Recent content by Franglais

Just to emphasise: the rear diff oil is specced there as GL-5 for LSD.

I`ve recently fitted front fogs to my 95. No switch for the front ones that I could see, but there were some spare plugs which I assume were for them. I spliced into the front side light feed. (that is already fuse protected) Took that to an illuminated switch in the cab. (that switch needs an...

The vehicle has switches and wiring from factory as standard, but the actual lights were an option and not fitted? You haven`t overlooked the obvious? (I frequently do:blush:) Is there a fuse in place? Relay present? Doubtful they would both be fitted if not needed. Guessing they will only...

I remember reading about this some time ago, but can`t remember where. If I recall correctly. There are some channels in the head and block that are there as part of the coolant jacket, but to keep a flow past of the head it isn`t desirable for all of these channels to join up as that could...

No problem using Chrome for other sites. Just this one. I`m currently using Edge here, but Chrome for everything else. It works, but clearly summat is out of kilter somewhere.

I normally use Google Chrome browser. Been getting "Forbidden" on that for this site. Cleared cookies, and have no problems with getting access to other sites from Chrome. Using Microsoft Edge, I`m straight into it. Is there some hitch with this site "talking to" Chrome?

As above. Black smoke from a diesel is probably unburnt fuel.

No answers from me, sorry, but some thoughts: 2 wheel drive still operating OK? Probably nothing wrong inside the box then, I would guess. I would be crawling around underneath looking at the shift-levers. Does the 4 wheel drive selector lever in the cab feel the same as before? Is that...

I can`t think of any reason why one side would be better than another. Not trying to start a "Big-Endian" vs "Little -Endian" war, honest. :)

Just an idle thought. Most (all?) the builds I`ve seen of overland builds, mostly Troopies seem to have seating on the left and larger cabinets on the right. Is there a reason for this, or just coincidence, or ???

A couple of general comments first: As I understand it (subject to correction) the additives in GL4 and GL5 are different, and will affect the wear in gearboxes. If your gear box has already suffered wear related damage then changing oils won`t make much difference now. If the synchro is worn...

Looks very nice. RHD might be an issue for some, but not impossible to get past. I am sure that someone in the UK would bite your hand off for that vehicle.

Cheers, Bmonck.

Thanks Gr8Yota. Yep, LiFePO give a lot more bang for their size, but I am still fretting at their initial cost against (heavier and shorter lived) batteries......I know it makes a lot of sense, but I haven`t quite talked myself into it yet. I`ll look again. I`m thinking of the microwave for...

Cheers, for that Charlie. On my 75 the original tank is on the RHS, not the rear, so that TR58 would not be a straight swop. Having now put my spare wheel on the door, there is space there......but the wheel carrier might need to see an angle grinder.