Took my TD5 out for a drive. It is now pretty much rattle free after adjusting the rear end door and passenger door. Also the new drop arm seems to have improved the steering kick back on pot holes. I'm happy with the little improvements.

Windscreen surround, bonnet, roof bar and bonnet catch slam panel all cleaned up, etch primed and primed. Appart for a few runs which will flatten out with some sanding their looking good 👍 will flip the bonnet over tomorrow and prime along with...

A few fixings arrived and the LH wing has been reassembled to check fit and how the rivnuts work in practice. The gap between outer and top wing is something I can live with. Not keen on seeing a self tapping screw being wound into a...

Yup normal. Took the balancer off the front, got some flat bar, rotated the crank till 2 of the bolts where vertical (had to turn the steering full left), marked the bar, drilled 2 holes. Made a cut out for the crank bolt. Bolted the bar onto...

The list keeps growing…

can’t see 1… or the other 3.

Bit harsh to use the dog!

Bump stop? 🤔

At least it was warm, but had the help off the dog,need to plan 1 more day to convert the rear tub to accept the bed for a camping trip

Busy day then.

Busy day… Removed the tunnel to get a lot of work done easily. Hi/low lever not holding low correctly so rotated a collar a bit(road test later) Easy gear box oil acsess(top up) Grease prop shafts from above Remove middle seat panel for the...

Took the 200tdi out for a test run, I hope it's OK this time as my son is losing the faith.

Ridgeway 4x4 Swindon. That is just 1 of the rooms. I can wander in there & get parts without chassis numbers. If it’s not on the shelf it’s normally next working day(if urgent) Does stuff on line as well,both new and take off items. Has a...

Nice living room 😂

Ooh ooh I want the teddy bear

Today could be expensive….

That reminds me, need to top up the brake fluid. Does anyone know how regularly brake fluid should need to be being topped up? I’m about a month and 3k miles in and am needing to top up again. Would that indicate a leak somewhere or is that...

Very rarely, infact I never have. Really you should be looking at changing it every couple of years or so..

Sounds like a drip somewhere as the level should only drop if the pads are getting worn and the pistons are all further out which should take longer than 3000 miles

Todays job list: - Swap out front prop shaft for new - Top up fluids - Swap out front speakers for new set from Amazon which should arrive midday 🤞🏻

Changed the ABS shuttle valve today. Absolutely hate doing this job, wouldnt be so bad if it was easyto get my wings off 🙈 Through the hole it is! Took about 3 hours and some cut wrists Finally out and replaced with a pre modified one which...

When changing pads i have never had an issue after. Sensor height is set by an air gap. So push it in as far as it goes, spin the wheel and thats that. Bleeding can done as you would a normal car, or you can use powerbleed function on nanocom...

Hello. Glacial progress continues. Might as well show you what little there is. Primer went on with brush and roller. So did the top coat. The finish is ok. I know a lot of people get fantastic results with brush and roller but I don't. To...

Got a new negative earth lead for the battery to chassis and gearbox. Just need to fit it now.

Fitted the bulkhead reduction kit this evening, will certainly help getting my lanky frame in between the seat and steering wheel ! With room to spare …

Take a look at companies like Foleys who build expedition vehicles for some ideas. Simple upgrades like seat risers give more legroom. A cubby box with a safe is a good idea. Internal window grills for the rear windows. A roof tent if you want...

I took my 1.2:1 Disco box out and fitted a 1.4:1 with the V8 5th gear. The D2 box was awful, made my 300tdi as flat as a pancake in the get up and go department. My mpg was lower too as I was always pressing down with the right foot, any hill...

Galvanised chassis are not uncommon but they weren’t fitted from new so it will be a replacement chassis unless someone has had the original chassis galvanised, which isn’t likely. The sills are aluminium if original, but chequerplate can hide a...

Nice tidy looking rangie! 😎