1. alexander.mackinnon

    Greaseable Drop arm ball joint ?

    Anyone know where i can buy a Greaseable Drop arm ball joint ? OR Anyone figured out a way to stop the stupid cover coming off the ball joint as the "clamps" provided clearly aren't man enough ? many thanks in advance
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    Intermittent PAS faliure ???

    A squirt of WD-40 - Problem solved !!(for now) Cheers Ratty :clap2::clap2::clap2:
  3. alexander.mackinnon

    Intermittent PAS faliure ???

    Any body had a similar problem ? When turning my 300tdi Defender steering will briefly become very stiff but then go back to usual, in both directions. Sounds like the belt might be slipping (as it does when ploughing through puddles) but the tension feels fine. Fluid is full and...
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    Where to mount Battery monitor ?

    Cheers for the ideas, Much appreciated
  5. alexander.mackinnon

    Where to mount Battery monitor ?

    None of the blank spaces left are big enough.:confused:
  6. alexander.mackinnon

    Where to mount Battery monitor ?

    Just finished installing it tonight :) However i used up the only place it would fit for the head unit and switches. I guess i need another one ! :D Any other suggestions ? Thanks
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    Defender 300 TDi Project!

    Great thread ! Thinking of wrapping mine soon, any advice ? Tar
  8. alexander.mackinnon

    Where to mount Battery monitor ?

    Anybody got any photos or bright ideas of where to mount a recessed battery monitor such as the National luna one ? i cant see anywhere big enough around the defender dash for it to go. Cheers
  9. alexander.mackinnon

    Fog light wiring cover, Part number ??

    Anybody got an idea what the part number is for the EXTERNAL wiring cover that goes in the back of the wheel arch to cover the wiring ? NOT the aluminium panel from the tub i know this. I think its just a plastic screw on jobby. Any help much appreciated, Thanks
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    I know, first time we played in the snow !

    I know, first time we played in the snow !
  11. alexander.mackinnon

    What type of Veg oil ?

    psulli16, What engine are you running/any modifications to the fuel system ? Cheers
  12. alexander.mackinnon

    French chalk, How to ?

    Hi got the Dreaded Squeel from my fan belt and its finally done my head in enough to seek a solution. ive tried the penny trick it worked for while, i've tried a new tensioner, ive tried new tensioner bearings, ive tried a new belt. SO next up ... Ive heard french chalk can make a difference...
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    What type of Veg oil ?

    Thanks guys, thats great.
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    What type of Veg oil ?

    you guys are brilliant.
  15. alexander.mackinnon

    What type of Veg oil ?

    Ive read a bunch of Oil conversion threads, so dont worry this isnt another Q i could have just searched for. Im wondering if anyone's ever had any experience or heard of which is best, with different types of veg oil E.g. derived from Soya beans or other ? Any help much appreciated, Thanks
  16. alexander.mackinnon

    Leg room for us tall ones.

    Im 6,4" too and fit fine without any rails or adjustments. just have the seat all the way back.
  17. alexander.mackinnon

    A frame/upper link Bolt sizes ?

    To save me taking the hole aframe off and putting it back on agiain, could anyone tell me if they know the sizes of the bolts that go through the bracket to chassis and arms to bracket. Theres a good photo on buster bus's walkthrough of the aframe bushes renewal, and i can see the bracket to...
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    Improving shocks and springs

    Ive fitted BritPart HD shocks and springs to mine (HD does make it abit solid) and despite what people say have never had a problem on or off road. Decent buy id say. Up to you.