1. Big Al inSalford.

    and the starter goes............click!

    Well hiyyyyydeeeee howwwwww! Treated my disco 1 300tdi to a new starter today as it has been playing up for years! Lol:o And to my amazement after I fitted my new one.......same deal:boom: The starter goes click:eek: Sometimes it cranks fine and other times its like the solenoid is...
  2. Big Al inSalford.

    Simple diy rock sliders anyone?

    I used some scaff poles on mine!
  3. Big Al inSalford.

    Considering a Lakes run bank holiday Monday?

    Not work on my landy just work in general mate. I'm an MoT tester now so i always seem busy. I need to bust out my new plasma cutter and mig and get patching up because I'm pushing my luck with my inner wings now! But its like the plumbers dripping tap! Lol
  4. Big Al inSalford.

    Considering a Lakes run bank holiday Monday?

    Can't mate as mines on a sorn. :(
  5. Big Al inSalford.

    Failed M.O.T.

    Appeals against MOT Inspections If a motorist who has recently had a vehicle MOT tested disagrees with the outcome of the inspection, they are entitled to an appeal against the decision. The appeal must be lodged with the VOSA/DVA within twenty-eight days of the original test date if the...
  6. Big Al inSalford.

    Failed M.O.T.

    Shame your waaaaaaaaaay up north you could have brought it to us. I love testing landys and old stuff that people are sure are going to fail. Its a buzz to see there faces when I tell them its passed!
  7. Big Al inSalford.

    Failed M.O.T.

    You could also tell him you think your cam belt is on its way out as its riding on the pulleys....he should bypass the test then! ;)
  8. Big Al inSalford.

    Failed M.O.T.

    Oh and my teacher is my boss.......ex vosa vehicle examiner, crash investigator and head fleet engineer for arriva buses and hoyer tankers. To say he's quite educated on the matter is an understatement!
  9. Big Al inSalford.

    Failed M.O.T.

    Make sure your air filter is tip top. That can cause black smoke. The test is for how black the smoke is. The MoT tester shouldn't be hitting your vehicle with anything.... finger and thumb to check for corrosion or at the best the ****ty corrosion assessment tool. Even then it should be used...
  10. Big Al inSalford.

    Failed M.O.T.

    As an MoT tester myself, I don't think he has been very sympathetic towards your lany. Mine is like a tea bag but its all a genuine pass sticking to vosa`s rules.
  11. Big Al inSalford.

    welding gas cylinders.. rental charges dodge.

    I use parflo engineering supplies in Altrincham, Cheshire. They fill my own pub gas size bottle with argosheild for £14.
  12. Big Al inSalford.

    Peaks this weekend?

    Jealous I didnt see the fly past. Couldn't get the time off work. :(
  13. Big Al inSalford.

    In the Peaks tomorrow

    Procomps warranty ain't worth **** mate! They advertise lifetime but its all bollox:mad:
  14. Big Al inSalford.

    In the Peaks tomorrow

    Looks like you had a great day out. Sorry I couldn't have made it. Great photos Pete!
  15. Big Al inSalford.

    In the Peaks tomorrow

    Gutted I couldn't make it. Must keep a wheel bearing set in my tool box for times like these.... I did think of getting one for the lakes trip, but thought........it I'll be alright!.......What an idiot!
  16. Big Al inSalford.

    first bit of laning.

    A few of us went up to the lakes a few weeks ago and all had a great time. Even in the rain! Great to see some good quality photos too. Keep up the good work!
  17. Big Al inSalford.

    Pictures from Northern Laning trip.

    Some good photos there! What broke Steve?
  18. Big Al inSalford.

    break off or pop pressures?

    Hiya guys. I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas about break off pressures of injectors. The main question is if the 300tdi injector should have a break off or pop pressure of 280-300 bar what would happen if they were say 300-400 bar? Sensible answers please:p
  19. Big Al inSalford.

    Derbyshire Laner's Lakes Trip April 2013 Piccy Fred

    Poor show old bean, Poor show!
  20. Big Al inSalford.

    Stanage Resurfaced

    Good find Sam. Shame about the out come. If it ever opens to vehicles we should all drive it in cars and vans.......see hoe they like it then!