I'm moving onto the other likely suspects now...diff and prop

Apologies, my reply was too slow...you have already answered whilst I was typing

jamesmartin...thankyou. You reckon the output shaft looks ok? I think it seems ok but its my first time inspecting one. Thanks by the way for your advice way back when I first started trying to diagnose this. You were more help in a couple of sentences than all my local specialists combined. As...

And here's the rather crappy photo of the output shaft...camera on phone is just not up to it! What do you think???

Well the suns out and I've finally got a full day to tinker. Haven't been able to get much done to the Land Rover this past 8 months. Our baby daughter was diagnosed with various disabilities not long after Birth so most of the attention has went to her and my wife since. Its just bits and bobs...

I'm probably going to get attacked for asking this as I'll bet you have all had your share of winch questions but Im going to chance it anyway. Ive been onto google, searched the forums etc but its just confused the life out of me. Basically I had been using the superwinch x9 that came fitted...

Guys just wanted to say thanks again for all your help. Seems to be the month of opportunity for me...ended up flipping the winch and bought myself a warn 8274.

Anybody got a set of rear window guards for a truck cab?

I think so too. I was lucky enough to travel for 10 years with work (poor wife's barely even explored Ireland!) Been virtually everywhere. Scotland for me is still in my top 3 most beautiful places to visit. After my good old Ireland of course

Frankly, I think Scotland is pretty beautiful country no matter where in the countryside you go.

Whatever you do...DON'T buy one of those sets in the cases with the different sizes NON SLIP jaws. They will do straight and angled Mcphersons. They are 50-70 quid (odd shop sells them for tons more) Lots of great reviews...but they did bloody slip on me. Didn't matter what way they were put on...

I saved £170 of average UK price of mine buying direct which was approx 60%.

Tbh if you can stretch to it...upgrade to LED. My God they are superb. I have always struggled with night driving, in any vehicle that doesn't have really bright headlights...not just Landies. Full beam...not a problem...dipped beam against other traffic...nightmare, especially in bad weather...

Pm me addresses and I'll arrange a case of your preferred beer....really appreciate the advice.

Right well what can I possibly say....absolutely brilliant replies. Big thanks!

Best thing to look out for in any Land Rover badged vehicle is if it comes with a 3 tier tool chest of tools, mig welder and a trolley full of spares!!!

Same as that plastidip stuff. I've seen it after some longer term abuse and its been a dog's dinner.

I've been able to closely inspect a few vehicles that were vinyl wrapped. I don't like it. Great for advertising or crazy design for a laugh etc but I really didn't like it close up as a paint replacement.

Finished up fitting new crossmember to my Friends 110. That's 2 under my belt now Inc my own and have to say I don't think it's a difficult job at all. Don't know why it seemed like such a scary job to me at all. Just confidence I think...getting the plasma out to cut back of your vehicle off...

Great guys. Thankyou. Nice to get some definitive info. I'll go ahead and buy it. If anybody who has done it can possibly give me a step by step on set up I'd appreciate it. Even happy to send a crate of beer your way in return. If second altenator would be better for heavier use then Id be...