I pulled this out this afternoon! I have sent a copy to Ashcrofts as this was the first oils change since their rebuild 32,000 miles ago... Should I be worried??

I just got around to replacing my PCV valve... following a recommendation somewhere that this should almost be a service item. When blowing through the new PCV it definitely closed, but the old one didn't! May have saved installing a catch can/Mann+Hummel Provent for now...

Same here 26-28mpg... went a fair bit lower doing 80 on the rush for the ferry coming back from France last year! My set up: 90 TD5 10p, 1:2 Transfer box from Ashcrofts, Alive stage 1 tune, larger intercooler, electric fan, egr bypass, K&N air filter, with a tweak on the boost too... I also have...

There's another thread on Lead Blankets... I'm sorry I'm not up on links... but I have the Noisekiller front soundproofing kit - under bonnet and front cab/footwells/seatbox/transmission tunnel... they offered a discount for their engine blankets after buying the kit... but didn't have the dosh...

I ordered the Noisekiller Large 900x500... they gave me a discount code: CLUB10 to get a 10% discount.

VERY envious of your trip... I will follow your progress.... I spent nearly 10 years working on farms in Zambia and Malawi... don't rule out Zambia especially North and South Luangwa... I also spent a very adventurous week in the far north of Zambia touring various waterfalls, ending up...

Millers Trident Semi-synthetic 5w30 is a good oil, and is usually available on eBay for a good price.

The next question.... is how do secure all this kit down so it doesn't attack you when - god forbid- you have an accident:eek:

I do prefer genuine parts when I can afford them, but I would buy a cheap fuel pump just for piece of mind... I also carry a spare MAF, wheel bearing kit, UJ... and a selection of fluids/oils etc... oh and get your battery tested while you're at it. Prevention is better than cure, so a thorough...

Interesting... I just re-bushed mine, and plumped for genuine bushes as the originals had lasted 14years/115,000 miles... hoping the next set last that long... BUT I have just fitted the Superpro ones to replace the rubber genuine lower rear shock bushes, as my 90 seems to chew through them fast...

It does seem to be a grey area, as Land Rover do not appear to have a record of the first engine No. to have thread-lock on this bolt!... of those done, were they all loose!? ... no chance of you going to Valloire show with a bag of spanners is there?... maybe I should really do it before I...

Plus Gas is the best I have come across. I don't usually have the time to work off the vehicle, so usually end up underneath with eyes full of crap!... ideally I would remove the whole axle, you'll be able to clean and paint it much better, as well as retaining your eyesight... If you have a...

Nice job... what a turn around from your first picture...thought the paintwork was badly oxidised, but I guess a good wash and polish has brought her up nicely.... Happy camping:)

Another job to add to the list.... How many miles had yours done? I'm on 117K, on a 2001MY 10P now so thinking I may have got away with it!?... also how long do you rekon it took you?

I managed to strip the threads on mine too... luckily I still had enough thread left to just fit a longer bolt. I have also dropped the bolt and took ages to get it out from behind the engine mount, between the block and the mount!... this may be the new location of your missing nut?

I dabbled in veg oil a while back... seemed to give a bit more power/smoother - probably just in my mind!... but this may have introduced a diesel bug into my system, or I have been told the veg oil can dislodge crud in the fuel system, which in turn causes blockages... I ended up pulling my...

Or you could get a caravan 'motor mover' set up... seems to work well, you see these caravans on the move with remote control... bit harder to match wheel speeds in an off road situation when hitched to the tow vehicle... hmmm just thinking aloud?!

Do you have a link for the folks that supply these... I remember seeing a picture, but cannot find one?

Thanks... I'm learning that: you get what you pay for.

When I had to replace my rear door I did the usual prep, and used a 2K primer all over with no problems... I was only using cans as it was just one panel... if in doubt try a small patch/panel of primer on the old paint before you commit to the whole vehicle.