http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz UK Based Land Rover Forum, Land Rover Gallery and Land Rover Links. en Thu, 17 May 2012 12:07:51 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f10/checking-vcu-ok-187923.html Thu, 17 May 2012 11:39:24 GMT Changing the disc & pads I noticed some windup jacking up the rear wheels. Mentioned it on here and it was suggested I check the VCU.

Jacked up one wheel in neutral and tried turning it.
By hand I can rock the wheel back and forth and see the prop start turn.
With a breaker bar I can rotate it further and see the prop move but it stiffens up a lot and springs back partially when I release it.

Should it keep rotating? Or is it just turning partially enough to say the VCU is OK?

Also checked it by driving in a tight circle in a car park (felt like being a teenager again!) and it felt fine, no jerkiness or tyre scrabbling.


Took a couple of videos:
Rocking the wheel back and forth by hand 20120516_190206.mp4 - YouTube
Using a breakerbar 20120516_190244.mp4 - YouTube ]]> Range Rover emoose http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f10/checking-vcu-ok-187923.html http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f10/brake-lights-other-lights-towing-187920.html Thu, 17 May 2012 10:24:06 GMT Hi all, Yesterday I changed the light clusters on my p38 because one of the brake lights had blown (a lot of water had got in through a crack and fried it). I was promptly told by the computer which was good. I have 2 questions: 1. The clusters I replaced with have orange indicator filters and white lights, my originals had white filters and orange bulbs. Just wondered why that was. 2. If... Hi all,
Yesterday I changed the light clusters on my p38 because one of the brake lights had blown (a lot of water had got in through a crack and fried it). I was promptly told by the computer which was good.
I have 2 questions:
1. The clusters I replaced with have orange indicator filters and white lights, my originals had white filters and orange bulbs. Just wondered why that was.
2. If I'm towing with a light board, and one of the lights goes on the light board, will the message centre tell me? ]]> Range Rover TCubed http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f10/brake-lights-other-lights-towing-187920.html http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f12/off-roading-greenlaning-norhern-ireland-187919.html Thu, 17 May 2012 08:35:58 GMT just wondering does anybody here know of any places to go off roading o green laning in northern ireland cheers turk just wondering does anybody here know of any places to go off roading o green laning in northern ireland

cheers turk ]]> Off Roading Turkmeister http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f12/off-roading-greenlaning-norhern-ireland-187919.html http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f7/painted-my-110-yesterday-pics-187918.html Thu, 17 May 2012 08:31:38 GMT hello, yesterday i woke up at 9am and already had a plan set out. it was a nice enough day so i started dismantling the 110. spare wheel and all chequerplate and grill came off. all the bubbling got rubbed down/scratched off with 40 grit then everything got a good going over with 400 grit and a scotchbrite pad in the tight places. hello,

yesterday i woke up at 9am and already had a plan set out. it was a nice enough day so i started dismantling the 110.

spare wheel and all chequerplate and grill came off.

all the bubbling got rubbed down/scratched off with 40 grit

then everything got a good going over with 400 grit and a scotchbrite pad in the tight places.

i then masked off some of the important bits and removed anything else i could.

panel wipe all over the thing. then nipped out to the paint shop.

bought myself 2 litres of synthetic satin in RAL 8019 grey brown
1 litre of chassis black, 2 spray cans of etch primer, and 2 mini gloss rollers and a roller tray

i etch primed all the bare metal, let it dry, then got to painting on the brown.

the synthetic was a lot thicker than ive previously used and went on very very thick. i definitely should have bought some thinners and thinned it at least 5:1 but nevermind its done now.

its covered well all in one coat and i used about 1.7 litres for what you can see.

i brushed inthe tight spots then rollered the rest and tryed to get an even look but the the rollers disintegrated as the paint started to dry up so it was tough to get a good flow.

anyway this is where im upto . next to do today is paint chequerplate black, clean grill up and paint black, paint roof gloss black, paint side rails and sills and all hinges and windscreen black. reassemble.

then the final step will be adding extended arches and some huge wheels.

oh and i gota paint the bumper too.

enjoy









]]> Defender 90 / 110 / 130 bodmodbaby http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f7/painted-my-110-yesterday-pics-187918.html http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f10/land-rover-v8-187914.html Thu, 17 May 2012 07:56:11 GMT Just seen the first practical reliable use for the V8. Just seen the first practical reliable use for the V8.

















With all the junk removed and the block shot blasted, stood on end with some S/S legs and a glass table top, makes a perfect wine rack:clap2::hysterically_laughi:clap2: ]]> Range Rover Datatek http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f10/land-rover-v8-187914.html http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f42/range-rover-v8-efi-engine-wanted-187912.html Thu, 17 May 2012 07:34:24 GMT Looking for the above Im in Kent so anywhere south/south east preferred Cheers Wayne Looking for the above

Im in Kent so anywhere south/south east preferred

Cheers

Wayne ]]> Wayneboy77 http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f42/range-rover-v8-efi-engine-wanted-187912.html http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f16/clutch-187910.html Thu, 17 May 2012 05:12:17 GMT I am having some trouble with my 2000 Disco TD5 clutch, when driving it sounds/feels like the clutch is slipping (badly), I have had the clutch looked at & the mechanic said the clutch is ok.

I have now noticed the clutch pedal when charging gear creeps up very slowly when you take your foot off.

What & where would be causing the pedal to be sticky,
I have found out that on one of it's services recently it had a new cluch slave master cylinder fitted, could this be the problem ? not being adjusted correctly or something ]]> General Land Rover Chat phill900r http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f16/clutch-187910.html http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/front-prop-shaft-rebuilt-187907.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:23:48 GMT Hi all I´m Javier from Chile, my 2000 D2 Td5 with 385.000 kms is having some problem with the front prop shaft (funny noises), I deside rebuild the old one. There´s a rebuilt kit any expiriances?. I´m working with the expiriance of www.discovery2.co.uk (http://www.discovery2.co.uk) Thanks a lot Hi all I´m Javier from Chile, my 2000 D2 Td5 with 385.000 kms is having some problem with the front prop shaft (funny noises), I deside rebuild the old one. There´s a rebuilt kit any expiriances?.

I´m working with the expiriance of www.discovery2.co.uk

Thanks a lot ]]> Land Rover Discovery jfamor http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/front-prop-shaft-rebuilt-187907.html http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f13/big-heads-lake-district-187906.html Wed, 16 May 2012 23:49:02 GMT Taken from:

Login • Land Cruiser Club and Forum

I know we are really all together on these issues.

If a mod reads this it would be great if it could be made a sticky

In the Lakes there is a lane called "Stile End". It runs from Sadgill in the Longsleddle valley over the fell to the hamlet on the other side (depending on which way you drive it of course). Many of you will know it.

At the Sadgill end there is a farm with a gate and a choke point which takes some careful manoeuvrings to get through due to the angle. You need to be competent on brake and clutch and careful not to touch the farm or the wall. It's easier going up than down, but the guy who lives at the farm is trying to get the park authority to put a one way TRO on it (down).

If you come across this guy (he's around 70 ish, grey hair, grey beard), please be polite to him, but also do not pay attention to what he says in terms of you driving it. Do not go in a big group, he will make a huge issue of out it. Sticking to the code of conduct (four vehicles max is better) Do not engage with this guy - he will write down your numberplates and try to provoke you. He is doing this deliberately to get a reaction so he can report it to the park authority and the police. Just stay calm and ignore him. He will also "check" your vehicles for road tax disc, tyre tread depth, numberplate size etc etc and if he finds an issue he will report you to the police. When driving this lane its a good idea to have all your documents with you because the police are now monitoring traffic using it.

We had an issue with him a couple of days ago which ended up with my contacting Cumbria Police, and my writing down what happened and having several conversations with them on the telephone. As a result of that, the guy was warned (by the police) not to interfere with people using the lane, and also not to obstruct it. I doubt this will stop him though, so please be aware of it. I'm not going to go into what happened, suffice to say the fact I felt it appropriate to get the Police involved should tell you all you need to know.

Just take care around the gate / choke point area, and have someone gently walk you through it. if you even touch the building or the wall he will cry "criminal damage" (we didn't by the way). Also do not climb on the wall or move rocks UNLESS there are rocks in your path (which there is a possibility that he has placed there so when you move them he will say "criminal damage").

If you drive this lane or have mates who plan to, please let them know about this. It's important that we do not engage with him or otherwise react to him. If you use other forums which involve green lanes please mention it there or link to this and tell as many people as you can.

If you do have a problem with him, please report it right away to PSCO Tom Howarth at Kendal Police. Above all, stay calm and polite no matter what he does. If he breaks the law, report it right away.

If you don't have lockers you will most likely end up winching up this if you go from sadgill upwards (ie west). If there is one of you with front and rear lockers who can go up first that's obviously fine, but if in your group no one has lockers except CDL, it is unlikely you will get up (especially when its wet). There is articulation in the rock shelf and it's tight so please be aware.

Gra. ]]> Green Laning uk_vette http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f13/big-heads-lake-district-187906.html http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f42/woken-up-v8-dream-nightmare-187905.html Wed, 16 May 2012 23:35:41 GMT Guys,

I have only myself to blame...love at first sight, then I heard her talk, and the rest is history....


For some strange reason, I thought i could buck the trend and make journey economy, not use her as much as my last 4 x 4, etc etc.

Well shes costing me flippin fortune, and drastic times call for drastic measures.

I'm sure i'm gonna get a lot of angry punters on here with what i'm gonna suggest.

Take out the v8, and put in a 2.0l pinto from my retired low mileage mk2 transit.

I'm no expert - what does ye say? ya or ney? Complications??? Any ANY advice greatfully received like a novice will......... ]]> markbarnes http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f42/woken-up-v8-dream-nightmare-187905.html http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/saw-another-disco-2-but-187903.html Wed, 16 May 2012 23:00:07 GMT Hi, saw another Disco 2 today: 2003, 65000M, GS 5seats, one owner from new, Has stamps in book (I think it only had just oil changes), MOT and Tax September. Guy wants £6500 for it Chassis has flaky surface rust but seems solid, out triggers (if that is what they are called) seem rusty, side steps also rusty on underside (they have holes), sill are nice. Was looking ok, but then noticed... Hi, saw another Disco 2 today: 2003, 65000M, GS 5seats, one owner from new, Has stamps in book (I think it only had just oil changes), MOT and Tax September. Guy wants £6500 for it

Chassis has flaky surface rust but seems solid, out triggers (if that is what they are called) seem rusty, side steps also rusty on underside (they have holes), sill are nice.

Was looking ok, but then noticed an amber light on dashboard that does not go off - the ACE. Owner said that it has been like that for about 2 yrs!

Is this not an MOT failure??

Is this car worth buying or would you walk away?

If I buy it I think I would remove the ACE altogether but I would not have the money to do it straight away.

Thanks ]]> Land Rover Discovery maelstrom http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/saw-another-disco-2-but-187903.html http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f63/shot-blasting-187902.html Wed, 16 May 2012 22:42:24 GMT Hey guys,

Just a quick post to say that at work I have access to an industrial size shot blaster it's a beast of a machine been using it for years these old steam engines usually need it,

So if anyone on here needs something shot blasted (well tbh sand works best as its not so abrasive and rough) then let me know we can sort something out, currently I have some tractor wheels and some Wellers to do


Based near shepton mallet somerset ]]> Other Stuff Leeibberson http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f63/shot-blasting-187902.html http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/massive-brake-travel-new-brakes-187900.html Wed, 16 May 2012 21:52:00 GMT Hi,can anyone help. baught a TD5 a couple of weeks ago, in pretty good condition but rear brakes completely shot , totally seized and had to virtually cut every brake component off with a grinder. Now have brand new Discs, pads Carriers and Pistons etc fitted to both sides, rear only. I have bled the rears, one at a time and am able to build the pressure up in the system after only a couple... Hi,can anyone help. baught a TD5 a couple of weeks ago, in pretty good condition but rear brakes completely shot , totally seized and had to virtually cut every brake component off with a grinder. Now have brand new Discs, pads Carriers and Pistons etc fitted to both sides, rear only. I have bled the rears, one at a time and am able to build the pressure up in the system after only a couple pushes on the brake pedal during the bleeding process (not swearing, honestly), and the brake fluid runs clear (no bubbles). The brake fluid resivoir is full and the jar I am using to catch the expelled brake fluid in shows that fluid is passing out of the system. I asked my wife to push on the brake pedal, which she reluctantly did , and the pads hold the disc firmly on both sides and when the brake pedal is released, the hubs spin without binding or grinding. I live on a farm and drove down our track, but when attempting to brake, the brake travels virtually to the floor for appx 1 to 1 1/2 pushes on the brake pedal, and then full resistance is felt through the brake pedal and the car stops pretty quickly, much better than before. My question therefore is this. Should my wife consider it her wifely duty to help me bleed the brakes, or go inside instead and watch the apprentice whilst I fix the car so that she can go to some pony club meet at the weekend. No, thats not the question.. the question is.......should I have bled the whole system, fronts and rear, or could it be that I have made some silly schoolboy error. Any assistance/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Rockhopper. ]]> Land Rover Discovery Rockhopper http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/massive-brake-travel-new-brakes-187900.html http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f10/side-lights-permanently-187899.html Wed, 16 May 2012 21:33:01 GMT Hi,

I have an '08 L322 Vogue that I bought used here in Germany. When I start the car the green side light symbol immediately lights up on the dash and the warning CHECK SIDE LIGHT appears briefly. The sides lights seem to be permanently on even when the light switch is in the 0 position.

The car was an import from Italy and I read somewhere that Italy has a rule about daytime running lights. Could this be the reason or is it more likely to be a fault? ]]> Range Rover FrankRizzo http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f10/side-lights-permanently-187899.html http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f62/lt85-transfer-box-selector-187898.html Wed, 16 May 2012 21:23:54 GMT Hello chaps, as the title suggests i'm trying to track down the transfer box selector/linkage for an LT85 (santata?) gearbox.

Any help much appreciated.

Cheers,
Steve ]]> director_steve http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f62/lt85-transfer-box-selector-187898.html