Just had exactly the same trouble with my 200TDI, and it's the early one with the EXPENSIVE radiator & oil cooler combination, (£240) did all the radflush stuff, didn't do a thing! you can actually see the limescale through the plughole. It must be like concrete! did some phoning round, and...

Sounds like your switch isn't set correctly, or it's sticking. you could try removing it and WD'ing it, but I'd replace it as they're only about £6, and once it's out, you might as well know that there's nothing wrong with it. Check out the Haynes manual how to do it, but note that the...

The other alternative is to keep the Focus (or downsize from that...can you? ) and get yourself an older Landy, then she can run around to the shops and things in the skateboard, and when everyone and the kitchen sink need to be transported, use the Landy. This way you can go "playing" without...

Get the bog standard ones, they are as cheap as chips and will do the job for much longer than any poly ones will. I put poly bushes on a kitcar that I had, less than 5k and they were all knackered, changed back to OM and have had years of service. I'll NEVER fit poly bushes again to any of my...

Ok that man!!!! Great bundles of gratitude to the Mad Hat Man!! :) :) :) Called Roadsure who I have the 90 insured with, excellent deal!!!!!! £46 for full 12 months breakdown recovery (or up to insurance renewal date) all except home start (didn't want that) for driving any vehicle, so...

I've just changed my seats in the 90 for alfa romeo seats. I got a pair of green cloth ones that match the Landy ncely for ££0 from the local scrappy There's just a peg on one of the sliders that needs removing, easy done The few minor problems that I found were; the Alfa runners aren't long...

Well Eurotunnel wouldn't take the Landy into their recovery plan as it's over 15 years old (J reg, 91) Under 16 years it would have been the best deal, (£63 travel & breakdown insurance/recovery for 7 days for up to 8 people) So, I've booked with the tunnel for the crossing £10 return at the...

I think I've found the best deal, just waiting for the office to open to confirm it. with eurotunnel, picking the quiet times. £61 out, £49 return, and travel insurance with breakdown insurance for around £65. The problem might be the age of the Landy, just need to confirm. I'll post again...

thanks for that, but the AA wanted £79, as opposed to the RAC at £75. Still looking for cheaper!

Ok, I'm taking the landy to France in July on one of "Mudplugs" holidays, after getting a quote for breakdown cover from the RAC, it's more than I pay for the insurance! Anyone recommend any other company? Cheers Jim

If you get the one with the extensions, they nearly reach the spring hangers, but the answer to your question is, yes, you can weld up the hole, then "persuade" the sides to go inside the new legs of the crossmember. for a neater job, fit the new cross member then make your extra plate to cover...

no thanks, once was enough! Can give you a few tips if you're going to do your own (not sure if 110 is similar to 90 though) You'll need, small angle grinder with about 6 cutting discs, I also found a need for a bigger angle grinder (9" model) a reasonably decent mig welder, (don't think...

Well I've done it, and right proud I am too! One of the biggest problems was just how much to cut off the chassis, even after measuring about 6 times, I still decided to leave a bit extra on then trimmed it later on. I can concure that it's a weekends job, especially if you're outside on...

Be aware that the cans of puncture seal are only any use for the type of puncture you find when you go to the car in the morning and the tyre is flat, even then you're best jacking it up and spinning the wheel straight away after "inserting" the stuff. For a puncture whilst driving at any speed...

No, it won't let me in either! right, got the new switch in, with a mulimeter looked to be working ok, put the wires on, again everything looks ok, but all the bloody panels etc back on, and the buggers not working at all! bastard!!!! Will have to go and give it another little turn me-thinks!

nope, neither can I. mr Grunt........Are you around please?

Well I've found the wire, had been cut off, and what's left was hiding up in the loom near the steering shaft! Obviously some previous mechanical monkey had forgotten to fit it before putting the g/box fully up when changing the clutch or something, knowing that the previous owner wasn't going...

Recently bought a Defender to play with, one of the problems being that the difflock light isn't! Ok, although the difflock is working fine, the light isn't working at all. so, like a good little Boy Scout, I've done a "search" and checked out all the post relevant to this. I've checked the bulb...

I also intend to change the rear crossmember myself after easter, I've already got the new one with the extensions ready, just one question? when the old member has been cut off, does the rear of the body need propping up first? or did I read it correctly, in that you slide the new crossmember...

thanks for the confirmation guys, I thought it would be that one, i'll bet it needs some, as that bugger's never been out for a LONG time!