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Godlykepower

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  1. I have been out of the family for a few years, since I stupidly sold my rather lovely Defender...a move I have regretted ever since. I'm looking at coming back to LR ownership, but everything seems so different to me now, especially regarding prices, and I can't justify spending what I would have to, to replace what I once had, so I'm thinking getting a Discovery might be more realistic? My Defender was a 300Tdi, an engine that I loved. I'd ideally want something with a bit lower mileage than all the 300's I see on eBay, leading me to think a TD5 is my best bet? Am I barking up the wrong tree, or is my thinking alright? What sort of things should I be looking for? I know chassis termites can be quite spectacular in Discovery's, but in what areas exactly? Is chassis rot always terminal in these models, or can something be done to arrest development of rot, and/or repairs done that are economically viable? What else do I look for?
  2. Can somebody please point me to any greenlanes in this area please. I have never been to this part of the country before & will be with someone who has never been in a Land Rover & who wants have some fun. Ta very much.
  3. Anyone else think it looks like a Skoda Yeti?
  4. If you get one of these rubbish nylon tents that cost around £80, then yes, they will be showing their age in 4 years time. However, my North Face Mountain 24 (almost £500 worth of tent) is 10 years old and it still looks like the day I bought it. It has been on countless mountaineering trips on several continents & when I used it for back-packing, has been around the world once or twice. In the price-range you are talking you can get something very good that will last you your lifetime. By their very nature, mountaineering quality tents are easy to erect (they have to be - your survival may depend on it) and are designed to resist the most atrocious weather. I stand by my earlier advice: go with one of the names I suggested and make sure you get - 1. A geodesic dome design 2. Ripstop nylon as a material for the flysheet. Make sure all joins between panels have at least 4 lines of stitching, preferably 6 lines of stitching where the fly and groundsheet meet. Anything that has a groundsheet that looks like its made from something that you would buy potatoes in - walk away, that material does not belong on a tent. 3. Heavy duty tear resistant ground sheet. I accidentaly put the tip of an ice-axe through the floor of one of my old tents and it never got bigger than the initial tear of about 8mm. A lesser ground sheet would have been a foot long by the end of the trip. 4. All seams have been taped twice - if only one tape sealant, run clear silicone over all the seams. 5. Aluminium poles with strong shock-corded joints, not the cheap fibreglass-like stuff with a bit of elastic in it. 6. Expedition pegs are a blessing. They are strengthened, angled Aluminium pegs that cant bend when driven in but weigh no more than those awful old pegs that always get bent. 7. It goes without saying that YKK zips are the norm.
  5. There are really only 4 names in the Tent market that matter. Something from these guys is really top shelf stuff. 1. Hilleberg 2. Terra Nova 3. The North Face 4. Mountain Hardwear. I have probably spent more nights in a tent, than I have under a roof, and would not choose a model from any manufacturer other than the above. The Terra Nova Quasar (in standard trim...heavy duty is overkill) would be my personal stand-out choice. Not cheap, but buy it and you will never have to replace it. They are the weapon of choice for mountain base camp & high altitude mountaineering expeditions. What ever you go for, if you want strength & rigidity (and therefore a more comfortable nights sleep) get a geodesic dome design.
  6. It also works on non-Nuvi models. Just tested the Defender icon on my Zumo 550.
  7. Before I got my Mantec swingout carrier, my regular door mounted spare used to just catch the top of the NATO hitch when it was locked in the upright position. This was with 265/75 16's. With the Mantec now fitted, I have loads of room.
  8. Patriot roof racks do a 3/4 length one for a 90. Not cheap, but the quality is out of this world. For the best deal go straight to the factory & speak to Paul Hogarth, the owner. Same as here, but obviously mounted further back: HTH Martin
  9. I run BFG AT's and would not use anything else. There life span is legendary & performance second to none. I recommend these as you can air down to a low level to gain the increase in footprint you need in sand, but then can air back up to a level for road or other terrain use. The multi-ply side walls are very robust & can handle the airing down process, which develops an enormous amount of heat (due to friction) which can easily kill an inferior tyre.
  10. To be fair, it does state quite clearly on both the website & on the recorded voice message when you call them, that any changes to a V5 take from 4 to 6 weeks, and you should only chase them when this time has been exceeded. Mine took 6 weeks to the day. I did call them anyway (after enduring the "we cant answer as we're too busy" line for a couple of days) and when I managed to get through, played the forgetful, ditzy card and said I can't remember when I had sent my V5 off initially. They tracked my details down & said it could not be processed any faster than 10 days from that phone call. I am not saying that this is by any means definitive, but I would be prepared for a lot of no budging on their part and a potential delay to your trip As with any Government department, what may seem very simple to most, has to go through an extraordinary amount of procedue & red tape, just to happen. I now work in Local Government (Bedford Borough Council) and I know first hand how these things work. Last week I requested a box of branded pencils to use at a volunteer recruitment fair I ran today. The pencils arrived today. The thing is though, they came from the office block right next to where my office is....I can see it from my window & could have walked over & collected them & been back at my desk in under 5 minutes.
  11. No idea. Pity there are no clues anywhere on the packaging.
  12. ..and its only done 12000 miles in 27 years!
  13. Getting to the battery is the biggest consideration, and I would only ever fit something that had a removable base. As nice as RRC seats may look and feel, its not worth the hassle of lack of access. I really, really like the look of those Rover seats! I believe there is a type of Citroen seat that has a removable base that fits easily into a Defender.
  14. Well, took the DVLA 6 weeks to the day, but my V5 has finally been returned with he correct revenue weight now showing. No questions asked. Picture of VIN plate, amended V5 and a polite but firm covering letter seem to have done the trick.
  15. How long did yours take? I called the DVLAtoday, as mine has been away for 6 weeks & they said it would be another 10 days still.
  16. The diff will go straight on, its just a matter 10 bolts. The drive flange is different though.
  17. Yep, that'll be a diff on its way out. It happened to me in December, sheared the whole pinion shaft.
  18. My advice would be not to rush into it. A lot of people get blinded by desire as soon as they get the money sorted.....i.e I mean as sson as you can actually afford one, you may get overly excited at the first one you see and overlook any faults. Play it cool & as Mike said, you can find a decent motor. My other advice would be, if you are willing to give a little on this 10 year age limit, which would mean a TD5 engine, you could possibly go a couple of years older and get a 300TDi. There is nothing wrong at all with a TD5, in fact it is rather brilliant, but for 5k you may be able to pick up something with a simpler (albeit slightly rougher in comparison to a TD5) engine. And by the same token, mileage is not important on a Diesel Land Rover as it is on a "normal" car; anything round 100k is still being run-in! If you find a vehicle with a service history & has been regularly maintained then mileage becomes irrelevant. Ralph (Western on here) is at something like 400k now . My final bit of advice is when you do get one.....enjoy it! You will never drive anything that has as much personality and makes you smile (and cry) as much as a Land Rover. HTH Martin
  19. Yeah Ralph, somewhere within that link I posted earlier is another link to ORRP and the grease nipple mod.
  20. The subject of hinges came up very recently.....I think somewhere within that thread someone posted a link to a site where a guy had modded his hinge pins? I'll have a look for you.. Edited to add: Found it CLICKY
  21. Well spotted on the "Spaced" quote!

    Timmy, fetch me my tools.

  22. Welcome to LR4x4! Yeah, were a passionate/nosey/curious bunch...and there is a law somewhere that says you have to post a pic. If you dont you have to buy 16423 pints. I dont know about the A frame ball joint, but if your planning a bush job, might I recommend "Super Pro" as they will just tighten everything up nicely, leaving a lovely drive.
  23. Cos i'm nice like that, I did it for you. Click HERE
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