1. Defender01

    Towing electrickerys question

    Should find something here. https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=how+to+wire+a+caravan+grey+socket&client=firefox-b&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjossn0xPrVAhXJKFAKHSzrDsoQsAQITw&biw=1360&bih=620
  2. Defender01

    Does anyone recognise this swing away?

    Yes i did notice that but i think a little thought and fettling it would certainly strengthen it up. Its obviously cracked at the weakest point so would be good to strengthen there.
  3. Defender01

    Does anyone recognise this swing away?

    I would slip a piece of pipe over the O D and weld it as that part must take the jarring it would in fact strengthen it up. ;)
  4. Defender01

    Puma problems

    Last year when i had my 110 M O Td i had an advisory saying Tyre sidewalls showing signs of cracking. Since then i have had a new set of tyres. This year i had an advisory tyres showing signs of excessive tread. So it seems an advisory on Land rovers is compulsory. ;)
  5. Defender01

    Puma problems

    Hmm think i would take it somewhere else for second opinion. ;)
  6. Defender01

    L T 85 G box noise

    Yes i always keep all oil levels toped up.
  7. Defender01

    L T 85 G box noise

    Its been like it for two years now and most of that is pulling heavy loads. Noise goes once i depress the clutch pedal.
  8. Defender01

    Hi all

    Wish i could find a really nice one of those i may be tempted when the time comes to me getting an auto.:)
  9. Defender01

    Hi all

    Thanks. Yes the soundtrack that comes with a V8 is possibly the best sound there is.;)
  10. Defender01

    L T 85 G box noise

    I have a Defender 110 V8 which has developed a gearbox noise. All gears sound like a growling noise like a straight cut gearbox. I have googled it and apparently these boxes are prone all gears are noisy except 4th. As far as i can find out its the main shaft large bearing that causes the noise...
  11. Defender01

    Hi all

    Although i am listed as a new member i joined this forum many years ago. But being a self employed i have not had much time to visit regularly. For some reason i could not log in i know my old username & password but it wouldn't accept it so have rejoined as a new member. I currently own a...
  12. Defender01

    Whats happened to the Landrover.net forum.

    I am glad to see this forum is taking the fall of another Land rover forum to heart. I like many others are sad to see it fall as i had many friends there. I joined this forum many years ago but have been very busy work wise and i believe the last time i successfully logged in was back in 2015...
  13. Defender01

    Whats happened to the Landrover.net forum.

    Yes very sad news. I had been a member on there for many years and made some great friends. Many of the original members had become less active and many not active at all. The last time i looked in there were very few new posts and mainly got down to about a dozen or so just chatting amounst...