[Llandovery camping]

I didn't think they allowed camping any more - why would they when they can sting you for a room and insist you buy dinner too.

After the last visit - I think it will be the last!

Si

I stayed there last weekend , my wife booked a surprise 40th weekend for me and a group of friends came as well , I can only say how helpful the people were , they lent me a cb aerial and a pair of wellies (er indoors forgot em) for the weekend.

They also gave me a memory map overlay for strata and some other lanes which made for a really nice day .

They really couldn't have been more helpful.

Cheers

Gary

[The best mig welder to buy up to £3k]

Hi

I've just bought a new 3phase miller 450 , had it about a month now and it seems fine , we also have a kemppi 400 inverter and have to say you can get a much nicer setting on the kemmpi

I suppose in time we will with the miller

There is a £100 difference in price between the two sets

We use ours for mainly structural steel but also general fabrication using 1.0 or 1.2 wire.

you're more than welcome (obviously depending on your location) to come and give them a whirl and compare the meerkat

Cheers

Gary

[Anyone in the north wales area?]

Hi

If I were you I'd have a look for wrexham mud bashers , website here http://www.wrexhammudbashers.com/

I think it's run by a lad called Bagy who appears on here from time to time

Cheers

Gary

[130/Hicap towing bracket - need to make one - any pics?]

hello , here's a couple of pics could take some measurements if you want

Cheers

Gary

[Fitting an auto-reverse hitch to non auto trailer?]

http://www.autoandtr...s.php?prod=HU12 that's the one , if you look at the rear of the hitch by the shock absorber/compensator there's a clip/catch that you pop in so you can reverse .

HTH

Cheers

Gary

[Fitting an auto-reverse hitch to non auto trailer?]

Hi

I'm doing the same at the moment with a plant trailer but I bought a bradley hitch which has a catch to push in to stop the brakes coming on , I'll try and find one the same and post the link

Cheers

Gary

[LT230 - Rebuild Help]

Look. I'll be honest. I have nothing personal against ashcrofts. I have spent loads on their stuff in the past which is maybe why i felt let down a little.

I don't understand why you feel let down , Dave answered the phone and told you how to do the job which he didn't have to do , most people in business would have told you to pop it on a pallet and we'll fix it !

Gary

[Winch Bumper Bargain]

I've no idea I'm afraid... but it has been a couple of years! I chose it because it is solid, not a three-part assembly job. Fits on the inside of the chassis rails using the lower bumper bolts, plus two more at the back of the guard (one being the steering/drop arm thingy).

ok that helps a bit I guess I'll have to buy one and cut and carve if necessary I looked at a couple of pics on google images and it looks like most steering/sump guards pick up on the bumper bolts

cheers

Gary

[Forum greenlane trip?]

Don't forget that I will be in a Toyota!!!!!

Ah now where's my photo of somebody removing there propshaft by a bridge in Dolanog because they were having trouble with difflock/4 wd on there T*Y*T*

And they say Land Rovers are unreliable

[Winch Bumper Bargain]

Hi

What make is your steering guard ? and which bolts does it fit on ? I've nearly finished making a winch bumper and then thought about where the steering guard bolts to and if anything I've done will be in the way

Thanks

Gary

[Honourable breakers?]

Hi

I can recommend skan 4x4 I know they ship a fair bit of stuff abroad , ask for Warwick when you ring .

I have bought a few items off them and they are always as described , all bolts etc are undone as apposed to cut out with burning gear and Warwick is a gentleman.

Cheers

Gary

[About to buy a galv chassis]

given the fact you need/want to do some welding to your new chassis have you considered buying one in self colour ,doing the extra bits and bobs you need and then getting it galvanized locally it probably wouldn't save you money but atleast everything would be galved

Cheers

Gary

[Would you paint your Galv'd chassis? If so how?]

Galvanising may be a sacrificial coating, but it should nevertheless last the lifetime of the truck.

That's it , you'll get 70 microns minimum at the galvanizers and it decays at about 1 micron a year ,obviously not if you live at the coast and back your truck in to the sea everyday to launch your yacht

[Would you paint your Galv'd chassis? If so how?]

Drizz ,

I don't think I'd bother painting the whole chassis but would paint the rear crossmember to make it less desirable to thieves

To paint on galv you can use mordant solution also known as T wash , you apply it with a brush ,wait till galv turns black (few minutes) then wash off with water and then paint

Cheers

Gary

[Mondeo electric fan into 300tdi.]

Hi Frax

is this what you're after ? wiring diagram

Gary

[Not really OT: steel framed garages]

Hi

I manufacture and erect agricultural and industrial steel framed buildings if thats any use to you ?

Cheers

Gary

ps mods please feel free to remove if this is classed as spamming !

[Rear spare wheel carrier]

Hello

No I don't think anybody in the uk sells them , I wondered about buying 10 no and then selling them on here or ebay , thought you might get a discount and cheaper postage

Cheers

Gary

[Rear spare wheel carrier]

hello

it was Paul Humphreys that bought the hinge here

the hinge is a good bit of kit and I think it was about £40 delivered to his door

Cheers

Gary

[Diff Protectors]

Hi Mick

I've got a Gwyn Lewis weld on diff protector on my rear axle

Hope these are some help

Cheers

Gary

[R380 gearbox differences]

for the part numbers go to the 'request for part numbers forum' in the top of the thread list is a pinned link to a online Microcat parts list/diagrams & another link to parts books/workshop manuals.

Cheers Ralph , I'll give it a whirl

Am I missing something here? Surely the input shaft is longer so you will need the Disco bell housing, and the position of the transfer box will be further back and so the rear prop will need to be shorter and the front prop longer?

Or am I being a little thick..

I'll have a disco bellhousing with the box I purchase (I hope !)so hopefully everything will be tickety boo (famous last words)

[R380 gearbox differences]

The link you posted is correct, it's quite an involved job:

Thanks for that FF , will give it a whirl if I can't source a defender r380 for reasonable money .

Has anybody got a part no for the "quadrant on the gear selector shaft" ?

Cheers

Gary

[R380 gearbox differences]

Cheers Ralph , I know what you mean regarding getting a defender box to start , but to say defender R380's are a bit thin on the ground is somewhat of an understatement

[R380 gearbox differences]

Hi

I'm after a defender R380 gearbox and was wondering if it's possible to convert a disco R380 to suit a defender

I've seen this here and wondered if it's right ?

I've used the search option as well but it appears to be a job to get a definitive answer

Cheers

Gary

[Your views/reccomendations]

I had forgotten about that - does anyone know where paul got the hinge from? I can feel another project coming on!

Hi

Yes he got it from here !

Gary

[Your views/reccomendations]

Hello

If you like the look of the alisport spare wheel carrier , have a look at spare wheel carrier pay special attention to the hinge and you'll find it's identical to the alisport one .

So if you/or know someone who's handy with a welder I'm sure you could make one for quite a bit less

Cheers

Gary