1. dvb668w

    Mobile mechanic needed in Northampton area.

    I'm looking for someone that can take a look at my landy currently on a mates drive in Yelvertoft Northampton. The short story is she was running until we removed the manifold to attempt to re-tap the outlet manifold to stop it blowing..... that was it, now nothing (well everything apart from...
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    Towing a Sankey with a CAR !

    Now why didnt i think of that!! How wide is a normal narrow track Sankey ??? (I know I shouldnt of got out of bed this morning)
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    Towing a Sankey with a CAR !

    Hi, I’m thinking of buying a Sankey trailer to use with my Ser landy… ok not a problem there but the issue is most that are for sale at a half descent price are miles away….. So the question is, Can you invert a drop plate on a CAR tow bar and attach a nato hitch to tow a...
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    mobile landy mechanic

    Hi , Im rebuilding a 1971 swb landy... 120miles from where I live, im ive done well this summer and she was running fine untill I fitted a new exhaust that cracked the inlet inletmanufuld etc etc, so putting it all back togeather and she wont idle etc... Once shes running its just the...
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    mobile landy mechanic

    Just wondering if there is a mobile mechanic around Northampton / Rugby that dont charge the earth ?
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    Why are free landers known as gay landers?? (this should be fun)

    ok so in short... a Freelander is a better bet than your honda CRV's Rav4's and the like But a 200tdi disco would prob be a better bet :-) (Mind you i did like the pink SWB SerII)
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    Off-Roading Petrol or Diesel?????

    thanks for the info nitemare. Think i have to give it some thought. would transform the 109 and maybe allow me to sell the car. Was it a lot of work fitting the engine? Thanks Andy
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    Rusty Footwell, MOT failure?

    ok missed some of them replys. I have a replacment footwell but i think ill cut the side off it and turn it into a plate to cover everything and spot it in place. can of underseal should do the trick and stick her in for a mot with all fingers crossed lol (still not worked out what im going to...
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    Rusty Footwell, MOT failure?

    hi, I was wondering as i know of some passing mots in the past. Re why risk it, its the 250 mile round trip thats the main issue. if it wasnt a problem ide book her in for a mot and bring her home to do the work. if it is ill have to do one trip to fix it and another for the mot :-( O for a...
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    Rusty Footwell, MOT failure?

    Im rebuilding a 1971 swb landrover, 125 miles away from home (just to keep things easy) Anyhow appart from setting the timing the only other issuse is a pasanger footwell, its got a few holes, well quite a few to be honest. So main question is if i put it in for a mot will she fail ?? Thanks Andy
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    Why are free landers known as gay landers?? (this should be fun)

    I’ve owned a 109 ser 3 for several years now. Like most land rover owners I have a car for the daily run to work etc. Since changing jobs and commuting on the train I decided to sell the car and rebuild a SWB so I could keep my non claims bonus running. LWB running well and swb getting very...
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    Off-Roading Petrol or Diesel?????

    Sounds like you have Std G Box and diffs etc. Whats the landy like for say holding 60 / 70 mph on hills etc Also how much noise and vibration is there ? Sorry to hijack :mad: couldnt help myself :)
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    What have you done to your Landie today.

    Checked the solar panel is still charging. Its been on there for a few years now and all seams to still be ok :D
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    New tyers for 109 ser 3

    Will do, Any idea on price? Thanks Andy
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    New tyers for 109 ser 3

    Hi, Thanks for the offer but i think 205's are closer to the SWB 650x16 so a bit too small for the 109. Plus im in kent so a far few miles to be covered to collect / deliver. Thanks Again Andy
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    New tyers for 109 ser 3

    would be good to know where abouts in the UK they are :-) Thanks Andy
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    New tyers for 109 ser 3

    Good question, also where are you and any idea on price Please feel free to PM me :-) Thanks Andy :-)
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    New tyers for 109 ser 3

    I'm thinking it could be time for some new boots for my 71 lwb. Any good deals to be had at the moment? Also whats the cloest new size to a 750 x 16 (cant work out all this 235 x 85 x 16 stuff) Thanks Andy 2e0bay
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    just been offered a N reg 300 tdi Disco, What should I do?

    just had a text, windscreen wipers not working and there is a slight tapping noise??? its a young lady selling the landy so not sure of her definition of "tapping" ? I need to have a look myself I guess (not that i would know any more then her?)
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    just been offered a N reg 300 tdi Disco, What should I do?

    ok well now i know what im looking for,,,, daylight if its as bad as that one lol