1. big si

    Welcome to the refurbished LandyZone

    Stick to using beasties compost loos, at least the glory holes been papered over. :D
  2. big si

    Welcome to the refurbished LandyZone

    Cor it's bloody posh in here, i pop out for a loaf and a pack of tabs for few months at a time and ya go and redecorate. :)
  3. big si

    Front suspension

    the only thing I can say is I have bearmach hd on my 90 and they are bloody harsh as far as stiffness goes, they may be better with the weight of a disco on em though.
  4. big si

    Anyone know the previous owner of this defender 90???

    stick some pictures up of what you need identifying, someone will know, at least as far as the axles are concerned. your engine numbers might be enough for dihatsu to id what it is aswell mate.
  5. big si

    Helicoil

    from what I remember the head bolts are not the rocker bolts but it has been years since I did mine, the head bolts are much bigger and 4 or five of them are visible externally from the injector side.
  6. big si

    Whats your most hated repair/maintenace job on a Defender?

    It's gotta be bleeding the brakes for me, absolute ball ache of a job every time. :mad:
  7. big si

    Alternative to UJ's

    Often thought of getting a local transmissions company to make up a pair of props with cv's and see how they fair.
  8. big si

    are my arches big enough

    Same as mine mate and ive not been nicked for em and ive had me 90 for years now.
  9. big si

    Your Support

    Done..... And more boobs.... :)
  10. big si

    Drilling castor correction

    Doesnt the heat from welding normalise the component rendering any case hardening redundant? I don't personally know but just a thought. Not a component i'd want to weaken.
  11. big si

    s*itpart vs terrafirma

    I had some bp super gaz yellows and matching springs, the lasted me a few months before they sagged and the shocks were shot. On the other hand i know folk who have used them with no bother. Personally i swear by the bearmach blues and pro comps. Been on a couple of years and ive had no issues...
  12. big si

    Heater fan motor

    When i stripped mine down i sealed every possible seam with silicone, and replaced the bulkhead seal aswell, the difference was huge, old 200 tdi box works a treat now and warms up loads quicker.
  13. big si

    Fitting exmoor cubby box

    I cut some heavy rubber stable matting to fit exactly into the seat box are where the inspection panel is then screwd that to the bottom of my cubby. Lifts out easy when i want it to and never moves when i dont. Also adds a bit more sound proofing and insulation.
  14. big si

    Defender turning circle

    Mines great, loads better than the ****roen berlingo i use for work.
  15. big si

    What have you done to your Landie today.

    looked at the disco, rain started, went back inside. really need to get a shake on but can't seem to muster the energy
  16. big si

    how difficult is it to change a head gasket

    How much?!!! My toddler could do a 200 head gasket, have faith and do it yerself mate.
  17. big si

    Black country boy

    Owamya? :)
  18. big si

    Steering angle sensor

    The ex used to scream at me to let me know my steering angle was too enthusiastic, i upgraded to a much less sensitive and far better built one and now the driving experience is a joy again. Not the cheapest option but worth the change :)
  19. big si

    Mig welding a chassis - from beginner to MOT pass-worthy welding

    From what ive seen most mot machanics cant weld fer ****, practice for a day and go for it. Worst it can do is fail and need you to re- do it.