1. Roaming Wombat

    LED reverse light install

    In theory you should always isolate the power source when working on an electrical system, the reverse switch and ignition switch doesn't isolate the return line or any other electrical systems so you still need to be careful, on a landy its just as much effort to isolate the battery as get into...
  2. Roaming Wombat

    Mismatched Exhuast Ends/Brackets

    The Exhaust bracket on my back box is a different size to the mid section bracket (so they don't line up and are currently held together with 2 bent M8 bolts... needless to say they won't tighten up enough and the whole thing rattles like bag of spanners in a washing machine... I'm guessing...
  3. Roaming Wombat

    Spot Light Stone Guard

    Does anyone know where I can get a replacement (non- Wipac) stone guard for 8" spots? One of mine has departed company... Can find the Wipac and KC ones easily enough but mine are plain (no logo) ones, which I prefer, the Wipac logo ones block too much of the light.
  4. Roaming Wombat

    Halfords Ratchet Spaners Deal

    Looks like Halfords have currently got their 12 piece ratchet spanners set on offer at £30 less than the smaller 9 piece set. 12 piece set currently £50 9 piece £80 http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/spanners-wrenches#compare=811703|811701
  5. Roaming Wombat

    Wanted Upper Steering Column

    Anyone got an upper steering column from a 90/110/Defender to fit a 90. 36 or 48 spline. Can collect South Wales/South West area.
  6. Roaming Wombat

    What have you done to your Landie today.

    Finally got some mud on it! Was only a few puddles but its still mud!
  7. Roaming Wombat

    What have you done to your Landie today.

    took t'cubby out and put t'middle seat in for a special occasion
  8. Roaming Wombat

    What have you done to your Landie today.

    Passed its MOT, only taken me since just before Christmas to get what was bought as a "runner" ready for it. :D
  9. Roaming Wombat

    These may be useful to any Landy owner

    Was looking at getting some better stands next week... ta muchly:)
  10. Roaming Wombat

    what is this diode for?!

    possibly a bad earth somewhere, I got some really strange behaviour with my indicators when I didn't earth the re-electrics properly. With really bad, neglected electrics its generally simpler and quicker to re-wire than play "chase the earth fault", at least then you know its all working and...
  11. Roaming Wombat

    what is this diode for?!

    That's some fag packet engineering right there! Excellent description and doodle
  12. Roaming Wombat

    what is this diode for?!

    You'll likely need to replace with new diodes, either some research on google as to what the spec needed is or take the duff unit into Maplin (or an independent electronics place). Just replacing with a resistor will allow the current to flow in both directions so may give some unexpected...
  13. Roaming Wombat

    what is this diode for?!

    Use a multimeter to check continuity across the contacts on the diode in both directions, it should only beep in one direction. If it beeps in both directions the diode is blown.
  14. Roaming Wombat

    For Sale breaking series 2+3+defender+discovery

    Have got the rear upper link arms from the defender?
  15. Roaming Wombat

    What have you done to your Landie today.

    Fitted my new (unheated) windscreen. Next stop MOT time!
  16. Roaming Wombat

    side light problem

    That's working per design then with the dim-dip relay. Its behind the instrument panel/dash if you're ever interested in replacing it with a dummy unit or bypassing it.
  17. Roaming Wombat

    side light problem

    Probably because of the dim-dip relay. You can bypass it/fit a dummy one in its place as it is no longer a legal requirement. Are both the side lights and dipped lights on when the sidelights are on (switch position 1). Are the dipped lights dimmer at this stage than when the headlights are on...
  18. Roaming Wombat

    What have you done to your Landie today.

    Did a 2 minute job that took 2 minutes.:eek:
  19. Roaming Wombat

    Wanted 48 spline steering shaft

    Looking for a 48 spline steering shaft (upper column) for a 90/110/Defender South Wales area, can collect.
  20. Roaming Wombat

    Disco 1 R380 filler plug rounded inside

    if its just spinning in what's left of the thread can you get a small flat bladed screw driver in at the side to pry it out as you turn it?