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 [For Sale] Ashcroft MT82 upgraded output shaft kit for sale |
Shax
 14th Nov 2023 3:22pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 7 · Views: 1095 · Subject: [For Sale] Ashcroft MT82 upgraded output shaft kit for sale |
Hi all,
I have a spare, brand new and boxed Ashcroft MT82 upgraded output shaft kit that I no longer need, as the truck has been sold.
Never fitted or fiddled with, just taking up space in my shed ... |
| If your stuck in first gear (how to with pics) |
Shax
26th Jun 2023 4:42pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 20 · Views: 13019 · Subject: Cheers Dave, it's fixed |
Just a quick message to publicly thank Dave Ashcroft for the assistance given when my MT82 gearbox had the "dreaded detent of death" issue..
Advice given, part ordered, gearbox now working. ... |
| Radio Interference with Headlights on Full Beam |
Shax
4th Dec 2019 12:35am
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 6 · Views: 2741 · Subject: Radio Interference with Headlights on Full Beam |
| A common mode choke in the feed to the light bar will help cut some of the interference.. It works a bit like the suppressor capacitor you put on a petrol distributor... |
| Engine lift bracket |
Shax
4th Sep 2018 11:59pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 9 · Views: 3652 · Subject: Engine lift bracket |
| Mine was left attached, and wore a hole in the cabin heater pipe.. Take it off, and bin it.. |
| Wiper park switch - FIXED! |
Shax
12th Jun 2018 11:46pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 7 · Views: 3051 · Subject: Wiper park switch - FIXED! |
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Universal-Holder-Swivel-Engraver-Jeweller/dp/B00TKGFUUU
Mine only came with the 3mm pins, not the silicone versions, but I boutght a few extra pins on ebay, and used some s ... |
| Wiper park switch - FIXED! |
Shax
12th Jun 2018 10:37pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 7 · Views: 3051 · Subject: Wiper park switch - FIXED! |
The wipers on my Puma decided to stop parking in the correct place a couple of months back, and despite swapping the park switch, they still didn't park at the bottom of the cycle..
I pulled the swit ... |
| no drive at all - output shaft dies @ 65 000 km |
Shax
10th May 2018 11:31pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 37 · Views: 15891 · Subject: no drive at all - output shaft dies @ 65 000 km |
| I would go for the Ashcroft solution if you want zero maintenance. I’m sure it is well thought out product, t the end of the day they’re Land Rover gearbox specialist so I’m sure they’ve seen ... |
| Wipers not parking correctly |
Shax
9th May 2018 6:17pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 4 · Views: 2000 · Subject: Wipers not parking correctly |
I’ve had mine out a few times, both on my current puma as well as the last one. It's actually not too bad a job if you're not in a rush !
You can do it without dismantling the entire dash but then ... |
| window blocks |
Shax
8th May 2018 11:33pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 3 · Views: 1774 · Subject: window blocks |
| wet and dry paper, along with a decent etching primer and satin spray will sort it! |
| Wipers not parking correctly |
Shax
8th May 2018 8:38pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 4 · Views: 2000 · Subject: Wipers not parking correctly |
Hi peeps...
My wipers are not parking in the correct position.. I've swapped the motor park switch and relays, but same result..
Is there another "simple fix", other than replacing the w ... |
| Convert heated seats to cooled ones |
Shax
8th May 2018 8:35pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 9 · Views: 3612 · Subject: Re: Convert heated seats to cooled ones |
| Hi I am curious if anyone of you got around to converting a heated seat into a cooled one. I believe defender seats are using the same peltier principle to heat the seat like in any other car. Changin ... |
| It finally happened.... |
Shax
11th Apr 2018 12:17am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 22 · Views: 9616 · Subject: Re: It finally happened.... |
well she's now 8 so the inevitable first breakdown was long overdue..
overtaking a truck on the m6 out of carlisle towards the lakes, into limp mode, temp gauge up and lots of steam pulled over im ... |
| ouch |
Shax
8th Mar 2018 1:09am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 19 · Views: 5696 · Subject: Re: ouch |
just had a quote for my defenders 4th service 890 at stratstone 590 ripon land rover guess where i am going
Do it yourself, and spend the saved cash on some decent tools to fix your tru ... |
| Fitting Corbeau seats to Puma Defender |
Shax
28th Feb 2018 12:49am
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 9 · Views: 3558 · Subject: Fitting Corbeau seats to Puma Defender |
| Nearly £1300 for VINYL?? Jeez, I'd expect panda fur for that kind of cash!! |
| Hand Held Radio Scanner - Advice/Recommendations Sought |
Shax
25th Jan 2018 12:39am
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 16 · Views: 7161 · Subject: Hand Held Radio Scanner - Advice/Recommendations Sought |
I use an Icom IC-R20 at airshows, and as a general scanner...
It has dual receive, very useful for listening to civil air traffic, and also the military bands, ie, Red Arrows during their display, an ... |
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