1. markbarnes

    Couple of issues-advice please

    And if its the slave, it'll be taking the gearbox out?
  2. markbarnes

    Couple of issues-advice please

    Trouble is its the 120k.......I'll need a new car within a year or two and resale wise it may not pay. Even if I was to keep her long term, a 120k engine is nearing the end.....
  3. markbarnes

    Couple of issues-advice please

    Oh fear, not a good prognosis........d day for the gay ;) It's a good looker too.....Norway blue, leather, 3 door though ;(. New baby too ;(. Ooooops What would you guys do? 120k, good bod, 2002, What's it worth?
  4. markbarnes

    Has anyone found their old car on Landyzone?

    I've often had the same kinda thought when looking at old films; has someone ever spotted their 1978 Morris marina in the background or an elderly gent watching some old film with Wilfred hide white in it and dropped their teeth in their tea remembering that Armstrong Sidley that just drove by...
  5. markbarnes

    Couple of issues-advice please

    Is it for certain that its the master/slave???? Basically it's nigh impossible to get into gear unless I pump up and down on the clutch...... At 120k on the clock, £700 is verging pump and dump.......
  6. markbarnes

    Couple of issues-advice please

    It's a td4, 2002....,.,, yikes, is it seriously that much? Fooook ;(
  7. markbarnes

    Couple of issues-advice please

    Go and search the forums and put in "rare beast". You will see my work vehicle. A v8 modified monster that shifts around oak trees all day ;). Being a lumberjack, I kinda like to put my alpha maleness to one side sometimes and get the effeminate gayness going....the birds like it ;)
  8. markbarnes

    Couple of issues-advice please

    Being of the side of the aesthetic rather than mechanical appeal of landys, I need advice. My freelancer has a two things to sort out- 1) clutch issue. Cannot get her into gear unless a pump the clutch and push HARD. Been told this is a master/slave cylinder.....what do you think? If...
  9. markbarnes

    110: drop side to tipper

    I'm sitting here at Chelsea and Westminster hospital waiting for my little girl to be born; looking for a reasonable alternative to pricey companies (I happen to be on the riff raft ward by the way, not the lindo wing.......)
  10. markbarnes

    110: drop side to tipper

    Hello gents, Being a numbnut when it comes to matters spanner orientated, I humbly beg for your gents advice with converting my drop side 110 truck to a tipper. For a start, the truck has a non standard body on it (please see a previous post of mine: "rare beast " to see pictures of it)...
  11. markbarnes

    V8 LPG conversion cost and garage, near s.w.London

    Griffman, your a diamond, thankyou. Without getting too in depth here, if the engine were to die, could the system be "unbolted" and re fitted to a new lump???? Reason why i ask this is i really dont know the history of my old girl (whoever knows the history of their old girls?) although...
  12. markbarnes

    V8 LPG conversion cost and garage, near s.w.London

    This is all very useful information, I'm most grateful. I know that you have to get a yearly service/certificate to make it all legal. would I have to go back to him every year? Or could a more local place service it? What kind of price did you pay all in?
  13. markbarnes

    V8 LPG conversion cost and garage, near s.w.London

    I got a 110 f reg 1989 with a factory fitted engine with edelbock carb. Please tell me more! I am not much of a mechanic so as much basic knowledge as poss please!
  14. markbarnes

    V8 LPG conversion cost and garage, near s.w.London

    Thanks Griffman! Appreciate this - will give him a call after Tuesday - have me 40th to contend with until then ;) Cheers
  15. markbarnes

    V8 LPG conversion cost and garage, near s.w.London

    How do brothers in arms, well I've decided to take the plunge and go all LPG. Trouble is where in London will do it, and how much please? Your input will be most welcome as I hope it'll save me a few quid.... Cheers
  16. markbarnes

    Anybody seen or done a DIY camper body on a 110 pick up?

    that's the trouble, I'm in central London, and I am lucky if I get a parking space, let alone a space for a caravan! I was thinking of angle iron welded, ply i could fit into the grooves and bolt together....these panels of ply will stack flat in my garage, apart from where i will have...
  17. markbarnes

    Anybody seen or done a DIY camper body on a 110 pick up?

    Hey guys, Feeling enthused by good old rattys helpful advice, and realizing what a great site this is, leads me to talk about a thought ive had for a good while. I got a 110 with an unusual flatbed body. I want to keep her as my main work vehicle, but WHEN we get a weekend of sunshine, get...
  18. markbarnes

    110 coil springs replacement.

    Thanks very much for all the help guys.
  19. markbarnes

    110 coil springs replacement.

    Great - Thankyou!!! Is it an easy job to fit helper's in? Airlifts no good? Cost of a good set of helpers with/without new coils? Would you reccomeend any companys? Thankyou both gents!
  20. markbarnes

    110 coil springs replacement.

    Helpful post..... ;/ Who is ratty??? Your motor??? Any good??? Anybody else out there?????