Thread: Journey to the Centre in 6 minutes

John, I sent u a PM with my contacts - hope it works, not sure I've used the PM thingy before.

Originally Posted by Hokoman

Jeez, that's no good. I'm so sorry.
I know the feeling - had a partner who passed from cancer in her early 40s in the UK. Just seems so bloody pointless and unfair and annoying at the time. She was way more stoic, in the Brit fashion, than I was.

Stoicism seems to come to people when they face death. My brother ( I know this only second hand ), my sister and now my wife all faced it, or are facing it, head on. I only hope I can find the same courage when it's my turn. 40s seems a bit harsh, but then my brother was nine. Time waits for no man.

Originally Posted by Hokoman

Well, if it's of any use, the absolute best time I've had is when I'm in the outback. Better than Africa or Europe, better than everywhere and my job took me to many places.
The camaraderie among Landy owners is legendary and it just works. And the spirit of the Grey Nomads in Oz is really special. So is South Africa for that matter, there are many similarities.
If u ever do get to Sth Africa I can give u many contacts. Whatever u do, don't go to the expense of shipping a vehicle there. Just buy one there. The 4x4 community there are really helpful.

Thank you. I totally agree about the LR community. This forum has chipped in to help people they only know from this forum. One of those helped is me. I will always stop to help. Well, I was a truckie, so perhaps that's expected, but LR owners stop also. It's an amazing thing.

I might just take you up on the SA contacts thing, but really, I don't know yet what I am going to do.

Originally Posted by Hokoman

I'm trying to find out why my Puma glow-plugs aren't working!! I didn't realise they weren't until I tried to start the car in -6C temps in the Alps. It started 3rd go reluctantly.
Then when I connected the two batteries together I noticed there was no current draw when I switched on the ignition (I've got a voltage meter on the 2nd battery), even though the glow-plug light shows up on the instrument cluster.
I've checked the main 100amp fuse under the seat with a multi-meter and it's fine. Next up is to check the relay but I've got to find the bastard. I'm Googling it furiously.
I suppose the good news is that the car started in -6c without glow-plugs, something to be thankful for !!

Ahh, the Alps. Can't help you there. I've only been into that particular hell in something labelled Scania. Many times, so many in fact that if I never see snow again it will be too soon. Enjoy...