I'm one of the heroic people who can change a rear main seal while on their back in the mud. For anyone who is interested. Use dental floss or suture thread to to get the spring around the crank and back together. Simply tie to one end of the spring then wrap around the crank pulling the other end of the thread through the loop at the other end of the spring thus connecting the two ends of the spring wrapped around the crank. To get the t seals installed without damage, you simply use what you've got, in my case that was aluminum from beer cans instead of tapered guide blocks. The aluminum is thin enough to allow you to use it in place of an old feeler gauge and you can cut them to whatever size you need. Hope this helps someone.
With TOT, AvE and Abom out there, yeah, some. ;) I note you spend a lot of time making your videos, you really make an effort. Everything we watch isn't just by chance, you make sure we see it. Almost like you planned it? ;)
I had not opened TH-cam until I was making coffee this morning and this video was the first thing in my feed. I thought "Woo Hoo! Geoffrey's back!" Couldn't wait to get home to watch this.
I will never ever understand WHY when someone like Jeoffrey or anyone who actually knows what they are doing and can also entertain the world with humour whilst completing such a beautiful hard satisfying job with there hobby that there are still arseholes who enjoy giving a thumbs down. It's not just Jeof that gets them as we all know. i have my own hobbies and of course i watch videos on my hobbies and even the worlds best musicians get thumbs down,,, WHY???. Thank you Jeof for sharing all your videos with us and making us laugh at the same time. You are in my eyes quite some engineer of old school like many of us. Well done matey. stay safe. Wishing you and yours the best of health and happiness. Kev U.K.
The environmentally friendly Landrover has been putting Oil back into the ground for many years, if you are not careful you may be in danger of breaking that tradition, well, for at least 1000 miles before the drips begin...great video as always! Thank you!
So glad I ran into your channel. Not only are the videos very well put together and informative but the best of all is your humor you put into them. I Love it! I recently acquired a 79 series III and these videos are giving me ideas👍 keep up the good work!
WUNDERBAR! Another post from down under. Total enjoy your approach to refurbishing parts. The humour and accent are the icing on the cake. Huge "atta boy' to you for taking vids, editing and posting. Avid fan from Canada
I will never ever ever take a motor like this apart..... Ever. But boy I enjoyed you doing it anyway. Great to hear a kiwi voice. Keep these videos coming. Hope there might be a smaller scale video after the car ones.
Although I will probably never be fortunate enough to own a Land Rover, let alone have the skills to rebuild it......damn, this is fascinating. Thank you Geoffrey for your humor and willingness to share your journey.
Geoff, I just wanted to say thank you for the well made videos and the clear explanations along the way. I'm getting ready to put the rebuilt engine and cleaned up transmission back into my wife's Series IIA (with Series 3 engine and trans) and your videos and blog were a big help throughout the process. A leaking rear main seal was the main culprit, but there were plenty of other worn and aging parts that needed attention, so it was a big job. I only wish you had provided a clear video showing the secret of how you finally got that stupid garter spring attached around the rear main seal. What a puzzle THAT was! Anyway, thank you, sir!
Woke up this morning and first thing I've seen on my phone is notification about your video being up. :) Well of course I'll be late to work for 10-15 minutes now. :)
You must realise how many times I've had to rewatch all your other videos as I desperately waited for this next instalment. Best and funniest hands on LR channel out there. Now all you need to do is publish one every week and we'll all be much happier ! Fab as usual.
Geoffrey I know you love your Landie more than life it's self but being reminded here as to what an arcane object a 2 and 1/4 is; I now remember why we replaced them with Holden 161, 186 and 202 engines with an aluminum timing gear! Love your presentations, good to see you back, can't wait for part 2.
Baby battleship blue! Your engine is kiwi green all over the place. Behind camshaft end plate, top of head, behind timing chain and other places. Better get it repainted before the LR club find out. Great to have you back Geoff!
@Roy Henderson If you look in this photo www.geoffslandroverblog.com/posts/post-39/land-rover-series-3-engine-3-lg.jpg You can see the best match is the underside of the timing cover - front of the engine. The piece I actually had colour matched was in better condition than this, but you can see how close the paint is when it isn't faded. I believe this is the original paint, as all of the cut surfaces on the engine were untouched at this point.
Geoff , I did it ! Spring went in with use of a super long set of needle nose pliers. And the T seals with two pieces of shim paper. All while under the vehicle and with no engine crane for the gearbox . Surprised myself , challenge complete ;) great videos , keep up the good work. Made life a lot easier actually doing it, knowing what to expect
That one time I did an in-frame rear main of a '62 Range Rover... whilst taking live fire in Africa, during monsoon season. Would've been fun if the cats didn't take me leg.
thanks mate! i never thought about those guide blocks for those T seals. (obviously once they are fabricated with painstaking precision and as slick as butter) That’s a tool goin in its own drawer lined with red velveted lol. Really appreciate that tip bro and love the humor too
Ah man what a satisfying thing to watch! Also I learned some good things too! I'm busy with a series 3 2.25l petrol restoration. Doing everything myself, great way to learn new skills too.
You share the spot with two other channels for best channel to which I subscribe. Every one of your videos is fun to watch. I’ve rewatched the drill press and lathe videos multiple times.
Was looking for something to watch Saturday night while eating my fish and chips when my favourite kiwi TH-camr popped up. Thanks Geoff, that was great!
YOUR BACK!!!! Yes! I've been binge watching restoration vids in your absence but although quality of work is amazing, your narration and dry humour was sorely missed! Can't wait to watch this video!
Good to see you back on this. As a Brit with some engineering knowledge, I am frequently a) hideously embarrassed, and b) astounded at the crazy thinking of some british car design engineers. How anyone could possibly think that any of the design decisions that you show the outcome of in this video are actually sound, is utterly beyond me.
I just got through binge-watching all of these and subscribed thanks man great videos have no desire to ever ever ever own a Land Rover but the videos are awesome
Yo Geoff , super photography. The engine moving towards camera on the crane is like an alien ship traveling through space. Also You clearly have the Land Rover disease. Can only imagine your series LR is going to run as sweet as a nut and as tight as a drum. More power to you !!!! 🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮
i really like your use of atmospheric, sometimes ironic music and sounds. sure, an engine rebuild slideshow underlied by some really loud edm tracks would be the optimum, but you are getting real close ;-)
NICE a new vid! love your work man! and about the crankseal: The Laro mechanic i always visit for parts was mentaly preparing me for this, including the ''T'' pieces, he also machines a couple of guidand pieces and suggested me it was actually doable under the car.. so i mentally prepared and.. found out i had a 5 mb engine! lucky me - they dont have the T pieces
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This might be the best documented landrover restoration/refresh ever....
I'm one of the heroic people who can change a rear main seal while on their back in the mud. For anyone who is interested. Use dental floss or suture thread to to get the spring around the crank and back together. Simply tie to one end of the spring then wrap around the crank pulling the other end of the thread through the loop at the other end of the spring thus connecting the two ends of the spring wrapped around the crank. To get the t seals installed without damage, you simply use what you've got, in my case that was aluminum from beer cans instead of tapered guide blocks. The aluminum is thin enough to allow you to use it in place of an old feeler gauge and you can cut them to whatever size you need. Hope this helps someone.
I've missed your humor so much, I'm glad to see another post from you 👍🏻😁
Thanks LaBelle
you'll enjoy This old Tony
What a great work you done Geoffrey!, not only in the restoration, but also filming, editing, and sharing it. Cheers!
I love the "This Old Tony" tempo of this video mate.
TOT’s kiwi brother
I am restoring my own series 2a land rover and I have watched all your videos and you have really helped me.
Yessss. Finally. I've been waiting for so long!
Alex Shirley me too
26 years old iv both series 1 and 2.great video to spark my interest in restoring dads old landys 👍
I really value your videos; informative, thorough, and really humorous. Some of my favorite stuff on TH-cam.
Some of! Pfffffffffffffffffft!
Just kidding. Thanks 😁
With TOT, AvE and Abom out there, yeah, some. ;)
I note you spend a lot of time making your videos, you really make an effort. Everything we watch isn't just by chance, you make sure we see it. Almost like you planned it? ;)
Excellent video. Enjoying the series a lot
I’ve no intention of every stripping my Landrover down, but I’m hooked on these videos!
I had not opened TH-cam until I was making coffee this morning and this video was the first thing in my feed. I thought "Woo Hoo! Geoffrey's back!" Couldn't wait to get home to watch this.
I will never ever understand WHY when someone like Jeoffrey or anyone who actually knows what they are doing and can also entertain the world with humour whilst completing such a beautiful hard satisfying job with there hobby that there are still arseholes who enjoy giving a thumbs down. It's not just Jeof that gets them as we all know. i have my own hobbies and of course i watch videos on my hobbies and even the worlds best musicians get thumbs down,,, WHY???. Thank you Jeof for sharing all your videos with us and making us laugh at the same time.
You are in my eyes quite some engineer of old school like many of us. Well done matey. stay safe. Wishing you and yours the best of health and happiness. Kev U.K.
Watching these videos stirs a deep and primal need...must get back to the shed.... the 1928 Model A awaits.
Mahn England ya best get to work. A beautiful car to have
I saw about a dozen on the road yesterday. Makes the road a classy place... Shapely....
Best land rover restoration proyect i’ve found in youtube!!
Thanks for explaining the basics to those of us with a limited mechanical background.
Excellent videos, excellent music. A great help for those of us who love these vehicles.
Thanks a lot.
the funny thing is, involuntary I've been doing much the same repairs in the same order as this guy :) Always a pleasure to watch
The environmentally friendly Landrover has been putting Oil back into the ground for many years, if you are not careful you may be in danger of breaking that tradition, well, for at least 1000 miles before the drips begin...great video as always! Thank you!
I don’t even like Land Rovers and I still watch your videos 😁
Finally, another video! Some of the best edited and explained restoration videos on TH-cam. Best wishes from the UK Geoffrey, we all missed you!
Best videos on you tube
So glad I ran into your channel. Not only are the videos very well put together and informative but the best of all is your humor you put into them. I Love it! I recently acquired a 79 series III and these videos are giving me ideas👍 keep up the good work!
I am also in the middle of a land rover restoration it is a 1975 land rover series 3 109 keep up the great work
O and by the way I have changed the rear main seal when the engine was in the truck and well I did but there was no gear box and well no body
About to be a Land Rover series owner. Came across your videos. Absolutely amazing to follow!
WUNDERBAR! Another post from down under. Total enjoy your approach to refurbishing parts. The humour and accent are the icing on the cake. Huge "atta boy' to you for taking vids, editing and posting. Avid fan from Canada
Nice work - great tutorial and very useful info' surrounding that dam rear crankshaft seal set-up. More please
Glad to see your work again! Keep it up! All the best for you and NZ!
Thanks Joao!
Thanks Geoff.......what a great start to my weekend seeing you pop up!
I will never ever ever take a motor like this apart..... Ever. But boy I enjoyed you doing it anyway. Great to hear a kiwi voice. Keep these videos coming. Hope there might be a smaller scale video after the car ones.
seens scary. but its easy putting together again, you just need pay attention to some details
Hallelujah!! You’re back 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Although I will probably never be fortunate enough to own a Land Rover, let alone have the skills to rebuild it......damn, this is fascinating. Thank you Geoffrey for your humor and willingness to share your journey.
Geoff, I just wanted to say thank you for the well made videos and the clear explanations along the way. I'm getting ready to put the rebuilt engine and cleaned up transmission back into my wife's Series IIA (with Series 3 engine and trans) and your videos and blog were a big help throughout the process. A leaking rear main seal was the main culprit, but there were plenty of other worn and aging parts that needed attention, so it was a big job. I only wish you had provided a clear video showing the secret of how you finally got that stupid garter spring attached around the rear main seal. What a puzzle THAT was! Anyway, thank you, sir!
Awesome video, nicely done and great sense of humor!
Woke up this morning and first thing I've seen on my phone is notification about your video being up. :) Well of course I'll be late to work for 10-15 minutes now. :)
totally worth it ^^
@@17091996climber It always is when Mr Croker publishes... :)
Very happy to watch this at last, great work as always chap!
You must realise how many times I've had to rewatch all your other videos as I desperately waited for this next instalment. Best and funniest hands on LR channel out there. Now all you need to do is publish one every week and we'll all be much happier ! Fab as usual.
Just discovered this channel. Man this is addicting.
Geoffrey I know you love your Landie more than life it's self but being reminded here as to what an arcane object a 2 and 1/4 is; I now remember why we replaced them with Holden 161, 186 and 202 engines with an aluminum timing gear! Love your presentations, good to see you back, can't wait for part 2.
Baby battleship blue! Your engine is kiwi green all over the place. Behind camshaft end plate, top of head, behind timing chain and other places. Better get it repainted before the LR club find out. Great to have you back Geoff!
@@GeoffreyCroker The closest to the original colour was the paint behind the flywheel housing at 7.50.
@Roy Henderson If you look in this photo www.geoffslandroverblog.com/posts/post-39/land-rover-series-3-engine-3-lg.jpg
You can see the best match is the underside of the timing cover - front of the engine. The piece I actually had colour matched was in better condition than this, but you can see how close the paint is when it isn't faded. I believe this is the original paint, as all of the cut surfaces on the engine were untouched at this point.
Repaint it brown to hide future leaks
Hi Geoffrey. great videos, I am restoring a 1969 Series 2A and was wandering what the paint code was for your engine. Cheers Neill
Thank you for the tour Mr Croker. Good vid.
Great job!
Really enjoys to see bolts and nuts not coverd in paint.
You make me want to get out to the garage and pull the engine out of my 62 model S.2a. Great to see you back
Geoff , I did it ! Spring went in with use of a super long set of needle nose pliers. And the T seals with two pieces of shim paper. All while under the vehicle and with no engine crane for the gearbox . Surprised myself , challenge complete ;) great videos , keep up the good work. Made life a lot easier actually doing it, knowing what to expect
Another deeply satisfying episode.
That one time I did an in-frame rear main of a '62 Range Rover...
whilst taking live fire in Africa,
during monsoon season.
Would've been fun if the cats didn't take me leg.
burntorangeak could you tell me more about that time? You seem like an interesting guy!
Man that crankshaft looks like an old flat head Ford model T's crank. Cool video bro.
Nice to see you back, mate! Looking forward to the next episode
Love your videos mate. Informative and very witty!!!
Glad to see a new video. Enjoy the day. Ray L
Good to see you back. I have never seen a rear main set up like that very interesting. Looking forward to more.. Peace
I love your videos. Perfect skills and perfect humor.
Enjoy watching you work, even at break neck speed 👍🏼
Excellent work sir !
Regards
Robert
PARTSMADE
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Cheers Robert!
Great to have you back
The best New Zealand film maker returns!
Just found this channel and it’s awesome
This was a pleasure to watch. Nicely done!
so from what I know, no two British cars/suv's from that era match. That is the cool factor. You keep up the great videos.
thanks mate! i never thought about those guide blocks for those T seals. (obviously once they are fabricated with painstaking precision and as slick as butter) That’s a tool goin in its own drawer lined with red velveted lol. Really appreciate that tip bro and love the humor too
Ah man what a satisfying thing to watch! Also I learned some good things too! I'm busy with a series 3 2.25l petrol restoration. Doing everything myself, great way to learn new skills too.
i love your videos. they are cinematic in some places & your attention to detail is amazing!
You share the spot with two other channels for best channel to which I subscribe. Every one of your videos is fun to watch. I’ve rewatched the drill press and lathe videos multiple times.
Logan Terry Who are the other two?! I will hunt them down and eradicate competition 😁
Was looking for something to watch Saturday night while eating my fish and chips when my favourite kiwi TH-camr popped up. Thanks Geoff, that was great!
Great to see you back. Another fantastic video!
I’ve literally been anticipating this video every time I have opened TH-cam for months. I must say, you never fail to disappoint! Awesome
YOUR BACK!!!! Yes! I've been binge watching restoration vids in your absence but although quality of work is amazing, your narration and dry humour was sorely missed! Can't wait to watch this video!
Wow man! So glad you're back. I was beginning to think you had given up.
NEVER
Ahh, finally! Another great episode. Thanks Geoffrey.
Another great video 👍🏼 very entertaining looking forward to the next instalment
Your brilliant love the channel from Ireland 🇨🇮
Good to see you back on this. As a Brit with some engineering knowledge, I am frequently a) hideously embarrassed, and b) astounded at the crazy thinking of some british car design engineers. How anyone could possibly think that any of the design decisions that you show the outcome of in this video are actually sound, is utterly beyond me.
Haha, wait till I have an Italian car to work on...
I squealed with excitement when I saw the notification for your new video. Great work as usual, can’t wait for the next one.
Looks great! Can hardly wait to hear it run!
I just got through binge-watching all of these and subscribed thanks man great videos have no desire to ever ever ever own a Land Rover but the videos are awesome
Loving this series! Fantastic job, mate!
Fantastic work as always. Great video.
10/10 again. Just leaves me wanting more. About to do this with my engine.
Hi Geoffrey, once again... you made my day. My hands start itching to give it a go myself. Greetings Ruud
Another great video, thanks for sharing!
Your uploads are always a pleasant surprise
Good to see you back mate!
Great video! Past (ex NZ Army) Series 2A owner and member, Canterbury Landrover Owners Club, Christchurch NZ!
Yo Geoff , super photography. The engine moving towards camera on the crane is like an alien ship traveling through space.
Also You clearly have the Land Rover disease. Can only imagine your series LR is going to run as sweet as a nut and as tight as a drum. More power to you !!!! 🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮
Good to have you back!
Finally had a chance to watch...awesome job - really enjoy your videos
I'm so glad you're back
Can't belive you did all that with Fisher price socket set! Madman!
Awesome as always Geoff! Thanks buddy 👌🏻👍🏻
Cheers Mic
Great work. You make me search Gumtree for my forth Series 3 after every video. Then I come to my senses.
Do you just know how excited I am when a new video of yours gets out ?
This serie is realy great! Thank You for uploading!
So happy to see this pop up!
So happy you're here to watch it!
Haven’t even watched yet and already super excited.
Great video, as always. Thanks for sharing. Jason
i really like your use of atmospheric, sometimes ironic music and sounds. sure, an engine rebuild slideshow underlied by some really loud edm tracks would be the optimum, but you are getting real close ;-)
Really interesting Geoffrey, love watching your films
Great to see you back again. You might consider hex head cap screws for that cover instead of Phillips screws.
That'd be to easy:) He is the fool that will be pitied in the future!
Thank you for this video and the others, it's are excellents congratulations sinse Bogotá Colombia. I love the land rovers
NICE a new vid! love your work man! and about the crankseal: The Laro mechanic i always visit for parts was mentaly preparing me for this, including the ''T'' pieces, he also machines a couple of guidand pieces and suggested me it was actually doable under the car.. so i mentally prepared and.. found out i had a 5 mb engine! lucky me - they dont have the T pieces
Thumbs up before even watching. Thank you!