Not if you live in the same place you did about twenty years ago

Yeah, that's probably the case. Some of my fuel lines probably date back to 1970 when my vehicle was built.

Looks like I must be using the wrong technique then, either the damn thing just won't go on, or the pipe splits on me. And I rate myself as having pretty strong fingers too.

Sounds like a good system, I'll look into it myself. Clear pipes would solve a lot of little diesel mysteries

And if you want to buy genuine Land Rover replacement pipes they cost an absolute arm and a leg, for what is just a length of pipe with two unions

Never seemed to work for me, 100°C never seemed to produce the necessary softening of the pipe. Maybe I should have tried boiling oil ? A little medieval but possibly a good bit hotter

Front axle doesn't look too abnormal to me. Rear axle definitely appears to be too narrow. Could it be from a late Series One ? I've never really been into S1 (I'm too tight fisted) but I think I recall some of them had floating half shafts, possibly the 109"

I'd be inclined to buy the expensive crimping tool (I've seen some supposedly professional quality items for about £40) and restore everything back to standard spec. My suffix G 88 diesel has basically standard wiring with just two fuses, and I've never had a problem. But what is worrying is...

What make of master cylinder have you bought ? The ones made in China have a bad reputation for failing straight out of the box. Having said that, I ran one of them cast iron Britpart m/cylinders on my clutch for 10 years maybe longer

What are owners using to replace damaged fuel pipes on their diesels ? I've found the original nylon type pipe that Land Rover used is almost impossible to work with. Apparently you're supposed to heat up the end of the pipe before pushing it onto the union. But when I try it (hot air gun) I...

I've got a new "Smiths" heater motor here that I think I bought from Paddocks at some point. Interestingly it seems to be made in China ! You're probably better off reviving your old motor if you can, it's probably better quality

I fitted one in 2012 I think. Still going strong, but only because I keep squirting old engine oil into the mud traps where the tank mounts to the chassis, especially at the rear

The original Rover tanks were not just steel - although I'm not exactly sure what the protective coating was. Years ago I thought they were galvanised, but I think Tin plated is more likely as the tank was soldered to the bash plate that came with it. And tin plated obviously much thicker than...

Just had to Google up the facts. Compulsory to be fitted from 1965 ? onwards (although apparently my 1970 2A doesn't need a centre seat belt), but not compulsory to actually wear them until 1983. I remember that some Del Boy type entrepreneur started selling Puffa type jackets with a black...

In the case of the "boat anchor" that I've recently removed, 20/50 with about two litres of used EP90 added to it. Desperate times call for desperate measures

Can using a less viscous (thinner) oil cause lower rates of engine wear ? Apparently it can, but I don't quite understand how. Except maybe in extreme cold conditions. Looks like I need to deepen my understanding of how multigrade oils work

Extra cost option ? I did have a quick trawl of Ebay for new wiring harnesses, someone has got some Series One items listed £371 a pop. Ouch !

I've just fitted a 12J diesel in what seems to be VGC. What oil should I be using to minimise engine wear and make this lump last as long as possible ? I'm not the slightest bit interested in reducing internal friction and getting better fuel mileage, or reducing mechanical noise. I just want...

Hmmmm.......Their website claims "Braided Outer Covering " That's a bit naughty if that ain't what they're selling. I know that it's still possible to get the original cotton braided type harnesses, because they still sell them for British motorcycles, and they're new repro items, not NOS...

Their website mentions "braided outer covering", is this the same as the cloth covering on the originals ? I'm assuming that all the connectors used are high quality not the cheapo Chinese rubbish.