timmymac

due to the cold weather and the fan being engine driven it could just be it is going to take longer to warm up it may be worth putting a blanket or some cardboard over the radiator to see if it warms up faster like that. im sure more ideas will be along shortly

I wonder how many test machines they got through testing activ8, as it kept it lubricated once removed all following test would be useless.

If your thinking along the lines of a paint less repair i dont think its possible i would imagine that the paint is cracked anyway, but if you dont mind a bit of filler in your panels it could be done. Probably easier to get another one, or put a sticker over it maybe even advertising the forum

ok thanks very much ill keep my eye out for the other bits and be in touch when i need the bits from you. cheers tim oh one other thing was whats the best type of lamdba sensor

oh i thought from the other post you meant it was best not to for reliability reasons

well it looks like i had better buy some hotwire type injectors then, its getting worse. Thanks all for the help.

I had a look on the chart and this is the info to go with the injectors, sadly i still dont know if they are ok as i dont no what the numbers mean 0-280-150-153 22.5 lbs/hr low

The reason i asked was the engine in question already has the injectors in and most places i looked averaged £10 per injector. I have already spoken to nige about the engine when i bought it and he thinks its a JE 4.2, i just wasnt sure if they would still be ok as it tends to over fuel as it is on a jag flapper system. cheers tim

Do you need to have specific injectors from a hotwire system or will megasquirt work with jaguar 4.2 injectors. Otherwise its looking more expensive by the minute.

How do goodwinch compare against an 8274. I realise the comparison in price is quite big but obviously performance and reliabilty are major points aswell, as it stands im only really doing green lanes and playdays as most challenge events are a long travel,but if i buy one and start events i dont want to feel i did the wrong thing. I also understand any event is about mainly having fun, as a beginer i know the competion is very high but still its always good to have the right stuff if possible.

I would imagine a fine thread and probably not self drilling so you can use a smaller drill to keep it really tight,could be wrong but at a guess its what i would do or use rivets.

Does any one know where i could get one of these rollcages from. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LANDROVER-DISCOVERY-3-9V8-bobtail-off-roader-trail-back_W0QQitemZ280472309640QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item414d73cf88 I know its cruel but i just cant help it. Im not sure if i should remove this as my mum has told me im evil and my brother called me a b*****d for laughing at someones hard work.

I can see a bidding war beginning already. As alot have mentioned it is light so could do well plus a couple of good winchs would pull it about easy, or in half. but doesnt really have that aggresive look of a landy.

I was thinking about building a challenge truck myself but dont have the time. I was going to start with a base like this if anyone else is intersted in it. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FIAT-PANDA-BASED-OFF-ROADER-2-OR-4-WD-VERY-WELL-BUILT_W0QQitemZ120530665394QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item1c102fffb2

I think as far as looks go they are both nice as long as they are done well ( no gaffa tape and less than 8000 rivets )but really it depends on what you want it for obviously if you want to take more than one other person with you a pick-up is rather useless. work wise i wouldnt have thought there is much difference as they involve different changes, which i expect offset each other. either way it will take some time. As said above its always worth a few phone calls before you start a project to see what your allowed to do and what is asked of to keep legal. good luck which ever way you go

Hi i have read most of the post about tig welders on here and have looked at a few other sites but im not really sure what makes are good still. i want it mainly for aluminium welding and have found this one on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Cobel-TIG-200A-Pulsed-Inverter-TIG-AC-DC-Welder-Pedal_W0QQitemZ280464338363QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_3?hash=item414cfa2dbb I have limited experience of tig from college but also wouldnt mind learning it as hobby. Any info on other makes is also very welcome.

surely someone on here has enough room one. might make a nice camper ( for mad max ) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RANGE-ROVER-6X4-UNIQUE-ARMOURED-FILM-SPECIAL-VEHICLE_W0QQitemZ170441919493QQ

do you want to paint it because it looks faded/ marked or because it does really need a paint. i say this because a buffing head and G3 polishing compound are much cheaper than paint and can make a suprising difference.

im in total agreement with the majority i hope he doesnt sell a single conversion, i myself would definately buy from gigglepin as knowledge and a helpful attitude go along way , i would need some money of course and also need an 8274 but maybe one day. i hope it has good outcome.

i have quite abit of teng stuff including my torque wrench and its good quality, even when used abusively it keeps working.

i don't supose much of this matters now that they are recalling on brake problems aswell arent they doing well.

i agree again that they are illegal although the dvla and mot staions say they are fine i have one on my car and i belive some new cars are manufactured/registered with them so cant see you getting in any trouble. i bought mine from a place called ( craigs plates ) should be on google, they also have plenty of info online and are also very helpful to speek to.

i find this type of work inspires me to try and reach this level of technical ability i find post 94 to be one of the best attemps, not many people have the skill to bring wood into a fabrication project.

a very good point backed by maths but i used to drive a mini and id say that the brakes had trouble over powering the engine even in netural But on a serious note as safety standard surely a car should be designed to stop in this situation ?

i have mine running on a pump from an rs turbo and it seems to be fine. although the inlet to the pump is quite big.