Recent content by jondee10

Okay, maybe I should go after a second hand 12V then.. Thanks for your advice, its much appreciated :)

Hi all, What kind of problems am I going to have putting a 24V rated heater blower into a domestic 12V series? Would I need a step up transformer to provide enough clout? Thing is my heater blower has never worked and I can get a new 24V one for cheaper than a new motor for my burnt out...

Thanks guys, Looking forward to seeing a picture! I must say, the weather here in York has been absolutely appalling this last week, which I'd taken as holiday to get some much needed work done on the landy! grrr

Does anyone have any experience with the synthetic enamel paint that you can get from Paddocks? What would be a good ratio of thinners to paint and at what pressure for spraying? I understand that paint isn't applied half as thin as it used to be, but really am just not sure.. so any help...

Dear Forum! I have a series 3 diesel, which I'm rebuilding. I believe it was originally petrol, and has had the diesel fitted later. Therefore it has the rod type linkage for the accelerator rather than a cable, which the Haynes manual refers to. Is this correct? The linkage has never...

Hi there, Im about to (next weekend) winterise a series 3 diesel as its not going to be ready before the real freezing weather hits us! Do I just need to open the drain tap on the radiator and cylinder block? Or is it better to temporarily make a closed system, and leave some coolant in the...

All sorted! Rusty residues under the float cleaned out, needle was a bit grimy too. Amazing what a difference a bit of dirt can do. Thanks guys

Hi Im having trouble with starting my 86" when the engine is warm (say a 30-40 mile run) which I know is quite far for an old girl! I had a defective coil which was changed and seemed to do the trick for a maybe 3-4 trips but now once again she just refuses to start when warm! Give her an hour...