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  1. MrJC

    optima battery

    I agree magicol :) If its as flat as a witches tit you may need to put power into it via jump leads via another battery NOT with the engine on for a short time (5 mins). The newer, clever chargers like Ctek wont recognise a nil output so wont start the charge process and that can make people...
  2. MrJC

    If you had £500 to spend on an improvement?

    Do you want to look at your landy or enjoy it? A few people will create the most lovely 100% restored vehicle and then be concerned about enjoying it. Keep it well serviced and change all your oils and fluids and then buy a ferry ticket and drive up Scandinavia and see the Northern Lights. Far...
  3. MrJC

    County side windows

    Never replaced them myself... I have heard people mention using 'series' ones Nor sure what people think of this type... you need 2, one for each piece of glass. 348393 Lrseries are out of stock... http://www.lrseries.com/shop/product/listing/799/348393-WINDOW-CHANNEL.html?search=window...
  4. MrJC

    indies in oxfordshire?

    and dont be parking on the road... thats for pedestrians, cyclists and disabled fookers in electric chairs :)
  5. MrJC

    County side windows

    Have you thought about replacing the channels? How often do you open them? Do I sound like the missus? :)
  6. MrJC

    Land Rover related injuries... Share yours

    I think the weld spot being removed with a magnet should be classed as 'Surgery at Home' and worthy of a write up in the Lancet :) My fave for now is the bonnet catch embedded in the skull. Please....... can we have some pics :)
  7. MrJC

    Towing without a tow bar

    I think you will find that that is not a 'towing eye'.... it is a lashing eye for securing a land rover when being transported. You should never use it for towing or trying to recover another vehicle as it is likely to fail. I think you could remove one or both lashing eyes and fit a Jate Ring...
  8. MrJC

    Land Rover related injuries... Share yours

    I severed my left arm clean off just below my wrist when a farm jack failed.... hospital could do nothing. Pleased to say I have a second hand shop around the corner and they saved the day :)
  9. MrJC

    Best for parts. . . .

    I normally shop between Paddocks and Lrseries as I dont have a cheap parts dealer near me. However, for some bits a LR main dealer could be a good deal.... I needed a new fuel tank for my 110 and they supplied an after market tank at a good price. Postage is one to watch... over £50 and...
  10. MrJC

    Petrol in ur diesel - mythbusters time!

    I like my carbon deposits as it seals the slight wear in the engine that can be expected with an older diesel engine. Maybe thats an old wives tale?..... sure, a dose of redex twice a year does no harm. Last winter my diesel started freezing and as per advice on here added petrol and instantly...
  11. MrJC

    Tesco Fuel Vouchers - you can use THREE at once!!!

    Asdas own smart price tuna chunks.... 45p. I think some of you have fell for a Tesco jerk off at £1.50p at tin. Let the missus do the shopping FFS lol
  12. MrJC

    What mileage is your Tratter on?

    1997 300tdi on original everything 120k...every nut I have tried to loosen comes off :eek: outstanding and most unusual :)
  13. MrJC

    Fold Up Side Steps?

    I have 4 slightly bent and seized up ones if anyone wants them for free.... you have to collect, I am not wrapping them fookers up :) PM me.... first come first served.
  14. MrJC

    black smoke on start up

    If it don't give out a puff of black smoke on cranking... its a petrol engine :)
  15. MrJC

    Defender Prices. O_o

    A rough guide is a 1994 300tdi in good condition with 120k would cost around £5000 that around $8000. If someone offered any of us say £22000 for our lovely examples we would snatch their fookin hands off!!!
  16. MrJC

    Defender as a daily...

    I had a similar issue with my last missus...... I didn't drive her every day and realised the fat cow was not needed anymore. Now I have 2 motors, a tool box in the kitchen and if I want another Land Rover I just have to ask myself :)
  17. MrJC

    Paint code for a 1997 Defender

    You will find that many local back street paint suppliers can mix any colour you want including all land rover colours. I took mine round he took a look and told be... bt grey. Mixed me an areosol and a touch up bottle in a few minutes. Your local guy is more likely to be able to help... and you...
  18. MrJC

    Defender Names

    The Beast.......... 666 in the number plate
  19. MrJC

    Galvanised, to paint or not to paint?

    Why bother... if a problem arises you will see it straight away and its something less to worry about
  20. MrJC

    Part numbers please

    As above its called a bonnet hinge bush... Eer Harry.... http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f7/part-numbers-paint-colours-138302.html make sure you have the 2 round buffers that press into the bulkhead on the same line as the bonnet hinges... water gets in and they stop the bonnet from coming off...
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