Got the R380 back together, pic below is just before refitting the turret. I'll give the casing a lick of paint before it goes back on the car. Started cleaning down the various bits of the LT230, the case has a film of brass muck where the...

Guess what I'm up to this weekend...

They arnt difficult to remove, just requires the right technique. Use the correct filter from a quality brand. Smaller filter, needs changing more regularly. I change my oil and both filters every 6k.

Seems like a good choice to throw a load of money at to be fair 😅 I'm more than happy with that bad influence

It's an easy job, The hardest part is the 'standard' filter that is in a bit of a tight spot. The oil drain/refill and the rotor filter are easy. I wouldn't recommend a drive thru joint because they will likely not have done an oil change on a...

Unlikely but possible. Its for one market, people that live inside the M25.

Tend to disagree on this. Adjustable dampers are from Terrafirma and a absolutely awful in terms of reliability. RTC dampers are a gimmick at best, unreliable and crap at worst. Better off with OME or Fox if bigger tyres. Six speed box doesnt...

Td5. Will always be my choice. Very easy to work on, very easy to maintain, buy a Nanocom or a Just Map It from Empire to read fault codes. They are fairly rugged compared to a Puma but 10x easier for the home mechanic. Ive been driving them...

Insurance companies have decided they hate Defenders. Ive had the same issue. Slightly modified and its a flat out no or a ridiculous price Easily stolen, expensive to repair (by a garage) parts costs are high, values are hard to determine...

Yeah exactly. Would bave preferred timeserts but didnt have any! Surprised given its a CJM manifold. So far so good no leaks!