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bogwert



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Drove down to the Lake District for a Stag this weekend.

Engine is a lot more responsive and quieter.

annnnndddd MPG back up to 28!! Thumbs Up Looks like the turbo hoses were the root cause. Chris

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mk1collector



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Or because the outside temp has gone back up? Ray
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bogwert



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Scotland 2003 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Zambezi Silver
shhhhh ... the blue hoses made it better!! Laughing


Yes it could also be that. But the 90 did sound happier without a split tube! Very Happy Chris

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Sorry I don't know where that came from Whistle definately the hoses Thumbs Up Rolling with laughter Ray
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