grumbleweed

Was really amusing seeing you go green under that purple scarf!! Oh and by the way-- Mille Rivieres

To be honest- it was such a one off experience throughout both events that we have done that i thought was a little 'silly'. The events are superbly managed, and I am in no way trying to put a downer on the day! We are more than happy to volunteer our services for Slindon for marshalling in August. We can supply 3 or 4 vehicles with drivers if that helps things. We certainly learned a great deal from these events, and hope they long continue! It is one of those things that a couple of misunderstandings can occur when under time pressure- and a couple of novices hanging on a wire up a sheer face can clog things up for the experienced chaps.

i was considering launching my ice-axe at a tyre!

I agree with that- We were having some OBVIOUS difficulty winching up a hill after an event, and another chap decided to block the way and start doing the punch we had just finished, before we had left the area! This left us in a potentially dangerous situation had our winch rope snapped- we would have rolled right on top of him! We had just snapped a front halfshaft and that kind of rushing behaviour just wasn't needed. We will be giving mr purple a wide berth if we do an event again! We have decided to marshall the next event if needed- as the car cant take any more of the beatings- especially as it is sibbos main vehicle! Overall it was a great day- and the evening before was superb too- I have never seen such a big bottle of Jack! Good skills Paul!!! Still really impressed with the coach too! Still laughing at the thought of you guys driving it through Petworth! Must have been like trying to squeeze a hippo through a cat-flap!

'Bloody knackered now though... ' I'll second that! Drinking the rest of the beer that we left last night! Would like to see any one else's photos!

Some more Just to add - Many thanks to Paul, Lucy and all the guys who organised this event!!

Great day out- one of my photos whilst i was taking a rest!!

Just replaced my rear prop on my 110 with a new HD one. Old one was fine with new U/J's but the splines were really worn along the sliding part. Changed it and now makes no clonk!!

I'll get me coat

to add to this- what is an LT77 with a 1.4 TX box 200TDi revving at 70MPH? What is safe to sit at with a 200 rev wise? Is it really worth putting in the disco tx box for the drop in revs?

Just seen em! Really good photos http://picasaweb.google.com/andy2923/AWDCC...069198095338914

After seeing how the big boys do the events- with Nev's patented roll of gaffa tape over his boots, is there an easier alternative? My old danners got a bit humid in the fracas.

nothing through yet

was the beginning of the film- gutted that it spoiled as it is a cracking photo! GW

Some photos from that event for you! Email me if you want the files.

What time is kick off on Sunday- assuming that we have to get the truck scruitineerd- what time do you want us there?

Grease up propshaft- see if that helps

Bit of a strange one- My mum took her 90 into get some shopping earlier. When she came out, the 90 wouldn't start and the dash lights are on now- even without the key in. Wont crank over and showed no signs at all of failing. Any ideas??? Is a 90 300TDi 1999

Bloody hell! Am really Mildly miffed at it going after having it a week! not impressed one bit. Did you take yours apart to find that out? was it a sod to fix it?

Coming back from Newbury after picking up tyres, we were on the motorway doing about 60mph. Suddenly, there was a bang and a massive grinding noise from the box. Now recovered home. Cant get any sort of drive at all. Can put it into any gear without putting clutch in, and doesn't make any difference whether in high or low box or with difflock on. For this reason, i am confident that this isn't a halfshaft! As i can move the transfer lever normally, i am assuming that it isnt the lt230 transfer box. My conclusion is that the gearbox was low on oil in the first place (although was supposed to be checked by a mechanic when i bought it last friday), and has stripped the input gears. Am i right in thinking this? Has anyone had a similar problem with these?? Will be ringing a certain garage in the morning to discuss ways forward with this as i dont think it is unreasonable to expect that a car you have paid top whack for to work after a week of ownership! To be continued . . . any advice greatly welcomed with regards to the gearbox diagnosis

Havent decided really- if i can get it off without major destruction- will put it for sale- will let you know before i do though. gw

well i will give it a go. I have a set of original shocks for the rear in good fettle. The fronts however i have always had difficulty in removing- is there a good way to do it? gw

I am removing the 2 inch lift from my rrc as it rolls far too much for everyday use. I have a set of springs to go on, but no shocks other than the ones on the car already with the lift. If i fit the springs, are the shocks going to be too long to be safe? GW

it isnt a problem that he has removed the viscous fan- as long as it has some sort of cooling fan system. The air-con is likely to be shagged anyway so dont worry about it. One real tell tale that it is a rust bucket is to try and remove the plastic panel in the footwell next to the pedals. One of mine had mostly fresh are here and i didn't spot it until MOT time. Post some photos for us

rear crossmember behind bumper is a favorite for rust. Also front inner wings, rear wheelarches, and outriggers as per any landrover need to be checked. Engine wise, listen for tappet noise- shouldn't be too loud after a few seconds running (they are hydraulic and take a few secs to settle). Check the gearbox for changin up and down ok. Also listen for scrabbling when slow moving with full lock- this one will have viscous coupling in transfer box and when kippered it will lock up permanently. otherwise- usual checks such as chicken soup in the oil filler / header tank - headgasket symptom. Best of luck- let us know how you get on