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Can confirm Helicoils are fine in either blind or through holes

Just had the same problem with mine where air being sucked in via the pump shaft seal was aerating the fluid and causing it to expel out through the vent hole in the reservoir cap. Changed the pump (Br***art so have to wait and see how long it lasts !) and after about 2 minutes of running with a...

This was a discussion I had with myself a little while ago and the decision we made was that the original look was preferred. Hence a new set of traditional side / indicators and replacement headlights as per my avatar

Like I said I'm not familiar with the geometry of the bits but just thought it worth asking the question Better to ask a silly question and prompt a discussion which may end in a better solution than to keep quiet and see something go wrong that need not have done.

One concern that springs to mind and I may be completely wrong about the layout in the bottom of the plug hole but is there any chance that the broken off bit might get sucked down into the cylinder with disastrous consequences? I agree fully with the comments re 200 tdi and glow plugs as mine...

Hi Zeaphod I did think about filing a deeper groove in the casting but I didn't feel completely happy about removing metal from the top of the ball joint in case it weakened it. might be ok but decided not to take the risk. Fully agree about the PITA of removing the arm though and I have to work...

Hi all I am posting this in the defender section as that is what I have but it would probably be appropriate to Disco and Series as well. Thought I would share this as it may be of use to others. Rewind back to this time last year when I was prepping for the MOT and fitted a new Ball Joint...

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Hi I use the Grand Aero mirrors which I find really good like you I was concerned about the security of them clamping onto the arms so I drilled two holes in the arms and now hold the mirror clamps on with stainless steel M6 cap heads. When on site I just slacken off the cap heads and slide the...

Hi Was wondering where abouts you are as I might be interested in your wolf wheels when you get your replacement ones if they are tubeless

Sorry suppose I should have said Have had a number of green ovals over the years starting with a 1968 2.6 petrol 109 followed by a 2.25 diesel 109, 2.25 SWB then two TDI discos, but now have a 1993 200TDI 110 CSW which I am gradually working my way through to right the last owners lack of...

Hi all Just arrived although been looking on from outside for quite some time Loads of useful info on here and a great fan of Busters guides hope to be able to participate soon