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 Strange Problem, top speed 39mph after truck runs 1/2 hour |
NickH
 23rd Mar 2015 8:24pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 11 · Views: 5925 · Subject: Strange Problem, top speed 39mph after truck runs 1/2 hour |
As I mentioned in a post last week, It could be the thermostat.
If the engine gets too warm it will go into limp mode but there will be no warning lights.
When it cools down and the ignition is tu ... |
| Attempted Theft of D90 Halifax |
NickH
23rd Mar 2015 8:14pm
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Forum: Stolen · Replies: 3 · Views: 2389 · Subject: Attempted Theft of D90 Halifax |
Last friday night a friends defender was attacked, It was parked in a drive in a secluded spot near Halifax town centre.
Its metallic grey with a black roof and sawtooths but under the bonnet is a ra ... |
| How in-car technology is putting your life at risk? |
NickH
20th Mar 2015 4:07pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 23 · Views: 16627 · Subject: How in-car technology is putting your life at risk? |
I run a business which involves lots of phone calls and I drive a lot too.
No way do I answer my phone when I am in the defender, I think handsfree/bluetooth should be banned also.
Holding a pho ... |
| Balancing Issues and Beads |
NickH
18th Mar 2015 10:03am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 30 · Views: 16071 · Subject: Balancing Issues and Beads |
| I have tried beads in my own tyres and several customers and they have never worked ! |
| New car - pulling to left? |
NickH
17th Mar 2015 3:54pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 13 · Views: 8925 · Subject: New car - pulling to left? |
This used to be a common fault when I was doing the PDI at the main stealers .
The ring of bolts that holds the swivel housing to the axle casing has a dowel bolt in the top hole. We used to remove t ... |
| Missing Roll Bars |
NickH
17th Mar 2015 3:46pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 31 · Views: 21148 · Subject: Missing Roll Bars |
| Im with you Simon, I think its all in the mind, I dont think standard arb,s make a blind bit of difference. I have always removed them because I off-road a lot and they do hamper your articulation. : ... |
| A Squeak and a Clank! |
NickH
17th Mar 2015 3:43pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 2935 · Subject: A Squeak and a Clank! |
As soon as I went 40 last year the noises started,
Whenever I bend down or stand up an involuntary "aahhh" or "ooofff" comes out of my mouth.
Must be gettin old, need to get ... |
| Own Up - was it you? |
NickH
13th Mar 2015 10:34pm
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Forum: Spotted · Replies: 6 · Views: 4152 · Subject: Own Up - was it you? |
| It was me.....and it wasnt a shotgun , it was an sa80 assault rifle , I said to the lady joggers "I can get you fit, start running and I will count to 10 before I start shooting.....nice @rse by ... |
| "False" overheating and limp mode... |
NickH
13th Mar 2015 9:03pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 20 · Views: 17581 · Subject: "False" overheating and limp mode... |
when I had a 2008 puma I had the same problem, it only happened when towing or on the motorway.
Eventually the dealer said the wrong thermostat had been fitted at the factory. They replaced it and ... |
| Dogs:- your pictures |
NickH
11th Mar 2015 10:26pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 1556 · Views: 492881 · Subject: Dogs:- your pictures |
I feel for you mate, never good when you loose a pal.
At least he isnt suffering anymore. |
| jeremy clarkson |
NickH
11th Mar 2015 9:59pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 198 · Views: 63703 · Subject: jeremy clarkson |
I just got hold of a transcript of the altercation, apparently they were filming here in Yorkshire 
J.C says "sithi, wens snap ready R kid ?"
Producer says "tha dunt need ... |
| Missing Roll Bars |
NickH
11th Mar 2015 9:44pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 31 · Views: 21148 · Subject: Missing Roll Bars |
The picture of the rear orange arb shows it fitted wrongly.
The knuckles on the rear axle are the wrong way up, they are hanging below the axle and need rotating......just in case you are intrested.. ... |
| jeremy clarkson |
NickH
11th Mar 2015 9:20pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 198 · Views: 63703 · Subject: jeremy clarkson |
So Clarkson may have punched a bloke at work ...so what ?
He has been suspended as would happen to anyone who assaulted a work colleague and there is an investigation.
Why are so many people say ... |
| Crufts Poisoning |
NickH
10th Mar 2015 4:44pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 12 · Views: 5962 · Subject: Crufts Poisoning |
Its appalling, firstly how the dogs are treated by some owners/breeders and secondly the suffering caused by "pure breeding".
As for the dogs which have been poisoned , it has to be to do ... |
| Armed police stop criminal in Defender |
NickH
9th Mar 2015 9:58pm
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Forum: Stolen · Replies: 19 · Views: 7549 · Subject: Armed police stop criminal in Defender |
| Were you in a fancy/cool looking van with a private/name plate on ? |
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