Has anyone tried one of those portable batteries (like
MAPLIN sell http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?
criteria=N36BF&DOY=18m2) to start a LR Diesel??  Its
supposed to have 400A of starting power and I was

I know there are some MOT experts in here, can I pick your brains?
The other half has comprehensively naggered her off side drivers door
mirror (apart from the glass but the all the housing and mounts are
bust). The car needs an MOT before the tax runs out at the end of the

Well finally got to take Morph off road, didn't quite do as much as hoped
but did managed to
a) scare myself to the point of forgetting to breath
b) get stuck (diff lock failed to perform when required - not that I need an

Passing on details from another list, nit old, but only just been
posted on the list....
My beloved Land Rover Defender 90 was stolen yesterday, Feb 14th 2006.
Details:

The below is reposted at the request of some chaps on the MCUK forum.
Lee
"No, not the Telegraph itself, that is their headline about NERC. The
article itself sets out the damage that NERC will do in it's present form.

Just a thought:
When I got my Disco I, the spare wheel carrier had one of the studs missing.
I got a s/h carrier from Niamh (4x4 Cymru) and that had all three, but one
was obviously welded in after a previous failure.  When I got my Disco II,

On a downhill stretch of the M6 I almost reached 70mph, would have done too
if there were not a damned defender in front.

I have an issue with my 2000 Discovery. Last night when i got home, the
electric fan in front of the radiator did not turn off when the engine
was shut down. It stayed on for over 30 minutes before I finally broke
the circuit at the battery to shut it down. Any idea what might be ...

Got mailed this at work, and I know some of the regulars here are bikers.
I'm not condoning this, but you might check the speed at which the front
wheel leaves the deck, and the speed it comes back down again.
Disclaimer: Utterly irresponsible, criminal even.  Do Not Try This At ...

Hi I am after a bonnet wheel carrier to suit a 1992 110 defender, colour
white would be good. Does anyone know where I can get one. I currently live
in Adelaide South Australia. Thanks
Adam

Anyone been through the M4 tolls on the severn bridge(s) in a disco
recently?
how much did they sting you?

That got your attention!
A mystery with the rear air suspension on my Disco 2.
All fine driving home and parking last night, and nothing seemed amiss this
morning, but 100 yards down the road, the ride was so choppy that I thought

Been to look at a 110 csw but would like some opinions on value before i
hand over the cash!
Heres the spec
1984 110 csw

A bit OTT, even for my tastes, but watch what happens to the vehicle
about 1m20s in.
Dave

A tap broke off a water container and emptied 20 litres of water in the back
of my Disco II.
How easy is it to remove the back carpet for a thorough drying out. Any
traps I should watch out for.