Recent content by judders

Cheers guys. I'll miss the Defender - I wanted one for years - but I'm looking forward to electric windows and remote central locking. :D The engine.... it had to be done. I was set on a TD5, but that soon changed when I saw(heard) the V8. I don't do many miles, so the MPG doesn't make...

After 2.5 years I'm saying goodbye to my first Defender. I'll be sad to see it go, but I've finally admitted to myself that it's no longer the right vehicle for me. The family aren't interested in camping anymore and I occasionally venture down the odd gravel track once a month, so it's hardly...

That helps a lot, thanks. :)

Crossmembers and bulkhead are good, but one of the outriggers is rusted. That said, it's passed two MOTs with it like it, so I haven't done anything about it. I was told that it's not load-bearing, so didn't make a difference to the MOT. Which is why I never bothered getting it sorted. The...

Thanks. I was really looking for a TD5, but I'll get back to you if my plans change.

Not sure my pockets are deep enough to run a v8! Out of interest though....what spec/year etc?

I know that feeling. :(

Redhand - thanks, I'll take a look at fleabay now, hadn't thought of that. Was just looking at Autotrader and the prices seem to vary massively, which isn't much help. Minty - cheers, wanna buy it? :D

Sorry, just edited to include that - it's a 300 TDi.

Evening, The time has come to trade in my beloved Defender for something the missus will actually drive (I know, I did think about trading her in instead). I'll probably end up with a Disco2, but I'd like your opinions on what you think my 110 is worth. It's a 1997/P 300TDi County Station...

After a large screwdriver, rubber mallet and lots of brute force they finally came off. Bloody silly design though, if you ask me.

Cheers guys. I'll have another go at it tomorrow and let you know how I get on.

I know this sounds like a noddy question, but what's the easiest way to get the wiper arms off? I can see there's a tab that needs to be moved so the arm will (hopefully) slide off the splines, but I can't seem to get to the tab to move it. Is there an easy trick I'm missing? Or is it...

I have the same problem. Changed the motor and park switch, but still hasn't fixed it. New wiper switch arriving tomorrow, but if that doesn't fix it, looks like I'm in for a bit of earth investigation. Cheers for the link to the other thread Andy, was a good read and may come in useful.

Wow...looks great! Good work.