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Because it's easier...

Anyway, why should they care about you or anyone else?

Everyone else does it..

Comments made might not be my own opinions, but might be there to raise discussion. ...

Yes plenty of 30Tdi's about..I have a short engine that I bought for he crank. Still to strip it. I wonder if the crank will be better than mine ? Or worse ? LOL

My oil pump failed in Feb 2011 in ZA. The crank was/ is in a worse state then yours. The oil pump gear had no lobes on it at all. Being where I as I needed to get the car back to the other side of Afr ...

I have a 1995 build Defender 110 station wagon, now on 230,000 or so miles. It is my daily driver. It;s done four trips to southern Africa. On those trips it was loaded to full GVW, well maybe a bit, ...

Go for the Land Rover ones. They were developed by Land Rover To suit the vehicle. When you do fit them as Richard fit new top rings to the front. I recomend the Discovery TD 5 ones as they have rubbe ...

There is only one way to test heater plugs.
That is to remove them. Then use a length of wire from the + terminal to the threaded bit of the plug. Hold the bit that screws into the head against the ...

What are you going to replace her with ? My 300Tdi is nicely run in at 234???miles. A couple of small jobs to do.

Yoo cheap by far. Not long enough in the workshop.

I'm surprised other countries are interested in the cars being uk taxed as it has no bearing in their country. Some countries you have to pay as a visitor when you enter.

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In some countries third ...

As I've just paid my £230 I got the gist of the info from the DVLA.

Now the question I ask. How will a copper in a foreign land know your car is taxed, they AFAIK do not have access to the DVLA co ...

Yes Galloway should be prosecuted for treason, That I believe is still a hanging offence.

Somebody must have been looking at both Jurgens and Campworld. Campworld have been selling them for years.

A long way from the blanket for your car Richard.

Incidently. Neither Bush Lapa or Conq ...

Now I am suprised that Bailey should do that. When did Bailey introduce them ?

bsame with people who put "bra`s" on the front of their caravans...............

mr colin........

Those "bra's" for caravans are necessary in certain countries. Not in the UK ...

Twiss.
My access is in a 12foot wide back lane.
There isn't really a footpath that you can walk along as it's less than 12" wide from my gates. The kerb wasn't dropped but I was threatend with ...

[quote="Twiss"]As far as I am aware, the offense that you would be committing is "driving elsewhere than a road"
]

So please explain to me and others the difference to driving ...

Hi 602

I came accoss this in the middle 1980's. I was having an entrance blocked. When the police arrive I was threatened with a NIP for crossing the 12" footpath that didn't really exist. So ...

The offence is CROSSING the pavement in a vehicle unless there is a dropped kerb. Should you park in your garden without a dropped kerb, then anybody can park on the road and legally block your entran ...

Don't forget the heater plug wire. That's separate.

Nope. This might be something to try.

Have just found a notchy ball joint on the drag link so will change that too.

As for the swivels there might be some info here too, one swivel is silver ...

Two things.
I run my rear tyres at 36lb.....

Have you had the shims checked at the swivels ?

it sounds like an after market alarm system to me .
Yes it could be.

There are not many wires in a standard 300Tdi engine bay. Certainly nowhere near the ten you'r describing.

Black are earth wires, Has somebody added thing and used just black wires.

There should ...

Before you fit another engine, I suggest you read this

http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=10972&highlight=300tdi+collant+level+switch

I might save you having to find another.

Don't talk to me out the back of your head.
You are not even capable of suggesting the correct socket.

NO Land Rover bolt, nut or screw uses a 16mm socket. Think on that.
The calliper bolt head f ...

Welcome Peter.
I'm a long way from Reading now.
If you would explain on here what the problem is, there are a lot of guys that may be able to help.

The original question was what size socket for the bolts......comprendi!
YES THANK YOU 13mm That's THIRTEEN mm TWELVE HEX....
Well all of the 300Tdi Defenders and Discovery's have that size

This ...

16mm socket

What for ? Not calliper bolts. That's already discussed and decided on.

Go under. Look along the axle. There MIGHT be a plate on the axle.
How many leaves to a spring. How wide are they ?

As it's a leaf sprung trailer. You could ask Peak Trailers.

Don't worry abou ...

From the research I did when building our trailer recently. The trailer legislation is not respective

It is very simple to change the coupling to a later model so you can use a breakaway cable.
...

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Topic: Brake Lights
mmgemini Replies: 23 Views: 19149	Forum: The Soap Box Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2015 12:08 pm Subject: Brake Lights
mmgemini Replies: 23 Views: 19149	Because it's easier... Anyway, why should they care about you or anyone else? Everyone else does it.. Comments made might not be my own opinions, but might be there to raise discussion. ...
Topic: Crankshaft Wear From Oil Pump?
mmgemini Replies: 3 Views: 2401	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 10:20 am Subject: Crankshaft Wear From Oil Pump?
mmgemini Replies: 3 Views: 2401	Yes plenty of 30Tdi's about..I have a short engine that I bought for he crank. Still to strip it. I wonder if the crank will be better than mine ? Or worse ? LOL
Topic: Crankshaft Wear From Oil Pump?
mmgemini Replies: 3 Views: 2401	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2015 6:08 pm Subject: Crankshaft Wear From Oil Pump?
mmgemini Replies: 3 Views: 2401	My oil pump failed in Feb 2011 in ZA. The crank was/ is in a worse state then yours. The oil pump gear had no lobes on it at all. Being where I as I needed to get the car back to the other side of Afr ...
Topic: Coil springs for Defender - should I replace?
mmgemini Replies: 7 Views: 4047	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2015 11:43 am Subject: Coil springs for Defender - should I replace?
mmgemini Replies: 7 Views: 4047	I have a 1995 build Defender 110 station wagon, now on 230,000 or so miles. It is my daily driver. It;s done four trips to southern Africa. On those trips it was loaded to full GVW, well maybe a bit, ...
Topic: Coil springs for Defender - should I replace?
mmgemini Replies: 7 Views: 4047	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2015 5:38 pm Subject: Coil springs for Defender - should I replace?
mmgemini Replies: 7 Views: 4047	Go for the Land Rover ones. They were developed by Land Rover To suit the vehicle. When you do fit them as Richard fit new top rings to the front. I recomend the Discovery TD 5 ones as they have rubbe ...
Topic: 300TDi wont start from cold
mmgemini Replies: 6 Views: 2206	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 6:52 pm Subject: 300TDi wont start from cold
mmgemini Replies: 6 Views: 2206	There is only one way to test heater plugs. That is to remove them. Then use a length of wire from the + terminal to the threaded bit of the plug. Hold the bit that screws into the head against the ...
Topic: To keep or not to keep!....96 300tdi
mmgemini Replies: 3 Views: 1252	Forum: The Lounge Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2014 6:48 am Subject: To keep or not to keep!....96 300tdi
mmgemini Replies: 3 Views: 1252	What are you going to replace her with ? My 300Tdi is nicely run in at 234???miles. A couple of small jobs to do.
Topic: Printing money
mmgemini Replies: 12 Views: 4087	Forum: The Lounge Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 6:02 am Subject: Printing money
mmgemini Replies: 12 Views: 4087	Yoo cheap by far. Not long enough in the workshop.
Topic: New VED tax disc display rules
mmgemini Replies: 20 Views: 6474	Forum: The Lounge Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 8:34 am Subject: New VED tax disc display rules
mmgemini Replies: 20 Views: 6474	I'm surprised other countries are interested in the cars being uk taxed as it has no bearing in their country. Some countries you have to pay as a visitor when you enter. . In some countries third ...
Topic: New VED tax disc display rules
mmgemini Replies: 20 Views: 6474	Forum: The Lounge Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 8:01 am Subject: New VED tax disc display rules
mmgemini Replies: 20 Views: 6474	As I've just paid my £230 I got the gist of the info from the DVLA. Now the question I ask. How will a copper in a foreign land know your car is taxed, they AFAIK do not have access to the DVLA co ...
Topic: George Galloway should be prosecuted ...
mmgemini Replies: 59 Views: 46575	Forum: The Soap Box Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 6:02 pm Subject: George Galloway should be prosecuted ...
mmgemini Replies: 59 Views: 46575	Yes Galloway should be prosecuted for treason, That I believe is still a hanging offence.
Topic: Which car cover?
mmgemini Replies: 12 Views: 3944	Forum: The Lounge Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 6:13 pm Subject: Which car cover?
mmgemini Replies: 12 Views: 3944	Somebody must have been looking at both Jurgens and Campworld. Campworld have been selling them for years. A long way from the blanket for your car Richard. Incidently. Neither Bush Lapa or Conq ...
Topic: Which car cover?
mmgemini Replies: 12 Views: 3944	Forum: The Lounge Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 5:29 pm Subject: Which car cover?
mmgemini Replies: 12 Views: 3944	Now I am suprised that Bailey should do that. When did Bailey introduce them ?
Topic: Which car cover?
mmgemini Replies: 12 Views: 3944	Forum: The Lounge Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 3:33 pm Subject: Which car cover?
mmgemini Replies: 12 Views: 3944	bsame with people who put "bra`s" on the front of their caravans............... mr colin........ Those "bra's" for caravans are necessary in certain countries. Not in the UK ...
Topic: What, exactly, is the offence?
mmgemini Replies: 25 Views: 6883	Forum: The Lounge Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 6:40 am Subject: What, exactly, is the offence?
mmgemini Replies: 25 Views: 6883	Twiss. My access is in a 12foot wide back lane. There isn't really a footpath that you can walk along as it's less than 12" wide from my gates. The kerb wasn't dropped but I was threatend with ...
Topic: What, exactly, is the offence?
mmgemini Replies: 25 Views: 6883	Forum: The Lounge Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 1:17 pm Subject: What, exactly, is the offence?
mmgemini Replies: 25 Views: 6883	[quote="Twiss"]As far as I am aware, the offense that you would be committing is "driving elsewhere than a road" ] So please explain to me and others the difference to driving ...
Topic: What, exactly, is the offence?
mmgemini Replies: 25 Views: 6883	Forum: The Lounge Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 12:31 pm Subject: What, exactly, is the offence?
mmgemini Replies: 25 Views: 6883	Hi 602 I came accoss this in the middle 1980's. I was having an entrance blocked. When the police arrive I was threatened with a NIP for crossing the 12" footpath that didn't really exist. So ...
Topic: What, exactly, is the offence?
mmgemini Replies: 25 Views: 6883	Forum: The Lounge Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 9:12 am Subject: What, exactly, is the offence?
mmgemini Replies: 25 Views: 6883	The offence is CROSSING the pavement in a vehicle unless there is a dropped kerb. Should you park in your garden without a dropped kerb, then anybody can park on the road and legally block your entran ...
Topic: 300tdi engine wiring loom
mmgemini Replies: 6 Views: 1687	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 6:07 pm Subject: 300tdi engine wiring loom
mmgemini Replies: 6 Views: 1687	Don't forget the heater plug wire. That's separate.
Topic: still juddering at 50
mmgemini Replies: 12 Views: 3954	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 6:27 pm Subject: still juddering at 50
mmgemini Replies: 12 Views: 3954	Nope. This might be something to try. Have just found a notchy ball joint on the drag link so will change that too. As for the swivels there might be some info here too, one swivel is silver ...
Topic: still juddering at 50
mmgemini Replies: 12 Views: 3954	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 5:05 pm Subject: still juddering at 50
mmgemini Replies: 12 Views: 3954	Two things. I run my rear tyres at 36lb..... Have you had the shims checked at the swivels ?
Topic: 300tdi engine wiring loom
mmgemini Replies: 6 Views: 1687	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 5:01 pm Subject: 300tdi engine wiring loom
mmgemini Replies: 6 Views: 1687	it sounds like an after market alarm system to me . Yes it could be.
Topic: 300tdi engine wiring loom
mmgemini Replies: 6 Views: 1687	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 4:23 pm Subject: 300tdi engine wiring loom
mmgemini Replies: 6 Views: 1687	There are not many wires in a standard 300Tdi engine bay. Certainly nowhere near the ten you'r describing. Black are earth wires, Has somebody added thing and used just black wires. There should ...
Topic: Whoops
mmgemini Replies: 2 Views: 1259	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 7:03 am Subject: Whoops
mmgemini Replies: 2 Views: 1259	Before you fit another engine, I suggest you read this http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=10972&highlight=300tdi+collant+level+switch I might save you having to find another.
Topic: 1994 RRC Caliper Bolts
mmgemini Replies: 22 Views: 6574	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:07 pm Subject: 1994 RRC Caliper Bolts
mmgemini Replies: 22 Views: 6574	Don't talk to me out the back of your head. You are not even capable of suggesting the correct socket. NO Land Rover bolt, nut or screw uses a 16mm socket. Think on that. The calliper bolt head f ...
Topic: mobile mechanic
mmgemini Replies: 5 Views: 1783	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2014 4:42 pm Subject: mobile mechanic
mmgemini Replies: 5 Views: 1783	Welcome Peter. I'm a long way from Reading now. If you would explain on here what the problem is, there are a lot of guys that may be able to help.
Topic: 1994 RRC Caliper Bolts
mmgemini Replies: 22 Views: 6574	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Sat May 31, 2014 8:54 am Subject: 1994 RRC Caliper Bolts
mmgemini Replies: 22 Views: 6574	The original question was what size socket for the bolts......comprendi! YES THANK YOU 13mm That's THIRTEEN mm TWELVE HEX.... Well all of the 300Tdi Defenders and Discovery's have that size This ...
Topic: 1994 RRC Caliper Bolts
mmgemini Replies: 22 Views: 6574	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Sat May 31, 2014 6:14 am Subject: 1994 RRC Caliper Bolts
mmgemini Replies: 22 Views: 6574	16mm socket What for ? Not calliper bolts. That's already discussed and decided on.
Topic: Legality of a trailer made in 1965
mmgemini Replies: 16 Views: 7567	Forum: 4x4s Posted: Fri May 30, 2014 11:59 am Subject: Legality of a trailer made in 1965
mmgemini Replies: 16 Views: 7567	Go under. Look along the axle. There MIGHT be a plate on the axle. How many leaves to a spring. How wide are they ? As it's a leaf sprung trailer. You could ask Peak Trailers. Don't worry abou ...
Topic: Legality of a trailer made in 1965
mmgemini Replies: 16 Views: 7567	Forum: 4x4s Posted: Fri May 30, 2014 6:28 am Subject: Legality of a trailer made in 1965
mmgemini Replies: 16 Views: 7567	From the research I did when building our trailer recently. The trailer legislation is not respective It is very simple to change the coupling to a later model so you can use a breakaway cable. ...