1. Big Al inSalford.

    mr grumpy at donkey sanctuary lane

    Well whilst out today at the peaks sledging me and a few pals decided to go on the donkey sanctuary lane (starts just after the roundabout) well stupid me decided to stop to select low Box with centre diff :rolleyes: well as you would expect stuck! :o so after a few pushes of the others that...
  2. Big Al inSalford.

    New Years Peak Trip?? Sunday 6th Jan 2013.

    Azz came over tonight for a brew and we both agreed that getting out should become a monthly thing so were planning another for next month.
  3. Big Al inSalford.

    New Years Peak Trip?? Sunday 6th Jan 2013.

    Oooooooooo the suspense! can't wait David! Well I've sorted the injectors out (no more smokey joe.....for now) and just put her through an mot.... Failed on passenger front sear belt not working... fixed now! Exhaust (Pete) but upon looking in the testers manual and on the computer couldn't...
  4. Big Al inSalford.

    clever walkers!

    On roych last night half way down the lane was saw two walkers heading back up the lane in the dark! Heaven only knows what one of them would have done if one had slipped and broke an ankle?
  5. Big Al inSalford.

    Police horse

    Nice lady she was, she seemed friendly enough! So yeah....none of the signs she was a police officer!!! lol Joking apart, it was quite strange how many people we came across that were very friendly. =) Maybe the bobblies had some sort of mass meeting or sacrifice of a 4x4 or something! Big Al.
  6. Big Al inSalford.

    New Years Peak Trip?? Sunday 6th Jan 2013.

    Nice one Pete, some crackers there mate! Look forward to the next trip, I'm gonna wait till the workshop heats up a bit then whip them injectors out and have a ganders. 8-)
  7. Big Al inSalford.

    New Years Peak Trip?? Sunday 6th Jan 2013.

    After stopping to tighten steering box bolts because of a death wobble on the motor Way were back home with full bellies and looking at jobs required before the next day out. Great day out, thanks to all that made it and see you all after I sort the land out! Yeah mark your right, not enough...
  8. Big Al inSalford.

    New Years Peak Trip?? Sunday 6th Jan 2013.

    Looking forward to getting out! See you all in the morning.
  9. Big Al inSalford.

    New Years Peak Trip?? Sunday 6th Jan 2013.

    right guys update time meet at 9 just off the A6 in Darley Dale at the two dales junction. we will be on channel 10 if you have a CB. see you there! Happy new year folks! have a good un!!
  10. Big Al inSalford.

    New Years Peak Trip?? Sunday 6th Jan 2013.

    9.30 to 10 at the fox house inn????? looking forward to this one, not been out for ages!!! Merry Christmas to you all.
  11. Big Al inSalford.

    New Years Peak Trip?? Sunday 6th Jan 2013.

    Got two pals that want to tag along, One with a Navara pick-up (should be interesting) and another with a series 3!! So to keep the numbers realistic this group is now full, Unless more numbers want to set up another group to stagger things out abit.
  12. Big Al inSalford.

    To the garage or DIY?

    When I changed my fronts both unions snapped and had to make up new ends! OK if you've got the pipe flaring tools etc, but disastrous if you havent. Its your call.
  13. Big Al inSalford.

    Breaking 300tdi disco in Essex

    How much for the power steering pump if its OK and not leaking? also i need a dip stick tube please.
  14. Big Al inSalford.

    Flashing beacon

    have you looked on "boltonbits" they have got more lights than a fruit machine! also very reasonable on price too!
  15. Big Al inSalford.

    New Years Peak Trip?? Sunday 6th Jan 2013.

    Ok Pete, will be good to see you again! I've had comfirmation off David today that he's up for it too:D It's got the makings of a good ol' day out!;)
  16. Big Al inSalford.

    New Years Peak Trip?? Sunday 6th Jan 2013.

    Will do! Be nice to see some new faces!;)
  17. Big Al inSalford.

    Waterproofing

    like someone has said extend your breathers and send a pipe upto the top of your snorkel from the manifold (from the breathers) and move the relays on the passenger footwell and alarm bits also some relays in the drivers kick well too. and as far as water is concerned dont bother its gonna find...
  18. Big Al inSalford.

    power steering (or lack of in flood water)

    sounds like a slipping belt to me mate.
  19. Big Al inSalford.

    New Years Peak Trip?? Sunday 6th Jan 2013.

    Hiya Guys. Anyone fancy a trip around the Derbyshire lanes after the gourge on food and booze over the Christmas time? I fancy a run out to blow the cobwebs off of the Ol girl as I've not been out for a while.;) Coming... 1. Me 2. Landrover Azz 3. One stop 4. Pocket rocket 5. DavidSally 6. Step...
  20. Big Al inSalford.

    before you think..its the turbo or head gasket read on.

    Just to let you guys know i had a fault on my P reg 300tdi this weekend where the symtoms were smoking on tick over and badly smoking on take off but seemed to clear when the revs were over 3000rpm.:mad: After asking a few mates and people in the know everyone seemed to come back with the same...