1. Galladog

    A 1972 headache...

    Not sure what you mean about " swapping the standard selector for the high/low selector ". But if your capable of removing the engine you will be able to swap parts from one gear box to another. If you gear box was working before and nothing has gone bang, are you sure that it is in high/low and...
  2. Galladog

    A 1972 headache...

    To get help you will need to tell us what engine and gearbox are fitted. Edit, you told us while I was typing.
  3. Galladog

    A 1972 headache...

    Seems like it's had some kind of conversion, LT 77 's not a S 3 gearbox. more info would be helpful.
  4. Galladog

    Replacement Chassis

    Yeah, she likes her seat !
  5. Galladog

    Replacement Chassis

    I explained that the Marsland chassis was Gkn and as fitted from the factory but the were having none of it. I asked them if my 110 was damaged in a crash and required a new chassis what would their position be ? Lots of umm and ahhs but no answer. The insurance company was LV who I had no...
  6. Galladog

    Replacement Chassis

    I had a Marsland fitted to my 110 Td5 two months ago, highly recommend. Be aware, my insurance company said that a new chassis was a modification and they would not cover it !
  7. Galladog

    Hot gearbox and smell

    Is it the correct oil for that gearbox ?
  8. Galladog

    New chassis needed - advice please

    The swap was done by Engine 710 in South Queensferry, I dropped the 110 off on the Monday and picked it up on the Friday. I had to wait a month from the first telephone call to the work being done. I didn't need anything else done, the springs, dampers, bushes, clutch etc were all fine. I did...
  9. Galladog

    New chassis needed - advice please

    Marsland 110 Td5 chassis is £ 3,540 Inc vat, Fitting cost is £2500 Inc vat I know this because I had it done three weeks ago.
  10. Galladog

    Galvanised Chassis part two

    Got a quote from Adrian Flux, £650. Still getting quotes.
  11. Galladog

    Galvanised Chassis part two

    Chassis already done, managed to get a 7 day period of grace while sorting out the new insurance. LV don't like galvanised chassis!!!
  12. Galladog

    Galvanised Chassis part two

    Been getting quotes, best one so far is £460, waiting for NFU to get back to me tomorrow.
  13. Galladog

    Galvanised Chassis part two

    They said that it was a modification ! Marsland chassis so original GKN just galvanised
  14. Galladog

    Galvanised Chassis part two

    Just got home after picking up the Landy with its new galvanised chassis. Phoned the insurance company and they cancelled the insurance saying it was a modification they won't cover ! The cheapest quote from the brokers was £980 !!! The previous cost was £400 with business cover. Who do you...
  15. Galladog

    Galvanised Chassis

    Yeah, I'm 53 so if it lasts more than 20 years I won't worry. thanks for the replies guys
  16. Galladog

    Galvanised Chassis

    As per title, what do you say to your Insurance company once one is fitted and has anyone's Insurance company been negative ? Also, any point in spraying Dinitrol or similar inside ?
  17. Galladog

    Steering box Tie Bar issue

    Parts catalogue says M12 x 60
  18. Galladog

    Sheared Off Axle Hub Bolt

    Yes, remove the swivel and if there is enough of the bolt protruding use your mole grips or something similar. If not you have to drill the bolt out.
  19. Galladog

    Strip down and rebuild into the ultimate Overlander.

    I think that if I ever wanted someone to rebuild a defender I would pick you, cracking job