1960 Land Rover Restoration

This is just a simple pictorial history of my restoration of an original Canadian-import 1960 Land Rover Series 2 88" (or SWB - Short Wheel Base), LHD (Left Hand Drive) which I purchased in August, 2010. Later posts include photos of some of the things I've done with the vehicle since its restoration was essentially completed, although repairs and other maintenance are obviously an ongoing process. Words in orange are links. Click the photos to make them full size. Search using box below.

Monday, February 20, 2012

Water Pump

Today, being a holiday and thus with lots of free time, removed the necessary body panels (including radiator) in order to expose the front of the engine. After that, it was relatively simple to remove the water pump.

Removing the left wing also gives full access to the Kodiak heater, as that will have to come out in order to change the core.

Below: a lot of bolts to undo, but not a difficult job.

The working area, with water pump cover and pump removed. Nice access.

Water pump, looking all-in-all in pretty good shape. It didn't leak before, and the bearing has no play and turns smoothly, and so will be given a good clean and re-installed as is.