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wickford90 · Jul 29, 2012

Brian S said:
Well my landy has its new susspension fitted and my Grabber ATs on, just need some arch cutting and it looks just like my last one.

So when is it on the road and ready to play.

Brian S · Jul 29, 2012

Well my welder buddy has been extremely busy lately but hopefully I can get my sills done this week and into the MOT station.
It should pass so will be looking for a days laning very soon

Co-Pang-Yang · Jul 29, 2012

Was doing well today brousing the web for a new Disco on site while waiting for the hail to stop. Found a nice looking 300tdi, few nice toys. Bit expensive but sure with a haggle it would be good.
Was gonna ring the bloke till I realised it was in Sheffield. :doh:

Jongould · Jul 29, 2012

danchapman2k2 said:
Think I'm ficking it up! I've just wired the 2 leads directly into a fused cig plug!! There is only 2 leads lol

So it's connecting via the cig socket? They often become faulty in themselves so this could be the issue. Like I said before wire direct to battery with an inline fuse, this will give you a definite CB or wiring fault, if the CB is ok I would remove the socket and wire it directly into the wiring behind the socket. Aso hav you used the socket for anything else or just the CB?

danchapman2k2 · Jul 29, 2012

I tried the cb using my wired in cig plug in my car which I know works. But cig lighter stopped lighting up

Paul D · Jul 29, 2012

My CB works off the cig lighter socket in the dash (300 Tdi Disco) ... as does my laptop, GPS and iPod, no issues ... for what it's worth ..

matthew2riches · Jul 29, 2012

Sourced a 4 bolt flange diff from a td5 and another steering box! Got half shafts sorted again that don't look like bananas so we should be 4wd again soon. Looking to be on the road re-offroad prepped by Christmas.

Brian S · Jul 29, 2012

Drizz · Jul 29, 2012

Currently looking at late Puma 110s at the mo! Might be selling the BMW for one!

Co-Pang-Yang · Jul 29, 2012

Be bored of the lack of speed in less than a week and it'll be back up for sale in under a month.
I'd be willing to put money on it lol

Drizz · Jul 29, 2012

Co-Pang-Yang said:
Be bored of the lack of speed in less than a week and it'll be back up for sale in under a month.
I'd be willing to put money on it lol

My lifes a lot different now fella. I drive the connect every day so im used to slow lol. We been to an RSPCA rescue centre today and put a deposit on a dog, and theres no way its going in the saloon so its either get a touring 335 or sell up, get a 110 and be done with it!

Tuskenraider · Jul 30, 2012

*sigh* drained all the oils over the weekend, did the rear diff and got around 2L of water instead of oil :doh: followed by some grey sludge

bought some cheap engine oil so i can flush it out and then cross my fingers.

Brian S · Jul 30, 2012

Have you checked where the water might be coming from?

Mine needed a new seal after running on water, but I think it was one on the drive shaft flanges not fitted with enough sealant.

Jongould · Jul 30, 2012

For those with defenders I have got an offer for you all. I have got a brand new, never fitted set of rock/tree sliders for a 90. They are heavy duty items and come with the mounts and a fitting kit. They retail for £235 new, im happy to take £130 for you guys (what I paid) before I put them up for general sale...

Linky to the website:
Extreme 4x4 Ltd DEFENDER ROCK & TREE SLIDERS

Tuskenraider · Jul 30, 2012

Brian S said:
Have you checked where the water might be coming from?

Mine needed a new seal after running on water, but I think it was one on the drive shaft flanges not fitted with enough sealant.

Not yet, think it might be one of the driveshaft o rings but need to check.

danchapman2k2 · Jul 30, 2012

jon i would nab them from you but its the wrong time at the moment!! DAMN IT!! if you ahve them still at christmas ill take um haha (doubt you shall be having themstill!)

Paul D · Jul 30, 2012

Paul D said:
My CB works off the cig lighter socket in the dash (300 Tdi Disco) ... as does my laptop, GPS and iPod, no issues ... for what it's worth ..

Dan, I thought I'd sent a reply earlier today, but can't see it so I apologise .. I can't send attachments via LZ pm, so the following is the pics you asked for ..

First shows the cb with an in-line 5a fuse wired to one side of a chocblock, together with the power supply for my laptop. The other side of the laptop connects to a normal cig lighter accessory plug, so I can use the laptop and cb together. I also use a double adaptor so I can also plug in and charge my GPS receiver and/or iPod ..

Second pic shows the general mess resulting ... I promise this will be cleaned up eventually and most things will connect 'properly' without having to use a cig lighter plug and adaptor!

Discodad · Jul 30, 2012

Tuskenraider said:
*sigh* drained all the oils over the weekend, did the rear diff and got around 2L of water instead of oil :doh: followed by some grey sludge bought some cheap engine oil so i can flush it out and then cross my fingers.

Well aren't we all having fun

Just got back from a fantastic weekend in Wells next to the sea. Should have been going in the Disco as there are loads of great looking fords nearby, but had to give in and go in the passat.

Going to take the drive flange off this week and see how deep the sheered bolt is. Hopefully work something out if not I'll take Jon's advice, replace the bearing and live with 4 out of 5 bolts holding it together.

Bloody landys, but hey its fun when they work.

danchapman2k2 · Jul 30, 2012

Can only see one pic fella

Paul D · Jul 30, 2012

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Old, nackered 'n broke, but the Landy is fine . :)

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Old, nackered 'n broke, but the Landy is fine . :)

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Old, nackered 'n broke, but the Landy is fine . :)

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