Jack Sugden

This might be of some help?

It happened to me tuther week, didn't realise until I reversed out of the garage and didn't stop then found the suspect puddle. Rebuilt both front calipers with new pots and seals then bled each corner to be sure. Going to do the back when I've replaced the rear axle with a disco disk brake axle. It could be eventful it happening out on the road if it floods out quite quickly. Thankfully mine went overnight too

oh thats alright then... I'm a 1987 LR90 200tdi conversion (light 4x4 utility on log book) with sliding rear windows and fold down rear seats & belts. Will that be classed as a station wagon then? I've avoided london before now due to the LEZ but might look into getting compliant if a few photos is all it takes... and if its free lol

I've just fitted new pots and seals in my front calipers. The kit was bearmach and seemed good quality although the retainers were a bit of a tight fit and wouldn't sit in position without being knocked in with a small piece of wood and hammer. I knocked them in by pushing the retainer in half way round (as it wouldn't fully go home) then sit a piece of wood squarely over the retainer and tap firmly once and Bob's your Uncle. Did 8 without bending one.

Sorry for not liking it pal but you asked what we thought and if it was mine I'd rather it be a one-ten. But it's your's to do what ever you want with so crack on! I would have rather put a 200/300tdi diesel engine in and kept it with 4 wheels then maybe converted a sankey trailer instead.

Yeah the polys go in easy, the genuine ones can be an utter swine without the right press or knocking stick

The genuine bushes are 1 part, polybushes aren't. Genuine bushes need pressing, polybushes don't.

Cracking job Jason... I want one lol

Yeah it used to be 25 years, we should be petitioning for that but owt is better than nowt I suppose. I suspect the petition can't be edited once submitted but thats just a guess. That aside I'll show my arse in Woolworths window if the Conservatives re-introduce it but I've signed it anyway

Thieving little toe rag! Not sure about his hand but if he gets caught he wants both the b****rds chopping off!

Stick it on the roof rack if you have one but be sure to strap it down properly

Note: Using 100% CO2 is good for thin panels on cars etc, as it is a colder gas but for a structural weld with thicker material e.g. the chassis, the weld can be hotter so I'd tend to use Argon / CO2 Mix. 100% Pure Argon is for Aluminium.

Should I do the front first or the rear first? - it depends if it is coming from the front or back to determine which to do first, but I would replace all bushes front and rear to avoid missing the culprit. The genuine bushes are one part, and will either need to be pressed or drifted in. I know britpart do yellow polybushes as do another brand Flo Flex but I'm unsure of the quality of them both, but if they keep wearing out I'd consider fitting Genuine Bushes or Super Pro. Good luck with it hope you find the problem. Also have you checked the swivel pins for excessive play? Jack

I'd have kept it as a 110 and stuck a new engine in.

Sounds like it was a bit of a pig then dude. Tbh pattern parts are 99.9% never bang on measurements and always need a bit of persuasion / manipulation but to have the shock mount holes and tub mounts all in the wrong place what is the point in the manufacturer drilling and welding them on in the first place if they are to be reworked by the buyer??? It's a f**king joke really the parts make it twice as hard. (excuse my french)

The higher the amps, the darker the shade needed. It will still give you flash/arc eye after a period of time with low power if you are using the wrong shade

Being a welder myself I'd personally go for a industrial size bottle (mini stumpy or full size) and regulator, it will be a hell of a lot cheaper in the long run. The regulators for the industrial bottles are the same size whether it be a stumpy bottle or full size bottle. I would also fit a flow meter to monitor and regulate the pressure. Jack

Sounds like an alternator fault to me check connections to alternator or fit new unit Jack

Awesome photos Tim! Must be a great experience driving across Oz, looks like you had a memorable journey : ) Jack

Would love to have a bash at this! Just one question if it isn't a race how do you get a winner and a runner up? Jack

He might as well have left them in the ignition. I tend to stash mine in one of my cows it's a bit of trouble trying to remember which one but I get there in the end, I find it works well. Minus the stinky right arm

I know it varies from tyre to tyre slightly but what is the recommended pressure for a 90 unladen? I'm running 265/75/16's at the mo but looking to invest in some BFG's when these run out of tread

Looks bob on John, I like the idea of using the shock mounts to align it. I think I might take this route at some stage rather than replace the whole chassis as my rear end it looking a bit ropey but not quite as bad as yours was. Jack

Hi Guys thanks for the info on the thread. I'm new on here this is my first comment lol I still seem to be a tad stuck here though. I'm currently swapping my TD for a Discovery 200tdi I have the NTC8287 PAS pump fitted on the engine from when I bought it but it didn't come with the high pressure PAS Pump to Box pipe, the TD pipe fittings are different so I can't fit those and they are just about £50 new which I don't mind spending if I have to but I was under the impression I could use the TD power steering pump ETC8287 (bango on back) and pipes from the TD engine but when fitting it to the engine the pump and mounting bracket fits the block ok but the TD pulley is only a single V so it won't drive another belt so I need to fit the discovery twin pulley to the TD pump but the end where the pulley bolts to the pump is different and the disco pulley won't fit the pump. I might just have to buy the disco pipes to fit but was hoping to use my TD pump Can anybody help? Many thanks