Hi all, almost convinced it's my battery. It looks like the original one! I only use my landy at the weekends, but often when starting, i'll just get the ticking. If I take it for a long drive, it will start fine again afterwards, but after a short one, it won't. If I don't move it, it...

I have had this on mine recently. I've put window sealant along the top of the windscreen and sealed the sunroofs with the same stuff - I have a/c so never open them anyway. To dry out the soundproofing, I lifted the carpet by removing the black plastic strip at the bottom of the door...

Yes, it is within 12in of the seatbelt mount on the arch, so it will need looking at. The base of the C pillar is exposed (what used to rest on the bit that's rusted away) although the pillar itself is still nice and shiney and smooth, so that's good. Went to see a mate of a mate who's handy...

thanks for your ideas guys. I'll take a look at these this weekend. I'm really keen to get going, but without the right set up first I will probably smash a diff up, or at least destroy the bottom of my front bumper. Hopefully these mods should help! Cheers.

Ok, so I've had it just over a month now. Got it serviced and tidied up. Just needs a bit of welding inside rear wheel arches and the BFG ATs are going on tomorrow afternoon. :D So now I need to make a few changes for slightly improved off-road performance and protection. I have a rear...

well, duh! Obviously not, if the part which is damaged is integral to the structure of the car. But at this stage I'm not sure whether the part which has the hole actually is. If it's not, then I'm happy to patch it with anything to keep the moisture out. It's quite a way from the lower...

thanks guys, so if it's within 12in of the seatbelt mount, I assume it can be welded rather than replaced to get is to pass an MOT? I was also wondering, because it's so small, (and I've no experience with a welder) can I seal and rivet a small patch over it? I've got my waxoyl at the...

Whilst removing some mud from the rear wheel arches today I heard some cracking and after a bit of light knocking found a hole up inside the wheel arch directly below the C pillar. The rubber bung came out along with a fair amount of rust. I've rubbed back all the loose rust and it appears to...

Hi guys, I'm thinking I'm gonna need one of these at some point. So I was looking through the Haynes and tried to find the min and max torque settings that I might require. the majority were between 7Nm and 130Nm, with a few at around 200Nm and one at 280Nm (Crankshaft bolt I think). There...

Ah yes - thanks Kertir, that makes sense, mine doesn't have headlight adjustment so it is probably that. Also, I fixed the vacuum pipe T piece behind the washer fluid bottle, I will check for one behind the brake fluid reservoir. Thanks for your help.

Yeah I worked out the cruise control :) I did wonder what the buttons on the dash were for though at first - didn't realise they were stereo controls. I think the vacuum hoses have split other than where I looked, so it will take a bit more hunting around before I can fix it totally -...

Thanks James, that might come in handy. I'm not all that competent at the technical side. My knowledge is greater than my ability :) But seeing as I'm doing this on as tight a budget as possible, I might have to learn quickly! I got mine from a used car dealer near me in Wargrave. Decided I...

thanks for your thoughts guys. Cheers Strongstuff - like you I have the side steps but with the factory moulded front mud guards. I will probably get them taken off and replaced with rocksliders. Appreciate the offer of the mudflaps, but a mate of mine took a hacksaw to the rivets on his (he...

Hi everyone, just introduced myself on the newbies thread. Like I said, I've recently bought a 96 Disco 1 V8. I'm already impressed with it's sheer capability having taking it up some slippy green lanes near where I live. Like most of the Discos I looked at, and judging by some of the...

Hi everyone. I've recently bought a 96 Disco 1 V8 and am quickly learning the joys and woes of being a Landrover owner :) The plan is to get it ready for some greenlaning, pay and play, but also remain civilised and reliable enough to get to Wales (and back) for some exploring in the...