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You did, and it was good advice. But you started by trying to add a twist to Hank's little knife, implying that Rob's contribution was rubbish because he's just an engineer. And the stuff in your sig, which I notice you've now changed, but the implication is the same. Just about every time Rob...

From your US engineering viewpoint, the problem is that the engine overheats? I think it was obvious from the context that I was referring to the causative problem (what is making the truck overheat?), not the symptomatic problem, which is known to all of us. And yes, it could be entirely or...

It certainly makes for a fine hangover! I doubt I'll get down to Eastnor next weekend, but I might - I'll keep you posted if I do.

Of course, that's only the case when one tyre is off the ground completely. When both wheels are on the ground, and one is slipping, it's equally important to know that both sides - the side that is spinning and the side that is stationary - are still both under equal torque, and supplying equal...

I wasn't suggesting any of musky's points weren't valid. Just that any possible explanation of or solution to a problem, is "theory", until it's determined what the actual problem is. For some reason, when the engineer suggests a possibility, it's denounced as "theory", as if both engineering...

I can't see any significant difference in applying the e-brake versus the footbrake, other than of course that it will only apply to the rear axle. This would make it the correct method to use if one had a torque-biased LSD in the rear axle. Land Rovers have the parking brake on the transfer...

Yup :)

LOL.. you haven't read the entire thread, have you? Or do you just want to get 'em all coming out of the woodwork again? ;) P.S. I agree wholeheartedly - synthetic is far stronger, safer and more convenient.

Hank wasn't making any contribution at all, just making poisonous comments, much along the lines of your own snide sig. You can call Rob's point "theory", as indeed your own points are "theory". However, in fact, he's spot-on. Take the cowl or shrouding away from a fan, and it won't suck air...

Is the cowl all properly in place, no bits missing? Edit: Never mind.. didn't see there was a second page to the thread!

Yup, that's a factory fitment. We should get together for a beer next time I'm down in the West Country. I'm in Notts, but I travel around a bit. :beer: :beer:

I think the whole thing was really a throw-away comment in the first place - just saying that asking someone for "GPS coordinates" sounds like you're asking for something special requiring a GPS. Asking for lat and long is more sensible, as the person might be able to answer even without...

I suspect he said something along the lines of: "The Global Positioning System doesn't have its own system of coordinates - a GPS receiver shows its position in latitude and longitude. Now go and sit in the corner!"

Good stuff on the 300Tdi! I'll add a few: The 300Tdi has a reputation for being extrememly variable in it's subjective feeling of power. Drive one Land Rover, and it feels sluggish and tight, compared to another which seems to fly. I've had one or two of both kinds, and the difference is very...

No, I meant having the wheel more outboard - a wider track but the same width tyre. (Am I right, that's less backspacing? Now you have me doubting!).

I'd have thought the cone vs ball issue wouldn't be a problem if you use matching wheels and bolts? Not sure about the hubcentric thing, but what about just using hub-centric rings? On a trailer it really shouldn't matter, though! Is the point of the exercise to use identical wheels/tyres on...

A manual 300TDi Discovery should get 30 miles/imp gal (25miles/USgal) pretty easily, and a Defender much the same, although at 60mph and above the Defender's fuel consumption starts to rise quickly. The Disco won't do so well over 65mph either. Graham is right, the Defender is detuned vs. the...

The answer might also be very different when asked in a non "expedition" context. When on an extended trip, living out of your vehicle, and hoping to accomplish some specific journey, usually involving a significant distance, one's attitude to ditches and other obstacles is very different to...

Is there any G-specific snag with having less than standard backspacing (i.e. a wider stance) on a W460?

Good to know too. According to their website, $145 ea now. (BTW, fixed your URL here, but you might want to edit your post).