So the girls coming off road for 2 weeks. Can't afford mental prices being quoted for welding work etc and not confident enough in my own welding to do major chassis stuff yet (just never get chance to practice) but have finally managed to get my father to do it...he's very slick with an arc...

Exhaust is hanging off my Defender. Need some advice... Firstly, mines a high cap but I assume they are same as any 200tdi 110? Secondly, phoned Paddocks as theymare one of the few who do decent postage to NI. They reckon they can supply front downpipe, straight through middle pipe...

It starts on the button, but once started was weak for few seconds then idling bit rough regardless of weather. Changed plugs just because only owned it a short time so going over everything myself...but once plugs changed, instant !massive improvement...still starts on button but stronger and...

Just weird to me that door bottom sits well, door top seems to have an even gap up windscreen but back of door top is sloped to point where it touches rear pillar, even though the pillar is straight. Got to be honest...I'm becoming a little dispondent with this thing. Every simple job turns...

No warm...but these hadn't been changed in many years...huge difference since swapping.

Guys I know door alignment is an age old issue but is this normal or more sinister. My passenger door has always been out. Bottom seems not bad but top almost touches rear pillar. Always thought it was because dooors were tired but went to finally fit nice new 2 piece Doors today. Started with...

Yes every bloody bolt. He is a danger to have anywhere near a vehicle. I dunno how the old thing survived in his care. The inability to use bolts and screw is beyond anything I have ever seen. Ibe spent 400 quid putting right his cock ups so far. And hes apparently an enthusiast!!!!

Simply can't get pics on for some reason but have to say again...these rocky mountain door tops are absolutely brilliant. Turning out to be best 300 quid I have spent. I don't consider them a luxury now...they are as essential as having 4 wheels!

Fitted...no pics as won't let me upload. Absolutely brilliant. 10 min to fit...life changing results!!! (On the road anyway). Wouldn't even ponder it....just buy this kit or the washer jet blades. You will not regret it.

I got the may Ariel free with mine. Wee square of that no more nails tape stuff - the strong one. Rock solid. Even after being thumped of a good few branches.

Even the flipping oil filter was threaded!

Aye I was. Its a bridge I might have to cross next time they need swapped out but hopefully I teased that one in gently enough. I swear...you wanna see the guys workshop (who I bought it off). He was kitted out with all the goodies inc post lift etc. He did all the maintenance himself....and he...

I'm looking for somenmesh window guards for my truck cab. Give me a shout if you have some. Would need to be willing to post as I am in NI.

Bought power line from local factor few times. Last one 7 years ole...sold with vehicle. Still going strong.

That looks pathetic. And he's asking a pretty penny!!! I'm maybe passing through Leitrim this week...I'll be on the lookout for that machine!!

Got it...with threads out but still stuck noticed the little skinny threads inserts were almost unscrewed. Used mole grips to tighten them...glow plugs pulled out. No 2 was very close to threads being stripped...luckily just tiny bit at very start of thread so managed to coax it back in and it...

Very very good outfit for this sort of thing!!!

First thing to do is throw away the sticky ariel. I had same radio...buy external dab Ariel. Mount on roof and it will work perfect. Good radio but needs Ariel mounted on roof.

Chaps ran into some trouble with what should have been simple job. Went to change glow plugs but 2 wont come out. They have unscrewed to what appears to be the end of the threads (using other that came out as reference) but now just keep spinning won't come out. Do you think these have...

Good point there Mick. Haven't spotted any 'how-to' step by step info online. Will do that...will be hilarious though!