[Tired Optimas]

Hi

I have four optima batteries, two red, two yellow. They are about eight years old and a bit tired.

My question is, would an 'intelligent' charger (probably expensive) bring them back to life.

They take a charge, but don't last. Wouldn't winch much without engine running, if you know what I mean.

Whats the best way of checking battery condition? They show 12.5v when charged but that doesn't reflect on its 'oomph', (good technical term there).

Would I just be wasting my money, a battery is just dead when it has reached the end of its life?

I like the Optimas, purely because two fit easily into battery box but they are expensive.

Can of worms time, what are the alternatives?

Cheers

Neil

[alternator voltage fluctuations]

I had one of those monitors and it was giving false readings. When I connected both sides of the monitor to the same battery, I got two different volt readings. Might be worth putting a meter on the batteries to check the monitor.

[Genuine 110 Springs..]

Hi

I have a 1996 110 300tdi which used to be a van and is now a station wagon. No anti roll bars.

I would like to replace the springs with genuine LR springs and I was wondering if anyone could suggest LR part numbers.

Except for annual summer holiday camping, she is normally fairly empty.

Would the springs from under the current station wagon do? My local LR dealer doesn't have much of a clue when it comes to defenders.

Cheers for any help

Neil

[Snapped timing belt]

Hi

Just like to say thanks for all the help, replaced the pushrods, set timing positions, replace cam belt kit, set tappet gaps and she started first time. Happy.

Cheers

Neil

[Snapped timing belt]

Cheers for all the replies.

I think I will get some push rods and do the timing belt and hope for the best.

Thanks again for the help

Neil

[Snapped timing belt]

Hi

My timing belt snapped on the disco 200tdi in my 90 last week. Took the rocker cover off and could see bent rods.

Yes, I had been meaning to change the belt, learned that lesson the hard way.

My question is, what parts do you think I will be needing, is there a kit? Any good links on how to do valves etc?

Willing to give it a go, engine scrap otherwise.

Is buying a complete head off the likes of Turners a more cost effective way?

Not many second hand 200s around this neck of the woods, is a 300 viable?

Mad idea, but is a 300tdi and auto box out of a disco doable?

Sorry for all the questions, just trying to think of all the options. Just got the 90 back on the road after 6 months, (bulkhead, outriggers and front roll cage), so a bit sick.

If you have been thinking of doing your timing belt, do it now!

Cheers

Neil

[Problems with Series door fit on a 90]

Hi

I am putting series, split doors on my 90.

The problem i am having is that there are gaps round the top of the door tops.

It is like the top half is leaning out.

It is new bottoms, tops, rubber gaskets, locks and hinges

Any hits into the black art of door fitting would be much appreciated

Cheers

Neil

[Axle no?]

Hi

Need the axle number in order to do the brakes, any idea where I might find it on the front axle?

Cheers

Neil

[2.5 petrol tappets]

Cheers !!

[2.5 petrol tappets]

Hi

Does anyone know what the gap settings for a 110 2.5 petrol are, or where I could find them?

Cheers

Neil

[One shot grease or ep90?]

Hi

I have just rebuild the swivels on my series 3 lightweight with a kit from Paddocks.

The kit came with one shot grease.

So my question is, should I use the one shot grease or ep90?

Cheers for any advice

Neil

[Engine]

Hi

I have a 2.5na which I am going to put into my Lwt. Question is, which clutch do I use? can I use the one on the 2.5na, or do I need a series one?

Cheers

Neil

[Jumping overdrive]

Hi

New to Series, so hoping someone can help me.

Got a series 3 lightweight, with overdrive. With the overdrive lever at the seatbox, which I think is disengaged, the lever will quite often jump into neutral. If the lever is forward, engaged I think, it is fine.

Is this just an adjustment issue or signs of something more serious?

Any help would be appricated.

Cheers

Neil

[To hammer or to underseal?]

Hi

Just stripped off the rear tub of my 110, (van to csw project), and the chassis is in good nick. Bit of surface rust and whatever coating was originally on it, peeling away.

My thoughts were to paint it and I was thinking of either hammeriting it or using the waxoil underseal.

Any ideas, opionions, recomendations on these products?

Cheers

Neil

[80w90w ?]

Hi

Is it ok to use ep 80w90w gear oil? Its always availabe in this neck of the woods, ep90 isn't.

Cheers

Neil

[What's your Favorate Engine Oil?]

Hi

so right spec oil and change regularly, seems to be the general opinion.

On that point, has anyone tried the difflock drain plug?

http://shop.difflock.com/difflock-drainplug-c-4.html

And if thay have, how does it stand up to offroading?

Cheers again

Neil

[What's your Favorate Engine Oil?]

Hi

Time to change the oil in my 300 tdi.

Does it makes a difference using synthetic or not?

Is it worth buying the likes of Castrol Magnatec etc?

What are peoples favorate engine oil?

Cheers

Neil

[Front to Back ?]

different lengths then

[Front to Back ?]

Hi

Can you put a front propshaft onto the back of a ninety ?

[Hard wiring winch controls]

Diagram from the warn manual

I get the black, white and green wires, but what are the brown and red for and how would you add them into the switches. Can you ignore them?

[Hard wiring winch controls]

Thanks for the responses.

I was hoping for a little more detail (read: idiot guide), which wire goes to where on the switch, etc.

I would also like a on/off switch beside the toggle switch (i have a master at the battery), to stop accidental operation. Whats the best way of doing it.

cheers

[Hard wiring winch controls]

Hi

I want to hard wire the controls of my warn 9.5xp. I would like to have a switch in the cab and also keep the option of plugging in the remote. Any help with the wiring would be gratefully received.

Thanks