Radiator Bottom Hose Part Number: ESR536

My radiator bottom hose (ESR536)  had a split in it that was threatening to go right through and I wasn’t too happy with the duck tape wrapped round it so as soon as the replacement part arrived from LRSeries.com I fitted it.

Obviously I didn’t go for the genuine Land Rover part as it was £54.11 compared to £7.85 but I did notice that the walls of the hose were a lot thinner than the part on the landy so maybe it is worth going for original? Has anyone else noticed replacement hose splitting before genuine?

Off Road Preparation design, build, maintain and overhaul overland vehicles. They provide the very highest quality training and coaching for off road driving, winching, recovery, vehicle dependant survival and navigation; for private individuals and commercial organisations.

If you are looking for overland preparation, give them a call on 07971 605 888

Once again the popular Surrey 4×4 Autojumble is being held in Capel, Surrey by InsideOut 4×4.

This show goes from strength to strength every year and there is always a great turnout. Remember to get there early if you want the best bargains! We have pictures from last years Capel 4×4 Auto Jumble here.

Price
Stalls from £15
Admission £4.50 per adult (children go free)

Directions
Old Barn Drive
The Street
Capel
Surrey
20 minutes from Junction 9 M25
Just off the A24, South of Dorking
Google Map location: http://tinyurl.com/ybndatk (scrollable, moveable Google Map)

For more details phone 01306 711 687 or 07814986622

My neighbour is on the look out for a 130 Tipper for his Tree Surgery business as he is sick of expensive parts for his current vehicles. We are off up to the Defender Centre in a couple of weeks to have a look at their range of tippers. Would be nice if he does buy one as we will then have three land Rovers in our street. A 90, One Ten and a 130.

This was its first year and it looks promising. The off-road course looked excellent, there were a good number of trade stands including some of the big names and lots of auto jumble.

Quite a few clubs had exhibts there as well and there was plenty to see.

I have uploaded a new gallery with a stack of photographs at: http://landroveroneten.com/index.php/land-rover-gallery/

Available in a range of anodised colours, the main body is a fully welded steel construction with a resilient powder coat finish. The fronts are made from 2mm aircraft grade aluminium which can be easily cut or drilled to your specific requirements if required or supplied blank.

Raptor supply different layouts as well as blank plates that can be drilled and cut to your own requirements. They also offer a cutting service from your own drawings.

Feedback on the forums gives these a thumbs up and Phil from Raptor is a land Rover enthusiast who gives these a life time guarantee!

Contact Phil on 07503 122 223 or email: info@raptor-engineering.co.uk

The car firms latest filed accounts show they have secured a £600m bank facility that will enable them to keep trading until the end of next year.

JLR were within days of defaulting on loans when it negotiated an extension which will hopefully secure hundreds of jobs at its Halewood plant

JLR was within days of defaulting on its loans before it negotiated an extension with its syndicate of more than 20 banks.

JLR is still hoping the government will underwrite a £340m European Investment Bank loan which will be used to develop new models such as the 60 miles per gallon LRX concept vehicle.

I must admit that as with most UK law, it is a minefield out there and you would have to be a lawyer to fully understand the rules. Add to this the UK Police force who seem to be able to make up the rules to suit themselves and you have a situation where even the good honest UK driver can fall foul and end up with points on their licence.

More information can be found here: UK Trailer rules and regulations

Please note that the MOT has changed to now cover the towing point. More details to follow.

If you have anything to add, please do leave a comment as I would like this to be a comprehensive guide to towing a trailer.