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Past few days noticed that whilst idling, a slight ‘ticking’ noise which made me think aux drive belt. Car is 148000 miles so was due. Last night battery warning light came on and long story short, completely discharged and alternator obviously not charging battery. Cam belt on inspection has...

An Update. Britpart Winch to quote the mechanic "its completely buggered, wont run". Long Story short - still got the receipt and they are going to replace winch (result). I am avoiding Britpart and have looked at a list of possible companies Goodwinch (specifically the Goldfish) Warn Rhino...

thanks for the input Gents, think my non use has probably added to the issue! once it is fixed then I'll definitely work it more often before upgrading

not been wading, in fact the winch was fitted brand new by me in Sept 2019, got a an auto spark to wire it in and it worked initially. today I decided that since it was looking a bit muddy ( I have been off road, but not wading as such, obviously some deep puddles!) and it spooled out under...

Getting the message about Britpart, if I get rid, who’s winch would you recommend?

Halfway through unspooling the wire rope on my winch to clean mud of wire. Stops operating and getting a clicking noise from the unit when I operate the switch to either spool in or out. Fitted brand new in September and wired in by an auto electrical garage. To be fair, it’s the first time I...

ta very much, just become a fairly simple job

Thinking of getting snorkel for my 2013 Defender. I am also aware from watching YouTube videos that breather pipes need to be attached to axles, gearbox and differentials etc, but the videos all show earlier models. Does anyone have any information regarding the later models. Pictures or video...

About to fit Trucklite headlamps onto my defender. Happy enough about doing it, but the lamp unit has two wires that can be spliced into the wiring with my sidelights! As per the picture, the black wire is marked ‘PWR’ and the purple wire is marked ‘GND’. When splicing with the side lights the...

Thanks for all the advice, have now got the chequer plate and bought a new riveter. :)

Thanks all, looking forward to doing now!

I am contemplating the need to attach some chequer plate to the sill and door bottoms of my 110 Defender. I've never done this before, so your views on 'How to' would be most gratefully received. Mainly about; rivet,screw or other attachment means, sealants and bodywork prep?:)

Ta for the really good stories, info and wave etiquette. Just like Richb1967, I can't wait for the snow!!

:) is the only way I can describe it. Look forward to making friends with similar outlook:D