V8 Freak

Cool.... Did wonder what they all did ! Nice selection of relays too.. Are they all additions or moved from the more vulnerable areas behind the panels ?

Gromit, thanks for the idea for placement of the rears... (And other peoples descriptions...) Well out of the way and pointing in the right direction ! Would save too much hacking in other roof lining areas.... May be another project to add to the growing list ! Can match you with the size 9's but bet I beat you big time on the body circumference !

Hehehe... Does anyone in here claim to have a Land Rover that does not leak ? I heard from a dealer that someome once took a Defender back and asked; "I know it's a Land Rover and it will leak, can you see if you can sloew the leaks down somewhat please!"

I think the Mark90 one has style, panache and a sort of "one of a kind" look....... I wouldn't consider a change if I were you. I'm only doing it because I have a wuss Land Rover that sees very little mud etc... Yours is probably used and abused ! Neil

Wow.. Sad to hear... I think he's real good at balancing off Jezzah ! Fingers crossed he pulls through and makes it back... Neil

I'd like to add to this thread if I can by asking where people with normal 90/110's place their rear speakers if I may... Perhaps some pics too. I've got an Alpine something in mine presently and only front speakers sort of tacked on under the front dash. It's got separate cd changer whic is very slow, jumps etc.. It's got to go ! So I'll be following recommendations with interest.... Over the years I've had Sharp, Blaupunkt, Sony etc. All much of a muchness.... No recommendations on current technologu though I'm afraid ! Neil

I checked when ordering.. Scorpion version does need some of the lower dash cut away if you want to install stereo thingy..... Is in parcel office now so if Mrs Freak is ever in long enuff for white van man to deliver I'll be able to verify !!

Oh no.. Now they got me worried if I should have waited to find out about the MUD one... (Isn't 20:20 hindsight a powerful thing !) Well I made my bed.. so I'd better go ruffle the duvet. Looks like both will need a lower dash mod so if I don't like the expensive Scorpion one I can always trash it and install the cheaper model... (Must explore my logic someday soon..) Neil (now off to lie down)

I had major issues with BT many years ago and now we are totally BT free in our house. NTL provide all of our services. We have a 10MB connection now. The service has been very reliable for last few years. Other family members have Pipex (BT Based) which is also proving very reliable. I also help friends and family to maintain their computers.. (Am I mad or what !) This may be a gerneralisation but..... Those that run AOL have had far more general PC issues than those without. Those that have converted into AOL generally develop PC performance issues. (The AOL program is Bloatware and incredibly resource hungry.) It seems weird though, those who like the "We will show you how to live your life" approach from AOL are very forgiving when it dies on them, fails to connect, or just kills their machine. Neil

Well I have to hold my hand in the air and admit I've ordered one of these from Scorpion. I want to sort out the dash and get a few switches and dials where I need them and not have the radio jutting out at a jaunty angle..... When It arrives I'll see if I can pull together a thread with pictures about my installation experiences. Neil

So cute...... Do they play well together or just scrap like all siblings ? Neil

Oh to be a fly on the wall for a weekend.. I'd learn sooooooo much with you guys... Can't come tho, Wife and Mum doing charity walk and I got to look after kids and go see them finish as well as other stuff... I hope all of you have a fruitful weekend and get it all done... I'd love to see some pics if anyone is clean enuff to do so ! Neil.

I may join u there.. Sure we have a 2 man in the cupboard somewhere.... (Beats erecting the 5 man challenger tent.) I'll let you know and potentially get some contact details in PM's. Neil.

I didn't know you could stuff that grid ref into Multimap ! Cool... Thanks for your help again Divster... (Now all I gotta do is convince Mrs. Freak that she doesn't want to go out on Saturday night.. Tough call since it's our 17th Wedding anniversary !) Looks like I ought to head down night before and either find B&B or just bum in the Land Rover. (Or sneak our at crack of sparras..) Hope to see many of you there.... Neil

Hi there peeps... Reading the thread with interest but to date not figured out exactly where this event is being held. I'm one of the non-competitive elements on the board with a pansy red 110 that rarely gets too muddy but would love to come along, spectate and shoot photo's of the event. This would allow me to indulge my other hobby, photography, and to give something back to the board and the teams competing..... Can someone advise of location, start / finish times etc. please for the avid spectators crawling around the forums. I will be heading down from the Cambridge area so if anyone else wants to meet up and come down in my 110, drop me a PM and lets see what we can arrange. Thanks in advance, NeilB

Many thanks for you wealth of responses here... I think I'll get the beast back, try and get away with things how they are for the winter and then try the easiest first..... Grease the gear boxes, bend the tabs and see how far I get, then if necessary, start replacing parts etc. Fingers crossed for the next few months and thanks so far to you all. Neil.

When the noise first appeared I assumed it was mechanism. For MOT in July I changed wiper arms, blades, the machined end with grub screws (That makes the connection to the mechanism arms) so I got a good wipe, but noise still a major click/clunk that sounds like it could be anywhere in the dash area. (Sometimes quiet dependent on amount of rain.. More rain equals louder usually!, and of course the usual torrent of water in the car from many strange places..) I think from what I'm reading so far it's dash off, motor off, mechanism out and either clean grease and re-fit or replace and do again in 5 years ! Anyone recommend supplier of genuine or good replacement parts ? Not gonna get these in local shops ! Neil

Is a pretty big clunk Western... Hear it all across dash ! Recon it's mechanism.. Will look around for spares / new parts and hope it lasts to be a summer job next year ! Neil

I have a loud click when the wipers are in use. Anyone have this ? I'm worried that the cables are snagged insode or similar. Is it an easy job to replace / mend the mechanism ? Any views welcome... (I'm building up me planned weekends slaving away on that dreaded landy....) Thanks in advance.

I've recently had a re-con engine put into my 110. V8 3.5 and while I was it was out I had a Weber 500 on and Eidelbrock manifold added. Here's the rub.. The old engine barely used oil ! The new engine is doing about a litre every 500 miles. It's done 2,000 miles since the transplant. Do I wait for it to bed in more or do I panic ?? It's running very well, sweet hum when toddling along and a lively roar and intake of breath when opened out a touch... What do people think ? (I'm not sure if I should be worrying at all !) Thanks in advance.....

Thanks for posting pics Western... PM sent.. I r very interested !!

Many thanks for the replies people. I'm in Scotland using mobile and laptop atm so will read up and get back to you each in a few weeks. Sounds like I may be heading the Divster route... (I'll be in touch Western to clarify what you are offering...) Landy currently in garage as the re-con V8 is using/losing approx. 2 litres of oil per 500 miles... (Yes, it is run in...) Seems a little excessive to me, especially when the old lump with a lame left bank didn't use any oil !! Speak soon, Thanks Neil

Hi peeps, I'm getting tired of the lottery I run each time I set off in my Landy. Never knowing which light, fan, guage is going to stop working during that journey is wearing me down..... Is there a kit out there anywhere to exchange the old fuse box for a newer blade type ? Idelly I'd like the new fusebox to fit right where the old one is and be hideen by the same panel !! (Who ever gets ideal on their Landy eh !!) Any links, suggestions, options gratefully received. (I've seen Divsters post re. where he got parts from but not got a response from him yet in PM's regards ease f change and final appearance..) Neil

Well thanks to your quick read of the situation... New alternator installed by midday and all back to normal... (What ever that is) Neil.

Thanks for your responses. (Western.. I did see and reply in LRO too) Now out to procure another !!! Neil.