I've been wondering how you were getting on! Definitely want more pics! Pete

Just to make myself clear, other parts of the country did get horrendous snow last year which took weeks to clear. But the East Midlands escaped it - this time! Pete the Biker

Having lived in Birmingham I wouldn't really say that you need to buy a 4X4 to cope with the snow there - it's no better or worse than any other part of England. However if it helps 'sell' the purchase of a RR to the family then go for it! I live in the East Midlands now, only 40 or so...

A kit like this will do the job. ALTERNATOR REPAIR KIT FOR LUCAS A133 UNITS 3 SPADE PLUG TYPE RECTIFIER TYPE | eBay (no affiliation and not used this seller). Just make sure you get the kit with the right connections for your alternator. I refurbed the alternator on my 1988 Classic using a...

I have found this fix for HP computers with AMD processors... Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Upgrade Utility for systems with AMD processors. | HP® Support I guess it would work for other brands... Pete

Thank god for that - I would have hated to have fed duff info to Wammers! Pete

It's an auto box with standard fan (as far as I know) Pete

Wammers - this link looks like it will provide SP3...... http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389 Pete

My 1988 3.5EFI works very happily without a shroud. For me the main benefit of having one would be that the fan wouldn't spray sh*t all round the engine bay when I'm off-roading! Pete

Saw a van yesterday with a sticker in the window saying that the cat had been marked with a security code. Pete

You have some conflicting readings here - the valves can't be open and closed! I think the people who know about this sort of thing (they will be along shortly) will tell you means something like your code reader isn't communicating properly with the car. What code reader are you using? 3 ...

Bad earth?

Try Winrar to open the help file... It's free WinRAR (32-bit) - Free download and software reviews - CNET Download.com Pete

I have seen this before - Brochure Archive is brilliant. Pete

Matt Stevenson who used to frequent this forum produced this checklist for the L322:- Before you purchase your l322 range rover Pete

We are all just too jealous at the great condition your Classic is in and the lovely shiny new parts you are throwing at it! Please keep it coming! Pete

I use one of these from Maplins for my motorbike battery.... Solar-Powered 12V 1.5W Battery Trickle Charger : Solar Trickle Chargers : Maplin Electronics Can't argue for less than a tenner! Pete

Alternators can make some very funny noises sometimes, if there is a problem with the coil windings. Pete

HI. There is no idle control valve - that came with the 3.9 My 1988 3.5 efi used to do the same as yours and i eventually cleared it after a good clean round the air intake butterfly, the rocker cover breather, and replacing the vacuum advance unit. I couldn't tell you which of those things...

I had a Cavalier (company car) that did that one day but it also filled the car with what I assume was aircon refrigerant gas and left the dash air vents covered in frost! Fortunately I was driving it in to work to get it exchanged for a brand new car anyway so I wasn't bothered about the car...