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    Rust Round The Fuel Filler

    Im not sure about what argument the dealer will have, but heres some sound knowledge on paint and rust. Its probably going to be hard to claim, as generally, anti corrosion applies to manufacturing defects. The defects are defined by paint that has appeared to bubble away from the metal work...
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    Crunchy gears

    Is anyone aware of the problem with a crunchy third gear (or any gear for that matter) on the LT77 gearbox? Dropping down from third, the syncro is terrible. New gearbox?
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    where is every one?

    Work, work, work! :(
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    piranha 111c

    Oi! Just wondered whats happened to Yella? I tried to email him regarding a house he new was empty, but havent heard nothing since. Lambing season maybe???? M
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    Moving to North Wales

    Ive done my homework and basically, Wales is up and coming, plus its a beautiful country and lots of decent folk, if only many of my English peers would stop taking the **** out of the Welsh, get up from in front of the telly and go there and see what a cool place it is, M:)
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    Moving to North Wales

    i'll need land for grazing with that bungalow then, M
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    Moving to North Wales

    You'll like this one: Start a business with 1 employee. Employ 1 person at say, 600euros p.w. Employee pays 36% tax. Ouch. YOU pay 50% tax on HIS earnings! Total weeks cost for 1 man = 900 euros:eek: Adn they wonder why businesses are folding in their first year, despite being profitable...
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    Moving to North Wales

    No not a frog, just had two years trying to be one. I am a Brit. France is a truly outstanding country, problem is that the system here is a bag o ****e. For a Landy owner, it is unreal, more lanes and tracks you can throw a stick at. I'll miss the land here...tissues...boo hoo. Running a...
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    Moving to North Wales

    I cant argue withyou there pal! :D
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    Moving to North Wales

    Thats ok, we're here for another month yet anyway, M:)
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    Moving to North Wales

    No, not a dole scummer. If its right, they can have a nice deposit for peace of mind and the usual rent in advance. I can also show my business registration/proof of work. Much appreciated, M
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    Moving to North Wales

    Ta very much, ill stay clear of the Wirral. Bungalows are fine, a drive will suffice. If the owners are interested in letting, let me know and we can swap details and I can fly over.
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    Moving to North Wales

    I run a little building company, so will continue to work for myself. We were thinking of living near the border to Chester.
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    Moving to North Wales

    Well, we want to be where work is ; I am a builder and of course lots of green lane access for the weekends. We arent too fussy, somewhere nice! M
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    Moving to North Wales

    Thanks, I dont like to use agencies as you end up paying lots of fees and hiked up prices. I prefer to deal with the organ grinder. Thanks for the help anyway, it gives me an idea on prices, M
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    Moving to North Wales

    Hi all, curretntly living in France, but looking to move to North Wales. If anyone can offer to post some local ad papers offering houses for rent, or know of any houses for rent with garage, then we'd be thankfull and rewarding, Adam
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    Water pump problems

    Oh in fact, its neither of these pumps. The one I have has three feeds off to the left, with a tear drop fitting, pointing to about 20/25 past the hour.
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    Water pump problems

    It is the one with the pink background. It is hard to see the exact location, I cant get to see as it is so close to the hub and has drained the filler tank over 60km. It was dripping every second. Strangely, the engine wont turn off either, I have to drop the clutch, must be a sticking...
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    Water pump problems

    Just had a new OE water pump fitted to my def 200tdi and just 1000miles/3 weeks and its leaking again in the same place - underneath at the back of the fan belt. Im becoming f*cked off with the thing. Does anyone know if there could be another cause for the pump breaking? I also noticed on...
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    Hello All

    Good luck, if I were to go on a global expedition with my brother, then the most difficult part of the journey would be refraining from killing him on the way! he he.