It doesn't state if its self-etching, which it needs to be for the aluminium.

There's a big discussion here:Defender2 - View topic - Decat and MOT... Conclusion is that if your vehicle left the factory with a CAT, it will now fail the MOT if it has been removed. This must apply to a lot of members on here.

The link given by the OP states that it applies to CATS also. Could be a minefield this, don't know how easy it would be to gut the contents from a CAT or DPF and reweld unobtrusively.

Oh dear, that's a bummer if it applies to CAT's. Luckily I kept my CAT pipe when I did a decat.

Very difficult for any ordinary switch to handle the cold cranking current drawn by the starter. I have one of those Discarnect battery isolators that has a screw down knob with heavy brass surfaces and a bypass fuse to maintain alarm current and central locking etc. On several occasions I...

Although I had no problems with parking overnight in rural areas (which is most of NI), what is Belfast like for landy thefts? My daughter lives in Belfast and is buying a house with her partner in the East of the city and I'd like to take my landy over to transport stuff for her new house...

Both reported, but will ebay ever listen?

Cut the end off a live one and seal the remaining shot with gaffa tape.

This is a very good idea. You could have another siren hidden in the car to scare them off before you needed to confront them.

I find that mixing wood with smokeless coal gives the most efficient heat output. Start with a couple of logs and when nice and glowing add, coal. I use a mix of anthracite and some anthracite based ovoids. I just love the hot blue flames you get with this type of fuel. I am paying for very...

Most of them in the South have been stolen and stripped to parts or exported. :confused:

I live near his premises and have noticed on several occasions while passing that the main gate was padlocked with no signs of activity. He did tell me last year that he was either moving to other premises or selling up, I can't remember which he meant.

They've all been stolen and broken up or exported.

Also be careful adding used engine oil to your tank, particularly if it is still black. It is commonly added by criminals to mask the colour of red diesel. It could fool the traffic plod, but not the customs inspectors. Saw this on a recent traffic cops programme, where they stopped someone...

Shifty, have you had any problems with the TD5 fuel pump using more viscous fuels and what about rubber seals in the fuel system?

Does 100% veggie not put undue strain on fuel pump? Have you had any issues with seals in the fuel system?

The daily rags and in particular the Express are well known for giving sensational but totally inaccurate long range weather forecasts. There is absolutely no mention of this possibility on Weather and climate change - Met Office so where on earth they get their information from I have no...

Just add some mineral 2-stroke oil. Much cheaper than any commercial additive and better.

That's either the most time wasting first post I have ever read, or a simple wind-up.

60 is fast enough, with the occasional blast to 70 for overtaking. You don't really want to be cruising at 70 in a car with no roof structure.