bonnie_scott

Hi, more thanks for the additional replies, with particular thanks to Colin for the photos and detailed commentary :-) Well impressed with the finished product. It's given me various ideas for next summers work. Guess it's a long weekend ahead under the Landy for me then :-) I'll be sure to take some pictures as things progress and keep the forum posted. Cheers, Julian

Hi Chris, welcome to the forum. I didn't realise they let you import 'interesting items' to Canada. I thought that was only the preserve of those South of the Border :-)

Hi all, Thanks for all the really useful responses. The answer is Yes I think I really need to remove it as it makes unpleasant noises when under load, particularly in 3rd and 4th. These tend, although I now think my mind is playing tricks, to go away when you press the clutch. Any thoughts on what else it might be gratefully received, as it now looks the task might be more 'interesting' than I first thought. I did clock that i could remove the gearbox cross member, but the access to the top of the gearbox is only through a small access panel around the gearstick, diff lock lever. But based on the responses I'm assuming I can get to everything I need somehow. No four post lift for me :-( but I do have an engine hoist which I was thinking could be used to lift/support the gearbox through the access panel mentioned previously. Not sure I can find the bits to suspend it 2' in mid air though.... The pictures will be a great help when you get the chance. Thanks again to you all, Cheers, Julian

Hi, Anyone out there have any experience in removing the gearbox from a Snatch Land Rover? I'm in the process of stripping out the seat base, on the basis that in a standard Landy you can remove the floor to access the gearbox. But the more I remove, look and prod, the less it looks like the floor will come out. Do I have to remove the gearbox from underneath? Is it possible to remove all the bolts holding the bellhousing to the engine? Or do I need to remove engine and gearbox together. Any and all advice gratefully recieved. Cheers, Julian

This company bigtyres.co.uk has the following listed - [h=1]335/80R20 (12.5R20) CONTINENTAL AC70G O/C TRACTION TL[/h]but don't have any in stock, but do suggest you call to see if they can get them for you. this company (web page) http://www.bushtyres.co.uk/specials/6-Agricultural/enquiry/546-33580R20-AC70G.htm reckon they have the continental 335/80R20 AC70G in stock. Don't know how the price compares, £419 each (or should that be ouch - :-( Now I know this bunch are dutch, but i'v never had issues with buying from western europe. http://www.vrakking-tires.com/stock/truck-tires/30-335-80r20-continental-nato-new.html The tyres are said to be NATO type and seem much better at £193 excl tax, although i don't know what palletised shipping would be like. finally, this bunch on flea-bay reckon they can do new at £349 - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Michelin-New-and-Used-Mercedes-Truck-335-80-R20-Tyres-/350476108462?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CommercialVehicleParts_SM&hash=item519a0102ae unfortunately I can't vouch for any of them as my pride and joy only needs 235/85R16s lol

Hi Tony, greetings from one newbie to another :-) A have to say I do like the ferret, but I'm not sure I could convine the other half to let me have one - lol I admit I'm biased, but I would have suggested a lightweight landrover in place of a jeep any time. Have fun on the forums. Cheers, Julian

Hi guys, thanks for the welcome. I'm way up north in Caithness, easiest local landmark for you southerners is probably John O'Groats, think you may just have heard of it

Hi, after one false start I have now managed to join the forum. After what seems like a lifelong interests in vehicles of a military nature and an early introduction to the world of ex-military Landrovers (first vehicle ex-military Series 2A FFR LWB) I have finally managed to get myself another Landrover. One of the some 200 hundred SNATCH Landrovers released through Witham-SV this year. Here's a pic of it enjoying an unseasonally nice November day in the highlands Looking forward to learning a lot and sharing as much as I can