1. swampdonkey

    con rod came through engine :-( advice needed

    that engines dead for sure....the good news is youve a few bits and bobs on there that you can salvage....and the world is full of used TDi engines........and a reconditiooned engine is only around £3k so if the rest of the vehicle is up to scratch.....the worlds your oyster...a used unit from...
  2. swampdonkey

    I'm New Too!

    black and round ones always work for me
  3. swampdonkey

    Anyone fitted a 2.5 diesel ford transit engine in 90/110

    Very underpowered - particularly when trying to get up a hill. then only go downhills.......prob shouldnt arise
  4. swampdonkey

    blown bulbs

    usually because its drawing too much current.....a short in the circuit somewhere
  5. swampdonkey

    Important News - Toms Farm

    and a nice bottom it is too!
  6. swampdonkey

    Important News - Toms Farm

    bala 4x4 is a site i like when visiting wales....ive never actually tried toms farm but ive heard both good/bad reports,but bala seemed ok to me
  7. swampdonkey

    painting rims

    its easy to make paint stick.......prepare the surface properly 1st...prime...degrease....then paint away....youll find it should stick to the landy longer than the overspray stays on the path/dog/fingers etc if you prepare it properly first
  8. swampdonkey

    europe exped planning

    ive just booked 7 to 21 sept off work,cant decide as to overland to bulgaria or instead of flying to rome in july as planned for a mini break again(just a week)if i should do BG in july instead(fly)and then take a drive down to rome taking in pompei on the way so keep me posted guys,,,,may well...
  9. swampdonkey

    Hello from Spain

    nooooooo....stay where you are matey....this place is going down faster than the titanic,evey tom dick and abdul being layed off,the countries in ruins.....even the mp's are finding it hard to justify the electorate picking up the tab for their sky porn/free holiday homes......so your better off...
  10. swampdonkey

    Hello from Spain

    yip....im back(the pressure of being a condom development engineer!)and as always pleased to hear your alive n kickin matey.......hows life in the wastelands? you could always try promising too be a good boy and see if they allow you back in to this fair isle(i think theres room at the back for...
  11. swampdonkey

    Hello from Spain

    bonjour!
  12. swampdonkey

    Landrover disco Engine 10P or 15P - Whats the difference

    the engine is broken.....????? ive had this happen on a TD5 disco too,one that i bought to sell on and got my fingers burnt with...thats life lol,but despite the damage(bent conrod etc)t was alot cheaper/easier to rebuild the engine that to change it for nother.......so before you throw that...
  13. swampdonkey

    europe exped planning

    you can buy petrol powered landrovers??? why????????
  14. swampdonkey

    value of this:

    www.brightwells.com look at recent results to get an idea of prices.....
  15. swampdonkey

    value of this:

    at the end of the day its a TD.....and at £4k your into 200/300TDi so i guess you know where im going with this lol standby for a load of abuse from TD owners now
  16. swampdonkey

    bulgaria sept 09

    im now in a moment of madness considering taking the bike instead of the landi for this trip......if we get a nice summer...i know its a landi forum but what the hell....im starting to formulate a plan for taking the bike over lol
  17. swampdonkey

    What Landy?

    what landi? Thats a no brainer...a 300TDi,although ive heard landrover does make other models too
  18. swampdonkey

    europe exped planning

    ive driven quite alot the other side of the water.......best advise i can give is no matter how desperate you get.....never ,and i mean NEVER drink yellow snow! otherwise simply enjoy!
  19. swampdonkey

    Side step dilemma

    take all the spare seats out......then shes no need to get in it......problem solved
  20. swampdonkey

    Starting Problem

    ive no idea why thats the first time its ever gone wrong......they usually go wrong on a daily basis from new......id take it back and demand a 'wrong un!'