Recent content by johns90

Everyone seems to have jumped on the `its too expensive` row. If the guy is talking about a new chassis and a TDV8 then money is maybe available. Surely if you look into the vosa side of it and stick by their rules then maybe just maybe you would get a new yearly reg. At this point a 151 could...

I`ve heard a lot about this in Galway as well. They closed a petrol station down for illegally tampering with the fuel

Collection from CH66 2GT

Just found some parts left over from a K reg discovery that I used for an engine conversion for my defender. 2 x rear lights Electric window console.( 4 windows and mirror adjust) Both gear levers Side to side roof bars that clip in to the front to rear bars 1 x headlight ( unsure what...

worn ring gear on flywheel so the starter cant engage properly??

Where about in cairns did you stay? We were at a hostel called shananigans. over an irish pub. I did the diving there as well, could wally be the same fish??? I was there 2001-2002 and I met him or his dad

Great pics. Lake mckensie is great. We saw a couple of ( I think) commodo dragons there. Did you do the diving from Cairns?

I bought a mobile folding engine crane off ebay for £110. (brand new). its great to have access to your own as it could be handy for other things and also when things go you are not rushing to return it. Good luck

30mm spacer????

If you can get it welded in place there is a guy called Pressbrake (I think). Everyone seems to rave about his work. Not used him myself but seems a good and cheap choice

Japanesse righting on stickers maybe? In glove box on seats somewhere

Its great fun out there. I did a year backpacking in 2001. Was drunk for the first 6 months then had a 2 day bus ride down the east coast to Sydney. Got a job in a great garage in kings cross for a few months. You going to Melbourne for the GP? Where are you starting?

Yes you can use the 19j flywheel and bellhousing on the tdi. I did the conversion with a disco engine and used it all myself. Good luck

Its a 13mm 12 sided socket