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Not sure how the engine fan can come on before the engine starts? Unless I am misreading something?

Bet I’m being an absolute clown and have knocked the ac on. I cut the belt so forgot I had it 😂😂

They normally make a noise when they are on the way out. I just remove these & go electric. At least the engine will warm up quicker

That’s what I was wondering to be honest. Maybe the old one was never firing up. It comes on with ignition live I.e. before you start it up. Thought that was odd. I’m fairly sure it’s running sweet. Hasn’t spiked on temperature and doesn’t ever...

Hi Resto, thanks for the info , Ill give them a ring in the morning, Thanks again

Welcome. I haven’t used him for anything but have had a chat and seems a good bloke

Knackered fan ?

Do they not start in the "locked" position then go lose shortly after? I thought in general they usually fail in the lose position. Sorry for the crap technical terms, engine bay looks proper tidy. What brand rad did you buy in the end?

Hmm maybe. I’ll run for bit but thought I would’ve noticed before. Unless it’s on the wrong way which it surely couldn’t be 😂 It’s Nissens rad. Bloody minefield trying to work out what to buy. I check it all over enough and have low coolant...

Brand new 🤔

Based near Stockbridge

Speak to Steve at backyard 4x4 mate - he’s a td5 nut and seems a decent bloke

Viscous is giving it beans as soon as you turn the key, even when cold. Air trapped?

Are you getting upset because we gave you an answer you don't like? A D3 will cost you plenty, it's a knackered old luxury 4x4. A D2 is also the same but less expensive to put right, they don't all have ace you know. Many green laning idiots have...

So you want a fast off-road vehicle that handles well doesn’t wallow is good on fuel and low on maintenance…. Not a ‘proper 4x4’ as I don’t think that exists with the above must haves but a would a forester not cover most of it? Suzuki vitara? I...

It’s so strange how some stay good here and others rot out. Largely depends on how good the alpine seals and is the seal land has rusted I guess. My resto has 0 damage here but plenty elsewhere lol

Brilliant, thank you! Just ground all the sealant and paint off and I can see the spot welds now - had to go back a bit from the section I was looking at because all that metal has gone. Time to start drilling! I was hoping not to have to do...

I use my D1 as a daily most of the week…

Excuse any rough work. 7 years ago and cutting my teeth on my first attempt of a resto!

Hi max, I can’t actually remember the exact details but when I look at it it will jog my memory. I’m pretty sure dippy is right and where you have your black circle there’s spot welds. In the corner itself, there’s an actual box structure made up...

Doesn't your ins. co. have a designated glass replacement/chip repair company?

Yes mate. It had completely slipped my mind that this was a thing and they’re booked in tomorrow afternoon!

Being a youngster you are meant to do stupid things so just buy one. I bought plenty of impractical vehicles when I was young without any thought what so ever. It's far easier now with the Internet to gain knowledge and find parts than it was...

Hi all, As above, 300tdi disco. Don’t have any other electrical faults. I suspect battery isn’t the best after it was stood lots in winter. Would a sluggish battery cause this? I.e. full beam won’t run until alternator has topped up the battery...

If it wasn’t a tdi I’d look like one of them dirty vegans!!!

I’ve an old 3 door disco commercial. I’ve done a thread on it called ‘pig’ if you’re interested. It’s an honest old bus. Its had a bit of interior abuse. I stuck a new carpet in, gaiters etc. yet to do headliner - it’s pinned up by the sun visors...

Hiya Funny enough I noticed that as well when I was looking for one It was the same when I finally bought my D3 as it was like a boat , then after I virtually rebuilt the suspension and got it perfect the difference was like night and day All...

I think you’ve a scratch to itch. Buy one 👍🏻

So you want to spend £2-5k on a D3, use it as a daily, take it green-laning, but not spend lots on maintenance and repairs? Good luck! You might get lucky. You need to find one that has been loved but is still cheap(?), so as @lynall says, I’d...

I wouldn’t go near any pick-up at that price mate but your right on the ranger - my farmer mate runs too that get absolutely battered and can’t be worth much and he doesn’t actually seem to have many problems other than rust. The spec b don’t...