1. TheRealPlank

    Defender 90 cutting out now dead !

    Sound like a leccy issue somewhere, I'd trace back from the stop solenoid, as that requires a live to allow fuel though, and is earthed to the enigne, so if you're engine has cut out that soon after your radio, your engine may have had just enough fuel past the solenoid to keep you going for a...
  2. TheRealPlank

    Roof removal for painting 200tdi Hardtop 90

    I've got no lining in my roof, as my roof comes off as soon as theres a bit of sunshine! But it's just bolts along both sides at the top or bottom of the side panels depending on whether you want to separate or lift off in one and 8 or so bolts along the top of the windscreen... It's awkward due...
  3. TheRealPlank

    265 / 75 X 16 Modular Wheels / Insa Turbo Special Tracks

    Hi Rattler, Leave em on - Got no spacers on mine, and have now rubbed the inner tread off... haha. I didn't want the spacers as there's more stress on wheel bearings; however is it as bad as I think it'll be? I don't wanna be replacing wheel bearings every couple of months! I know they're cheap...
  4. TheRealPlank

    Eastnor Landy Show!

    Evening all, Anyone going to Eastnor Landrover Show? I've been before, but I was young and don't remember too much of it. However I have my own land rover now (1989 defender 90, disco 200tdi conv, rough looking, as a landy should be! But loved workhorse and plaything), and was wondering if the...
  5. TheRealPlank

    Electric Land Rover

    Hi Nigel, I'm all for electric vehicles - I built myself an electric bike.... 3kw motor + 84v + 65 amp = trouser browning speeds and immense torque. However in something as heavy as a defender - current battery technology limits range to a near un-usable level for the average car user. I've...
  6. TheRealPlank

    Help! Runs great when cold, but terrible when hot!

    She wasn't smoking at all... My friend popped over a minute ago with a filter removing tool, so I was able to finally get my fuel filter off... And what do I discover?? About half a beach. All cleaned out, and new filter in - she runs like an absolute dream now! Far better than when I first...
  7. TheRealPlank

    Help! Runs great when cold, but terrible when hot!

    Hello all, New to the forum, and only recently a proud owner of a landrover! I have wanted one since I can remember, due to my dad having a series one since I was born - but I have only just been able to afford one (bought myself a 200tdi converted TD defender 90). Due to crazy insurance prices...