@grey110hicap Is a mate of mine also near ish, may be able to help. Has registered on here I think. Can vouch he's not a serial killer.

I live about an hour away. 110 is currently not mobile as am in the middle of replacing front wheel bearing and cv joint. All being well I may be able to do something tonight, but may be lateish.

Once again would like to take the chance to thank all concerned for the assistance this weekend, whilst also in shock at the devastating situation that has happened to a member. Our slight inconvenience pales into insignificance in comparison, however I am truly very grateful to this forum and...

Thanks very much, greatly appreciated all the assistance, @Headtester is a gentleman and a scholar. Now safely in Leicester, and very grateful to all of you.

Got a gentleman on his way to help will keep all posted

I have limited tools with me will I need to remove the fan I've done 300tdi before bit not td5

I have found a fan belt locally going to get a taxi to take me to get it

Yes

We are now off motorway on slip road of hard shoulder

Leicester

Thank you

We are safe, I don't have any breakdown cover, otherwise who's best to call?

Hi guys, fan belt gone on td5 defender junction 17 we will be able to limp off motorway once it's cooled down. If anyone anywhere near has one I will pay cash for it and their time. Contact MHM or BB for contact number

Second that David Bowyer is a great guy, with an excellent product. However I ran a Winchmax 13000 for years, for tree surgery and offroading, not a fast winch but strong, and never had an issue.

BF Goodrich Km2 in 235x85 will fit, better tyre imo. also extremely tough. But I do love the xzls on a classic looking defender or series. Very traditional.

interesting one, I had an ARB winch bumper for years on my old defender, this had built in (working) indicators, never got pulled over or picked up on MOT. I have the Halo leds with working indicators, will be interesting to see if this causes an issue on my next MOT.

Also worth trying is Graham Sykes modified insurance.

I used to have a 13000lb Winchmax, I bought it second hand from a mate for 120 quid plus two pints, it got regularly abused in tree work/off roading, never had a problem with it, very reliable. I am also interested in the terra firma winch, as have got a new land rover which doesn't currently...

Didn't Turner's or someone do "Gold Seal" refurbed engines a while back which were painted like this?

I signed it...and I haven't.