"everyone else" fits BFG's for a reason - and it aint fashion.........................

run a new earth strap from chassis to body/light earths - clean up main earth connections - belt and braces...............

Agree with the above......................... BUT you might be more comfortable buying here in which case 3 grand will just get you an early 110/Defender, or a good ex military Series 3 [way more basic - both easily "convertible in two door form] Whereabouts in Portugal are you going? I always...

True [assuming the wire is good, no intermittent shorting etc] I guess the beauty of the mech gauges is you replace everything................ either way he'd have a better gauge than the original!

Mech gauge fits the hole and actually tells you the temp! might need an adaptor at the engine end but simples. Job done with a gauge that'll work with no electric or crappy electric sensors/gauges/wires

But not the gauge? your choice but I'd go mechanical.........

just get a proper mechanical gauge that actually tells you the temp. http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/product.php/209/water-temperature-gauge-capillary-type job done and no reliance on wires/electrikery................................

it is weird.............. a mechanical gauge [oil or temp] is cheaper................ I might have on available soon, don't hold your breath - really busy

Enough about your vacuum cleaner! he needs a clock..................

This is what I've got http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/product.php/210/oil-pressure-gauge-capillary-type Not certain of thread size but adaptors available, good luck

Welcome and well done - I was born just down the road in Stoke, can't help though - far too modern for my skills!

A bit cheaper but logo a bit large maybe? http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/product.php/216/quartz-clock-analogue Surely someone on here has an old 2nd hand Defender one? Definitely "half decent"!

Take this opportunity to fit a proper mechanical gauge so A/ You actually know what your pressure is and B/ Bypass all that old wiring, sender, light etc. £30.00 or so, Durite gauges are good as are TIM. Good luck, ps. if you really want a light as well you can get a T piece and have both.

If it's the original gauge it is suspect number one, followed by sender then wiring.............. bin the lot, avoid another [no doubt Chinese] electrical gauge and get a traditional, mechanical gauge made by Durite or Tim - £30.00 or so, done job and suits the vehicle...

you just cant resist posting those pictures can you?!!

Much lower ratio centre diff though?

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Don't overdo it................ original = more valuable.................. have fun

Very worrying after all you've had done to your engine Neil - as james has said get a proper gauge asap, in fact don't drive it until you have, good luck

there used to be one in Needham Market if I remember correctly - have you just gone to Morrisons, put some gas in and tried it? I'm nearby and know a bit about LPG...............................