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not many isuzu's about, seem quite rare.
roup at thainstone at the end of the month, cars etc seem quite cheap there unlike any farming equipment or trailers.
Toyota i think is going to be just too ...

kids in the back so leg room isnt a huge issue. Not for the next few years anyway

evening all.
Getting rid of my car for a double cab and have 4-5k to spend.
It needs to tow a livestock trailer and horse box and be used for general farm duties as well as a 15 mile commute.
I am ...

Evening folks,

considering a disco II 02 plate with 125k miles as my commute and general hack about vehicle. would have to do around 50 miles a day plus occasional towing and light offroad at least ...

It is coming from a main dealer under LR assured warranty witha years LR warranty. 65k miles and three and a half years old. Looksl liek it has been a city car and never been dirty

no one has complained about tyres. the d3 we are looking at is a 6 speed manual, does that make a difference?

no idea, just been told that at 100k miles they have to either take the engine out or lift the body off, just seems ridiculous if that is true. or is it urban legend

Wifey has decided that the D3 is the way forward, so we have seen one which will hopefully be ok. Comes with a years LR warranty then I can buy some more from them.
It has 65k miles, but I am told t ...

for a bit more money how does the Disco 3 sit. Should it be avoided as well

I am having a rush to the head and see that you can get a 3 litre Diesel Range rover around 10 years old with 80 - 90k miles with all the toys for around 12k.
I have my 110 DC which I am keeping and ...

It is in Caldwell and dempster.
Lots of revs and horrible noises happened half a mile from them, so as I didnt know for definite what it was, limped along there and left it rather than do any further ...

well, I reckoned i better brace myself for 1550, you boys are reckoning on 1200 to 1500, and spoke to the garage the night and they are saying that 1500 should be about right.
second gear has complet ...

garage are saying about 550 for a recon from ashcroft

Limped into local garage yesterday after some horrible bangs and grinding and no second gear.
Garage have had a look and diagnosed a new gearbox required, and may as well do the clutch at the same ti ...

Thanks for that.

Will it just not work if I err, or will it be killed.

How do I tell when the beams are set?

Sorry for all the questions.

I can cut and terminate with bullet connectors then cover in tape.

How do I confirm polarity, I was hoping we are talking black to black and red to red.

Is there something else I need to check. ...

How do I wire them into the sidelights.

Do I cut the wires and use a terminator block or what is the best way?

well my new lights have arrived, so that is this weekends job sorted, or maybe not.

I thought I had ordered clear lens halogen lights, but I hav elights that have a wee blue led type light and two ...

weel trhat is me ordered new Halogen lights and bulbs and teh wee think that holds them in from simmonites, should have them mid week. see if they do as they say on the tin

thanks for the links guys.
Yes sorry it is for a 05 110 defender.
It is the securing rings that are shot, but I may as well go teh whole hog and get better lights anyway.

Morning Folks,

Was changing the headlamps as per the destruction manual and it has all gone a wee bitty wrong.
The headlight body is held in place by a steel ring and some wee screws, teh first on ...

Thanks for the replies folks, I was looking for a wee bit better speed and better fuel economy if I can.

Tend not to rag my 110 offroad, slow and steady wins the race every time for me I am afraid. ...

thanks for that, not sure who tich is.

Was wondering had anyone done it and if they had, was it worth it and had they used someone local?

I will try C and D as they service and MOT it

Afternoon folks.

I have a 2005 110 double cab and I am thinking of getting it chipped.

Couple of questions - Should I do it and if yes, where near Banchory can you get it done?

Many thanks

Well taking things apart tonight has been cancelled. -2 outside, good lady has fire on. Cosy house, freezing cold horrible chuckies to kneel on.
Cosy house wins.
PM replied.

I have tried the grille of and could find no where to go on the inner wing without cutting steel, I presume that is wrong.

The idea of onto teh raditor mountings sounds interesting and I will have ...

see if this works
http://forum.difflock.com/userpix/5204_ImageThumb_1.jpg
http://forum.difflock.com/userpix/5204_ImageThumb1_1.jpg

evening all,

In these pc days of not being able to get the A bar etc that I wanted I got all my bits and bobs for my 110 dc from Devon 4x4 ( a grand service they gave to) now I have fitted most of ...

Wire should be replaced or certainly cut back after so many broken wires over so many diameters of rope. i think it is six broken wires over 30d of the wire. if the heart is showing out between strand ...

test drive went well, 55 plate all silver allroad. 55k miles and asking 11k.
I am think 10.5k and it comes with the audi bar. it is teh 2.5 automatic which i think will give me about 30 mpg average

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Topic: double cab for 4 - 5k
ali_aberdeen Replies: 10 Views: 5843	Forum: 4x4s Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 1:09 pm Subject: double cab for 4 - 5k
ali_aberdeen Replies: 10 Views: 5843	not many isuzu's about, seem quite rare. roup at thainstone at the end of the month, cars etc seem quite cheap there unlike any farming equipment or trailers. Toyota i think is going to be just too ...
Topic: double cab for 4 - 5k
ali_aberdeen Replies: 10 Views: 5843	Forum: 4x4s Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 9:15 am Subject: double cab for 4 - 5k
ali_aberdeen Replies: 10 Views: 5843	kids in the back so leg room isnt a huge issue. Not for the next few years anyway
Topic: double cab for 4 - 5k
ali_aberdeen Replies: 10 Views: 5843	Forum: 4x4s Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 8:49 pm Subject: double cab for 4 - 5k
ali_aberdeen Replies: 10 Views: 5843	evening all. Getting rid of my car for a double cab and have 4-5k to spend. It needs to tow a livestock trailer and horse box and be used for general farm duties as well as a 15 mile commute. I am ...
Topic: disco II with 125k miles
ali_aberdeen Replies: 6 Views: 1469	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 11:30 pm Subject: disco II with 125k miles
ali_aberdeen Replies: 6 Views: 1469	Evening folks, considering a disco II 02 plate with 125k miles as my commute and general hack about vehicle. would have to do around 50 miles a day plus occasional towing and light offroad at least ...
Topic: disco 3 servicing costs
ali_aberdeen Replies: 13 Views: 3737	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 4:00 pm Subject: disco 3 servicing costs
ali_aberdeen Replies: 13 Views: 3737	It is coming from a main dealer under LR assured warranty witha years LR warranty. 65k miles and three and a half years old. Looksl liek it has been a city car and never been dirty
Topic: disco 3 servicing costs
ali_aberdeen Replies: 13 Views: 3737	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 6:35 am Subject: disco 3 servicing costs
ali_aberdeen Replies: 13 Views: 3737	no one has complained about tyres. the d3 we are looking at is a 6 speed manual, does that make a difference?
Topic: disco 3 servicing costs
ali_aberdeen Replies: 13 Views: 3737	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:13 pm Subject: disco 3 servicing costs
ali_aberdeen Replies: 13 Views: 3737	no idea, just been told that at 100k miles they have to either take the engine out or lift the body off, just seems ridiculous if that is true. or is it urban legend
Topic: disco 3 servicing costs
ali_aberdeen Replies: 13 Views: 3737	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 8:48 pm Subject: disco 3 servicing costs
ali_aberdeen Replies: 13 Views: 3737	Wifey has decided that the D3 is the way forward, so we have seen one which will hopefully be ok. Comes with a years LR warranty then I can buy some more from them. It has 65k miles, but I am told t ...
Topic: 2002/3 Rangerover
ali_aberdeen Replies: 8 Views: 2612	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 7:15 pm Subject: 2002/3 Rangerover
ali_aberdeen Replies: 8 Views: 2612	for a bit more money how does the Disco 3 sit. Should it be avoided as well
Topic: 2002/3 Rangerover
ali_aberdeen Replies: 8 Views: 2612	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 1:00 pm Subject: 2002/3 Rangerover
ali_aberdeen Replies: 8 Views: 2612	I am having a rush to the head and see that you can get a 3 litre Diesel Range rover around 10 years old with 80 - 90k miles with all the toys for around 12k. I have my 110 DC which I am keeping and ...
Topic: how much do I set myself up for
ali_aberdeen Replies: 18 Views: 8350	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 8:29 pm Subject: how much do I set myself up for
ali_aberdeen Replies: 18 Views: 8350	It is in Caldwell and dempster. Lots of revs and horrible noises happened half a mile from them, so as I didnt know for definite what it was, limped along there and left it rather than do any further ...
Topic: how much do I set myself up for
ali_aberdeen Replies: 18 Views: 8350	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 6:06 pm Subject: how much do I set myself up for
ali_aberdeen Replies: 18 Views: 8350	well, I reckoned i better brace myself for 1550, you boys are reckoning on 1200 to 1500, and spoke to the garage the night and they are saying that 1500 should be about right. second gear has complet ...
Topic: how much do I set myself up for
ali_aberdeen Replies: 18 Views: 8350	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 11:24 am Subject: how much do I set myself up for
ali_aberdeen Replies: 18 Views: 8350	garage are saying about 550 for a recon from ashcroft
Topic: how much do I set myself up for
ali_aberdeen Replies: 18 Views: 8350	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 10:47 am Subject: how much do I set myself up for
ali_aberdeen Replies: 18 Views: 8350	Limped into local garage yesterday after some horrible bangs and grinding and no second gear. Garage have had a look and diagnosed a new gearbox required, and may as well do the clutch at the same ti ...
Topic: headlamp bulb replacement went wrong
ali_aberdeen Replies: 21 Views: 9453	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 2:59 pm Subject: headlamp bulb replacement went wrong
ali_aberdeen Replies: 21 Views: 9453	Thanks for that. Will it just not work if I err, or will it be killed. How do I tell when the beams are set? Sorry for all the questions.
Topic: headlamp bulb replacement went wrong
ali_aberdeen Replies: 21 Views: 9453	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 1:38 pm Subject: headlamp bulb replacement went wrong
ali_aberdeen Replies: 21 Views: 9453	I can cut and terminate with bullet connectors then cover in tape. How do I confirm polarity, I was hoping we are talking black to black and red to red. Is there something else I need to check. ...
Topic: headlamp bulb replacement went wrong
ali_aberdeen Replies: 21 Views: 9453	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 12:16 pm Subject: headlamp bulb replacement went wrong
ali_aberdeen Replies: 21 Views: 9453	How do I wire them into the sidelights. Do I cut the wires and use a terminator block or what is the best way?
Topic: headlamp bulb replacement went wrong
ali_aberdeen Replies: 21 Views: 9453	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 6:59 am Subject: headlamp bulb replacement went wrong
ali_aberdeen Replies: 21 Views: 9453	well my new lights have arrived, so that is this weekends job sorted, or maybe not. I thought I had ordered clear lens halogen lights, but I hav elights that have a wee blue led type light and two ...
Topic: headlamp bulb replacement went wrong
ali_aberdeen Replies: 21 Views: 9453	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 9:29 pm Subject: headlamp bulb replacement went wrong
ali_aberdeen Replies: 21 Views: 9453	weel trhat is me ordered new Halogen lights and bulbs and teh wee think that holds them in from simmonites, should have them mid week. see if they do as they say on the tin
Topic: headlamp bulb replacement went wrong
ali_aberdeen Replies: 21 Views: 9453	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 9:49 am Subject: headlamp bulb replacement went wrong
ali_aberdeen Replies: 21 Views: 9453	thanks for the links guys. Yes sorry it is for a 05 110 defender. It is the securing rings that are shot, but I may as well go teh whole hog and get better lights anyway.
Topic: headlamp bulb replacement went wrong
ali_aberdeen Replies: 21 Views: 9453	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2011 7:18 am Subject: headlamp bulb replacement went wrong
ali_aberdeen Replies: 21 Views: 9453	Morning Folks, Was changing the headlamps as per the destruction manual and it has all gone a wee bitty wrong. The headlight body is held in place by a steel ring and some wee screws, teh first on ...
Topic: chipping my defender
ali_aberdeen Replies: 12 Views: 5776	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 12:27 pm Subject: chipping my defender
ali_aberdeen Replies: 12 Views: 5776	Thanks for the replies folks, I was looking for a wee bit better speed and better fuel economy if I can. Tend not to rag my 110 offroad, slow and steady wins the race every time for me I am afraid. ...
Topic: chipping my defender
ali_aberdeen Replies: 12 Views: 5776	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 11:29 am Subject: chipping my defender
ali_aberdeen Replies: 12 Views: 5776	thanks for that, not sure who tich is. Was wondering had anyone done it and if they had, was it worth it and had they used someone local? I will try C and D as they service and MOT it
Topic: chipping my defender
ali_aberdeen Replies: 12 Views: 5776	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 12:18 pm Subject: chipping my defender
ali_aberdeen Replies: 12 Views: 5776	Afternoon folks. I have a 2005 110 double cab and I am thinking of getting it chipped. Couple of questions - Should I do it and if yes, where near Banchory can you get it done? Many thanks
Topic: failed the diy challenge - can anyone help
ali_aberdeen Replies: 13 Views: 3509	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 7:18 pm Subject: failed the diy challenge - can anyone help
ali_aberdeen Replies: 13 Views: 3509	Well taking things apart tonight has been cancelled. -2 outside, good lady has fire on. Cosy house, freezing cold horrible chuckies to kneel on. Cosy house wins. PM replied.
Topic: failed the diy challenge - can anyone help
ali_aberdeen Replies: 13 Views: 3509	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 4:41 pm Subject: failed the diy challenge - can anyone help
ali_aberdeen Replies: 13 Views: 3509	I have tried the grille of and could find no where to go on the inner wing without cutting steel, I presume that is wrong. The idea of onto teh raditor mountings sounds interesting and I will have ...
Topic: failed the diy challenge - can anyone help
ali_aberdeen Replies: 13 Views: 3509	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 1:18 pm Subject: failed the diy challenge - can anyone help
ali_aberdeen Replies: 13 Views: 3509	see if this works http://forum.difflock.com/userpix/5204_ImageThumb_1.jpg http://forum.difflock.com/userpix/5204_ImageThumb1_1.jpg
Topic: failed the diy challenge - can anyone help
ali_aberdeen Replies: 13 Views: 3509	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 10:24 pm Subject: failed the diy challenge - can anyone help
ali_aberdeen Replies: 13 Views: 3509	evening all, In these pc days of not being able to get the A bar etc that I wanted I got all my bits and bobs for my 110 dc from Devon 4x4 ( a grand service they gave to) now I have fitted most of ...
Topic: Frayed winch wire
ali_aberdeen Replies: 36 Views: 11165	Forum: 4x4s Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 9:26 pm Subject: Frayed winch wire
ali_aberdeen Replies: 36 Views: 11165	Wire should be replaced or certainly cut back after so many broken wires over so many diameters of rope. i think it is six broken wires over 30d of the wire. if the heart is showing out between strand ...
Topic: all road or XC 70
ali_aberdeen Replies: 20 Views: 9585	Forum: 4x4s Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 2:31 pm Subject: all road or XC 70
ali_aberdeen Replies: 20 Views: 9585	test drive went well, 55 plate all silver allroad. 55k miles and asking 11k. I am think 10.5k and it comes with the audi bar. it is teh 2.5 automatic which i think will give me about 30 mpg average