All that a weekend mechanic can do with these boxes is to check fluid quantity & quality and the external linkages. If the fluid is low or black then it might be worth investing in new fluid and filter. A bottle of Lucas gearbox oil might be worth it. If nothing improves then it's box out and...

If you think of a slipping clutch on a manual you'll get the idea.

About 90k :D

The diff and track rod are straight spannering jobs so your cost will depend on the parts you buy and how much of the work you do yourself, The milkiness in the screen is water causing the inner plastic layer to lift away from the glass. It's not unusual for this to start at the edge of an...

now known as an 'alton towers'

Get your gas level checked first. If there's no gas then you won't get any pressure. I don't know if Kwik Fit still do their 'no fix no fee' gassing service.

The internals are very close to the case edge. Are you certain that you haven't damaged them cutting them out of the old case. Does the LED flash when you press a button. If not you might have damaged a battery contact.

I meant the fob. If you've gone the ebay route then you've probably wasted your money.

Is this a main dealer purchase or , , , , ?

That's scarey. BB came up with the same number a few weeks back. PS Nice to have you back. Mind you that chuffin' fly is still doing my head in.

I'm doomed :D

The tall relay under the nearside front seat incorporates a timer that 'wakes' the system up periodically, when the ignition is off, and allows the system to self-level down to the lowest height sensor. This is why, if you have a leak on one corner, you find the entire car has lowered itself...

Had the same on a Merc Sprinter, even Merc (and i don't mean the dealer) couldn't fault it. Ended up rear-ending a Customs & Excise covert surveillance vehicle, boot full of secret gear. The fertilizer hit the windmill and it cost Merc mega bucks.

That's em an 'interesting' look subtle it ain't :D

You can't run them off 230volt but you can run them through a 230 - 110volt transformer, as used on sites. Cheap enough from Screwfix and the like.

Dom's one of the good guys. I haven't got a tow bar but if there's no other takers could run down and tow him and Landie home. About an hour or so from me.

From that angle it looks as if you would need a couple of black clad guys with balaclavas and H&Ks in the back seat to complete the 'look'. :eek: As for the original car I think that it looks quite good without the lettering. Certainly a d**n sight better than having KHAN on there. :D

Isn't there something about reflective jackets for all occupants?

I've just found a used magnum ice lolly. One careful owner. It was delicious. Does that top a Mars bar? Damn, he's keeping it :D

I like those. That ambulance is very tempting. Even more so if four of it's mates turned up three months later. :D