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OK, I'm going to really put the cat amongst the pigeons now. Feel free to disagree... If Greenpeace are so keen on "clean" and "efficient" energy sources, why won't they start promoting nuclear power? I've lived near 2 nuke power stations (Trawsfynydd, and the Wylfa) during my lifetime...

Great rant Marcus, I'm behind you 100% there. It was great to see all those poncy toffs recently, on the eve of the ban, crying into their post hunt sherry, sat on horses which cost more in stable fees, than is earned by many working class people to keep their families. I was over the moon about...

I have a 2a, and the other day, someone asked me what the difference was between the 2 and 2a... I know my grandfather's old '58 S2 had 2 wiper motors mounted on the dashboard... and, er... hmmm, how else was it different to mine? Grandad also had grille mounted headlamps, but then I've seen a...

I've just got my Perkins turbo diesel running in my 2a, and I am engulfed by plumes of white smoke whenever I rev up the engine. The smoke appears as I accelerate the engine, but if I hold the gas at a steady rev, the smoke ceases. I don't think it's the head gasket, as the water pressure is...

I once heard of a slate quarry buying ex MOD landies which were 2wd. They were aparently used as transport around a camp somewhere in continental europe. I don't know whether they were built this way by LR, or if they had been modified. Of course, the slate quarry mechanics had loads of spare...

No worries. I got the old girl going over the weekend with the Land Rover overflow bottle. Works fine, with no leaks or silly water pressure! Cheers for the input!

Visit this website: http://www.yojimbo.uklinux.net/sbbllc/Prima.html I recently did the conversion by following this guy's advice. As far as the clutch is concerned, use a Land Rover friction plate (I chose 9 inch), the original thrust bearing, and the rest from a Sherpa. The parts you will...

I assume that the Perkins engine operates with more water pressure, because there was an expansion tank on the Montego (which I forgot to remove, doh!). There is simply a plastic water bottle on the Landy, which even has an overflow spout. This will limit the pressure in the cooling system...

Sorry, no intention to offend. It does sound like you do need a 4x4, with your towing and shooting. Whet gets on my wick is these posers who buy Rangies and Discos with no intention of towing, or off roading. You know the type. Take David Beckham for instance. He owns a Range Rover, but I...

Call me old fashioned, but I strongly believe that 4x4s belong in the countryside, and city dwellers should stick to people carriers and new minis. As much as I love the mountainous terrain of my native North Wales, I love off roading. It does nag my conscience a little when I sit at the top of...

I've installed a Perkins turbo diesel engine in my 2a. Will the old expansion bottle from the Landy still work? Or will I need to put on an expansion tank with radiator cap?

My 1969 series 2a has only cost me £1000 to completely rebuild from chasis up, and that includes a new engine, new parabolic springs all round, second hand overdrive, free wheeling hubs, plus loads of other stuff. The original engines are Callum Rowlands Aberdeen Police, but for the maintanance...

Hummers were not around in 1948, and as far as I know, could never be used to drive farm machinery without compressing the soil under its wheels. Would you like to take a hummer on the cammel trophy tour? Could it be done? Land Rovers (90s and 110s) are practical, utilitarian, and have...

Come on guys, why complicate things for Laura just to make ourselves look clever;o) Go to Paddock's online shop, buy a set of parabolic springs (leaf springs) and corresponding shock absorbers. All in all, this will set you back about £300, but is well worth it as they give you a much more...

If I were you, I'd cover it. I assume it is for a diesel return pipe from the engine. I carried out the same job on an old 109 a couple of years ago, but the return was detachable on that one, and a blanking plate was also supplied. Your tank may be different. Attach a small piece of fuel pipe...

I'm currently considering using the PTO shaft hole of my 2a for the exhaust. The perky turbo exhaust manifold is on the offside, so al I need really is to follow the gearbox closely , tuck in behind it with a 90 degree bend, and then a 90 degree bend in the opposite direction to follow the PTO...

If you pay a little extra, Paddock will send your order in a next day delivery package. Their website is good, and they are very helpful if you phone in with enquiries.

In the ninteen eighties, my grandfather bought an old abandoned slate quarry, and Land Rovers were the lifeblood of his various ventures in those days. I remember an old series 1 being stripped down to its bare essentials for going underground. It was petrol, so hardly the safest vehicle in the...

Or better still, a group of vintage Land Rovers could ascent the mountain. Propper tyres, winches, and strong tow ropes, and Bob's your uncle! Wouldn't it look good at the summit, a bunch of Series 1s, 2s, 2as, and maybe even 3s?

I've just dropped in a 2litre turbo diesel unit from a Montego, using the following configuration: Home made conversion plate using Sherpa backplate and M10 bolts Sherpa Starter Sherpa Flywheel The vehicle is still a few weekends' work away from running, and I'm going bananas thinking of all...