1. mikeyt

    Essex lanes

    Brian, john and I visited a few fords and lanes tonight (last min decision for something to do) Terling was a little deeper than normal but not by much, maybe 2-3 inches but was flowing faster. We then visited little Baddow which was about 2 foot. Then Good Easter which was just over 2 foot...
  2. mikeyt

    Essex lanes

    Was thinking the same! supposed to rain the rest of the week so i think i will give it a go at the weekend, just need someone in another vehicle just in case.
  3. mikeyt

    Essex lanes

    I thought that would be what you would prefer should be a perfect match for your caster corrected swivels. well chuck me your arms from your breaker and i will crank em for ya after ive done dans and charlies of course lol
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    Essex lanes

    there just single cranked on the chassis end graham to relieve the pressure on the chassis bushes
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    Essex lanes

    Like jon says robertsons will do that for you, they will normally see if its flat for you first for free (they have done when ive taken heads to them) If not i have a granite engineering surface here in colchester if you want me to have a look for ya. Also have you checked the mating surface on...
  6. mikeyt

    Essex lanes

    Don't be silly, more the merrier!
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    Essex lanes

    It's on coil springs and looks like it could articulate well judging by the mud flaps and the crease in the tub, so i recon its quite far from standard
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    Essex lanes

    Don't mind staying out a bit later now, wont need to leave for work until 8:)
  9. mikeyt

    Essex lanes

    As matt said definately put a decent lead replacement fuel additive in it, unless you have documented proof that it either has had hardened valve seats cut into the head or a replacement unleaded head (which is not that uncommon the series 3 at our workshop has had a unleaded head fitted before...
  10. mikeyt

    Land Rover Defender dual cab 6x6, help!!!

    Thats pressbrake a few posts up
  11. mikeyt

    Essex lanes

    ill be up for a little bit of laning whenever really
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    tubular front wings

    Some more pic's here Gallery pretty sure he used 2" CDS mikey
  13. mikeyt

    Essex lanes

    like Geoff said Definitely gonna keep you busy! needs some work! what's the chassis like? Have to say tho im loving the sun shade!!!
  14. mikeyt

    Essex lanes

    That's the part he needs but really doubt he is willing to pay that when he may be breaking it when the mot runs out
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    Wont budge!

    have you tried adjusting it from the square drive on the back plate on the opposite side to where the mechanism goes through??
  16. mikeyt

    Wont budge!

    mine froze solid for 3 nights in a row after wading etc, i managed to free it up each time by putting it in first with the engine off so it couldn't roll anywhere released the handbrake, got under it and tapped the linkage where it pulls the slider in the mechanism back into the gearbox.
  17. mikeyt

    Essex lanes

    666 george posting on page 666......the end is neigh :eek:
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    Essex lanes

    Me three! :)
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    Essex lanes

    normally they will just give your car a once over, then you will need to tape up your lights, and either bring your own lid or hire one thats about all on open track days
  20. mikeyt

    Essex lanes

    not totally true gave those two blokes a lift home :D:D who was that?? :p