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g-mack



Member Since: 07 Jan 2014
Location: northumberland
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polish, ive heard of that stuff somewhere before, starting to think it has something to do with what i saw a neighbour doing to his motor. strangely he was covering it in water and rubbing it all over! apparently it gets it "clean"
sounds to technical for me Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter My 109 thread

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Post #341407 28th Jun 2014 12:45pm
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shaggydog



Member Since: 12 Aug 2012
Location: Kent
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United Kingdom 1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue
Not Much to report really at the moment

Had her MOT last week by Harwoods (fantastic service as always) and she passed with flying colours, not a single advisory!

Tonight got underneath and gave her chassis a good spray and wipe over with ACF50 to try and keep back the rust moth.

Then started playing around on Photoshop.

What do we think?



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Rough mock up of what could be.
Post #349788 5th Aug 2014 9:29pm
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Pickles



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Australia 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green
I prefer her as she is.
Pickles.
Post #349800 5th Aug 2014 9:55pm
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g-mack



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tdi utility!!!! it will never work Rolling with laughter

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 My 109 thread

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Post #349817 5th Aug 2014 10:20pm
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Go Beyond



Member Since: 30 Jan 2012
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The next part of your restoration is ready Thumbs Up
Post #349851 6th Aug 2014 6:56am
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shaggydog



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United Kingdom 1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue
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The next part of your restoration is ready


Fantastic news will be in touch tomorrow Thumbs Up
Post #350021 6th Aug 2014 8:51pm
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shaggydog



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United Kingdom 1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue
Bit Of FCX Installed
Hi Guys,

My old steering wheel was getting very tatty and after 22 years of use the leather was starting to suffer a bit.

In step FCX who have done a wonderful job on re-trimming it.

Matt was helpful and friendly as ever in sourcing a Blue stitch as close a match as possible to match the exterior colour.

He also leant me a wheel to use while mine was off with Rich being re-trimmed.

All in all a very happy customer - highly highly recommended!



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Post #350756 10th Aug 2014 12:00pm
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Grouse



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Blimey that looks good, can I ask how much something like that costs please - you have just given me an idea Thumbs Up
Post #350763 10th Aug 2014 12:49pm
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Go Beyond



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Thanks guys Thumbs Up

Retrim as above is £120 + carriage
Post #350764 10th Aug 2014 12:50pm
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shaggydog



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United Kingdom 1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue
Clutch problems continued.....
As some of you may have read my clutch died on me during my trailer training the other week.

I got recovered to Harwoods Tonbridge who have always been fantastic.

Anyway, got a phone call today saying my flywheel is damaged and needs replacing.

He sent me some photos and they are below.



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Worryingly, the clutch centre plate looks to be in very good condition, the centre splines look good and not corroded, all the springs and rivets are still in place and the cooling veins on the clutch material is still present.

So why did it fail so prematurely and in such a big way?

The flywheel has got some fairly serious scarring and hot spots consistent with it slipping quite hard consistently.

One theory is that the hydraulics are out of balance and have caused the clutch to slip slightly, which when its just me and the weight of the vehicle is very minor. However, when loaded or in this case towing has caused it to overheat and damage.

Now, 2 ways I can sort this.

1. Replace the clutch with a new one and reassemble with existing flywheel back on and then just accept that it will wear out much quicker and have more of a chance of clutch judder.

2. Replace the flywheel and put the problem to rest.

I want to go with number 2, but a new flywheel is a eye watering £423.60 (inc vat) which I think is a bit much for a flywheel.

I am not going to skim it as this can cause all sorts of problems (one of which is the flywheel parting company and coming up through the floor Shocked )

Does anyone have a Plan 3 or a 200Tdi Flywheel they can offer?
Post #355416 3rd Sep 2014 6:26pm
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custom90



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Oh dear, not good!
As I pretty much knew the immediate signs I got home and left it I'm hoping it'll be okay.
When they start to go they rapidly start doing more damage.
Rang again today and got through to an actual mechanic and he said he's going to have a look tomorrow.
It hasn't helped my clutch having to squeeze in tight driveways and having idiotic neighbours parking tactics.
Post #355422 3rd Sep 2014 6:47pm
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custom90



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By the way just looking at a quick price up of a flywheel £420 seems too high.
I'm seeing prices of £320 max.
Post #355423 3rd Sep 2014 6:50pm
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Happyoldgit



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey
Some interesting reading here http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=90491 Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades.
Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW.

[Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc]

http://forums.lr4x4.com

I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic.
Post #355444 3rd Sep 2014 7:46pm
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shaggydog



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United Kingdom 1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue
Very interesting reading.

I suspect it has been dragging as she has been a bit of a cow between gears occasionally and occasionally clashes gears from neutral to reverse even though clutch is disengaged.

I have found this http://www.ribblevalley4x4.com/allmakes/AM_ERR719.html which is much better than what was originally quoted.

What do we think?
Post #355479 3rd Sep 2014 8:59pm
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K9F



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Sure you would have seen these....I couldn't find one as high as £420?

http://www.lrdirect.com/ERR719-Flywheel-20...wgodp2kAbw If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
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