1. MrJC

    Raptor dash... wash wipe? Gauges?

    Thats the ones WLM......They are the type that mcgillmotorsports sell on ebay and the one Raptor recommended to me.... I quite like the above for £18.50 each... cheap as chips. They also have this type for £20.25p.... www.mcgillmotorsports.co.uk - Plasma Oil Pressure Gauge - Black Smoke Effect...
  2. MrJC

    Raptor dash... wash wipe? Gauges?

    Taff/Storm.......I will confess at once that I will not be wiring this lot up :) I have a decent mobile auto electrician who charges by the hour.... I would only set fire to something! Okay..... I quite like the idea now of this turbo gauge :) I can bull **** passengers and myself. So...
  3. MrJC

    Raptor dash... wash wipe? Gauges?

    Good idea thanks..... just have to think it through.... 6 switches in total seems a good number but they will soon get used up :D... At the moment going with oil temp... oil pressure and volt meter for my 3 new gauges. Cant see what use a turbo gauge would be to me?...... its running well and I...
  4. MrJC

    Raptor dash... wash wipe? Gauges?

    The turbo gauge looks fave thanks.... as for switches I got 6 of these thrown in as part of the deal... only £2.20 each but they are straight on/off types... Landrover Dash Console from Raptor Engineering | Dashboard Accessories | Landrover Accessories thinking about it more, I can move the rear...
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    Raptor dash... wash wipe? Gauges?

    I treated myself to a Raptor dash.... Landrover Dash Console from Raptor Engineering | Dashboard Accessories | Landrover Accessories at the indoor show in Stafordshire yesterday. Was havin a think today about the 3 main gauges to buy and fit.... Volt meter and 2 others... not sure which yet...
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    How to start an engine in winter

    Best and only advice I needed for -18c starts in December was turn the key and wait till the glow pug light goes off (5 seconds) .... dont touch nothing and then turn the key... perfect every time. Oh.... and when my deisel started to freeze I put some unleaded in as per advice from this...
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    Forum Insurance Discount?

    Ive not renewed yet and my insuance runs out at noon on 16th so have all morning to clinch a deal... will try Frank Pickles. Had hoped to get my son who is 22 and clean etc for 3 years on my insurance.... If my landy was 15yrs + old then Footman James could have helped...not one company listed...
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    Forum Insurance Discount?

    Sureterm gave me a discount for being a member here but it was a pain proving it....... I just got a renewal quote off them for £285... not bad. Did a search online and Sureterm will do it for £140.81p :confused::eek: Now that is CHEAP!!!! I then added a roof rack and driving lights as...
  9. MrJC

    Why did tdci beep at me?

    Did you get the text I sent you when you were testing the tdci? :D Get a 300tdi... no issues with beeps :)
  10. MrJC

    £200 to replace fuel pipe

    I tend to agree... its only critical parts like bearings, clutch bits, shocks and springs I would avoid.... but £20 v £200.... if it fails you stop and thats it.:)
  11. MrJC

    Jacking and axle stands

    I would **** conkers being underneath a Landy just on axle stands.... please keep the wheels on :)
  12. MrJC

    your Defenders nick name?

    The Beast....Reg No M666 *** and she passed her MOT with flying colours today :)
  13. MrJC

    Genuine Defender Battery

    I got a genuine brand new Land Rover Defender Heavy Duty Battery (up to TD5) for a good price of £50.... part No STC 8271. The only downer is that it is a dry battery and it needed 6 litres of acid plus a 24 hour charge once it cooled down.... works perfectly as you would expect. If you have a...
  14. MrJC

    Replacing self leveling unit Defender 110

    Took me a while but I managed to get a good self leveling unit for my 110. Mine dont work so its almost time to replace it..... reading Haynes it seems a fairly straight forward job.....if you've done one before its a doddle :) I aint:confused: I never get a straight job! While I have it...
  15. MrJC

    Anyone use Snow Foam to wash with?

    I have someone clean my cars for me... hope it isn;t noisey and may disturb my avin a fookin lie in :)..... The foam tends to hold the detergent onto the paint... Not as good as half a dozen Eastern or Western Europeans swarming over the beast for £5..... :D.. and no... I aint racist its true.
  16. MrJC

    door refurb or overhaul

    Website they are booked up for the rest of 2011? I am in Bristol next month and was hoping to drop 2 doors off.... will give them a call
  17. MrJC

    winches

    Not hijacking but I am looking to get a cheap one for occasional use.... how much extra weight are we looking at? Will my new standard LR springs cope okay?
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    Defender Rear Wiper Woes

    New one is £66 .... I bought one for my 110 and its perfect and an easy fit. Double check your motor for the part number, should be on it and x reference it AMR3676 WIPER MOTOR REAR | shop | www.lrseries.com | L. R. Series wiper&page=1 Was told to forget trying to repair and free the old one up...
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    rear crossmember

    Mib Warwick and 4x4 reborn (warwick) I think are the same people. I got my 3mm heavy duty rear x member fitted to a 90 last Jan. I was pleased with the fitting service and they did it while I waited.... not sure what the prices are now. Cant see them advertising on ebay...
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    Air brakes on 90s

    I did try that... thats when I stood on the cat and slopped me coffee:)