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@fizzy so do I however the D3 is too nice to seriously go off tarmac
The XJ has the GM 2.5TD engine and have had one before so know what to expect. For a 20 year old vehicle it has minimal body rust
Yesterday evening I drove Sarn Helen from Banwen to Aberdulais in the D3, for those that don't know its an old roman road that is open to vehicles during the summer months. Really stunning views and close to where I grow up.
Anyway, this is the today I acquired thread so keeping the post on topic, my D3 acquired these last night from trees and other 'shrubs' along the lane
Which is why I need a toy for laning trips
However I was really impressed with the capabilities of the D3, it is a very competent 4x4
Tomorrow I will post a picture of the electric polisher I have coming to help me lose some of the shrub rub
The XJ has the GM 2.5TD engine and have had one before so know what to expect. For a 20 year old vehicle it has minimal body rust
Yesterday evening I drove Sarn Helen from Banwen to Aberdulais in the D3, for those that don't know its an old roman road that is open to vehicles during the summer months. Really stunning views and close to where I grow up.
Anyway, this is the today I acquired thread so keeping the post on topic, my D3 acquired these last night from trees and other 'shrubs' along the lane
Which is why I need a toy for laning trips
However I was really impressed with the capabilities of the D3, it is a very competent 4x4
Tomorrow I will post a picture of the electric polisher I have coming to help me lose some of the shrub rub
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Is that the funny VM Motori with the individual cylinder heads?
I did head gaskets on one years ago.
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@Moose McAlpine it is indeed and yes they do have a reputation for eating gaskets
I missed an XJ on eBay that had a Nissan Patrol 2.8TD engine fitted, looke a nice conversion as well.
I missed an XJ on eBay that had a Nissan Patrol 2.8TD engine fitted, looke a nice conversion as well.
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Didn't know that! I've only done one, it was pretty straight forward aside from need a 46mm spanner to turn the crank and the headbolts were so tight it kept breaking 11mm sockets. (An odd size in itself.)
I still have an odd deep 11mm impact socket from when i did it! One of many obscure sockets knocking about in the toolbox.
What are your plans for it?
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They also fitted the engine into the Frontera 2.5TDS and possibly the Omega. I don't think the reputation is well founded but have no evidence to back it up.
It will be turned into a road legal toy for off road activity. It is a little rough looking but not too bothered as its going to go places that are not bodywork friendly, will have the usual suspension lift, bigger tyres, some off road armour, at least a locking rear diff, possibly front as well and a transfer box swap so I can run it on the road in 4WD
It needs different seats, something with better support, I did have a pair of MR2 seats in my Frontera and they were well shaped and stopped you lurching about when off road so will look for something similar
I need to look into diff ratios to compensate for larger diameter tyres and when fitting the lockers probably swap ratios
I would like to do a coil spring conversion on the rear at some point but TBH this will probably not happen as I dont have the time
The body while looking tatty is actually very good, it has previously had a couple of small patches on the sills but for a 20 yr old motor it is remarkably rust free
Am planning on running it for the next 7 or 8 years while I sort out the G Wagon
It will be turned into a road legal toy for off road activity. It is a little rough looking but not too bothered as its going to go places that are not bodywork friendly, will have the usual suspension lift, bigger tyres, some off road armour, at least a locking rear diff, possibly front as well and a transfer box swap so I can run it on the road in 4WD
It needs different seats, something with better support, I did have a pair of MR2 seats in my Frontera and they were well shaped and stopped you lurching about when off road so will look for something similar
I need to look into diff ratios to compensate for larger diameter tyres and when fitting the lockers probably swap ratios
I would like to do a coil spring conversion on the rear at some point but TBH this will probably not happen as I dont have the time
The body while looking tatty is actually very good, it has previously had a couple of small patches on the sills but for a 20 yr old motor it is remarkably rust free
Am planning on running it for the next 7 or 8 years while I sort out the G Wagon
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I acquired something very nice. 
Or rather it would have been, the seller messaged me to say he noticed when he came to post it, one of the jaws of the big one is loose.
He's being very nice about it and has offered a partial refund though.
Or rather it would have been, the seller messaged me to say he noticed when he came to post it, one of the jaws of the big one is loose.
He's being very nice about it and has offered a partial refund though.
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I spent by Tax Rebate today.
This is what I could afford.
Instead of giving me the money the owed me, despite being promised. They have changed my tax code so I pay less tax and get the monies that way.
Bar Stewards.
This is what I could afford.
Instead of giving me the money the owed me, despite being promised. They have changed my tax code so I pay less tax and get the monies that way.
Bar Stewards.
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You should be able to request a rebate mate.
Give em a call and tell them you want your money.
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Despite not get my money back from the Tax humans.
I was allowed out.
Charity shop in town, donation to them, then to me.
The Air ambulance has done well.
I got this.
2 heavy plastic bags.
So, to cut to the chase, no further ado.
A heavy plump bob.
A Cobblers/Saddle Makers Hammer, I seam to be developing a theme here. Hmmm.
Old, but heavy for it's size. A saw Set.
A oil can, working, with oil.
Happy day.
That's Bag one.
I was allowed out.
Charity shop in town, donation to them, then to me.
The Air ambulance has done well.
I got this.
2 heavy plastic bags.
So, to cut to the chase, no further ado.
A heavy plump bob.
A Cobblers/Saddle Makers Hammer, I seam to be developing a theme here. Hmmm.
Old, but heavy for it's size. A saw Set.
A oil can, working, with oil.
Happy day.
That's Bag one.
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Bag 2.
A storm Lantern.
What am I doing, why am I doing this?
A AVO.
Yes another one.
Rx GPO by the case, there is a name.
I may have to bribe some one here for information on how to repair the case.
After 8 I thing......
A storm Lantern.
What am I doing, why am I doing this?
A AVO.
Yes another one.
Rx GPO by the case, there is a name.
I may have to bribe some one here for information on how to repair the case.
After 8 I thing......
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I know Been on the phone again.
Because one company fouled my Tax up has now, gone bust, restarted under a new name, went bust again. There is no way they can claim the monies back from them.
That I can understand.
But the processed the whole claim under that idea, no humans.
So Now I am back on a temp tax code. My Pay office is getting frustrated with this and now I wait again.
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@everyone.
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Told you so!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Told you so!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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@The_Yellow_Ardvark Your quackers
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Space!!!
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At the right hand side of the bench is @fizzy WD40 spray gun I just received.
It's amazing what a row with the missus can achieve! She'd blocked the drive AGAIN so I couldn't park when I got home, we had a row, I went into garage. Result is a tidy garage
Yes, you are in the wrong.
Expect it.
Mrs TYA has seen a lathe.
You may not see me again.
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You can't leave us hanging like that.....
Yes I can.
