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cars you don't see on the roads, anymore |
300TDi CSW Phil
20th Jan 2024 7:45am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 273 · Views: 23982 · Subject: cars you don't see on the roads, anymore |
Whilst following a diversion somewhere near High Wycombe yesterday I came across a 2CV that looked to be in good condition going the other way. |
Steering - Terminology (Track rods, drag links etc) |
300TDi CSW Phil
3rd Jan 2024 1:31pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 11 · Views: 817 · Subject: Steering - Terminology (Track rods, drag links etc) |
@grenadier steel or stainless steel is probably just a personal choice, as said before either will be a million (probably) times stronger than the original parts having put Gwynn's mud flap mounts on ... |
Steering - Terminology (Track rods, drag links etc) |
300TDi CSW Phil
3rd Jan 2024 8:13am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 11 · Views: 817 · Subject: Steering - Terminology (Track rods, drag links etc) |
Grenadier,
I think this is the kit you need:
https://gwynlewis4x4.co.uk/product/defender-drop-arm-conversion-kit-track-rod-bar-hd-steel/
Of course this assumes you have a RHD with a 4 bolt st ... |
Water ingress |
300TDi CSW Phil
31st Dec 2023 12:23pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 784 · Subject: Water ingress |
Mine is also very much functional rather than show pony so giving it a good clean and then plugging it up and oversealing with something is fine. It'll hardly be visible once the cargo bear rack and r ... |
Water ingress |
300TDi CSW Phil
31st Dec 2023 11:56am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 784 · Subject: Water ingress |
Thanks for the reply.
Any idea what the best way is to clean out and reseal the side to side joint on the roof. |
Water ingress |
300TDi CSW Phil
30th Dec 2023 6:48pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 784 · Subject: Water ingress |
I thought I had solved (temporarily) the water ingress issue that is plaguing my 110CSW.
I used some industrial sealant/bonding which remains flexible to plug the cracks in the gutter mastic prior ... |
Wiper issue |
300TDi CSW Phil
30th Dec 2023 1:00pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 3 · Views: 314 · Subject: Wiper issue |
What model etc is it?
If it's like the 300tdi it may be the wheel boxes that have gunged up or worn to the point where the snake drive thing can't make them move. |
Brake Overhaul |
300TDi CSW Phil
28th Dec 2023 10:31am
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 3 · Views: 459 · Subject: Brake Overhaul |
Although my brakes are generally good through general maintenance and checking I am suddenly aware that there are some quite old components in the system which maybe design life expired.
In recent ... |
one for the sparkies... |
300TDi CSW Phil
18th Dec 2023 8:44pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 15 · Views: 1270 · Subject: one for the sparkies... |
Domestic ovens are the only thing in a house where diversity is applied.
To size the cable and breaker take 10A as a given and then 30% of the rest of the rated max. |
300tdi 110 csw fuel tank options |
300TDi CSW Phil
14th Dec 2023 7:43am
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 16 · Views: 1404 · Subject: 300tdi 110 csw fuel tank options |
I spoke to SE the other day and apparently it doesn't have an effect on departure angle although it must be lower at some point than the original (just to get the extra capacity).
With regards to t ... |
[Wanted] Safari Equipe or Similar long range tank |
300TDi CSW Phil
11th Dec 2023 4:42pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 0 · Views: 193 · Subject: [Wanted] Safari Equipe or Similar long range tank |
I'm on the hunt for an extended range tank for my 300 tdi 110 CSW.
Ideally I would like it in the next week and this isn't going to happen if I push the button on a new one so thought a wanted ad h ... |
300tdi 110 csw fuel tank options |
300TDi CSW Phil
10th Dec 2023 11:31pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 16 · Views: 1404 · Subject: 300tdi 110 csw fuel tank options |
Thanks for the responses, alisport don't list them anymore soi think it probably has to be Safari Equipe.
The wing tank idea may follow for future trips/expeditions but the main tank is not looking ... |
300tdi 110 csw fuel tank options |
300TDi CSW Phil
10th Dec 2023 5:47pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 16 · Views: 1404 · Subject: 300tdi 110 csw fuel tank options |
Quick post in case I'm missing something.
I want to put a larger capacity fuel tank on the old girl for some upcoming trips and doing some googling safari equipe seem to be the only supplier of suc ... |
cars you don't see on the roads, anymore |
300TDi CSW Phil
14th Sep 2023 8:23am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 273 · Views: 23982 · Subject: cars you don't see on the roads, anymore |
Having googled the Rancho to remind myself what it looks like, it turns out that there is only 1 in the uk with an MOT. |
Anyone making the ferry trip soon? |
300TDi CSW Phil
10th Sep 2023 7:31am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 4 · Views: 524 · Subject: Anyone making the ferry trip soon? |
No worries, just let me know if needed. |
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