Sorry, didn't realise that my mate who wrote the original post hadn't mentioned that it was smoking aswell. anyway, all sorted now so all is good.

Thanks for your help folks, i've been twindling about with the carb this afternoon and managed to sort it. i think it was getting too much fuel, hence the black smoke.

hello my friend has just purchased an x military series 3 pick up. we are currently carrying out all the main pre m.o.t checks, but the problem that we require helpfull advice with is. :) the old girl starts up instantly with the first turn of the key, as long as the choke is out. after a...

thanks for the help folks! but i think i'm goiong to try one of the standard swing away wheel carriers from paddocks! what do you think? do you think it will fit on ok, as i think it is really designed for hardtops.

Hi, just woundering if anyone knows of a suitable swing away spare wheel carrier that could be fitted onto my 2004 td5 110 double cab. any help with this would be much appriciated, Dave