Getting Lost Again

Just some of the Jobs on Tusky

When we got Tusky, it was clear that after 150,000+ miles she was going to need certain items doing. Most of these have been done by us, either on the road outside our flat or behind the flats in a quite space we have managed to get access to.

The jobs below are really things that needed doing to get her back up to spec.

Panhard rod bushesReplace panhard rod bushesDone
Trailing arm refurbReplace trailing arm bushes, strip and paint armsDone
Radius arm refurbishmentReplace radius arm & chassis bushes, strip and paint armsDone
Anti-Roll bar bushesReplace anti-roll bar bushesDone
Remove rear side facing seatsRemove the rear most seats to make way for storage.Done
Steering Box LeakThe steering box had a typical leak from the output shaft. As per most land rovers. The solution was to change the box for an reconditioned item.Done
Steering Hose LeakThe hose from the steering reservoir to the pump was leaking. This was changed.Done
Oil Cooler Hose LeakPipe to the oil cooler was leaking this was changed.Done
Cyclone Breather ChangeThe cyclone breather was changed because it was old and very dirty.Done
Turbo Heat ShieldThe turbo heat shield was cracked and about ready to fall off this was changed.Done
Vacuum Pump LeakVacuum Pump was leaking and noisy this was changed.Done
Air Filter Mounting Rubbers – PerishedThe air filter housing bracket mounting rubbers where all perished. These have all been changed.Done
Upper steering UJ PlayThe upper steering UJ had a lot of play this has been changed.Done
Gearbox Recondition and ClutchAfter a long drive, luckily near our home the gearbox selector packed up, turned out to have ended up in the box acording to the garage. So we had our box reconditioned and a new clutch fitted.Done
Rear Diff Pinion Seal – Salisbury AxleThe rear axle is leaking from the pinion seal. I need to get this changed.
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