| Author |
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 James Baroud roof tent |
Sancho
 11th Mar 2022 1:53pm
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Forum: eBay & Bargain Spots · Replies: 8 · Views: 2436 · Subject: James Baroud roof tent |
| Yeah, I guessed that but there seems to be quite a bit of risk and hidden expense with buying off Alibaba, shipping, VAT, import duties, etc. Seems better to buy from a company that provides a warrant ... |
| James Baroud roof tent |
Sancho
11th Mar 2022 1:42pm
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Forum: eBay & Bargain Spots · Replies: 8 · Views: 2436 · Subject: James Baroud roof tent |
Yes, I saw that message but thought it might be code for 'agreed a price off ebay to avoid fees!'  |
| Clutch Spring |
Sancho
11th Mar 2022 1:34pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 23 · Views: 4517 · Subject: Clutch Spring |
| I changed clutch spring a few years back now and I haven't looked back, I think it's a good improvement for a bl**dy fiddly job! |
| James Baroud roof tent |
Sancho
11th Mar 2022 1:28pm
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Forum: eBay & Bargain Spots · Replies: 8 · Views: 2436 · Subject: James Baroud roof tent |
Did get it in the end? It did look like a bargain. 
I've been looking at buying a soft shell roof tent and I found https://tentandtrail.com, they look really good for the spec and price. Have y ... |
| Viscous fan removal - any hints or tips? |
Sancho
19th Feb 2019 12:02pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 18 · Views: 10123 · Subject: Viscous fan removal - any hints or tips? |
To answer your question, I haven't bought the Kenlowe as of yet but that is what I am considering.
I thought that these were the ultimate in cooling fans, what is the issue with them ?
I had one f ... |
| Howling moon gone forever?? |
Sancho
19th Feb 2019 11:06am
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 3 · Views: 2997 · Subject: Howling moon gone forever?? |
| Another big player in roof tents (possibly the first) is Autohome manufactured in Italy, they have a great range of tents. I have a hard shell Grand Tour which still works like new after 10 years! : ... |
| Towbar extender for bike rack |
Sancho
8th Feb 2019 9:41am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 161 · Views: 137501 · Subject: Towbar extender for bike rack |
| Yeah I would be the same but I got this off a front end damaged car, so I'm pretty confident it wasn't damaged but I can't be 100%. I think they are rated up to 4 ton for towing, well I think I read t ... |
| Towbar extender for bike rack |
Sancho
7th Feb 2019 4:54pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 161 · Views: 137501 · Subject: Towbar extender for bike rack |
| Ah well, I cheated I bought a disco 3/4 swan neck tow ball from the scrap yard, as I was running out of time before leaving on our trip... and it turned out to be just the job! It sat the bikes far en ... |
| Roof tent |
Sancho
25th Oct 2018 4:56pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 6 · Views: 4083 · Subject: Roof tent |
I've looked at this system, that Tuff-Tek sales but its pricey! 
https://tuff-trek.com/sputnik-system.html |
| Recommendation for replacement radiator |
Sancho
25th Oct 2018 10:50am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 7 · Views: 3204 · Subject: Re: Recommendation for replacement radiator |
Need to purchase new radiator for my 2004 TD5 110
Price range seems to be
~£85 - britpart etc
£203 Redbrain aluminium radiator
~£260 LR genuine part
£624 Allisport aluminium
a ... |
| Oil Leak |
Sancho
18th May 2018 10:55am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 6 · Views: 3695 · Subject: Oil Leak |
| I think it's pretty common to have a bit of weeping oil here around the join (see below for an image of my TD5 2006 taken last wkd) and I have replaced the gasket here after rebuilding my gearbox 4-5 ... |
| Towbar extender for bike rack |
Sancho
9th May 2018 12:26pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 161 · Views: 137501 · Subject: Towbar extender for bike rack |
| Yeah I was planning to, why's that? |
| Towbar extender for bike rack |
Sancho
3rd May 2018 9:34am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 161 · Views: 137501 · Subject: Towbar extender for bike rack |
Thanks @B4lamb for supplying such detailed information on your solution
I'm just clicking buy on some stainless for my project... I'll report back on my progress  |
| Towbar extender for bike rack |
Sancho
2nd May 2018 8:46am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 161 · Views: 137501 · Subject: Towbar extender for bike rack |
I've been looking for a solution for this for a while...
I have found a Disco 2 tow ball but not sure it will be quite long enough to do the job without spacers, so maybe it's time to practice my w ... |
| TD5 Clutch Pedal Mod |
Sancho
27th Apr 2018 12:34pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 150 · Views: 137742 · Subject: TD5 Clutch Pedal Mod |
Good mod and the clutch does feel lighter but a horrible job! Took me over and hour with restricted access (aircon). 
I'm going to look at doing the accelerator pedal mod next, see below for ... |
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