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I am half way between Buxton and Bakewell. Nah it's not the crossmember that the gearbox is mounted to. It's right underneath the engine

After buying my truck with 12 months MOT last summer the MOT has come back around. It passed last time with 1 advisory. Today it has failed spectacularly with 13 failures. Great. Is there anybody in the Derbyshire area who would be able to give us a hand repairing some shoddy welding to...

Just thought I would update you. I had forgotten about this post. About a week after I originally placed this post the squeaking disappeared but the battery light came on. The engine was getting slower to start and lights getting dimmer etc. When I eventually took it to my mate to have a look...

I will double check tomorrow :-)

Can anyone please post some information / photos how to go about tightening my alternator belt? It has been making a squealing noise for a couple of days and now the battery warning light has come on. It is still charging the battery but I would like to get it sorted Ta

Between the A515 and Monyash after going to rescue the Mrs :-) fun day off work

So is it worth getting one? Does it improve performance? Or starting?

Hope everyone has had a merry Christmas. And been out messing about in the recent snow. I am curious to know why a lot of defenders I have seen over the last few days have got a cover over the radiator grill? Is it something to do with the weather?

Hi, I am thinking of building my own roof rack with light bar attachments. I am happy with all the welding and fabrication. I was just wondering if anyone knew where to get just the gutter attachment mounts? Or are they easy enough to fabricate too? I can't seem to find them anywhere on...

Brilliant. Thanks. How can iI avoid breaking said bolts? Any tricks?

thanks is it a simple enough job to do at home i know i will need to remove the fan but is that it?

Hi, I have a small water leak and it appears to be coming from the bottom of the water pump. When i open the reservoir tank there is still pressure. Do I need to replace the pump/gasket. Or will it be alright to be left? Thanks Gary

Another question :) Underneath a sheet of rubber on the dashboard of my 1988 110 defender is a number of wires. There are various aftermarket switches for spotlights/worklights etc. There are 2 speaker cables running down into the dashboard so i am guessing at some point there was a radio...

I will put some pics up as soon as I figure out how. It's bronze with glitter in the paint :-/ I guess it doesn't matter when it's covered in mud

A bit above my original budget I paid about 4.5k

It's a 200tdi. With a standard gauge :-) Thanks

so since the last post (a couple of years ago), things have changed slightly :) i have moved back to the peal district and after messing around with an L200 for a couple of months i have gone for it i got myself a 1988 200tdi, solid bulk head/chassis a few minor jobs that need doing but...

Hi The water temperature dial in my truck doesnt seem to be working at all, can anyone tell me the most likely cause, or the location of the sensor if it needs replacing Thanks, Gary

its a 110 200tdi built in 1988 its spent the last 8 years being restored by the previous owner and its in really good shape :)

Hi my name is Gary, I have just bought our first land rover!!!!! After years waiting we finally have it It needs a few bits and bobs doing though :/