Jimmy Two-Jacks

Hello All, I have seen this and wonder if it would work in a defender 200tdi , i.e would a standard alternator cope with this? I understand the battery would be flat in no time fast if the engine wasn't running but would it cope when it was running? It's the type you wire direct to the battery rather than frying the cigar lighter Cheers J2J http://www.ebay.co.u...=item43b6db765f

I got it sorted out it was M10 (1.25 fine) I just re=tapped the supplied hafnut and all is well.

Thank you I will have another try

Ahemmm....Thats why I ask as the ones he sent me don't fit my vehicle Its not any fault of his kit as it all worked very well. I think its my probably "Made on a Friday aternoon from the bits bucket at the factory truck" I have sent him a message but thought for the cost of two nuts I could just get two from Oxon fastenings my local suppliers to save any hasle and get the job done.

I thought so to but the thread seems too course on the M10 nut I have

Hi All I need to find the thread of the knob (so to speak) of the hi/lo box shift lever on my early 200tdi. I thought it was M10 but an M10 nut starts but stops as its not the right thread also the securing nut at the base of the main gearbox lever that is a LT77 TYPE. Anyone know? Cheers J2J

Sorry Western I cant seem to upload anymore images it tells me there is an error with the server I will try later These are they: http://www.ebay.co.u...=item19d5dd213b Cheers J Ok here you go

Well I fitted the roof lights and light bar and an illuminated switch in the cab to run independant of the main lights as I dont want them for road usage and the led lights are not "E" marked and so can not be used on the highway. I have just got to get the mother in law to make me some covers to keep me legal whilst on the road The images below show 1: Normal Lights Dipped 2:Normal Lights Full Beam 3:LED Roof lights Thanks again for the help . j2j

Thanks All..No need for the bucket of sand then

I have military two part doors on my defender and as James says the seal at the top is very difficult to mantain and you end up resorting to extra closed cell seals to keep the water out. They suit me because my truck is a shed on wheels and has no frills not even carpet or a wireless but if you want comfort and a drier cab look for one piece doors. J

Hi All I have finally got round to plumbing in the boost gauge after my inter-cooler upgrade and pump tweak (very minor tweak) on my 200tdi 90. It worked well but the needle seems to sit almost at 1BAR for most of the time the vehicle is being driven. I know I have posted before asking the correct boost pressure and was told no more than 1 BAR but this gauge has a colour scale that follows the pressure level and the 1BAR marking is well within the red section . The gauge sits half way when idling as I think this dial could be fitted to petrol engines and in that case read vacuum as well as positive boost. Perhaps that's the reason for the scary coloured scale. That seems to infer that your engine is about to melt . The temperature gauge doesn't seem to move higher than usual at just below halfway so perhaps its nothing to worry about Should the needle sit around 1 BAR but not quite most of the time or should I keep a bucket of sand in the cab ? Cheers J2J

Well I have been practicing with the modified crimps and heat shrink and think I can probably make a passable job of It. Thanks for all the info. I will post some images when I fit the lights. Cheers All J2J

Thanks Jon, I am not on Dalton but not far away If I get stuck I might take you up on that offer. Many thanks J

Thanks for the advice got the cable on order. Where did you get the crimps from? Regards J

Thanks all for the help. j

Hi All, I have just bought myself four spot beam led roof bar lights for my 90 and was hoping for some advice as to wiring them. Am I right in thinking that its best to wire the four in parallel through a relay switched Independent of the headlight controls in the cab as I don't want them for road usage? I used an online watts to amps calculator and put in the 4x lights @ 15watts each that came to 60 watts at 12volts making 5 amps? So would I be OK with say 10 amp 12volt auto wire and say a 10amp fuse? Any ideas as to how to junction/split the four live feeds from the single wire coming from the fused battery supply, connector block perhaps? Sorry to seem thick electric stuff has never been a strength. Cheers James

Hi Harry, I am sure the tek screws would give up under that kind of force. Maybe the bolt option would be better . Cheers J2J

OK bear in mind I know nothing of electrical stuff but is this the sort of thing you meant when you said a linear potetiometer? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Slide-Potentiometer-10K-Linear-/290774508867?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item43b382e543

Scott, If you do go Is it group members only? I quite fancy that, it sounds good and very near to me J2J

I think it is having just looked a td exhaust system

I drilled a hole through one side only of the slider fixings and outriggers and fixed it with a tek screw. That keeps it anchored ok

Sorry Vulcan I should have elaborated on the question. My 90 was a 2.5 petrol and then it was fitted with a 200tdi I think by Land Rover. Anyway I recently ordered a 200tdi straight through section to remove the central box thinking a 200tdi exhaust was fitted to the engine at the time of conversion (foolish I know) but it didn’t fit as the people who replaced the engine had used the 2.5 petrol exhaust from the original engine. So I tried to coble something together and ended up with a mess. So thought If I got a straight through for the petrol system I could just bolt it on instead of bending and cutting and welding pipe. Cheers J

Hi All. With the first frosts of the year knipping at the extremeties and the 90 heater down to one speed again I have been pondering if the resistors (I think) in the heater blower can be replaced and if so how easy is it. I have a bilge blower lying about in the shed from an older non LR vehcle project and saw the post on supercharging your heater and toyed with using that. If I used that and didnt want to or couldnt use the native speed controler what would I need controler wise to regulate the speed of the fan? On a seperate note does anyone know if a straight through mid section exhaust is available for a 2.5 petrol 90 and who sells them if they exsist ?

Hi All, Just in the reply from the conservative MEP with a forward of Statement by Jacqueline Foster Dear Mr Lees, Thank you for your email regarding the proposed ban on car modifications. In reply, I thought you might like to see the statement attached from Jacqueline Foster MEP, Spokesperson for Transport and Tourism, which sets out the view of the Conservatives in the European Parliament. Trusting that this is helpful to you. With best wishes, James Elles MEP Conservative Member - South-East Region Statement by Jacqueline Foster MEP on the European Commission's proposed regulation on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles The proposed regulation, which is part of the 'Roadworthiness Package', was submitted to the European Parliament during the summer recess. It has not yet been considered, or even studied, by the Parliament's Transport Committee. When the Transport Committee has reached its view of this proposed regulation, the matter will be referred back to the European Commission and the Council of Ministers, which comprises national Transport Ministers from around the EU. I realise this process is very bureaucratic and I do not expect a decision on this proposal before the end of 2013. As a Conservative MEP for the North West, and as Spokesman for Transport & Tourism, I am concerned that this is yet further interference by the EU in matters which, certainly in the case of the United Kingdom, have been handled perfectly well until now. I do not believe that roadworthiness testing should relate to modifications, alterations or improvements to vehicles. Most historic vehicles will have been modified at some stage and so testing against its original characteristics, as the proposal suggest, is simply unworkable. I shall be making robust arguments to the Committee on these issues. You will be able to follow its progress through the web site of the European Parliament and I shall also endeavour to keep in touch with you. In the meantime, I am pleased that the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs has also confirmed that it has submitted comments to the Department for Transport and I would urge you to also contact your Member of Parliament, if you have not already done so. Well too soon to say, but it seems the message is getting through that the implementation of the changes would cause serious damage to many people (voting people). J2J J

Update Reply from Labour MEP. 17 October 2012 Our ref ps/ph Dear Mr Lees, RE: Proposed amendment to the periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and repealing Directive 2009/40/EC Thank you for alerting me to your concerns over proposed changes to the requirements for classic or heritage car owners, please forgive the delay in issuing a reply. These are proposed changes that have been put forward by the European Commission in July. The usual EU legislative process is for the European Commission to initiate legislation and then for the European Parliament and Council (where the 27 national Governments sit) to scrutinise and amend the proposals before any changes are passed into law. At this stage the European Commission's proposals have just been transmitted to the European Parliament and MEPs will over the coming months have the chance to put forward changes they feel are necessary to improve the European Commission's text. This means that we have a lot of scope to change elements of the Commission proposal that we do not like and this is precisely the work that my colleague, Brian Simpson, who leads for Labour MEPs on transport issues, will be doing over the next few months. Regarding the Commission's revision proposals, any new changes must be about finding a good balance between ensuring high standards of road safety and putting in place rules that are proportionate to the associated risks. I have raised your concerns directly with my colleague Brian Simpson and while he welcomes some of the sensible changes proposed by the Commission, he is not in favour of imposing excessive regulations that in effect prevent owners of historic and/or modified vehicles from continuing to enjoy their pastime. It is for this reason that last week he raised your concerns over the alleged restrictions on modifying vehicles directly with the European Commission. In the meeting with Commission officials responsible for writing this legislation they clarified that the new legislation does not in any way prevent vehicle owners from modifying their vehicles. We believe the confusion may have stemmed from the new requirement for vehicle manufacturers to provide testing centres with access to the technical information necessary for MOT tests. This requirement, however, does not in any way mean that all components would have to conform with those which were on the car when it was first registered or that vehicles will be failed their MOT test due to alterations. The intention is simply to ensure that vehicle manufacturers release technical information that could assist and facilitate testers in doing their job. The legislation does not make any reference to failing motorists on their MOT tests on the basis of modifications to their vehicle. You can find the reference to this requirement under Article 4 of the legislative proposal by following this link http://ec.europa.eu/transport/road_safety/pdf/road_worthiness_package/proposal_for_a_regulation_on_periodic_roadworthiness_tests_en.pdf. Earlier this month the EU Transport Commissioner, Siim Kallas, attended the European Parliament's Transport Committee where he confirmed the information listed in this letter. I hope this response has helped allay your concerns over the new EU changes affecting MOT tests. Yours sincerely. Peter Skinner Peter Skinner MEP Labour MEP for South East England European Parliament Rue Wiertz Brussels, 1047 Tel: 0032 (0) 22847458 Fax: 0032 (0)22849458 Email: peter.skinner@europarl.europa.eu I have so far posted the responses to my letters of concern here on the forum in order that we might be able to draw comparison between the stances taken from political party to political party on this. Cheers J2J PS If anyone is getting fed up with the updates..Just let me know and I will stop posting them up.