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Thanks all so much for your input. I aint now seriously thinking of part-exchanging it, auctioning it or otherwise scrapping it - however, still can't really afford to pay for him to 'exist' in ma dreams of returning to Afica. Interestingly, surprised me that's for sure (since I thought...

Yeah Sussed out that the alternator belt is broken, and the alternator has a large double-sized hole when a single bolt hole should have been. To get to it took out air filter cage and undid bolts, which broke, and then alternator out - f****d, so basically had it towed and toyo won't even...

Yeah Sussed out that the alternator belt is broken, and the alternator has a large double-sized hole when a single bolt hole should have been. To get to it took out air filter cage and undid bolts, which broke, and then alternator out - f****d, so basically had it towed and toyo won't even...

Hi ya'll Just need a little advice - was driving back tonight to where I now live in Bournemouth on the A338 and all my dash lights began flashing whilst driving - thre was no 'coded' flashes, just lots of flashing lights then things seemed to calm down and then began flashing again; battery...

Hi guys Me being a complete novice, any idea how long it is likely totake to take out a steering column and put another one in, in the rain, with no garage or anything, and limited tools? Is it remotely possible I could do it on my own? I received the steering column from Karl this morning but...

Thanks Tony, Karl is providing the necessarys; And thanks karl Regards Renate

Hi guys Stef hasn't got back to me as yet. It was great to see you Rob again matey, its been a long time since I've had any LC contact Thanks for popping around yesterday - much appreciated Renate

Hi there guys Some f**ker broke into my landcruiser again, so guess what? my steering column has been broken (again) - can't even move it from out of the lock position.... So I've ordered another column from Stef and was (again) wondering whether some nice kind person who lives in the Bristol...

Re: Anybody know of decent 4x4 mechanics/garages in Bournemo Hi there Lorin, I forgot there are people who go to the Lincomb events that are based below Bristol! I'll be living most likely in Boscombe, I had plumbed for Westbourne but no-one has replied to my gumtree.com ad for Westbourne! So...

Hi y'all Any of you guys know of any decent 4x4 mechanics or garages in the Bournemouth/South Dorset area? I've got two placements with Dorset Wildlife Trust, one marine one land-based and am relocating to Bournemouth because of them. Hope someone can help me with this Ta muchly Renate

okay, okay you've sold it to me... not that that takes much doing.... Will register ASAP Cheers R

Hi'yall I know its a bit late, but i'm interested in coming again, if there is any room for me and ma beast that is. Regards Renate

Yeah, yeah Brett, I know about stuff like this. I kinda sussed the rest out yesterday.... DOH! (joke, of course I knew!) One of those "Of course, you a*****e" said da little voice in ma head. :shock: Yeah, yeah, if this were the case I'd be the laffing stock of the landcruiser crowd now...

Ok chris I'll stick with the actuator then instead... R

Er, No idea Chris... U saying they don't? Well just goes to show.... Renate

Guys and gals I'm hoping to source myself 6 BFGs Mud TA KM2's before October, retail price is £180 per tyre (inc VAT) from a retailer here in Bristol. Do any of you know whether I can source these beasts cheaper from somewhere else? I didn't think this price was too much though, as they'll be...

Hi there Andrew, Yes I'm going to have the actuator taken off first, as I think this is where the problem might lie, and then go from here. I can't believe I've had l'Beast this long without having that sorted out! 11 years and counting! The ARB RD bumpf doesn't disclose whether its the Air...

Hi there y'all Not sure how to progress. Need some advice. I'm seriously considering getting my non-working rear diff sorted as I want to get it 'fixed' before I go off and do any more surveying and offroading (having just returning from spending several weeks doing survey work in Sedgemoor area...

Hi y'all Count me in provisionally Renate

Hi y'all Daughter is expecting a little 'un in July so wants a decent size one (a car not baby) - I'm tryng to interest her in a Landcruiser II or similar; shortwheel base would be good for her as she does mobile hair styling and wants to go off road sometimes (for her job, but also 'cos her mum...

Any of you Cruiserheads know of anyone who is selling their Peugeot 206? I know this is not strictly Cruiser-related (well, not related at all) and anyway, who would own a Peugeot if they had a Cruiser? :o but she's after one anyway; she'll be a mum in July and wants a reliable car (I wanted...

Hi there Ecoman, did you see your friend? and if so what were his comments/opinions/ideas? I figure I've got to have a few irons in the fire so I can optimise any chance I have of finding a new place to live in the British Isles (and maybe Europe...) I've contacted the National Trust in SE/SW...

Er, Uhu, that depends on whether I can Rent a place! Some family members are from these very cold artic places... Cheers Renate

Sounds pretty good Ecoman. Well at least I won't be snowed in, in winter.... have enjoyed the deep snow this last few weeks. And I'm not a veggie, nor is my cat, and I used to hunt rabbits and stuff when I was a child, not for 'sport' but to survive in the wilds with - my father and grandfather...

Hi Ecoman I wrote an email to Mark Andrew; I'm on their waiting list, but I expect it will take a while, if at all. I'd be interested in any comments or information your friend is willing to share about living in this kind of Estate, and what is expected of tenants. cheers Renate

er, Housing Estate!? not like those council estates is it? (joke ;*) Have checked the website - ideal; if they had any lettings available that is! :( Rgrds Renate

Re: Hi from a new Cruiser owner.....AT LAST I HAVE ONE....Yi Keith, they all succumb in the end.... welcome to the tribe! :text-welcomeconfetti: Renate

Hi Chris Er, no, no preference! so long as its 'rural-ish' semi/rural or rural that is! Renate

Defo an 80 then! AND comfort for us old cronies is paramount! Driving 1500 miles (no, not KMs!) at a stretch, and physical body, although a little stiff is fine, and being crotchety, I can always fallout of the seat to the ground... Regards Renate

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Looking for a rural/semi-rural property to rent: house/flat/boat/rooms/caravan. To administrators; Not sure whether I should post this...hope you don't mind. Overlander, writer, artist, animal-lover seeks a quiet place to rent for myself and my cat, away from the hustle and bustle of city life...

I ran out back in 2005 on a steepish hill, bit of a hassle mind, but it started remarkably quickly with a bit of priming when I stuck in 5 litres. The police had put a sign up around l'beast... as some good samaritan had rang them - to be faced by a boy in blue was not good, especially when I...

Mine sailed through too, just one advisory, the seat belts couldn't be tested against the rear seats that weren't in the vehicle. Took nearly two hours to test everything though, I guess the mechanic thought, being an old vehicle that something would be wrong with it. Renate

This is why I still keep on going to Libya tonytone - staying with people I know from before, this way oi gets moiself invited to all kinds of things, like festivals, feasts and even coming-of-age celebrations, AND I have a choice of riding (racing) lots of different darn fine racing camels too...

vegetarian R.

Arid R.

Hi Locrep, yes it has, timing belt is always changed at the correct schedule interval. Renate

Yes I think I have the white lettering on the outside Andrew, and yup a few blips are better than none at all, so into the red bit on the rev counter for a few brief moments I go. Methinks I'm going to have to train my ear too, as I SO enjoy my only vice! :naughty: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: R.

Yup CWS is a very real symptom of a much deeper underlying depression. I've been there more times than I can remember, and yes, it is life-threatening... I've gone through SO manywithdrawal symptoms over the last few years it doesn't bear thinking about, and nothing makes it go away until ma...

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Okay Locrep :) Thanks Does this mean I can still revv it at traffic lights...? Without fear of breaking something? Thanks Julian V You've got my vote,Its a stressful time for me at the moment, as you know, so thanks for mediating... R.

Ah Paul, but would they let me? I've driven one of Ians for a bit. :shh: but no-one elses. I'd be gentle with it mind, its only mine that I take risks with. Err Cossack, I didn't quote this "Oh and Paul, Daimler Dart now that was one fine but seriously ugly motor" hey! but its your...

Actually Locrep, it wasn't a 'steering wobble' you misunderstood me, that was fixed by Julian V's new prop shaft UJ on the Tuesday gone (last week), I'm talking about the vibration that is inherrent in the engine. And I wasn't trying to confuse anyone! honest! I just asked for some idea what...

Nematode

Ryan Yes it is, I've had some lurvly curries in south africa when I worked there, the Natal one with prawns and the fruity ones are my favourites, but I'm not a lover of really hot chillies though, though I love coconut too... and bananas, maybe we should have a 'themed' Saturday night meal at...

Err, Cossack I haven't had any JD and coke today Err, confuse you in what way Locrep? methinks I'm the one that's confused! Guilt complex - I used to rev the engine whilst at traffic lights, because when it moved on revving, it would be noticed... Not really feeling that much better, I'm still...

Hi Andrew I concur! prawn curry to reproduce the Natal 'experience'

Thankyou Andrew for this 'sensible' explanation! and thankyou too Andy for yours! and thanks Ecky! I'm feeling much better now... Renate

Julian adjusted the engine idle Paul, so this should be okay, as I trust Julain V (I've known him long enough) Yeah, yeah Crispin! I'll let you off, I took the joke the way it was meant! Regards Renate

Guys Sounds serious... now you can't be expecting me to take out the entire engine and have all its bits sorted - or, you are just trying to scare me, either way I'm not going to accept this.... so please be a bit more specific. Someone mentioned it might be because my fuel injectors need to be...