Recent content by Yetti

On the subject of 200TDI fuel lift pumps, does ANYONE have any idea what thread the inlet & outlet unions are, they dont appear to be compression 'olives' and are somewhat odd?

I put a full set of parrots-bollocks (GB Springs Ltd) onto a 1959 SII, certainly lifted the vehicle even compared with not totally worn out semi-eliptical original ones, I didn't change the shockers, still undecided on that one - actually GB Springs didn't say it was neccessary, they did say...

Some publication I read, god knows where it came from, but was (I gather) compiled from Rover data states this for a L-R of that year. Series 11, 11A & 111, from 1958 to 1974 ( I am only mentioning roof and wheels, not the various body colours) Wheels on S11 are as the body colour, Wheels on...

I have recently obtained replacement wheel hubs for a S2, I wanted the larger stud type as used on early S3's, I obviously need to drill the brake drum holes out to facilitate the larger studs, anyone experienced problems doing this? During the same 'project' I aim to fit a couple of manual AVM...

I have always used the bonnet type spare wheel carrier, but am now wanting to utilise the back door type. Recently obtained a SIII or even a Defender one, incomplete. Obviously the whole weight of the wheel isn't hanging on the alloy skin of the back door; I suspect that it's some sort of...

Ihave been trying for six months to find any information, regarding servicing & re-assembly of some old AVM 10spline manual hubs, the manufacturer in Brazil is of no help whatsoever, and various EU/UK (supposed agents) don't seem interested. They have been stripped down for cleaning, various...

Tom, they have really helped havn't they - you might be better trying another sourse, which may be more useful or indeed helpful! I have just obtained a 1959 SI thats had a 200TDI installed, I havn't actually done much with it as I have been abroad since I got it, but I was told it was...

Years ago you could go to a paint supplier and ask for Land-Rover Limestone and get it, now they look at you as if you are daft. Land-Rover Bronze Green still seems to be recognised and possibly some of the new colours. Apparently Limestone isn't a BS coded shade, and it seems to have various...