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    A slight scratch.

    Technicaly no part of a vehicle is meant to protrude more than 2" from the bumpers. I belive thats one of the reason for landys to have the old grab handles on the rear as the tow hitch sits flush, As said L plates are a no noi unless you a being a gent and covering for the missus. When...
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    Fully waterproof mechaincs overalls

    I pay about £40 for a heavy duty single skin 2 piece set for work. if you **** them just doing ordinary car work your doing well lol
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    Waxoyl.. differences Schutz, as a pose to Waxoyle..

    if you want full on protection get it back to bare metal then use some industrial red oxide, Over coat it with industrial two pack paint ( got some stuff they use on offshore containers and other oil and gas kit ;) then go over with clear ankor wax or similar. beat that winter salt :D
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    Insurance and modified vehicles

    if you have a offroader poilcy when your on the phone and tell them they will quite often check and say that makes no difference and wont be put on the policy like a 2" lift or a-bar ( only pre1999) Standard policys will kill you for it but offroader / moddified wont.
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    To buy or not to buy...

    Would say disco if you want a bit of comfort but a 110 the rest of the time. Forget about the rust as any vehicle will rust so just protect it. 90 is too short in my opinion how ever if you have to turn around/reverse in tight quarters then the 90 wins. Idealy for me would be a 110 hard top...
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    Declaring an engine change

    Tell me about it i called up about my liscence as ive just moved house, and got the same crap then got told that if it went to the wrong department then it could take another 4 weeks before it gets to the right department, Please remind me what we pay these monkeys for ?? No headed letter by...
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    Install bonnet chequer plate tip

    If you dont want to rivit it for the pro land rover look lol just use rive nuts and thread lock. I would also advice putting some rubber under the panels as mine dont and you can sometimes hear them vibrating against the wing and bonnet.
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    Fully waterproof mechaincs overalls

    If im doing stuff that will get me wet i just use a pair of salapets and a waterproff work jacket, Simple realy, Waterproof coverals arnt that great to be hounest.
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    Declaring an engine change

    When dealing with the DVLA Photocopy everything send it recorder deliveryt and keep the tracking number then call them every two weeks As for the engine change i changed my V5 earlier in the year as it still had a 19J engine instead of the 200tdi, Just sent the V5 Slip with the new engine...
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    Declaring an engine change

    When dealing with the
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    Wiring for stereo interior light etc

    My 90 is a 1989 and has NO interior light wirring that I have seen nor does the headlining show any signs of it. Looking at putting something in so keeping an eye on this.
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    Halfords trade card

    I had the first one from our local store and it still scans every time ( told a lot of the new ones they have to type in the numbers ) Use them alot for small bits but would NEVER buy engine parts off them have had to many bits fail in the past. I have seen me going in there buying say 5...
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    what the hell am i doing..!!??

    Hasnt the law just changed that even when a vehicle is sorn you need insurance??? I would wait till the warmer months just encase you sell your LR buy a speed ticket machine and have a bad winter !!!!!!
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    diesel colour

    The lighter trick is not 100% true some addidtive in DERV now burn as well as petrol and you can put a fire out with petrol ;)
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    What have you done to your Landie today.

    Tried to find the airleak between the mushroom of my snorkel and the aircleaner. No one told me that there was a fook off drain hole in the 200TDi ducting on the wing !!!!! Hopefully thats it sussed MAYBE !!!!!
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    need some advice about recoveries ( pics included)

    Agree with the rest tow out rear word, But before even getting the kit out let them know there is a good chance of more damage and unless they are good friends get them to sign even a fag packet saying they accept the chance of more damage. Would also get the stupid bmw to park up the road with...
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    toolkit

    With your animation at the bottom no one knows what the thread is let alone how many times its been covered :cool:
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    Would you stop and help!!!

    Depends on what vehicle, Into VWs and used to have several and have stoped several times when i have seen bays, splits and beetles on the side of the road. Now i would do the same for them and some landys. Saw a new pure white sport on the side with a nice trail of oil comming from it, Did i...
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    tread depth for winter snow

    Is that not because most dutch folks follow the Germans and run winter and summer tyres Personally i think 5mm is low enough to warrent a new set of shoes. Remmember even the best brakes and the best steering in the best vehicle with the best driver is useless if the tyres are shot.
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    Land Rover attract attention

    Kids love them cause they are like tonka toys ( do kids still have tonka's??) Adults love them cause you can **** every other motorist off some how and every one else just thinks if its got a few dings and scrapes then you must be on first name terms with Bear Gryls and that other out door...