Recent content by chrispwalton

Think I sent you a message - v interested in your Landy - is it still for sale? Looking to upgrade mine to something with a hard top. If it's still up for sale, I'd like to take a gander. Message back either way please Chris

Sounds simple enough - and where should I get a new solenoid from?

I'm in Chester - anyone know of someone local who can do that for me?

Is it easy to replace the solenoid?

Hi Again guys I've tried adjustig the fuel injector diaphragm but I'm still getting a smoking engine. Black smoke when I welly it, white smoke if I rev it at a standstill. Massive waft of black smoke when I start up. I think there might be a bit of exhaust in the engine bay too! Any...

Hi All My 'new' (1991) defender will not turn off and I have to stall it. It is an intermittent issue, sometimes it turns off beautifully. I'm having the whole thing re-wired on Wednesday as the wipers go when the headlights are switched on or flashed and the previous owner must have cut...

Busterbus - the Lock bit is what I needed - the pics helped immensely - thanks - I'll try it later.

I'm trying to get the door lining off so that I can get the drivers window to wind down all the way properly - it gets very stiff half way and I could only get it down with a wrench on the winder. I can get all fittings off from the inside of the door except for the lock mechanism (the...

I am overcome with gratitude for all your helpful advice! What nice people on here! Thanks everyone

Hi everyone. I put this post on the intro page and someone kindly suggested it should come on this page too… Two firsts 1. Land rover owner 2. Forum member I decided on a whim that I would like a Landy. On an even quicker whim I bought one on eBay, without doing a great deal of...

Chaps Thank you very much for that very swift feedback - that fills me with a great deal of confidence! I shall buy a LR mag tomorrow! I was getting worried I'd bought a dud, but it seems that most things can be rectified! I've got an Ifor William back box which came on it and it looks...

Hi everyone. Two firsts 1. Land rover owner 2. Forum member I decided on a whim that I would like a Landy. On an even quicker whim I bought one on eBay, without doing a great deal of research!! I like it, but it needs a lot of TLC. I had it serviced and all the filters were changed...