided to insulate the truck. Started off with POR15 over surface rust inside the battery box... then pulled the center console, then seats, carpet (which were just falling apart). Then, layered on the 3/16" foil covered closed cell foam. Not quite done yet...still have to cover the transmission tunnel cover and firewall. I also found that 2 small heat shields above the cats are gone! I'll need to make something to keep it from roasting the bulk head. Based on my unscientific testing (best kind, by the way) - I put a 12"x12" on gf's engine cover...came back with an IR temp gun 20min later - there was about 20F difference between top of foam (108) and bottom of foam/engine cover (131F). Jethro and DHappel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trail Tailor Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Truck was an oven last weekend... the factory 1/16" insulation (soft foam + vinyl on burlap to make said foam look better) didn't do much... anything metal was 135F, and any plastic pieces were 127F. So, this week, I decided to insulate the truck. Started off with POR15 over surface rust inside the battery box... then pulled the center console, then seats, carpet (which were just falling apart). Then, layered on the 3/16" foil covered closed cell foam. Not quite done yet...still have to cover the transmission tunnel cover and firewall. I also found that 2 small heat shields above the cats are gone! I'll need to make something to keep it from roasting the bulk head. Based on my unscientific testing (best kind, by the way) - I put a 12"x12" on gf's engine cover...came back with an IR temp gun 20min later - there was about 20F difference between top of foam (108) and bottom of foam/engine cover (131F). I've always used Thermozite under vinyl and carpet I've installed with great results in sound and temperature reduction. It come single or dual foil sided. It's about 3/8" thick and is jute based. Curious on the sound deadening quality if any of the thinner CCF material you used. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOHybrid Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 (edited) Installed this a freshly rebuilt 4.6 & low mile Trans & rebuilt early LT230 into my beater 94 LWB Offroader. prize for anyone notices anything wrong with the engine Edited September 11, 2017 by SLOHybrid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOHybrid Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Installed this a freshly rebuilt 4.6 & low mile Trans & rebuilt early LT230 into my beater 94 LWB Offroader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Installed this a freshly rebuilt 4.6 & low mile Trans & rebuilt early LT230 into my beater 94 LWB Offroader. prize for anyone notices anything wrong with the engine Well for starters it appears to be jumping right out of the truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOHybrid Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 ha ha! so much easier with the rad support removed and installed as a unit. valve covers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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