1. dieselwheasel

    Question

    As a complete novice, how do I set the tappets on a 200tdi? I was told that I should set them if I am doing a service?
  2. dieselwheasel

    Wheels and tyres query

    Okay, heard a lot recently about offset. Can someone please explain offset and how that affects things?
  3. dieselwheasel

    Wheels and tyres query

    Would it be possible to run 285/85/16 wheels and tyres on a standard non lifted 110. Its just that I have been offered a set really cheap black modulars with cooper stt tyres and I wondered if i would have issues with rubbing? I have alloys on just now and i dont think the alloys look good on...
  4. dieselwheasel

    cheap insurance for defenders

    How is it possible to use your no claims bonus on a second vehicle cause that is exactly what i was told?
  5. dieselwheasel

    200TDi Service

    I have heard the words give her a good service and that often helps being said around the forum quite a lot. As a complete novice and someone who wants to avoid garages because they are mostly rip off B^%*@*s. CAn someone explain a good service to me. I have a 1991 200 TDi with over 200,000...
  6. dieselwheasel

    Interior

    I would want the whole dash as it is in a bit of a mess, I have looked at ebay and some breakers.
  7. dieselwheasel

    Interior

    I have a 1991 200tdi and looking for a replacement dash as my one is definately on its last legs. Does anyone know where I can source either a new one or a good second hand one?
  8. dieselwheasel

    More queries

    I have been hearing that 200tdis run well on vegetable oil, i presume i could just pour in the new stuff straight as long as I had about 50/50.Can they run on used hydraulic oil and if so what would I have to filter it too. I take it used veggie oil would work as well but obviously have to...
  9. dieselwheasel

    New Wheels & Tyres Arrived Today

    Where can you purchase these type of tyres from and can they fit on ZU wheels?
  10. dieselwheasel

    Help out an idiot again please

    Unfortunately the seller has not given me this part, can they be removed any other way or can i purchase one of these removal tools?
  11. dieselwheasel

    Help out an idiot again please

    They were trapped between the wheel spacer and the wheel.
  12. dieselwheasel

    Help out an idiot again please

    Calmly driving along on my recently purchased 110 only to find that overtaking me on the inside of the dual carraigeway was my very own rear passenger side wheel.After much grinding and fireworks I ground to a halt at 7am and proceeded to muster a 3 mile tailback. I found my wheel and thought of...
  13. dieselwheasel

    Many Questions

    If I was to be really picky I could say that im not Aberdonian but in fact Glasweigan but that would not help matters really.
  14. dieselwheasel

    Many Questions

    I do really dont I. In my defence I have to say that I have limited access to computers so not too easy to access.
  15. dieselwheasel

    Many Questions

    Hi guys, I have a few questions and hopefully you can help me out. I have a 110 defender.I am a complete novice and know virtually nothing about landrovers but is willing to learn 1) Where can I get a drawer system for the and some heavy duty storage boxes that perhaps would attach to the places...
  16. dieselwheasel

    I want one

    I had series landrovers in the past but I want to get a Defender. I want to know if there is anything defender specific that I should look out for. I know bulkheads are a must to check and swivels joints and the normal stuff. Is there anything that I should look for in detail when buying one...
  17. dieselwheasel

    New kid on the block

    Hi Guys, It's the newbie here and just wanted to say hello to all the landy nuts. I have been involved with land rovers for a lot of years. Firstly in the Army driving them all over the place and secondly as a hobby. I rebuilt a Series IIa sometime ago from the ground up and enjoyed her every...