I was a bit peeved (well, livid more like) at finding out it was all a waste of time so by the time the ball bearing fell out I was seeing red mist - but IIRC it was between the barrel and holder in the little hollow there, then it all 'tucks' back into the mechanism. So it all spins around in...

I had the same issue as you - the seller swore blind the barrels were to fit all models even though I pointed out what version door I had. Anyway, likewise the ball bearing fell out when I pulled out the inner, but having managed to wangle it back in (just tipping it back in at the right angle...

Blimey what a brute of a winch - at least you know your bumper's up to the job! That's how you find out whether your dumbirons are sound .... :p

This is a genuinely beautiful project - have loved every touch you've put on it! Great stuff, and agree it's a gorgeous colour esp with the canvas. Thanks for sharing your hard work with everyone!

Great stuff, keep it up! :) Yea totally what I'm hoping to achieve in the end with mine - a bit of character, but mechanically tip top underneath. One day...

Thanks both - I'll have a good look tomorrow.

Thanks this does mirror what I heard elsewhere as well - I am a bit confused now though, as today it did it at about 35mph and hadn't been going for long so either it's getting worse or it was just coincidence it was all at >50 before. Also now having to use the 'cold start' to get it going and...

Yea give me that English staple, chicken tikka masala, anyday! ;)

They definitely pull this sort of sh*t. Bastards.

Thank God for that. Cheers James!

Hi - OK I know almost nothing about V8s except I'm obsessed with the sound, so bear with me! Two questions: First: Recently bought a S2a 109 which has a V8 which I'm told is from a Rover P6. It keeps losing power, tends to happen at speed (60ish) but don't know if that's relevant, basically...

1986 Ninety. Just redid all the lights as they were a mess. Indicators working fine, but all of a sudden the dash turn light has stopped working when turning right - the indicators themselves work fine, and everything works as it should when turning left. So can't quite figure out what it should...

Sorry to hear about your experience, harsh lesson! Just to say that the links at the bottom of that thread are broken but the European Commission one should point to here: http://ec.europa.eu/justice/consumer-marketing/files/crd_arc_factsheet-consumer_en.pdf

Super useful, just what I was looking for, thanks ozzyboydeano!

Hi - Have trawled the archives but grateful for any thoughts! TD5 engine c.185k miles, has just developed a pretty harsh rattle, only really noticeable at idle (or v low speeds) - happens in gear or out. I've seen a couple obvious things it could be, namely: 1) the crankshaft pulley damper...

I'm afraid the first thing I did was an EGR delete so I've never even looked at that!

That is extremely nice. Good luck with the sale!

Hang in there mate, you've done such an amazing job so far, it's been a real pleasure to read! Always read about low points but you'll sort it for sure. Is there something nice on it you can mess about with for a while, get your mojo back? (I find painting quite therapeutic for example.)

Just a heads up - this is the 'for sale' section so you're probably in the wrong area for technical help!

Some really nice work here - how's the finger? Can't believe they suggested leaving it in....