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Air couplings and head scratching	03 Jul 2006 15:20 GMT	3
I've cleaned out the garage, well I can see the floor now which was becoming a worry. While I was at it I found the missing pack of couplers and the new flexi curly hose was just sat sitting there in the packet so it seemed like a good time to introduce them. Easy peasy then clip ...
Don't suppose anyone wants a minibus?	03 Jul 2006 14:01 GMT	32
Blatant plug... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290002687690 Signature Austin Shackles. www.ddol-las.net my opinions are just that
Google earth	02 Jul 2006 21:26 GMT	7
somebody pointed out recently that they've added more high-res pictures. there's a suspiciously rectangular purple thing parked in a street south of sheffield. Our bit is till naff, sadly, on GE. we get nice pictures on local.live.com
A Snatch in Afghanistan has been attacked with a rocket-propelled grenade	02 Jul 2006 20:44 GMT	52
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/5121546.stm Had to read that one twice. So when were Army Defenders dubbed "Snatch Land Rovers" and anyone know why? Or is this just a passing buzzword that the journo has
Interesting 101 design flaw...	02 Jul 2006 17:52 GMT	2
... on the Ambulance body. First, insert the inside roof panel in cab. Then build the entire truck around it...
Exhaust manifold heat shields	02 Jul 2006 13:12 GMT	6
I'm about to refit the rebuilt engine in my Range Rover 4.6 HSE. The Exhaust manifolds are the stainless steel tubular type, and these have heat shields on them. They are in two parts which are fitted behind and infront, sort of clam shell like. They're a real pig to remove if
Sailsbury Diff removal.	02 Jul 2006 10:54 GMT	31
Ok it's looking more and more like the Diff has to come out (see Whrirr 101 Diff thread). Much talk is made of a speader (which I don't have) and some talk of prybars (gemmi?).
Series 3 clutch slave question	01 Jul 2006 23:10 GMT	1
Replacing the clutch slave cylinder. Do I put grease in the area where the shaft is? Or just fill the dust cover. Thanks, Doug
Air con 101	01 Jul 2006 23:07 GMT	32
Ok probably a good reason not too but.... what about one of these.... <http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-0KW-R410A-PORTABLE-AIR-CONDITIONING_W0QQitemZ4640271328Q QihZ002QQcategoryZ36798QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem> being run off one of them 2kw EUi2 or what ever they are Gennys .. ...
Tools : Drifts	01 Jul 2006 22:46 GMT	4
.... for Bearings such is this weeks dilema... About time I got the real stuff, I'm running out of blunt six inch nails. Any one got a set that they are impressed with for bearing removal? Lee D
Disco 2 Auto Transmission	01 Jul 2006 19:02 GMT	16
Just got my first Auto (Disco 2 TD5 - 2001 MY). On a slope I thought an Auto should not roll back when in 'D' but mine doesn't hold at all. Is this normal or is there a problem? The slope is reasonable but not too steep.
Blatant plea: buy my 1994 Defender 110	01 Jul 2006 18:43 GMT	5
http://www.4x4web.co.uk/4sale_LR.html It's really good! Search for email address 4x4web@tarcus.org.uk.
Way OT: Vans - opinions please..	01 Jul 2006 18:38 GMT	24
I'm looking at getting another van. I've had a couple of Transits and a new-ish VW LT28 in the past. Transits are OK, but fancy something different! Can anyone tell me why the LDV Pilot/Convoy (what's the difference
Ping Dom J	01 Jul 2006 15:17 GMT	6
There's a car park outside the town walls of Siena in Tuscany which links to the town centre via a huge series of escalators. The top one was not working. Said Di, "Funny if they called Dom J out to repair it." "Nah", said I, "He works for a German company, don't be silly."
touch up paint	01 Jul 2006 14:40 GMT	12
my disco 300tdi needs the paint smartening up a little in places. do land rover dealers sell the small touch up paint tins or does anyone know of anywhere online that sell it? Paul.