Can't get itsolf out of the mud though can it :hysterically_laughi

The Starter Appears to have died on the 80" ! My starter motor appears to have died. Back in December I last used SFF to trial. it had been -8 overnight and the starter struggled to turn the engine. Finally it managed to get the crank turning and finally fire up. It also kept working throughout...

That's a cracking find. Looks very promising. Does the enhine5 turn

One mod I can recommend is fitting heated door mirrors I have been happily looking back since I installed them

Congratulations boyo. Looks quite tidy from the outside. So does it need a rear xmember or just patching?

Apparently they have a heater that works though. Thank God for heated seats in my xs

I think we are missing the point, sadly Land Rover is a luxury car maker now, but beyond that they are a a car company. In order to survive they have to push tin in as large a number as possible. I have been driving Landies for over 20 years, let's face it a defender was a lipstick...

Ooh baby, one of each please

Sounds like my brothers. It started life with us 20 years ago as a knackered 1960 s11. But through the years has had several minor to major rebuilds. When it's chassis failed after being stood for a few years a friend offered a s3 with gave chassis but dead engine. So it's effectivly a s3...

Ah lucky you, we have been having the drive replaced

Yup earth on the oil filter blackett on the block so stuck earth clamp on there, its a clean nut as I had the whole filter housing off a while back

Lol, I have Andy's cash for the tirfor so will see ya wrds

He hasn't got an old starting handle too?

Cool, mines a spreadbore

Just tried starting the 80 with a very slow starter spin,,, not even engaging with the flywheel. Even with spare battery jumped on. All other electrics like fuel pump frisky. A bit like when stutab and I tried to start her for the xmas trial in - 8c

Jai, did you say you had a 2l starter motor. I may need one

Cool, that would be easier

might be fun if SWMBO lets me, that said it is the first night this week that she is hoping to be home on time instead of 9pm :-) Best get some cash this lunchtime

Ahh that takes me back to my first Landy. Like yours a Maltese cross APG490H limestone 12seater safari. Originally a 6 cylinder but had a Perkins 4.203 when I bought it. I subsequently replaced that with a 3.5 V8 from an SD1 Does yours have the Salisbury axle and servo assisted brakes?

He had to tow the caravan all the way back to Leeds from Mid Wales without 1st :D Me I headed on home back down to Bristol in my SAAB