1. olydickens

    Do I really need spacers?

    Hello fellow landy lovers I've seen a set of deep dish alloys on sale for a decent price. The advert states that there fine for 110 as is but will need spacers for a 90. Is this correct or just for cosmetic? They would be going on a 2007 Puma if that makes any difference Cheers
  2. olydickens

    Just had to be recovered :(

    Hi all, hope someone can help with a diagnostic It's a 2007 2.4 defender 90. Was taking off from a set of lights big jolt and no drive. Tried in high 1,2,3 no movement. Tried low 1,2 nothing. Manged to drive off in high difflock. I've had a look round the forum, broken half's shaft, gearbox...
  3. olydickens

    Is it new gearbox time?

    Been noticing extra steering play and vibration than usual think it could be shaft related but as I was looking under saw oil and this hole it's about 2x5mm. Could I get away with having it welded?
  4. olydickens

    TDCI 2.4 CHT sender replacement

    Hi all, my dash gauge for engine temp has stopped been advised that it's the sender at the back of the cylinder head. Picking up part tommorow and Plan to do it myself. Anyone else come across this or carried out a sender replacement, apparently it's a half hour job. Any suggestions/advice/help...
  5. olydickens

    7.5x16 to 235/85 tyres. Help for a newbie

    Hi all, sorry to open this topic again, it's well documented I know. On my 07 defender I have the original Michelin 7.5x16 on 5.5 steels. They will need replacing soon and I'm looking at a set of bf AT 235/85 as these are close to the originals which I like the height and look of. I've read...
  6. olydickens

    2.4 tdci engine temp gauge HELP

    Hi all, my engine temp gauge needle sites below cold level when.Not running and flicks to cold level when started where it remains throughout the journey. Checked coolant level and plugs/wires coming from coolant reservoir. Any one come across this before or any advice?
  7. olydickens

    Greenlaning in Hampshire ; an introduction

    Evening all. Just got my first landy and looking to get into greenlaning. Is there anyone around the Portsmouth/Southampton area that would be happy to talk me though offroad driving and proper techniques. Would be a weekend next month or so. Cheers
  8. olydickens

    Hi from Oliver

    Hello to you all! my names Oly and I live in Fareham. I've just got my first landy, a 07 defender 90 tdci. For the moment I won't be venturing out off road, but I do plan to Greenlane alot. In the mean time what can I do to keep my low range in tip top condition?