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 What Did You Do In Your Defender Today |
Bluest
 14th Aug 2025 11:33pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 20868 · Views: 8568857 · Subject: What Did You Do In Your Defender Today |
| Today I finished off reconfiguring my load area for the third iteration. Ive been trying slowly to make it better for touring and camping. I'm quite pleased with it. The only negative is the usual sho ... |
| Oil Lab Analysis Results |
Bluest
10th Aug 2025 7:41pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 966 · Subject: Oil Lab Analysis Results |
| I understand what you're saying about monitoring trends, and Will do another sample next oil change, but would you not agree that the soot content being so high after such low mileage warrants a close ... |
| Oil Lab Analysis Results |
Bluest
10th Aug 2025 9:55am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 966 · Subject: Oil Lab Analysis Results |
You're right.Andy, it's the soot that is the concern to me.
Is there a check or test to confirm leaking injector seals? |
| Oil Lab Analysis Results |
Bluest
9th Aug 2025 9:16pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 966 · Subject: Oil Lab Analysis Results |
| The lab are saying the soot figure is not normal though. For it to be above the acceptable level after so few miles is a concern. No short journeys in this vehicle either. |
| Oil Lab Analysis Results |
Bluest
8th Aug 2025 2:25pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 966 · Subject: Oil Lab Analysis Results |
| I think the Boron, Silicon and Molybdenum can all come from additives in the oil the fact they are present isn't necessarily a problem. I read on another forum that when queried, Millers only get conc ... |
| Oil Lab Analysis Results |
Bluest
8th Aug 2025 12:05pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 966 · Subject: Oil Lab Analysis Results |
| Yes, it's a 2.4tdci. I did spot the Boron reading, but assume that as it wasn't flagged in the commentary it is not a level to cause any concern. I don't have any change in coolant level or anything. ... |
| Oil Lab Analysis Results |
Bluest
7th Aug 2025 5:27pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 966 · Subject: Oil Lab Analysis Results |
Sometimes I think it's better to live in blissful ignorance, and this might be one of those times...
For no reason other than morbid curiosity I had a sample of my engine oil analysed and it " ... |
| Windscreen sealing |
Bluest
5th Aug 2025 6:52pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 5 · Views: 418 · Subject: Windscreen sealing |
| Mine is a genuine one, not sure of when it was made as I bought NIB off another forum member a couple of years ago. It is not cracked or perished, it just isn't keeping the water out. |
| Windscreen sealing |
Bluest
5th Aug 2025 3:00pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 5 · Views: 418 · Subject: Windscreen sealing |
I'm thinking this might be the stuff I need
https://refinishsystems.com/product/3m-windscreen-sealer/?srsltid=AfmBOoqLFMrIfnrAfdHdfU5AWstEdZLWChxPR692E27tG8yGdf74G4sabPo |
| Windscreen sealing |
Bluest
4th Aug 2025 6:16pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 5 · Views: 418 · Subject: Windscreen sealing |
| I had my perished original seal replaced with a genuine LR one last year. It now leaks worse than the original one ever did. Now idea why and I can't face dealing with the place that did ot, just easi ... |
| Capping off braided lines |
Bluest
31st Jul 2025 4:23pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 12 · Views: 544 · Subject: Capping off braided lines |
My clamps are like this one, could they be used?
https://www.mve-online.com/product_info.php/pumps-and-acessories/brake-hose-clamp-p-1170?language=en |
| Lower forum activity? |
Bluest
31st Jul 2025 2:39pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 12 · Views: 1132 · Subject: Lower forum activity? |
| Facebook is really for the 40 to 60 generation now isn't it. My 75 year old Mum post more on Facebook than any of her grand kids. The youngsters have moved on to other things. Tiktok, Instagram, who-k ... |
| [Wanted] Gwyn Lewis rear pin type shock mounts |
Bluest
30th Jul 2025 2:38pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 5 · Views: 340 · Subject: [Wanted] Gwyn Lewis rear pin type shock mounts |
Thanks JST, I've responded and edited my first post  |
| Capping off braided lines |
Bluest
30th Jul 2025 1:08pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 12 · Views: 544 · Subject: Capping off braided lines |
| Thanks, in which case I can get a pack for next to nothing in Halfords. I've got some copper brake line and a flaring tool so should be able to make something useful up |
| Capping off braided lines |
Bluest
30th Jul 2025 8:31am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 12 · Views: 544 · Subject: Capping off braided lines |
| Are the unions m10? |
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