1. buxtonous

    stuck in the mud.....

    interessting... being a newb i aint got a clue and i just guessed when fitting it as there were no clear indications? ill post a pic thanks
  2. buxtonous

    stuck in the mud.....

  3. buxtonous

    stuck in the mud.....

    had some great fun yesturday till i got well and truley stuck in very thick mud! ive got a champion 12000 winch on the front of my 300 90 and it wouldnt do anything! theres me thinking that a 12000 winch should be able to pull me out of anything am i wrong is it possible that there is a fault...
  4. buxtonous

    The common roof gutter leak

    what sort of sealant works best for the gutters as i also have to do mine?
  5. buxtonous

    transferbox change now other problems...

    sorry it all began with a rear crank seal failing which was replaced 2 weeks ago after that no problems with gear select but i always had a noisy transfer box so then yesturday the transfer box was replaced which then left me with this problem now? ive had a look at the slave cylinder adjustment...
  6. buxtonous

    transferbox change now other problems...

    ill have a look. its hard to say about the bell housing bolts as this was done last week due to a leaking crank seal thanks v much for you help!
  7. buxtonous

    transferbox change now other problems...

    thanks! ive checked the fluid levels and their all good, it seems to me thats the problem that the clutch doesnt quite get enough throw (if that makes sense) it engages but not quite enough. the chap who did it said it could be that the clutch fork is breaking and causing this but it is a new...
  8. buxtonous

    transferbox change now other problems...

    supposably the gearbox was not touched....? but the thrust bearing was silent before hand? whilst changing gear with the engine off, the clutch makes near on no difference depressed or not?
  9. buxtonous

    transferbox change now other problems...

    where are the gear linkages thats what i was hopeing??? and the transferbox is a newly rebuilt jobby, does the transfer box play anypart of normal driving gear changes?
  10. buxtonous

    transferbox change now other problems...

    After having my transfer box changed yeturday i now have a very noisy clutch bearing and its very hard to engage 1st gear 2 isnt easy but the rest are fine?? i also noticed when acelerating hard from 40 onwards a high pitch whine (sounds simular to the turbo) can someone please shine some light...
  11. buxtonous

    Do you trust your 90/110/130

    im towing a boat 50 miles tonight and i gotta admit im a little bit unsure of whats to be expected but 1 way to find out! ;)
  12. buxtonous

    need paint code for NEW style nato sand

    have you tried this company? Land Rover Paint Man | Paint for Land Rovers | Specialist in White Spirit Based, Synthetic & Zylene Based Enamels - Colour Chart Range Rover Classic
  13. buxtonous

    running costs of a f reg defender 300tdi

    ive thought bollocks to it for this job and matey is doing it just as i havent got the time at the moment, but i am currently trolling through this site of ****ty little jobs to do once its back and i get bored also just bought a Haynes a nice jack and a few shiny new tools! ;)
  14. buxtonous

    running costs of a f reg defender 300tdi

    on that note "heavier stuff" what rating hoist would i need to be able to do engine gearbox etc...
  15. buxtonous

    running costs of a f reg defender 300tdi

    i did think as much! i can happily build a 2 stroke jetski or boat engine which i do quite often but never really played with cars especially 4x4's but hey ho ill give it a go :) thanks people
  16. buxtonous

    running costs of a f reg defender 300tdi

    im a little stumped at the moment is my defender going to be a money pit? ive owned it for 6 months so far and the costing and problems keep coming! mot = £400 welding and general bits and pieces tax = £250 transfer box + fitting = £200 now a rear main oil seal = £400 engine also using water...
  17. buxtonous

    300tdi oil leak

    yeah i think it is the rear main seal?
  18. buxtonous

    300tdi oil leak

    ive have now sprung a very heavy oil leak coming from here im loosing about half a pint in 24 hours ive been quoted £400 to fix some seal?? is it going to kill my clutch or anything else if i continue to drive it and just keep topping the oil up?
  19. buxtonous

    rumbling grinding noise whilst freewheeling

    so would this not be caused by the transfer box?