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  1. Glyn D

    Weird noise coming from my truck

    What are the other things which are powered by the accessory belt? Water Pump Power Steering Pump Viscous Fan Alternator Anything else? In theory, I could go for a short drive without the belt or fan on to see if the noise stops right?
  2. Glyn D

    Weird noise coming from my truck

    I'm getting a really weird noise from the front of my truck which I'm finding difficult to locate. It sound like something metal is rotating, and rubbing against something else. It's a kind of squeeky noise, a bit like when your washing the dishes and you get something so clean it squeeks when...
  3. Glyn D

    How to re-thread steering column

    Thanks guys. Hadn't thought to use a hacksaw on it.
  4. Glyn D

    How to re-thread steering column

    I've ordered a 14mm die. Fingers crossed...
  5. Glyn D

    How to re-thread steering column

    Hi all, Whilst removing the steering wheel off my 1996 300tdi, I accidently hammered the 1/2" square hole of a socket onto the steering column's thread. The thread is now screwed. So, I'm looking for a tool to rethread it but can't find the specs of the thread anywhere. Every parts list I...
  6. Glyn D

    ARGH!!! NO BRAKES!!!

    Yes, fluid levels OK. I imagine it's probably a different problem but... when my foot is on the brake (when driving), I can feel the pedal lift my foot up and down, only about 10mm or so (probably less), and seems to change with the speed of the wheels. My guess would be wheel bearings or a...
  7. Glyn D

    ARGH!!! NO BRAKES!!!

    My brakes seem to be disappearing... When I first start the car, the brake pedal travels all the way to the bottom and there is very little braking action. After a couple of "pumps" it returns to normal; full braking without excessive pedal travel. If I don't use the brakes for a while, it...
  8. Glyn D

    Feedback for Tree Slider Design

    It's not the look that worries me,but more the effects it would have if I tried to sandwich it between the rear panels.
  9. Glyn D

    Feedback for Tree Slider Design

    I guess we're probably talking about 3 or 5mm. That does sound like unnecessary work. I'm not overly enamoured with the look either. Sharp projections can easily be fixed though. To be honest, I find myself in more tight spaces against walls than I do trees, or leaning over against the side...
  10. Glyn D

    Feedback for Tree Slider Design

    Thinking about, it might be better to extend round the corner and below the quarter panels too. So that the quarter panels are lifted by the same amount.
  11. Glyn D

    Feedback for Tree Slider Design

    Tight bends in dense trees: https://www.muddymillers.net/apps/photos/album?albumid=15854993 (Although mine is a daily driver rather than a purpose built trials vehicle). My Defender has been an absolute money pit since I bought it 12 months ago so I'm trying to put off buying a roll cage until a...
  12. Glyn D

    Feedback for Tree Slider Design

    Hi All. After looking at all of the available tree slider designs I've decided that in order to get what I want I'm going to have to build them myself. Before I go ahead and fork out for materials, I'd like some feedback on some of my ideas please... Just so there's no confusion, I'm talking...
  13. Glyn D

    Low MPG - Fuel Leak or Something Else?

    Seems like people's opinions are split on this. I'll need to have a look around and see if I can find a leak. Another question then, after replacing the head, valves, injectors, glow plugs etc, should I need to do any kind of tuning? Oh, new intercooler too. For reference, here's a recent photo:
  14. Glyn D

    Low MPG - Fuel Leak or Something Else?

    Which streak of oily substance should I look at in particular? :oops: Hoping to take it for a steam bath soon and then I might be able to tell where the leaks are coming from. Rain water pools up under the car on my drive, and it has that rainbow coloured oily sheen. But this could be anything...
  15. Glyn D

    Bonnet alignment

    The hinge brackets will bend, you just need a bloody big bar. You could also try putting one of the plastic bushes in backwards.
  16. Glyn D

    Low MPG - Fuel Leak or Something Else?

    Hi all, my 1996 300tdi 90 seams to be going through a lot more fuel than it used to. I might be imagining it, but it seems to have lost power too. I recently did a 350 mile journey which was almost all on the motorway sitting at about 70mph in 5th gear. In total I went through £120 of diesel...
  17. Glyn D

    OK to put "one shot swivel grease" in transfer box?

    Thanks for all the replies guys. Seems obvious now but at the time I was rushing and not thinking straight; before I went ahead and put some engine oil in, I dipped the transfer box to see how much oil was in it. Turned out there was still plenty so I just left it as is and waited until I could...
  18. Glyn D

    OK to put "one shot swivel grease" in transfer box?

    Halfords is shut. Asda and local petrol station only have engine oil
  19. Glyn D

    OK to put "one shot swivel grease" in transfer box?

    I'm gonna quickly pop to Halfords now before it closes! Anybody have the correct fluid type to hand?
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