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    Newbie - about to take the plunge ...

    Hey mr noises if you have a step by step would be appreciated - my next job though is bleed the brakes and is if that cures the problem of no brakes
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    Newbie - about to take the plunge ...

    Well I was going to leave them out and just put an uber loud stereo in it to compensate. I'm not going as far as taking out the dash I think that is one job beyond my capability. I am trying to get the folding seats out but can't they are proving to be a pain. The a pullar on drivers side has...
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    Newbie - about to take the plunge ...

    Overall the rust isn't as bad as I expected for a less than £700 disco with tax and mot - does need new sills which I got from the Newbury 4x4 auto jumble. And the boot floor is just surface rust which was a pleasant suprise
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    auf_wiedersehen_pet's build thread.

    Looking awesome that colour is great although would it have made sense to offload it before ou painted? Very jealous though
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    Today's jobs! Gonna be a long day

    Least its not wintery conditions lol
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    Newbie - about to take the plunge ...

    The plate is awesome I can't wait to get home and fix it! Thank you for all your great advice - I'm based near reading is anyone going to the auto jumble at Newbury show ground on 6/7 April?
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    Newbie - about to take the plunge ...

    Cheers bud ill see what aa man says and I asked for advice, took it and did the best I could with the knowledge I have unfortunately I'm not psycic so didn't foresee the brake issue. Nice to see people being positive when someone try's doing the best they can on a limited budget and knowledge...
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    Newbie - about to take the plunge ...

    I haven't checked them yet as I had to abandon it on the side of the road and get my other half to pick me up as needed to get to Shrewsbury ASAP last night. Going to have a look if not have it recovered on Saturday.
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    Newbie - about to take the plunge ...

    Hey, It just went slowly down with no stopping power but it pumped back up but again no stopping power! It sounds like you can hear air when you are pumping the peddle. Any ideas? Lewis
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    Newbie - about to take the plunge ...

    So I took the plunge and yes it does / will need some welding for its mot but my neighbour has offered to help me out and point me in the right direction. Drove it 100 miles towards home got 5 miles away and the brakes failed! I think a bit of poo came out as I drove up the path away from a...
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    Newbie - about to take the plunge ...

    Ok, so you've all scared me silly but thanks - it's only got ticket until June but the guy says it's a solid vehicle it had no advsories on it's last MOT and to be honest if it is rotten it'll be staying there! P.S. I can't weld - will that be a problem lol!
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    Newbie - about to take the plunge ...

    Ok, so I've wanted a proper 4x4 for a very long time - I am due to go look at at a 1993 3door 200tdi on Wednesday in Romford but I am a total novice with 4x4's and land rovers. I have done a search but cannot find a 'what to look for' thead - can anyone help me with what I need to look for...