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Judging by this. http://php.wiltshire.gov.uk/row/closures/closure_search.php And I drive it last year I would assume it's still open, however it does normally have deep puddles and tends to be a bit overgrown so be prepared for scathed paintwork

Was planning on driving over both westdown, lark hill ranges and also the around German village Don't have a set route, just tend to make it up on the day and criss cross the plain on all the byways Dan

Hi all It was thinking of going out for a drive on Salisbury plain this coming weekend (Sunday 15 November) And was wondering if any one else fancied coming along? I know it's a bit short notice, but it's always a good day out. If you want to assist with Navigation that would also be good, as I have been out driving the plain for several years I propose meeting at suitable place for around 10am, Any questions just ask Dan

Like what's already been said, for the tricky bolt, make sure you have as many extension bars as possible to hand, So that hopefully you will get the right length one to fit the gap around the manifold. And don't over tighten the stud that the thick cable attaches to, mine was a copper stud and I snapped it off while changing the starter one day!!

From my experience they are a bit heavy on pads, however they are simple to change Also is you read the instruction manual this is a page about course adjustment of the calliper arm, this works as I did it the other day, This is quite easy todo in situ on a disco but I have no idea about a defender I also recently fitted a set of non x eng supplied brake pads, and they were actually fractionally too thick to fit in the calliper and disc, but that was easy to fix Dan

Yep good idea about the train controller as they are usually variable 12v supply anything from 0.5 to 2 amp rating Dan

Sounds like you were lucky, it's sounds simply as thought the suspension has more travel in then the brake lines allow, Probably best to swap the +2 hoses for some +5 as the a chance it could happen again. Dan

It might be worth adding the following to your list: hd clutch fork New propshadt nuts and bolts as they will be removed anyway New slave cylinder for 2nd hand box New oil and filter and copper washers for lt77 Box Few pop rivets to install the gearbox rubber gaiter New rubber gearbox gaiter Dan

I run a set on my disco, they good off-road but do have a bit off road noise, but they cheap!

My current temporary (2 years so far) workbench is just a old door on its side, with a vice bolted on. Hope this helps Dan

Should be possible, but have a look for the articles about getting the td5 dash to work with a 300tdi row (rest of world) engine. Youve got to change the wiring slightly as a TD5 is ece and a tdi or td engine isnt

Mine started doing a similar thing, turns out the there was a loose connection on the pipe that runs from the fuel filter into the lift pump, A few turns at the lift pump end to tighten it, and she fires up instantly now And mine was also after an engine swap, so it is likely that something , is either loose or not seling properly Dan

Another vote for A plan here, they do have a special vehicles policy but only certain staff and certain branches can do it, The salisbury brach do, just insist on speaking to Phil

I did !!!! and also my brother did in his 90 who doesnt post on here It was a fun day out, and a good site and was lots of fun Dan

Theres a spring in the clutch and also one in the slave cylinder these two work against each other via the rod so it wont move. Ive just broke the clip on mine and re-assembled my disco without it, It still works fine

Check that the voltage is getting to the switches, You need have to remove the panel by the handbrake, and then check for voltage getting to the switch, If its there then check the the switches work.

It might be possible, it depends on how much fabrication work you want to do, to modify it to fit, It would be easier to sell the defender one, and buy a discovery/rrc one

When i fitted mine, I attached a small plate behind the grill, near one of the horns, after trimming the grill, theis then gives a nice place to mount the cutoff switch. My cut off switch is wired between the motor and contactor block, so that it should always isolate the motor. Ive also wired the wireless winch controller on to the output side of the safety cut off, This means that the wireless is only active when the winch is. Dan

Just to throw my view into the ring, My current set up is a 200tdi disco, recent genuine thermostat and an aftermarket, temperature gauge, The temperature gauge gives me a nice reading in degress Celsuis to the coolant temp and as such, I can decide what to do, either pull over and fit the viscous fan i keep in the boot, or turn the blower fans on at low mph to just just lower the temp slightly. Ive ran it like this for 2 years and havent yet needed to refit the viscous yet, but the driving i do is mainly just greenlaning, pay and plays and travelling between the two. But it does make it soo nice to work on the engine bay with the fan and cowl removed

In case it makes you feel better reverse lights arent an mot testable item, but without them it makes night time parking a little tricky

It depends on what you use the vehicle for, mine is a weekend plaything doing about 2000 miles a year with a lot of playdays and green laning, hence why my brake pads get changed yearly, and Id just use paddocks mintex pads. If its mainly road going it may be worth upgrading to slotted/ grooved discs etc, but just make sure that you can keep the exisitng caliper as that an additional expense to upgrade

Un plug electrics, either as mentioned or the rubber sleeve(s) in hinge area is easy to prise off to and find the connections, and then just unbolt and lift off, but watch out they are very heavy. 15kg or so When i swapped a door i took off the wing as well because it made access to the hinges really easy

That looks awesome This thread should go into he tech archive for future reference And what are the dimensions of the glass?

Assuming you are going to wire in the extra indicator lamps then The indicator flasher relay will need replacing with a 4 bulb type from a 300tdi. If you dont do this the bulbs will flash slower as the system isnt set up to work with 4 bulbs. Im sure someone will confirm part numbers in a bit

Some are easier to fit than others, In my discoveryI have fitted an after market temp gauge and voltmeter, They are just standard 52mm gauges and fit in a special pod on the dash