I have had (seperate) battery issues and as a result have two batteries now. I have replicated the problem with both AND whilst getting a jump start. They are running down quickly (I suspect a short somewhere) so I wouldn't normally rule those out but the fact that it turns over quick as you...

Hello all, again! My S3 in the last few months has started to refuse to start sometimes. Either from cold or having stalled mid-run and it has refused to for a number of minutes and numerous attempts. Just when I am red-faced and about to give up it will often start again and then be fine...

Perfect! That's filled the gap in my knowledge :)

I would love some clarifiaction/confirmation of my thoughts... My S3 'could' be started with a handle, I also know from experimentation that it runs just fine if I disconnect the battery once it's running. Is this because (other than lights and perhaps other non-critical components)...

So are any LandyZone stickers currently available?:confused:

I presume there is a sticker then :rolleyes: In his defence the info is not that clear :) I have read a load of old posts which relate to it but with no real info or pricing or payment method stated, and the guy who suggested PM'ing a member is labelled a banned user. So for the uncool kids...

Jeeeze Johnny, I am amazed you drive a car. What was wrong with the horse and cart? :D Actually, I jest, I am all for small businesses with physical premises. The down side being they tend not to be open at 8pm :D

Hey, can you post a link of where I can get this amount for this price? A quick google show 75ml tubes for about a fiver.

I have a tin of heat resistant paint from Specialized (for a Victorian fireplace I renovated). When I get it off to sort the stud I'll give it a hard wirebrush and slap the paint on. Will post the photos.

I understand I should/could paint to avoid the manifold rusting. Why on earth don't they do this from the factory if they are so prone to rusting? AND, what if the manifold is already rusty? Would painting over the top not just result in it flaking off? - it is a second hand manifold I...

Should it just screw out? With the stud snapped flush I guess I would need to use a left handed drill bit to remove the remnants? Ooooh fun, I've not done that yet :D I didn't realise about the gasket, thanks.

I guess I still haven't learnt that prior to trying to undo anything on my S3 I should spray it with penetrating fluid for a week first! So that Copper Slip is a grease that goes on the threads. I got the impression from somewhere that there is also a way of using a kind of rubbery sealant...

I figured the torque malarky can drop off my radar, thanks. Not as if I'm racing in it! They do seem to be a real bastard. Anyone have a suggestion for getting a nice cheap manifold replacement? Seems to be the one thing on ebay no-one sells! So is the jury still out on greasing threads...

Added! Nice touch for setting this up :)

Anyone got access to a trailer to take an 88" from Molesey to Bracknell? I'd like to borrow it ideally :) though in desperate need so will pay someone to do for me or hire it if I have to. Thanks!

Are they always so **** on Series 3 2.25 motors? When bought, the manifold had an inch gap between it and the downpipe. I tried to tighten it up and realised someone had previously attempted a weld as one of the lugs had broken off so it was pretty unfixable. :doh: SO, I got a manifold out a...

Yes I do have a radio which I guess will be using something for its memory. Though I would expect that to be so minute that it could not be responsible for my flat battery issues. I re-measured the current with the radio on and it showed .5 amps. So the memory on the radio using .09 (just...

Just to close this one off... I bought two very cheap pod speakers off ebay (£20 inc p&p) and just sat them in the front shelf with a cheap stereo (from a Saxo) bolted in the center. I can hear it just fine. Might need to crank the volume on the motorways but it really is very adequate...

Oxides, I broke the circuit with the multimeter and got a reading of .091 amps so I guess I have a short somewhere. This seems like a piddly amount of current, though I guess if it is flowing constantly then it would have been enough to explain my issues? Should the expected reading really...

CharlesY, I found both your posts very informative so please don't stop with the full explanations. Not to say Slobs short sharp stuff isn't equally as useful but different strokes for different folks and I find your deconstructions simple and they paint a very complete picture. Slob, maybe...