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I couldn't either but at least you now know.

Couldn't care less.

Probably just the wheel boxes worn. Two new ones and a new cable and you should be fine. Helped my son change his a few months ago in the dark and took less than a couple of hours

Not really; when I bolt the seat down in the cab, the rails are flush to the floor & the twist is no longer visible, but the effect of this is that the seat back teeth don't engage sufficiently to hold the seat back firmly. Unless I have...

I bet THAT was a party you won't forget any day soon!

Bump stop? 🤔

Hi I have an 87 defender with td5 ( bought it this way). Have not been using over winter it’s been standing a long time. Recent Battery charged but initially when I tried to start dash lights came on and then went out so would not start. Now will...

Don't worry about the staining, as long as it's not raised or dented but flat and checked with a straight edge to be found good you can rebuild it. 👍 If you start scrubbing and remove any metal at all you'll run the risk of a burn through or...

At least it was warm, but had the help off the dog,need to plan 1 more day to convert the rear tub to accept the bed for a camping trip

this is true, microswitches must always be in good condition. I opened, cleaned, lubricated and closed the locks with a thin layer of waterproof grease along the gasket, I hope it helps keep away humidity which is the worst enemy of microswitches...

Can you not just twist the frame back the other way if that is the problem 🤔

I wouldn't change anything just for the sake of it. A 20 year old Genuine hose is probably better than a new Britpart one, same with the water pump. Mind you water pump isn't original, what make did they fit last time?

Busy day then.

Finally finished the front suspension replacement (I hope!) Replaced both struts, springs, lower arms, TRE’s and drop links. Also put a new driveshaft on the n/s, as the old one had some damage. Managed to break a bolt in the upper mounts...

Busy day… Removed the tunnel to get a lot of work done easily. Hi/low lever not holding low correctly so rotated a collar a bit(road test later) Easy gear box oil acsess(top up) Grease prop shafts from above Remove middle seat panel for the...

Or they could say "cheap for a reason". It's all a bit annoying when trying to buy the better option. For example I bought an OEM drop arm the other week, before buying I emailed the places selling them. Only one place hinted it was Adwest but...

Took the 200tdi out for a test run, I hope it's OK this time as my son is losing the faith.

It's illegal to remove or tamper with any emission control items, egr and cat included and has been for a while. You are a very naughty boy 😏 Edit: I do wonder if that also includes fiddling with the fuel system.

Ridgeway 4x4 Swindon. That is just 1 of the rooms. I can wander in there & get parts without chassis numbers. If it’s not on the shelf it’s normally next working day(if urgent) Does stuff on line as well,both new and take off items. Has a...

The old gal (MIL) is on a downward path I feel. :( 95 and steadfastly refusing to even think of going into a home but starting to run out of steam. She's begun to get up have a cup of Tea and then go back to bed till the afternoon. She's unclear...

Ok, had a good look. Yes the wipers can be returned to the park position manually, so definitely slack in the system. Is this likely to be in the rack mechanism or the motor/gearbox ? My gut feel is the rack mechanism as I can move the drivers...

Update: got some petrol and gave it a good scrubbing, but still looking a bit stained. Might have to pick up some scotchbrite pads. Image:

You could try a bit of diesel or ATF with some fine wet and dry and very lightly with fingertips try rubbing it gently and see if that gets the stain off. Check regularly to make sure the metal is not scratched or worn by it.

... that the last sack of firewood has been emptied and now we are empty in all storage places. I hope the weather gets warmer soon.

Sounds a bit odd. There are 3 microswitches on the driver's door. One is the central locking so if that fails (closed circuit) the central locking won't work.

A few fixings arrived and the LH wing has been reassembled to check fit and how the rivnuts work in practice. The gap between outer and top wing is something I can live with. Not keen on seeing a self tapping screw being wound into a...

you're right, I can't find it now, I followed the one from the Work on P38 channel, but I'll put this one from CLT Rovers which follows the same method.with immobilizer active it can cause problems as the guy wrote in description. I deactivated...

M8 they are.

Hope all are having a good day! We sure are!!!:):):) Still dry and sunny!!! Enjoy it folks!:):):)

Auction day today. W wanted to buy me a particular type of watch that I have been after for a while. This is her way of saying thank you for things, which annoys me as it is unnecessary. However a lovely one came up and I told her I'd split the...