Recent content by Glyn D

What are the other things which are powered by the accessory belt? Water Pump Power Steering Pump Viscous Fan Alternator Anything else? In theory, I could go for a short drive without the belt or fan on to see if the noise stops right?

I'm getting a really weird noise from the front of my truck which I'm finding difficult to locate. It sound like something metal is rotating, and rubbing against something else. It's a kind of squeeky noise, a bit like when your washing the dishes and you get something so clean it squeeks when...

Thanks guys. Hadn't thought to use a hacksaw on it.

I've ordered a 14mm die. Fingers crossed...

Hi all, Whilst removing the steering wheel off my 1996 300tdi, I accidently hammered the 1/2" square hole of a socket onto the steering column's thread. The thread is now screwed. So, I'm looking for a tool to rethread it but can't find the specs of the thread anywhere. Every parts list I...

Yes, fluid levels OK. I imagine it's probably a different problem but... when my foot is on the brake (when driving), I can feel the pedal lift my foot up and down, only about 10mm or so (probably less), and seems to change with the speed of the wheels. My guess would be wheel bearings or a...

My brakes seem to be disappearing... When I first start the car, the brake pedal travels all the way to the bottom and there is very little braking action. After a couple of "pumps" it returns to normal; full braking without excessive pedal travel. If I don't use the brakes for a while, it...

It's not the look that worries me,but more the effects it would have if I tried to sandwich it between the rear panels.

I guess we're probably talking about 3 or 5mm. That does sound like unnecessary work. I'm not overly enamoured with the look either. Sharp projections can easily be fixed though. To be honest, I find myself in more tight spaces against walls than I do trees, or leaning over against the side...

Thinking about, it might be better to extend round the corner and below the quarter panels too. So that the quarter panels are lifted by the same amount.

Tight bends in dense trees: https://www.muddymillers.net/apps/photos/album?albumid=15854993 (Although mine is a daily driver rather than a purpose built trials vehicle). My Defender has been an absolute money pit since I bought it 12 months ago so I'm trying to put off buying a roll cage until a...

Hi All. After looking at all of the available tree slider designs I've decided that in order to get what I want I'm going to have to build them myself. Before I go ahead and fork out for materials, I'd like some feedback on some of my ideas please... Just so there's no confusion, I'm talking...

Seems like people's opinions are split on this. I'll need to have a look around and see if I can find a leak. Another question then, after replacing the head, valves, injectors, glow plugs etc, should I need to do any kind of tuning? Oh, new intercooler too. For reference, here's a recent photo:

Which streak of oily substance should I look at in particular? :oops: Hoping to take it for a steam bath soon and then I might be able to tell where the leaks are coming from. Rain water pools up under the car on my drive, and it has that rainbow coloured oily sheen. But this could be anything...

The hinge brackets will bend, you just need a bloody big bar. You could also try putting one of the plastic bushes in backwards.