[After the work, comes play]

Sometimes I really hate living down south. We haven't seen any yet this winter.

Mike

[Windscreen washer jet adjustment]

Just for the middle of the swept area on each side. That's all I do a bit of trial and error using a pin.

Mike

[Cyclone wheels]

Does anyone know the load rating for cyclone wheels. I need some discovery size tyres for the IVA of the ibex and have been offered some mounted on cyclones. 

Mike

[Bobbed and caged RRC called The "JWH"]

How about turning the grill upside down.

Mike

[Why you should use fuses when wiring those extra spotlights]

Every thing land rover up to about 300tdi doesn't have a fuse in the main feed to dash etc. Discoverys from 92ish to 94 had fuseable links (thin wire designed to burn out if overloaded). I've replaced these on my ibex with an under bonnet fuse box from a td5.

Mike

[A bit of fellow truck appreciation...]

Me too, the wife has now given in and points them out for me. 

Mike

[Why you should use fuses when wiring those extra spotlights]

Link seems to not work.

Mike

[ibex 300 build]

1 hour ago, Bowie69 said:

Isn't there normally a Summer sisters now?

Your not helping!

It is close but I'm expecting it to fail the IVA first time so its about 3 months from booking to on the road.

Mike

[ibex 300 build]

I'll try my hardest, there is rumours of an ibex get together I guess it will be in the summer.

Mike

[ibex 300 build]

It transpires that this year is the 30th anniversary of ibex so I best get it on the road then! So in that vein I did a little today. I've fitted the rear door panel, I do have two of these one is just ply full height with carpet on the other is fibreglass and only half height. The full height is fitted with machine screws into the frame. The half height is I case I have to put a rear window in for the IVA so fingers crossed they let the current one through. Also got the rear seatbelts fitted nothing tricky here as the mounts are part of the frame so just find the holes under the linings and bolt them in.

Mike

[300tdi - Why the different head gasket requirements?]

Mine has a 3 hole and has never been skimmed. My impression is it's to allow for bad tolerance control in the factory.

Mike

[Modifying eng oil cooler lines on a 200TDI 12L]

Standard thermostat housing turned to point the other way.

Mike

[285/75 R16's on a Defender 90]

Slight lift mainly due to the winch but it did rub occasionally on the back before. Steering lock stops need adjusting to stop the tyres rubbing the radius arms. I don't know what offset the challenger wheels are but the modular (16x8) stick out father than standard wheels.

Mike

[285/75 R16's on a Defender 90]

Same tyres on modulars. I really like them and would have to be pushed to change.

Mike

[Play day: BUNNY LANE, Romsey, Sunday 28th Jan]

Trust me I can be a grumpy old bugger and I don't like bangers or seat belts NOT being worn. Plus I'll happily kick someone out (and have done) for not playing nicely.😲

Mike

[Bobbed and caged RRC called The "JWH"]

I remember a time when I got that much done in this amount of time....oh yes then I had kids.

Mike

[Play day: BUNNY LANE, Romsey, Sunday 28th Jan]

If you have a towbar on the back that's fine chances are we'll pull you out the way you went in. 😉

Mike

[Play day: BUNNY LANE, Romsey, Sunday 28th Jan]

Your unlikely to miss me either.

Mike

[Any ideas]

I had this exact problem it's due to corrosion inside the solenoid. You can loosen the two bolts holding it squirt some oil in. That should sort it for a while.

Mike

[Play day: BUNNY LANE, Romsey, Sunday 28th Jan]

There is everything there from steep ascents/descents to gentle undulations. We have marshals on hand to advise or extract if need be. If you find me I can take you round. 😉

Mike

[Defender/discovery servos]

45 (90) has a complete discovery 200tdi brake system on a defender pedal box. The servo needs changing which is a discovery item (I had to mod the pedal box to fit). My question is does anyone know if a discovery (200tdi) master cylinder will fit on a defender servo I know the servos are different thickness.

Mike

[Bobbed and caged RRC called The "JWH"]

I really like the look of that nice job.

Mike

[Isuzu 4JJ1 swap for 300tdi?]

As above I know nothing about these engines. I'd be surprised if you can take the electronics off. Most modern engines will not run mechanically. You may be able to get it running with it's original ecu and engine loom mated to your loom or with a bespoke loom and ecu.

Mike

[Engine and Component weights]

Is this the prop lengths thread if so it was mine. 

mike

[LR Security Again]

If fitting an isolator switch run the cable from the alternator to the battery side of the switch or to the battery. If you don't and turn the switch off while the engine is running it won't stop the engine and could burn out the alternator.

Mike