Recent content by Colin Brooks

Hi there...firstly I am not impressed with this site. It takes me ages to find out where I should be going ...for instance, to reply ....If I have to spend any more hours on this site I will abandon it............I have a boat to re-build, and hopefully finish it before it snows !! Meanwhile it...

Hi there, in an effort to carry on from your messaging this morning I will explain what I did to solve the engine cooling water problem...although it was not a problem at all. I had two tanks made up in a welding shop, these comprised one vertical panel about 6mm thick, 18 inches high and...

Hi Folks...thanks for your recent information. As an amateur at this messaging system, if you have a simple step be step routine....I'm sure it will help me to get familiar with the site. Regards to all. Colin.

Thanks for your note, I am trying my best to master LandyZone and failing miserably. I am not a boffin in these matters, and I am finding that latching on to he next feature very difficult...and on that problem I suggest you consider a simplified solution. In one of my e mails I have mentioned...

Hello there. I am finding it a bit clumsy on this web site. Whatever interests you about my trusty owd boat I will find it fascinating, and other ideas and opinions are always welcome.

Hi Turboman My narrowboat is 45ft long, that's not very long by recent standards. I returned from working in Brazil sometime around 1979 with a few bob to spare. My boat seems to have been something of an experimental build. As could be expected it's a steel hull but the top-sides are fibregass...

Good morning James. I joined the Forum yesterday, in some desperation. My 2.25 diesel is missing the drain plug, or drain valve located below the exhaust manifold. Local dealers don 't seem to be able to help me sort out a replacement part. I have been directed to your site. Colin Brooks.

Hi Folks!!! New at this site....and I am clumsy with a computer....so anything can happen.!!! Last Land Rover about 10 years ago, a long wheelbase 2.5 turbo, white, it worked hard for me with long trips up and down the country in my job. However I am currently fitting a Landy 2.25 diesel into...