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| seriesonenut Member Since: 19 Nov 2014 Location: Essex Posts: 1205  
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Made the most of a bright afternoon to give our 1957 88'' a run after a full on engine rebuild. First 30 miles of running it in!
 Click image to enlargeBRAD1 by Richard Holmes, on Flickr 2010 XS USW 1957 Series One 88 diesel 1958 Series One 88 4x2 |
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28th Jan 2018 6:36pm |
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| defender9 Member Since: 12 Mar 2016 Location: Fylde Coast Posts: 1613 
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Very nice and quite rare if its a genuine S1 diesel.
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28th Jan 2018 6:40pm |
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| familymad Member Since: 13 Dec 2011 Location: Bucks Posts: 3461  
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Lovely
 1951 80" S1 2.0
1995 110 300TDI 1995 90 300TDI |
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28th Jan 2018 6:49pm |
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| Mike c Member Since: 11 Aug 2017 Location: Maldon, Essex Posts: 904  
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Looking good
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28th Jan 2018 6:53pm |
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| strang Member Since: 16 May 2012 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 1362 
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Just thinking about it, but where did you get spares for an engine rebuild. I had constant problems with the wet liners in my series one diesel (engine now swapped to 200 Tdi). I have recently sold a set of NOS exhaust valves for a 2 litre diesel, but was always led to believe most parts were hard to get hold of. Euro-Leafing to infinity and beyond.....
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28th Jan 2018 7:37pm |
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| seriesonenut Member Since: 19 Nov 2014 Location: Essex Posts: 1205
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Hi
As you say parts are very hard to find now This is a very early 2.0l engine and vehicle. We entrusted the rebuild to a professional engine rebuilder. It took several months of searching using his contacts to find all the parts required. We had the original injectors and pump refurbished before it all went back together. The 9 bolt water pump is hard to find as well, we had our rebuilt with new bearings etc. So now begins the task of running the motor in. It seems happy at 50mph at the moment so will be putting the miles on at weekends till spring. 2010 XS USW 1957 Series One 88 diesel 1958 Series One 88 4x2 |
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28th Jan 2018 8:27pm |
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| ian series 1 Member Since: 17 Nov 2014 Location: south Posts: 3127 
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Nice one!
Who did the rebuild, Was it Meridian? 80" 80" 86" 88" 90" Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered. |
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28th Jan 2018 8:42pm |
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| seriesonenut Member Since: 19 Nov 2014 Location: Essex Posts: 1205
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Hi
It was. Very impressed. Small set up but he and his colleague clearly know what they are doing. If it's good enough for the factory to send him engines for rebuild..... Interestingly I believe LR wont be refurbing any diesels because of he shortage of 2.0l parts, Petrol engines no problem and in the few times I popped ito see Michael there was a steady stream coming through his door. 2010 XS USW 1957 Series One 88 diesel 1958 Series One 88 4x2 |
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28th Jan 2018 8:52pm |
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| Slideywindows Member Since: 09 Sep 2016 Location: North Essex Posts: 1283
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Well done Richard, very nice. I'm so glad I kept nagging you to get the original engine rebuilt!
Remember you have promised to bring her back up here! I took this pic of her, several years ago on your front drive: Click image to enlarge I have a little stock of 2lt diesel engine spares, built up over the years and the next project is the engine for the 1959 SII diesel. I was going to do it myself (having rebuilt two 2lt diesels already) but the years are passing too fast, so if you recommend Meridian and remain happy with the quality of their rebuild, I might bung my engine at them, together with the necessary parts. Will have a chat one day. |
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28th Jan 2018 9:10pm |
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| seriesonenut Member Since: 19 Nov 2014 Location: Essex Posts: 1205
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Hi
Thats a blast form the past. A few years have passed since then! Yes you were right to nag Alan and me to get it all back together and today it seemed worth all the hard work and expense. Don't forget we have fitted and removed the engine twice and put in a 2.25 diesel in between! Sent you a PM (S2 forum) as I'd like you to have drive of it and get your A list review! Click image to enlargebrad3 by Richard Holmes, on Flickr 2010 XS USW 1957 Series One 88 diesel 1958 Series One 88 4x2 Last edited by seriesonenut on 28th Jan 2018 9:30pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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28th Jan 2018 9:16pm |
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| Ellisboy Member Since: 13 Oct 2013 Location: Deep South Posts: 539 
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Fantastic
Stephen. |
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28th Jan 2018 9:19pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10471
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Very nice
1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.
Clayton. |
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28th Jan 2018 10:06pm |
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| williamthedog Member Since: 29 Dec 2012 Location: south wales Posts: 3441 
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I like it a lot
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29th Jan 2018 7:09am |
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| Dieselhead Member Since: 21 Oct 2012 Location: Pulborough. West Sussex Posts: 552 |
Like the Ransomes Logo
Whats the history with this S1 & them then?? Chris 2008 XS 110 2.4 Utility. Tonga Green 1953 Series 1 for restoration 1983 Mini Mayfair 2004 VW T5 Camper 2008 Diahatsu Sirion. Thats hers Classic Bolens Garden Tractors |
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29th Jan 2018 7:47pm |
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