Health inspection

We towed it into SWIM base and gave it a much needed water blast. The idea now was that we needed to see if it was a viable vehicle to use a project. If it could be repaired then we wanted to get stuck in and have to completed before the end of the year. If it was too far gone then we had to let reason win over our emotions and let this one go...

So we started to strip it down starting with the engine and drivetrain. We systematically assessed each different part of the landrovers mechanicals.

We needed a full health inspection before we could make an assessment on its future.

So we started at the engine that was totally seized and a few valves stems had even rusted right through and the valves were sitting on top of the pistons.

The pistons were so seized in the bore that no amount of soaking and hitting would free it up.

The timing chain tensioner had colapsed at some stage during its running days and the timing wasnt far away from causing more problems...

Some parts had been pilfered over the years including the front driveshaft, rear shocks, alternator, starter motor and various fuses and small items. The rear screen had been smashed also.

The brakes were all seized and so was the clutch and all hydralics associated with both.

But!!

The chassis was in remarkable condition! There are no holes or signs of serious corosion on the out riggers, firewall and hinge points.

So as a summary it needed alot of work but was definetly salvageable if the parts could be sourced....