1. slimbob

    Steering Guard and Front bumper

    I removed the lower valance/spoiler from fixed bumper with endcaps still attached,as very rusty screws joining them .Managed to saw off the upper bit of endcaps while still attached to it ! Had to take the bullbar off to do it and now looks much better,I forgot how heavy the bullbar was ,about...
  2. slimbob

    rip craig raz8550tdi

    Firstly,my apologies to any friends or family for staring a thread about RAZ the other day,I had no idea he was ill or had passed away,just remember him from postings on here.And I would like to add my condolences and deepest sympathy to all that knew him .R.I.P. Raz.
  3. slimbob

    Raz8550tdi......

    Yep, hope he's better soon from me too.
  4. slimbob

    Which tyre size for Disco

    You forgot 31/10.50/15,just fitted some muds on standard springs,30mm offset on rims.:) Will be removing spoiler and trimming end caps today,but they fit ok with a chunk out of endcaps.Might give it a cameltoe as well .
  5. slimbob

    Raz8550tdi......

    Just wondering whats happened to him ,as I know he used to post on here,as I saw some stuff from c s components on ebay (steering guards),and looks like some recent customers arent too happy at the minute. Only asking as I was thinking of buying one. Any info ,you could pm me if you dont want it...
  6. slimbob

    300tdi timing pins

    While we're on the subject, is there a special tool or something that is used on an autobox that is different from the one for locking the flywheel on a manual ?
  7. slimbob

    cheap ass glow plugs.... HELP PLEASE

    Thats some useful advice discomania. I think one of my glow plugs has welded itsself in with carbon build up inside.I checked them last w.end as its not starting well on cold mornings, no.1 came out easily and looks new,no.2 wouldnt budge so gave up as ididnt want to snap it off,no.3 unscrewed...
  8. slimbob

    best ways of increasing MPG - 300TDI

    With viscous fans I'm never quite sure if theyve seized or not. for example, on an old v8 RRC it will turn freely in a breeze ,when the engines not running,and will work o.k. and have no cooling probs when running on hot days. But on my disco ,it does turn by hand though quite stiff, but...
  9. slimbob

    landrover defender camper

    Have a look at Foley specialist vehicles for a few ideas.have you considered 6x6 on a longer vehicle ? Having converted various vehicles to campers myself,if I was going to build one for off road,I'd use a van based 4x4 ,such as a merc or iveco,or even an ex military 4x4 truck. Good luck with...
  10. slimbob

    Tailgate window tinting...

    Thanks for the replies. I've done flat windows perfectly before ,so I'll give this a go when I get some more film. Found a few other posts about this if anyone else is thinking of doing it themselves. :) http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/tinting-windows-disco-57615.html...
  11. slimbob

    Tailgate window tinting...

    Has anyone successfully tinted the tailgate glass on a disco 1 ? I'm wondering if the slight curve on the glass would make it a bit tricky, i.e. creases or cutting of the film. I did try it on a car once with more of a curve in the glass and it turned out crap.Apparently some professional...
  12. slimbob

    235 85 16 on a disco

    I'm thinking of fitting 235/85 or 265 tyres as well ,and would agree with the previous post that you dont need an expensive lift kit fitted. If your springs are in good condition there should be room enough,I'm fitting some cheap britpart heavy duty standard height springs ,as mine need...
  13. slimbob

    Laning in Lancashire

    Thanks for all the replies and help(cheers martin 300tdi),paid the fine and will just have to do some checking next time before i go somewhere next time. Am in Canada right now in B.C. about 150km from the 'Whipsaw trail' one of the BFG outstanding trails,in north america.was an article in LRM...
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    Laning in Lancashire

    I was just at the point where you can go straight on ,over the top ,or left to the quarry(?) I think.Iwas on the cobbled road not on open moorland. Thought about appealing ,but wouldnt trust the plod to tell the truth in court I'm afraid.All they would have to say was that I was on the moor not...
  15. slimbob

    Laning in Lancashire

    Hello all in Landy Zone.:) I've just joined up, as I've been looking for info on Rooley moor road,and spotted it in this thread. I was driving (slowly and sensibly) up rooley moor road on bank hol.monday afternoon ,from rochdale end,when I was stopped by two cops on trailbikes and one in a...