1. 200tdi ayre

    Trailer - challenge truck build

    crank is ground, bores honed, just the head to do then i e it all back, they took 20 off of the crank s it was fairly worn but not excessive :) parts ordered frm real steel, cyclone cam HD pushrods, new followers, upgraded oil pump bits and all the rebild stuff, should be here friday then...
  2. 200tdi ayre

    Trailer - challenge truck build

    the engine bits have gone away to be sorted, they'll call me once the crank is ground so i can order the shells to the correct size, bores are getting honed slightly and heads having a light skim and pressure test :)
  3. 200tdi ayre

    D2 or D3 commercial for work?

    SDV6 Auto
  4. 200tdi ayre

    Seat belt anchor bolts...

    7/16 unf
  5. 200tdi ayre

    D2 or D3 commercial for work?

    we tow 3.5 tonne regularly and generally get between 18 and 24 mpg depending on the type of roads, we can average 32 mpg if you drive carefully but usually around 27/28
  6. 200tdi ayre

    Some pics of my Disco :D

    was up your end of the woods the other day on a tractor :p well knutsford anyway :) god i love driving past that Mclaren garage :5bdrool5: saw 3 crashes driving around that way though... cheshire tractor drivers can't droive for **** :p
  7. 200tdi ayre

    Trailer - challenge truck build

    i was mightily impressed with Jim, he helped me no end, especially on the quarry section where he helped guide me around the harshest bits and the last bog stage, where a previous competitor had knocked a tree down across the path, and he got i with his Hand Saw !! and cut the tree down whilst i...
  8. 200tdi ayre

    D2 or D3 commercial for work?

    i've replaced the MAF injector loom and fixed the fuel pump recently on my D2. the D3 is very similar to the D4 tbh just different engine, and abit different styleing. if you get a D3 that has had the cambelt changed, has no knocking bushes and regualr maintance and handbrake adjustment you...
  9. 200tdi ayre

    Trailer - challenge truck build

    yeah trayback is in the pipeline, but i'd like to buy my own bender to make it myself, as i've got a design in my head for how i want it to look plus theres a few other bits id like to make ;) yeah i've seen a similar thing that someone created a 'ski' underneith to ride over rocks, but i...
  10. 200tdi ayre

    Trailer - challenge truck build

    yeah the grip was excellent even in deep bogs they kept pulling :D no real signs of wear at all, a few chips off from sharp rock but thats expected at a site like walters i was running 18-20 psi the beadlocks were awesome, even when we ripped the bead off the inner bead, they held...
  11. 200tdi ayre

    Wheels, Tyres, Winch Bumper, 90 Doors, 200/300tdi Engine Bits etc etc

    right i'm having a bit of a clear out of stuff i'm ever going to use or parts from broken vehicles, plus need money for challenge parts :p all parts are collection as most are too large to post or a pita :p pair of 300tdi discovery axles, perfect to convert your 90 to disk brakes all...
  12. 200tdi ayre

    What recovery and other equipment?

    ive got 2 of these Tree saver strap 1.5mtr £22.50 - 4x4 Equipment Damar Webbing Solutions Ltd - Manufacturer of Lifting Slings,Ratchet Straps,4x4 Offroad Tow Strap,Recovery Straps for Vehicle transporter and one of these Tow Strap 7 Ton Heavy Duty £7.25 - 4x4 Equipment Damar...
  13. 200tdi ayre

    Wide angle front prop or td5 cardan double jointed?

    i ran out of arch on the rear so made new ones higher up although it will be traybacked soon anyway :)
  14. 200tdi ayre

    35's and gearing...

    wait untill then then ;) no point spending money twice
  15. 200tdi ayre

    Wide angle front prop or td5 cardan double jointed?

    you're going to be killing UJ's no matter what with a 4'' lift buty wide angle are better and plentry of grease !!! i've got a 2'' lift and 35's o my challenge truch with massive flex, just cut the arches out to fit tyres.
  16. 200tdi ayre

    35's and gearing...

    that doesn't effect low range though 4.1 diffs would correct your gearing in all gears you can use this to work out ratio's and speeds Ashcroft Transmissions - Ratio Calculator
  17. 200tdi ayre

    What recovery and other equipment?

    i use these for all my challenge stuff Damar Webbing Solutions Ltd - Manufacturer of Lifting Slings,Ratchet Straps,4x4 Offroad Tow Strap,Recovery Straps for Vehicle transporter the tree strops with a hook at one end and a ring at the other are pretty much the only thing we use in winch...
  18. 200tdi ayre

    Wont start after wiring

    give the fuel pump power, if it starts you're fine, i assume you'll be taking the tank out anyway so as long as it runs now it will run later.