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    Update:

    After seeing Sven and Galen at RC in their 88's, I was inspired to get going on the 1953. I changed the engine and gear oil (GL-4 if anyone has read about GL-4 versus GL-5), played around with the alignment, replaced the worn out steering wheel, and away we went.

    Driving it is an experience. The steering is very primitive, but I'm getting accustomed to it. Jake and I took it into a neighbor's woods (he was with us) and we did a little playing around. After some research I settled on Firestone 215/85 radials, which are fairly close to 7.00-16 in terms of dimensions.

    Although the brakes work, the front shoes need to be replaced, and one wheel cylinder is seeping, so that's the next job (after the Disco CV joint, that is). The picture is alongside my 1966 Austin Mini Moke that I've had for 20 years.

    - Jeremy
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    That is so cool looking. The more I see them the more I want an S1!
    '59 SII

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    Thats great! But one question: Where do you find GL-4 these days?

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    I could only find either Redline or Amsoil (synthetic) GL-4. Expensive, but from what I read it seems it's only the gearbox that could suffer from the corrosive additives in GL-5.

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    Jeremy, the S1 looks great, good choice on the tires they look great. Hope to see you and Jake soon...
    -Derek

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    Default CV Joints

    The early Series 1 Rovers have the most amazing CV joints inside the front swivels . . .

    The ethanol in gas melted the inside of the fuel pump. The brake master cylinder is leaking. I'm busy trying to fix odds and ends . . .

    - Jeremy
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