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Definitely up for that! Good to see more 70 series in UK

All sorted now, it turns out it was the stalk switch that was the problem. Bugger to try and diagnose

I am using the Coopers STT Pro tires, which are pretty good, very good treat pattern.

Sounds like a plan, I should bring some boerwors and the skottel.

Thanks Towpack, Higgy, I tested the voltage again and was receiving only 10 volts. With the pump disconnected and pull the switch to activate the pump, the wipers go twice, when I connect the new pump, the wipers don't do anything. I am suspecting a problem with the electrics, is there a...

hi, I have a problem with my windscreen washer pump working slow, dribbling out of the nozzles. I measured 12v at the pump on the wiring and changed the pump, no change. The pipes are all clear so there is no blockage, cleared these with an airline. Question is, I have checked the fuses for...

Yeah, sheer luck I think, it had me worried, I thought it might be the ECU and something more sinister. My truck is 10 years old and has 50k kms as genuine kms, my suspicion is that whoever owned it before couldn't solve the problem and they offloaded it, lucky find. Now that's it's sorted ( 3...

hi, I have booked a days greenlane / navigational day from Rockingham Castle to Yarwell/ Tixover quarry through Protrax. Anyone had experience with them? Looking forward to taking my cruiser and showing some landrover owners a proper truck. Think I am ready......

Hi Ali, I used Adrian Flux for insurance, I struggled to find someone who would insure it. I had a policy with direct line for my Q7 but they wouldn't touch my cruiser

Hi John, I did manage to source the problem, it took a little while to figure out as it only started happening once the engine started warming up, my first reaction was fuel but it turned out to be the coolant sensor believe it or not. This took me about a week to solve, the thing that was...

hi guys, Just filled my tank with diesel and drove 10 miles and the engine started running rough, with the engine light on solid. Any suggestions on what I need to look at? Is there a code reader that I can purchase to give me readings?

Roger, 100% agree. I have used POR 15 products successfully in the past, it is all down to the preparation. Using degreaser and metal prep which contains some form of peroxide, removes all oxidation and leaves it ready for the rust proof paint. I also found a product called ACF-50 penetrating...

Changed both riffs, transfer case and gear box oils today, truck has only done 50,000 kilometres from new, oils ran clear like honey. New shoes fitted all round ( Cooper Discoverer stt pros) all ready for action.

Showers and toilets a must have to intice families, would love to meet up with other cruiser owners and share stories and a few beers around a fire. Spares and workshop, even more reason to visit!

morning, I went to Toyota last week and asked for a new workshop manual for the 79 series V8, apparently it's not available, where can I get my hands on a copy?

Sweet looking 79 series!

Did an oil and filter change, fitted new diesel and K&N air filter with new oil catch can. Waiting for some dry weather to change gearbox/ transfer box and axle oils, roll on the spring time.

We have got things going in April, Spetember is a good shout

Looking sharp!

Good website for parts

That's a nice combination, the 2H is bullet proof. 5 speed must give you good rpm on the motorway.

Zimbo No. 5! Good to see some fellow countrymen.

Hi Justin, Are you still planning your camp site in Devon? I am from Zim and lived here for 20 years, just bought a 79 series single cab for my 13yo son and I to venture out, who knows where it will take us. Be good to catch up

Hi Lazz, I am ex Zim and in UK too, where abouts are you? Pedro

Nice one! Good to see another Zimbo on here!

Where can I find info on lanes we can use? Is there a special ordinance map we need to get our hands on?

There is someone importing LHD brand new in Stamford Lincs, he does the conversion to RHD. I believe now that landrover has stopped making the defender, we will see more cruisers on the road in UK

100%

It's a 2007 model, done less than 50, 000 kilometres.

Hi Tommy, I am fortunate enough to have picked one up, great truck.

Yeah, there is a big drive on at the moment to retrofit selective catalytic reduction systems to diesels to clean up the NOx, most modern cars are fitted with the urea systems now,,that technology is spill img into the industrial engines. National grid have loads of diesel and gas power...

No mods have been done, this v8 is pre DPF days. It went through an MOT so I can only assume it's all good. I am fitting a 2 micron fuel filter to ensure the injectors stay in good condition. This beast has 2 tanks, 130 litres in total

Sounds good, I have been there years ago with my old 1982 Range Rover,,a lot of fun when my son was a nipper.

Bourne has changed a lot in the last 20 years, has a lot going for it now

Definitely!

Yes I am mate, I posted this photo on fb about 4 weeks ago before I started doing things to it hi Gav missin, I am about 4 miles from market deeping, Peterbough is 20 mins away

Interesting comments here. I work in the power generation industry and install diesel generators in London city. CAT, Cummins and the like are investing heavily on emmisions and spending fortunes, if the government were targeting diesels in general, why would these companies spending? Diesels...

Yes I am mate, I posted this photo on fb about 4 weeks ago before I started doing things to it

Thank you, I have extended family in Norfolk, would like to do a few lanes with other like minded cruiser owners, far too many landies around, I guess we have to raise the bar on reliability stats!

Photo taken 4 weeks ago

It was imported for me, picked it up 4 weeks ago. 10 years old with less than 50,000 kms, couldn't believe it's done so little mileage. Tray on the back is mint, not a scratch on it. Drives straight and had it checked out, no rust. I paid about 50% of new. You can purchase these new in UK...

Hi Tony, I am sure I will head your way, like your cruiser too, had one with a 2F motor, really powerful, especially running on Avgas.

Hi Sharpy, I would be keen to seek out some lanes, I have a 13 year old son who is a petrol head, we are looking to start this summer, would like to tag along if that's ok?

Hi David, would love to, just responded to your last message

I have spent 10 years looking for one in UK and finally picked it up 4 weeks ago. Imported from Australia, D4D 4.5 v8 TDI single cab and RHD"! Very lucky indeed, be paitent, they do turn up once in a while.

Thanks Geoff, looking forward to sharing some tech knowledge and experiences

I have done quite a lot of research on the 1VD-FTV engines before I bought mine, they do consider fitting a catch can on the crank case breather which does help with removing oil from the cooler and gumming up the EGR valve so would be a starting point. Also consider fitting a 2 micron...