| Author |
Message |
 Modular wheels |
Andy Jeff
 6th Jun 2013 4:17pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 10 · Views: 8018 · Subject: Modular wheels |
| Modulars will be an inch or so more offset (out) than alloys which means you can dial in more steering lock. Typically alloys are +33mm offset, and typically modulars (not extreme offset ones though) ... |
| insurance..... how much? |
Andy Jeff
3rd Jun 2013 12:49am
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Forum: Finance & Insurance · Replies: 38 · Views: 17720 · Subject: insurance..... how much? |
| I'm mid 40's, rural postcode, Td5 90 all mods declared (usual stuff - lifted, winch, snorkel etc.) 5K miles per year, me and the wife on the policy, business use, Rover Rescue use included, covered fo ... |
| how does the hand brake work |
Andy Jeff
22nd May 2013 4:16pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 80 · Views: 50317 · Subject: how does the hand brake work |
| The most important thing I was taught about the transmission brake (other than don't try handbrake turns of course) was if possible, don't leave your car parked with it on in the winter. If it gets mo ... |
| Wind Turbines & Solar Panels - anyone? |
Andy Jeff
16th May 2013 2:22pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 11 · Views: 2387 · Subject: Wind Turbines & Solar Panels - anyone? |
| Yep definitely worth it, we have both solar hot water and solar PV. Dramatic impact on our energy usage and for the PV, the Govt. pay us for the privilege for 25 yrs. (It'll pay for its self from that ... |
| Td5 90 - exhaust options.... |
Andy Jeff
15th May 2013 12:39pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 4 · Views: 1775 · Subject: Td5 90 - exhaust options.... |
That's my set up too. I love it, it sounds great with whistles and rasps and all other such noises. Loads of people comment how great it sounds. Don't muffle it, let it bark!
Andy. |
| Rear side windows leaking |
Andy Jeff
22nd Apr 2013 4:33pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 9496 · Subject: Rear side windows leaking |
The seal ring in the video was part of the 'deluxe' kit (remembering this was not a genuine LR part!).
I used ordinary bathroom silicone sealant if I remember right (I had a tube in the garage at t ... |
| Rear side windows leaking |
Andy Jeff
22nd Apr 2013 1:22pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 9496 · Subject: Rear side windows leaking |
you could drill out the pop rivets and re-seal it.
Here's a video of the 'start to finish' job, but the but at the end shows the (re-)fitting. I followed this to the 't' to do mine and it worked we ... |
| 2015 |
Andy Jeff
20th Apr 2013 8:42pm
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Forum: 130 · Replies: 6 · Views: 6568 · Subject: 2015 |
All Defenders (as all Land Rovers) are actually built to order.
Andy. |
| Freelander 1 (one) 3 door |
Andy Jeff
17th Apr 2013 10:32pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 6 · Views: 2186 · Subject: Freelander 1 (one) 3 door |
Don't buy a 1.8 petrol it WILL break. Even if it broke before and was fixed, it will break again (and again....) Td4 is the only way to go.
Andy. |
| Defender on Ebay, It's a Monster. |
Andy Jeff
17th Apr 2013 9:04am
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Forum: eBay & Bargain Spots · Replies: 3 · Views: 2533 · Subject: Defender on Ebay, It's a Monster. |
Gotta love portals!
Andy. |
| Wheel spacers |
Andy Jeff
17th Apr 2013 9:00am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 7 · Views: 6139 · Subject: Wheel spacers |
Some people will say it puts excess wear on the bearings/cv, however, there's little difference to running a bigger offset wheel.
Exactly correct. Standard Land Rover Defender alloys are +33mm offset ... |
| FS: TD5 Private Plate |
Andy Jeff
16th Apr 2013 10:34pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 5 · Views: 2615 · Subject: FS: TD5 Private Plate |
Doh! just realised, my 90 is a 1999 car. I can't have a 51 plate.  !
Andy. |
| Documented fuel consumption figure? |
Andy Jeff
16th Apr 2013 10:29pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 18 · Views: 7185 · Subject: Documented fuel consumption figure? |
| I've been using 'Gas Cubby' for all of our cars, here are the stats for my 1999 Td5 90 SW (named Albus). I do as many miles off road as on road (probably more off road in truth). The low points are fi ... |
| FS: TD5 Private Plate |
Andy Jeff
16th Apr 2013 10:17pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 5 · Views: 2615 · Subject: FS: TD5 Private Plate |
Crikey...sorely tempted...I have a TD5 and my initials are ACJ
Andy. |
| centre diff lock |
Andy Jeff
15th Apr 2013 3:48pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 3 · Views: 1787 · Subject: centre diff lock |
| I could be wrong but If parked up with hand brake on and diff lock in, you shouldn't be able to rotate a front wheel when its raised off the ground, this assumes your front diff is open and subject to ... |
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