North Wales....

[floyd fan]

Just thought I would start this link as the Anglsey Pt2 one is a bit long and not realy relivent any more....

[Geobloke]

Just thought I would start this link as the Anglsey Pt2 one is a bit long and not realy relivent any more....

Good IDea fella! I will close the other thread in a bit, stop it getting any longer! :rolleyes:

[Rebel3]

Thanks Jon & Dave for the quick reply, will keep watching this thread and keep my fingers crossed there is still room for me, be nice for me to have a Disco for company.
Dave I’d give 20 years to be 36 again, believe me, your still a young gun. :D Keith.

[Geobloke]

Thanks Jon & Dave for the quick reply, will keep watching this thread and keep my fingers crossed there is still room for me, be nice for me to have a Disco for company.
Dave I’d give 20 years to be 36 again, believe me, your still a young gun. :D Keith.

And me a mere whipper-snapper... :D

[DavejDavies]

Good IDea fella! I will close the other thread in a bit, stop it getting any longer! :rolleyes:

Was getting a little off topic as well :rolleyes: :D :D

[DavejDavies]

Dave I’d give 20 years to be 36 again, believe me, your still a young gun. :D Keith.

Think I like you already :D :D

If I am a young gun then Geo must be the 'kid' :D

[DavejDavies]

Just posted this in the Pen Steps tread but it might be better here now: -

As some of us will be going up the steps Sunday I have been doing a bit of research into retaining sturctures.

Got a potentially interesting, cheapish solution which will just require a bit of labour :rolleyes:

[Paul Humphreys]

Thanks Jon & Dave for the quick reply, will keep watching this thread and keep my fingers crossed there is still room for me, be nice for me to have a Disco for company.
Dave I’d give 20 years to be 36 again, believe me, your still a young gun. :D Keith.

Yes you can join us, so thats the last place filled. Where do you want to meet/join us?

Paul

[Geobloke]

Think I like you already :D :D

If I am a young gun then Geo must be the 'kid' :D

And thats the way I plan to stay! Well at least mentally at least!!! ;)

[Paul Humphreys]

Just posted this in the Pen Steps tread but it might be better here now: -

As some of us will be going up the steps Sunday I have been doing a bit of research into retaining sturctures.

Got a potentially interesting, cheapish solution which will just require a bit of labour :rolleyes:

Let me know what you are think Dave??

Paul

[Geobloke]

Yes you can join us, so thats the last place filled. Where do you want to meet/join us?

Paul

Cbs at the ready folks oh and pack for at least lunch and more than likly tea too cos yer just never know!!! :)

[Paul Humphreys]

Cbs at the ready folks oh and pack for at least lunch and more than likly tea too cos yer just never know!!! :)

I plann to have a bacon and egg buttie when we are waiting for day. That is if I done have a full breakfast first thing.

Paul

[Rebel3]

Yes you can join us, so thats the last place filled. Where do you want to meet/join us?

Paul

Sorry chaps the dear wife found me something to do, yea Dave that sounds about right, but are you thinking – Goat or Guns, He He- Geo, your still wet behind the ears mate, nearly still a twinkle in the old mans eye, if you know what I mean.
What channel on the CB folks?
Paul I will be travelling from Wolverhampton way, so can meet you on the A5 at McDonalds if that is still an option, or wherever I don’t mind, just tell me what time and where and I will be there.



Cheers me dears Keith.

[Paul Humphreys]

Hi Keith, You can meet us at Mcdonalds just next to the A5 at Chirk. Its just after you have gone up the hill where its 3 lanes wide. Turn right on the round about and I will be there for about 8-20. If not you can meet us just outside of Corwen for 10-00. Its up to you.

Paul

[Rebel3]

Hi Keith, You can meet us at Mcdonalds just next to the A5 at Chirk. Its just after you have gone up the hill where its 3 lanes wide. Turn right on the round about and I will be there for about 8-20. If not you can meet us just outside of Corwen for 10-00. Its up to you.

Paul

Ok Paul, will meet you Sunday at McDonalds just next to the A5 at Chirk about 8-20 am. Look forward to meeting you and the rest of the lads.

Keith.

[Paul Humphreys]

Ok Paul, will meet you Sunday at McDonalds just next to the A5 at Chirk about 8-20 am. Look forward to meeting you and the rest of the lads.

Keith.


Thats ok. I will pm my number just in case. I hope you dont mine a few small straches? As you might get some. You should be ok with AT tyres but muds would be better.

Paul

[floyd fan]

I hope you dont mine a few small straches?

And Ive just Tcut and polished mine after last weeks trip through the forest:eek:

[floyd fan]

Ok Paul, will meet you Sunday at McDonalds just next to the A5 at Chirk about 8-20 am. Look forward to meeting you and the rest of the lads.

Keith.


Be nice to meet you to Keith :D.

[Rebel3]

Thats ok. I will pm my number just in case. I hope you dont mine a few small straches? As you might get some. You should be ok with AT tyres but muds would be better.

Paul
Hi Paul, my disco is shod with BFG/AT Tyres not MT – but I do have a tow rope, will that do? I will wear a long sleeve jumper, garden gloves, and tuck my trousers in my socks, that should help prevent scratching myself, but I thought we were driving green lanes not lane clearing.

Hi floyd fan, is that aka Jon? Cheers mate. Do you have a lift on your Discovery Jon? Mine is pretty basic, 235/70/16 MT – no lift yet, sump guard – diff guards – snorkel, and that’s it really. Might just chuck some 2” lift springs on tomorrow for Sunday, what you think? Oh still have front skirt on bumper; do you think I should take that off for Sunday? I must admit it’s lasted well up to yet.

Off to work shortly lads, so if I don’t reply tonight you will know why and I will catch you later

Keith..

[Paul Humphreys]

Hi Paul, my disco is shod with BFG/AT Tyres not MT – but I do have a tow rope, will that do? I will wear a long sleeve jumper, garden gloves, and tuck my trousers in my socks, that should help prevent scratching myself, but I thought we were driving green lanes not lane clearing.

Hi floyd fan, is that aka Jon? Cheers mate. Do you have a lift on your Discovery Jon? Mine is pretty basic, 235/70/16 MT – no lift yet, sump guard – diff guards – snorkel, and that’s it really. Might just chuck some 2” lift springs on tomorrow for Sunday, what you think? Oh still have front skirt on bumper; do you think I should take that off for Sunday? I must admit it’s lasted well up to yet.

Off to work shortly lads, so if I don’t reply tonight you will know why and I will catch you later

Keith..

You should be ok on ATs. Its not a bad route, just a little over grown in a couple of places. I have taken someone on road tyres on some of it. I have a tow rope as well. I will be working on the winch tomorrow as well.

The worse bit will be up the steps, but that is almost all rock.

Oh and theres Poo City. That is where if you get stuck you get to put your own rope on!

Paul

[Paul Humphreys]

And Ive just Tcut and polished mine after last weeks trip through the forest:eek:

You will not get it that bad again. Did you get them all out?

Paul

[floyd fan]

Hi floyd fan, is that aka Jon? Cheers mate. Do you have a lift on your Discovery Jon? Mine is pretty basic, 235/70/16 MT – no lift yet, sump guard – diff guards – snorkel, and that’s it really. Might just chuck some 2” lift springs on tomorrow for Sunday, what you think? Oh still have front skirt on bumper; do you think I should take that off for Sunday? I must admit it’s lasted well up to yet.Keith..

Yeah, aka Jon (jonboy on Mudclub etc).
Yours isnt as basic as mine, just diff guards on mine :rolleyes:.
I think there is going to be plenty of ropes etc between us all so dont worry, hopefully we wont need them anyway.

[DavejDavies]

Hi Paul, my disco is shod with BFG/AT Tyres not MT – but I do have a tow rope, will that do? I will wear a long sleeve jumper, garden gloves, and tuck my trousers in my socks, that should help prevent scratching myself, but I thought we were driving green lanes not lane clearing.

Hi floyd fan, is that aka Jon? Cheers mate. Do you have a lift on your Discovery Jon? Mine is pretty basic, 235/70/16 MT – no lift yet, sump guard – diff guards – snorkel, and that’s it really. Might just chuck some 2” lift springs on tomorrow for Sunday, what you think? Oh still have front skirt on bumper; do you think I should take that off for Sunday? I must admit it’s lasted well up to yet.

Off to work shortly lads, so if I don’t reply tonight you will know why and I will catch you later

Keith..

It shouldn't be too bad but as Paul will tell you there is no such thing as non damaging laning - if the odd branch is in your way take some loppers or let Jon's Disco go first :D I am planning to follow both Disco to ensure a nice wide track is clearled for my 90 :D :D I would definatly consider removing your front skirt as a few of the ruts are deepish - diff guards will be good - hope the water isn't deep enough for a snorkle as I don't have one at the moment but could come over all Blue Peter by Sunday and make something :rolleyes: :D :D

[floyd fan]

You will not get it that bad again. Did you get them all out?

Paul

Most of them came out ok just the deeper ones you can still see, but I bought the landy for laning and knew it would get scratched sooner or later.

[DavejDavies]

Most of them came out ok just the deeper ones you can still see, but I bought the landy for laning and knew it would get scratched sooner or later.

But you were hoping it would be later rather than sooner :(

First few scratches hurt then after a bit they start to look like battle scars :D :D

[Paul Humphreys]

It shouldn't be too bad but as Paul will tell you there is no such thing as non damaging laning

This what I tell everyone when they ask. There might only be one tree for 5 miles, but if you drive into it. There will be some damage.

I am planning to follow both Disco to ensure a nice wide track is clearled for my 90 :D

Well as I am leading, If I can fit you will be able to.

I would definatly consider removing your front skirt as a few of the ruts are deepish

Yes that might catch a little, but if it dose do not go backwards, as it will pull it off, just keep going forward. Some of the ruts can cause a bit of wheel spin for a couple. But its not to bad. Where the ruts are, I have seen a freelander do it.

hope the water isn't deep enough for a snorkle as I don't have one at the moment but could come over all Blue Peter by Sunday and make something :rolleyes: :D :D

If the water looks to deep, I will be turning round anyway. I might have the snokel fitted by then, but I might not. I dont mind the water, its just the fact you can be sent down stream by the water.

Paul

[DavejDavies]

This what I tell everyone when they ask. There might only be one tree for 5 miles, but if you drive into it. There will be some damage.

LOL

[floyd fan]

Paul, Ive just done a fly through of the 1st part, what where you driving - a helicopter?:rolleyes::D:D

[Paul Humphreys]

Paul, Ive just done a fly through of the 1st part, what where you driving - a helicopter?:rolleyes::D:D

Now I know Dave said I was a quick driver, but thats taking it too far:eek:

Paul

[DavejDavies]

Paul, Ive just done a fly through of the 1st part, what where you driving - a helicopter?:rolleyes::D:D

Fly through is great - views look like they will be super :D

[DavejDavies]

Let me know what you are think Dave??

Paul

It's a cunning plan :D Or a very silly idea :rolleyes:

[adafish]

WISH I COULD COME........LANING THAT IS....

[GezC]

[quote=Paul Humphreys

That is where if you get stuck you get to put your own rope on!

Paul[/quote]

I take it that it really is poo then...:o :o :o

OOO currys here back later

[Paul Humphreys]

I take it that it really is poo then...:o :o :o

OOO currys here back later

About 12 inches of the stuff :hugegrin:

Paul

[Paul Humphreys]

WISH I COULD COME........LANING THAT IS....

Well its the Bank Hoilday wekend the week after. So I am think a long run out and do Happy Vally and a few others?

Paul

[adafish]

ITS THE GAYDON DO......AND THE DUCK DO........

[Paul Humphreys]

ITS THE GAYDON DO......AND THE DUCK DO........

Well gos to show how much I take notice!:rolleyes:

Just keep an eye on here for the next trip after that then, I am out most weekends, well every weekend:D . Just say when you want to come along.

Paul

[DavejDavies]

Well its the Bank Hoilday wekend the week after. So I am think a long run out and do Happy Vally and a few others?

Paul

LOL

Just when I promised the Wifey I will spend the 3 days doing work on the house :rolleyes: :D

I fancy Barmouth and Happy Valley one day but I really should have a weekend off :( been out playing every weekend for the last few months ... :D :D :D

[Paul Humphreys]

LOL

Just when I promised the Wifey I will spend the 3 days doing work on the house :rolleyes: :D

I fancy Barmouth and Happy Valley one day but I really should have a weekend off :( been out playing every weekend for the last few months ... :D :D :D

Could always do the Denbighshire Moors and around there? Closer to home for you.

Paul

[Geobloke]

Oooo eck! Have just re-sealed Eva's air intake system and noticed that I have bent the steering guard slightly and also the rear track rod to has a kink in it! :eek: Never even knew I had hurt it!!! :eek: :eek:

Got to stick me nearside wheel spat back on tomorrow too, took it off to get to the intake joints hidden behind it!

Think I am gonna be forking out for some dan-bars or similar HD track rods next!!! :rolleyes:

[DavejDavies]

It's a cunning plan :D Or a very silly idea :rolleyes:

Well here we go, whilst looking through some information on gabion cages I found "Modular Gravity Retaining Walls - Design Guidance" which mentioned that tyre walls, when stacked and fixed together and filled with stone or soil could make effective, low raise retaining structures, cheap, flexible and easy to do if there's penty of labour available.

With a bit of luck old tyres could be 'donated' free from tyre fitters, light enough to transport by Landy, fill material should be about on site and it might even tick the 'green' recycling box :D

As long as the tyres were fully filled,compacted, stacked nicely, anchored down and fixed together firmly I think there's a good chance it might work?

Any civil engineers on the forum who could do the sums?

See below

[Geobloke]

Oh and theres Poo City. That is where if you get stuck you get to put your own rope on!

Paul

So your saying attach your ropes before you head in to it then!!!! Oh and make sure you have a passenger too who you can boss around!!! :D

[DavejDavies]

Could always do the Denbighshire Moors and around there? Closer to home for you.

Paul

LOL- there you go tempting me again :D :D More interesting lanes I'd like to try, you'll get me into trouble :rolleyes:


Got the CRAG Snowdonia run on the 7th, the Nite drive on the 13th, home's the place I visit when not laning or working :D :D

[Paul Humphreys]

home's the place I visit when not laning or working :D :D

Good job I work from Home then!!:D

Paul

[DavejDavies]

So your saying attach your ropes before you head in to it then!!!! Oh and make sure you have a passenger too who you can boss around!!! :D

:D :D That or make sure you don't get stuck :rolleyes:

Might take a change of footware as my riggers might not be high enough if it's that deep :eek:

Dave
Machos Ordered :D :D

[Paul Humphreys]

Oooo eck! Have just re-sealed Eva's air intake system and noticed that I have bent the steering guard slightly and also the rear track rod to has a kink in it! :eek: Never even knew I had hurt it!!! :eek: :eek:

Got to stick me nearside wheel spat back on tomorrow too, took it off to get to the intake joints hidden behind it!

Think I am gonna be forking out for some dan-bars or similar HD track rods next!!! :rolleyes:

I am going to try to fit me snokel tomorrow. I have 2 tubes of sealer. Did you find some air intake pipe after?

Paul

[DavejDavies]

Good job I work from Home then!!:D

Paul

Good idea, more time for the family, and maybe more time to go laning :D

Now if I could just convience my boss :rolleyes:

[DavejDavies]

I have bent the steering guard slightly and also the rear track rod to has a kink in it! :eek: Never even knew I had hurt it!!! :eek: :eek:

:( I am begining to think I got off lightly with just a burst tyre after last Saturdays fun :eek:

Think I am gonna be forking out for some dan-bars or similar HD track rods next!!! :rolleyes:
Dan bars sound good :D Something else for the wish list...

[Geobloke]

I am going to try to fit me snokel tomorrow. I have 2 tubes of sealer. Did you find some air intake pipe after?

Paul

By eck you should have more than enough there fella! Just remember you have to let it cure a bit before starting your engine up.

On closer inspection the pipe looks fine! What wasn't was the dump valve at the bottom of the inner wing intake mount! So sealed all that lot up good and proper! Also remember to check your airbox for gaps, Eva's had HUGE slits where the parts had been spot welded badly together!

[Geobloke]

:( I am begining to think I got off lightly with just a burst tyre after last Saturdays fun :eek:


Dan bars sound good :D Something else for the wish list...

Am thinking I can make them for much less!

[Paul Humphreys]

Am thinking I can make them for much less!

The hardest part of making them is the left hand tap. Other than that its not to hard. The other way is to put tubes over yours.

Paul

[DavejDavies]

The hardest part of making them is the left hand tap. Other than that its not to hard. The other way is to put tubes over yours.

Paul

Seen a few posts about this here or on Difflock, doesn't the damage just get transfered to the track-rod ends?

[GezC]

Could always do the Denbighshire Moors and around there? Closer to home for you.

Paul

Sounds better than the poo!!:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

A mate of mine fell pray to a farmers trap on the lane up to the lake from the moors side .( so be careful up that one) He was riding point ,got out to open a gate and heard his tyre hissing.walking back to pull the spare off he heard another one hissing.All 4 were hissing ...They only had 3 spares between them so you can see the problem.walking heal to toe back through the water filled ruts they found a length of 3x2 lined with nails in both sides of the rut .....Not a happy camper ...I havnt driven that part since...

[Paul Humphreys]

Sounds better than the poo!!:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

A mate of mine fell pray to a farmers trap on the lane up to the lake from the moors side .( so be careful up that one) He was riding point ,got out to open a gate and heard his tyre hissing.walking back to pull the spare off he heard another one hissing.All 4 were hissing ...They only had 3 spares between them so you can see the problem.walking heal to toe back through the water filled ruts they found a length of 3x2 lined with nails in both sides of the rut .....Not a happy camper ...I havnt driven that part since...

thanks for that Gez, I will look out for things like that the next time I am up there. Its a nice drive. The council had done a lot of work the last time I was up there.

Paul

[GezC]

By eck you should have more than enough there fella! Just remember you have to let it cure a bit before starting your engine up.

On closer inspection the pipe looks fine! What wasn't was the dump valve at the bottom of the inner wing intake mount! So sealed all that lot up good and proper! Also remember to check your airbox for gaps, Eva's had HUGE slits where the parts had been spot welded badly together!

sorry its a bit late guy but a little tip for sealing the drain hole on the defenders air box is take the rubber drain off and fit a lid off the old 35mm film case ..Its a perfect fit .....smear some sealer just round the rim and click it on ...Done !!!..you can also put the rubber drain back on over the top to make sure it dosnt come off.....:p :p :p :p :p

[GezC]

thanks for that Gez, I will look out for things like that the next time I am up there. Its a nice drive. The council had done a lot of work the last time I was up there.

Paul

what have they done ???

[Paul Humphreys]

sorry its a bit late guy but a little tip for sealing the drain hole on the defenders air box is take the rubber drain off and fit a lid off the old 35mm film case ..Its a perfect fit .....smear some sealer just round the rim and click it on ...Done !!!..you can also put the rubber drain back on over the top to make sure it dosnt come off.....:p :p :p :p :p

The man I ahd the snokel off of, has send a chrome done bit to cover it. I jut need to make sure its all sealed. Then order the breather kit.

Paul

[Paul Humphreys]

what have they done ???

When you come down from the lake and turn right. There use to be a very rocky down slop to drive down, just before the narrow gate. Its all been filled in now. A lot easer to drive but not as much fun.

Paul

[GezC]

The man I ahd the snokel off of, has send a chrome done bit to cover it. I jut need to make sure its all sealed. Then order the breather kit.

Paul

Paul make your own .. just extend the ones youve got I founrd the perfect size tubing from B&Q and the connectors from my local motor factors think it cost me about a tenner..:)

[GezC]

When you come down from the lake and turn right. There use to be a very rocky down slop to drive down, just before the narrow gate. Its all been filled in now. A lot easer to drive but not as much fun.

Paul

they`ll soon all be tarmac with street lamps:( :( :( :D

[Paul Humphreys]

Paul make your own .. just extend the ones youve got I founrd the perfect size tubing from B&Q and the connectors from my local motor factors think it cost me about a tenner..:)

I will have a look.

they`ll soon all be tarmac with street lamps:( :( :( :D

Funny you should say that, one of the ones tomorrow has a street lamp on it!:eek:

Paul

[GezC]

Am thinking I can make them for much less!


this one does my head in .. Ive been through about three of them .. thing is you can nearly always staighten them enough to get you home ..try that with heavy duty ones or a tube come to think of it ... Ive got a perfect size tube here that i was gunna tap and put a bleed nipple in to keep it packed with greese (stop it from ratteling) ...( Its yours if you want to try it fella....:) :)) thing i like about tube is on contact it should roll around a bit which might help .... I just carry an old spare now,,

[GezC]

I will have a look.



Funny you should say that, one of the ones tomorrow has a street lamp on it!:eek:

Paul


AAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRR nnnnooooooooo:D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[GezC]

I Know im not allowed to mention it here Guy but i cant help it ."my engines out ":D :D :D :D

[Rangienut]

Nice one Gez, did it put up a fight??? Did your scaff/block and tackle idea work?

[GezC]

is yoursnorkel sealed now guy ??

[GezC]

Nice one Gez, did it put up a fight??? Did your scaff/block and tackle idea work?

Yeah it worked fine once i figured it out ..... The bolt on the top of the bell housing was a right ****** to get at ..Didnt have time to split the head .gunna have a look tomorrow ..fingers crossed:)

god you can tell ive had no one to talk to all day ..

[Paul Humphreys]

Yeah it worked fine once i figured it out ..... The bolt on the top of the bell housing was a right ****** to get at ..Didnt have time to split the head .gunna have a look tomorrow ..fingers crossed:)

Let us know what it looks like with the head off. I hope its just the gasket thats gone.

Paul

[GezC]

Let us know what it looks like with the head off. I hope its just the gasket thats gone.

Paul

Me too paul havnt had one like it before turbo and inlet were caked in oil .might be the rings like guy said

[Geobloke]

I will have a look.



Funny you should say that, one of the ones tomorrow has a street lamp on it!:eek:

Paul

I have done it the B&Q way and it works just fine, take a look on sunday!

[Geobloke]

is yoursnorkel sealed now guy ??

Yup I think so! Am leaving it overnight to set and will have a test tomorrow! HAve also refitted me ITG filter!

[GezC]

Yup I think so! Am leaving it overnight to set and will have a test tomorrow! HAve also refitted me ITG filter!

ITG Filter ??? whas that then?

[Pete H]

ITG Filter ??? whas that then?

Hmmm im puzzled too.....

Comon Geo whats a ITG filter?

[GezC]

I like the mooving pic you got there Geobloke

[Geobloke]

Hmmm im puzzled too.....

Comon Geo whats a ITG filter?

Here you go fellas! (http://www.landrovernet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32184&highlight=foam+filter%23)

[Geobloke]

I like the mooving pic you got there Geobloke

Cheers I animated some pics of me going through the ford

[DavejDavies]

Bit off topic, but when does that stops us here :D

Just had the bill for the replacement fuel pump which went at the start of March - the garage is very slow billing so I budgeted for £300 - came in at £420 :eek: :( - new tyers tomorrow another £350 so its been an expensive Land Rover week :rolleyes:

Tomorrow needs to be nice and non-damaging otherwise I'll be riding my bike to work :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Paul Humphreys]

Bit off topic, but when does that stops us here :D

Just had the bill for the replacement fuel pump which went at the start of March - the garage is very slow billing so I budgeted for £300 - came in at £420 :eek: :( - new tyers tomorrow another £350 so its been an expensive Land Rover week :rolleyes:

Tomorrow needs to be nice and non-damaging otherwise I'll be riding my bike to work :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Was that the injector pump or the lift pump? As it seems a lot for a lift pump.

Paul

[DavejDavies]

Was that the injector pump or the lift pump? As it seems a lot for a lift pump.

Paul

It's the pump inside the tank (TD5) - part price compares to prices I've seen on the web, labour was 3.5 hours but that's the tank dropped too and includes a bit of poking around trying to fix the inital whining when he thought the pump would be OK... Just glad it wasn't main dealer rates

[Geobloke]

Those in-tank pumps are hideously expensive! :rolleyes: :(

On another note I tried out Eva's winch just now and alls well, pulled her easily up a steep hill without driving! :yay:

Think I must of overheated the motor a bit!

Hows yours going Paul?

[Paul Humphreys]

Those in-tank pumps are hideously expensive! :rolleyes: :(

On another note I tried out Eva's winch just now and alls well, pulled her easily up a steep hill without driving! :yay:

Think I must of overheated the motor a bit!

Hows yours going Paul?

Not had a chance to try it yet. But I will not need it for tomorrow.

Paul

[floyd fan]

But I will not need it for tomorrow. Paul

Yeah right like there's two discos going you know :D:D

[DavejDavies]

Yeah right like there's two discos going you know :D:D

You'll be fine - usually your the one passing me when it get muddy :D :D

[DavejDavies]

Those in-tank pumps are hideously expensive! :rolleyes: :(

Oh yes :( Access is a little difficult too :rolleyes: If it goes again I'll take a jigsaw to the rear bay and put a trap door in :rolleyes: :D



On another note I tried out Eva's winch just now and alls well, pulled her easily up a steep hill without driving! :yay:

Think I must of overheated the motor a bit!

Good to here it's working OK :D

Not surprised it got warm, a was a little bit sticky :rolleyes: :D

Glad I had the sense not to do the extreme route throught the axle deep mud

If you'd had to pull around as well it could have got interesting :eek:

[Geobloke]

Oh yes :( Access is a little difficult too :rolleyes: If it goes again I'll take a jigsaw to the rear bay and put a trap door in :rolleyes: :D



Good to here it's working OK :D

Not surprised it got warm, a was a little bit sticky :rolleyes: :D

Glad I had the sense not to do the extreme route throught the axle deep mud

If you'd had to pull around as well it could have got interesting :eek:

Yeah well it was used an aweful lot that day!!! Had another look at me trackrod, some armour is definately needed!!!

Oh my passenger has dropped out too, so if anyone else wants to ride shotgun in mine feel free to bring another person!

[Paul Humphreys]

Dave, do you want a hand held CB for tomorrow? If you do I will put one on charge.

Paul

[Paul Humphreys]

Yeah well it was used an aweful lot that day!!! Had another look at me trackrod, some armour is definately needed!!!

Oh my passenger has dropped out too, so if anyone else wants to ride shotgun in mine feel free to bring another person!

Looks like I will be opening all the gates anyway. I have no one with me :( .

Paul

[DavejDavies]

Dave, do you want a hand held CB for tomorrow? If you do I will put one on charge.

Paul

Cheers Paul, I'd be very grateful :D

Following this weeks Landy spending, my proposed CB looks likely to be a 2007 model :( :D

[DavejDavies]

Yeah well it was used an aweful lot that day!!! Had another look at me trackrod, some armour is definately needed!!!!

Try this for size http://www.gwynlewis4x4.co.uk/page29.html

[DavejDavies]

Looks like I will be opening all the gates anyway. I have no one with me :( .

Paul

Well if no one else has a gate open/closer, sorry passenager I'll take the rear... The Wifey will be with me but she only has little legs so soon gets feed up jumping in and out for gates :D

[GezC]

Have a good day tomorrow gents .....

Unlucky about the pump Dave Bit pricey....Was it muck in the diesel ?
or do they just pack in ???

Guy have you see the box section type track bar protector think scorps do one .probably cost about 15 Grand or something stupid from there though :D :D see if mill bloke can knock one up..

[GezC]

Try this for size http://www.gwynlewis4x4.co.uk/page29.html


Thats the one Dave ..


mmmmm Nice THat

[floyd fan]

Have a good day tomorrow gents .....

Pity you wont be there :(.

[Rangienut]

As Gez said, have a good one tomorrow fellas, i'll be waiting to see the pics tomorrow night :(

[DavejDavies]

Thats the one Dave ..

mmmmm Nice THat

Yea, its on the wishlist for 2012 :D

How's the engine repairs going?

[DavejDavies]

Unlucky about the pump Dave Bit pricey....Was it muck in the diesel ?
or do they just pack in ???

Yea pricey, most of the cost is the part and the VAT :(

Think they just go, heard of a few similar failures, not got the time to list all the potential TD5 problems :rolleyes:

The design of the fuel filter sensor has know changed (to match later models) - think this contributed to the problem with the pump :rolleyes: Now got a redundant elecctric connection block where it used to go into the water in fuel sensor which has know been discontinude :rolleyes:

Nice simple 200TDi sounds tempting at times - supposed to be easy to work on (your be the expert on that this weekend) and no electrics :D

[GezC]

Yea, its on the wishlist for 2012 :D

How's the engine repairs going?


Its going qiute well got the head off today and found a chunk missing out of the head gasket.

It has been running a bit hot for About 12 months and Its had a dam good hammering over at Angelsey So Im happy its only the gasket ..:) :)


remembered to bring the camera home with me tonight so ive got some pics if anyones interested

[Rangienut]

Post em up! What are bores, rings and head face like?

[GezC]

:( fuel sensor which has know been discontinude :rolleyes:



it runs ok discontected????

[Geobloke]

Its going qiute well got the head off today and found a chunk missing out of the head gasket.

It has been running a bit hot for About 12 months and Its had a dam good hammering over at Angelsey So Im happy its only the gasket ..:) :)


remembered to bring the camera home with me tonight so ive got some pics if anyones interested

By eck you lucky lucky ******! Coulda been sooooo much worse! I figured out today why you got oil spewing out the front of your rocker cover! Is not from the gasget but from the cap, it is sprung loaded to allow excess pressure to escape if the breather unit on the side cannot cope!

If I lived near ya fella you can bet your ass I'd be camped out on your driveway helping you out! Love doing engine stuff, had such fun rebuilding Moses' engine when he replaced the head!! :D :rolleyes: I know I know I am a little weird but as far as I can see it I could be hanging around town getting in to trouble and stuff!!!

[GezC]

Post em up! What are bores, rings and head face like?

Am I allowed Geobloke????:D :D :D :D :D :D

[DavejDavies]

Its going qiute well got the head off today and found a chunk missing out of the head gasket.

It has been running a bit hot for About 12 months and Its had a dam good hammering over at Angelsey So Im happy its only the gasket ..:) :)


remembered to bring the camera home with me tonight so ive got some pics if anyones interested

Had a good hammering comuing back from the island too ;) ;)

Hope it's not too bad and we see you again soon, still got your Toms Farm DVD to return :D

[DavejDavies]

it runs ok discontected????

Yea, its just the warning light, new version comes with a drain off like (I think) the TDi's have ...

[Geobloke]

Am I allowed Geobloke????:D :D :D :D :D :D


Uuuuuuhhhhh sure! :rolleyes:

[GezC]

By eck you lucky lucky ******! Coulda been sooooo much worse! I figured out today why you got oil spewing out the front of your rocker cover! Is not from the gasget but from the cap, it is sprung loaded to allow excess pressure to escape if the breather unit on the side cannot cope!

If I lived near ya fella you can bet your ass I'd be camped out on your driveway helping you out! Love doing engine stuff, had such fun rebuilding Moses' engine when he replaced the head!! :D :rolleyes: I know I know I am a little weird but as far as I can see it I could be hanging around town getting in to trouble and stuff!!!

:D :D :D :D :D YOUR welcome to pop up if you fancy lending a hand. I had been planning some engine work for a while now but always found something else to do .But when i have to like in this case I enjoy it:) :)

I happy to find the rest of the engine is spot on (cracking engine) I thought it may have been clocked when i bought it ..But It looks like its about right. so thats a bounus.

Thinking about giving the bores a quick honing and banging in a set of rings oh yeah might asweel do the cluch as well ......crazy not to really while its in bits .. what is it about landys ????any other motor i would just
do the head gasket.....:eek: :eek:

[Rangienut]

I know EXACTLY what you mean :D :D :D :D :D :D

[GezC]

Had a good hammering comuing back from the island too ;) ;)

Hope it's not too bad and we see you again soon, still got your Toms Farm DVD to return :D


Ill Be Back!!!!!:D :D :D :D :D

Pass The dvd on to Guy ....forgot to say ..you might know tommys by the name of cwymdrew.you know me and names:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Geobloke]

:D :D :D :D :D YOUR welcome to pop up if you fancy lending a hand. I had been planning some engine work for a while now but always found something else to do .But when i have to like in this case I enjoy it:) :)

I happy to find the rest of the engine is spot on (cracking engine) I thought it may have been clocked when i bought it ..But It looks like its about right. so thats a bounus.

Thinking about giving the bores a quick honing and banging in a set of rings oh yeah might asweel do the cluch as well ......crazy not to really while its in bits .. what is it about landys ????any other motor i would just
do the head gasket.....:eek: :eek:

Whilst it is all apart do as much as you can! An extra couple of hours now will save Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo many more hours later on!!!

I hear that honing and fitting new rings makes alot of difference to an aging TDi!

[Geobloke]

Has anyone else seent hat there is a feck load of rain forecast tonight!!!???? Should make things interesting!

[floyd fan]

Has anyone else seent hat there is a feck load of rain forecast tonight!!!???? Should make things interesting!

Yes I seen that but it shoould clear up later in the morning, Mud and Sun what a day:rolleyes:

[DavejDavies]

Has anyone else seent hat there is a feck load of rain forecast tonight!!!???? Should make things interesting!

LOL

I'd better put some river crossing detours into MM as I may be the only one without a snorkle :eek:

[DavejDavies]

Yes I seen that but it shoould clear up later in the morning, Mud and Sun what a day:rolleyes:

Give me a chance to see if the new tyres are any use in the mud :)

[GezC]

Your gunna have to sort me out with that progam Guy my best pics wont post ,too big. he we go........

[Geobloke]

Gez you have email fella!

[Paul Humphreys]

Well its still dry here, but any thing is possible:rolleyes: .

The both river crossings are easy to go a round, but not as much fun.

I will see you all tomorrow as I an off to bed. Good night.

Paul

[GezC]

Yes I seen that but it shoould clear up later in the morning, Mud and Sun what a day:rolleyes:


AAARrrrr Dave do you have to rub it in ..........:D :D

[Geobloke]

Your gunna have to sort me out with that progam Guy my best pics wont post ,too big. he we go........


Ooo eck!

In the 2nd pic it looks like you might have been having compression loss due to leaking between cylinders! Between 1 and 2 and 3 and 4! definate linked pattern on the head!!!

[Geobloke]

Well its still dry here, but any thing is possible:rolleyes: .

The both river crossings are easy to go a round, but not as much fun.

I will see you all tomorrow as I an off to bed. Good night.

Paul

Is PEEEEEEEEEEin' it down here and is moving in a southeasterly direction! should be with you by early morning! Supposed to be really hot later on in the day tho, so bring plenty of fluids!

[floyd fan]

Your gunna have to sort me out with that progam Guy my best pics wont post ,too big. he we go........

Got PSP9 if you need it mate.

[Geobloke]

AAARrrrr Dave do you have to rub it in ..........:D :D

MUD and WADING FUN in the SUN :D :D so what you up to tomorrow then matey??? ;)

[Geobloke]

Your gunna have to sort me out with that progam Guy my best pics wont post ,too big. he we go........

No worries will post you off a copy on monday along with CD with pics on too!

[floyd fan]

MUD and WADING FUN in the SUN :D :D so what you up to tomorrow then matey??? ;)

Come on Gez, ride shotgun wiv Guy ya know your not gonna be able to concentrate on doing your engine thinkin about all the fun we're havin :D:D

[DavejDavies]

Come on Gez, ride shotgun wiv Guy ya know your not gonna be able to concentrate on doing your engine thinkin about all the fun we're havin :D:D
Plus if Guy takes you home he'll work on your engine all night - won't be able to help himself :D :D

[Geobloke]

Come on Gez, ride shotgun wiv Guy ya know your not gonna be able to concentrate on doing your engine thinkin about all the fun we're havin :D:D

Yeah am sure I can swing by your place!!!! You can even be in charge of the CB and gate activating coordinator too!!! :D

[Geobloke]

Plus if Guy takes you home he'll work on your engine all night - won't be able to help himself :D :D

Where's me spanners and sockets!!! :yay: bring on the oil and grime!!! :yay:

[GezC]

:D :D :D :D :D AAAA thanks lads but Im dropping my head off tomorrow so it can be picked up first thing monday ....

[GezC]

you only want me to come to open the bloody gates :D :D :D :D :D

[floyd fan]

you only want me to come to open the bloody gates :D :D :D :D :D
Doh! ya sussed that one.

[Geobloke]

you only want me to come to open the bloody gates :D :D :D :D :D

Ummm Yes! :rolleyes: You don't think I am ever letting you drive Eva do you???!!! I've seen you in action remember!!! :D :rolleyes:

[Geobloke]

Doh! ya sussed that one.

Yeah and I thought by offering the CB controllers job i'd deflect his attention away from that too!!!!

[GezC]

Come on lads ..

How was it ???

How did you get on with your new tyres Dave ?

[Paul Humphreys]

Look in the new Thread!! http://www.landrovernet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62022

Paul

[DavejDavies]

:D :D :D :D :D AAAA thanks lads but Im dropping my head off tomorrow so it can be picked up first thing monday ....

Any news Gez - the waiting is more difficult for us you know :rolleyes: :D :D

[GezC]

Any news Gez - the waiting is more difficult for us you know :rolleyes: :D :D

The headgasket going has given me the kick up the backside ive needed to get a few jobs done..So the engines out to replace the clutch ,the heads gone to be pressure tested . The pots arnt really showing any wear :p but have glazed over so im honing them and banging in new rings and shells.....phew.

just playing the waiting game now....

one fly in the ointment is Ive had the injectors tested and they need replacing he wants £85 each ..sod that..... ive got to find cheaper ones somewhere....apparently they are only good for about 90k..

All good stuff

[DavejDavies]

one fly in the ointment is Ive had the injectors tested and they need replacing he wants £85 each ..sod that..... ive got to find cheaper ones somewhere....apparently they are only good for about 90k..

All good stuff

:eek: Expensive hobbies these Landys :rolleyes:

Hope your sorted soon mate, you'd have loved Sunday :D

[GezC]

:eek: Expensive hobbies these Landys :rolleyes:

Hope your sorted soon mate, you'd have loved Sunday :D

Yeah I know Dave Im gutted :D looks like you had a ball

[DavejDavies]

Yeah I know Dave Im gutted :D looks like you had a ball

yea, you could say that :hugegrin: :hugegrin: :hugegrin: :hugegrin:

Keep the progress updates coming

[Rangienut]

How's the rebuild coming along GezC?