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JAGUAR forums are buzzing with angry EV owners |
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28th Mar 2024 9:25pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 19 · Views: 892 · Subject: JAGUAR forums are buzzing with angry EV owners |
^^^ the linked CNN article is written by someone with a deep loathing of car enthusiasts, a very large chip on his shoulder and overly elevated sense of self worth.
All my (3) cars have a ... |
Can I use 5.5 inch spare with 6.5 inch wheels (wolf content) |
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6th Mar 2024 10:36pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 4 · Views: 263 · Subject: Can I use 5.5 inch spare with 6.5 inch wheels (wolf content) |
I believe a 5.5" Rim is too narrow for a 235 section tyre.
BF Goodrich specify a Rim Width of 6.0 to 7.5" for a 235/85R16 AT tyre, other manufacturers may be different.
If the tyre isn't t ... |
Wing / Sill support struts |
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6th Mar 2024 8:44pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 2 · Views: 194 · Subject: Wing / Sill support struts |
Item 24, to give you an idea of where to start looking.
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/17292/db17c61f66244e8b48397be2b0c3f2d3.png |
Adding Electrical Accessories |
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5th Mar 2024 4:11pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 539 · Subject: Adding Electrical Accessories |
The Blue Sea terminal post fuse holder 5023 is a great way to add upto 4 fused cricuits, directly to the terminal / mega fuse holder.
https://www.bluesea.com/products/5023/ST_Blade_Battery_Terminal ... |
New defender excitement short lived |
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23rd Feb 2024 11:25am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 22 · Views: 2552 · Subject: New defender excitement short lived |
Sorry to hear of your problems.
Reject the car, get out while you can, don't let it drag on until it's too late. |
New steering wheel |
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20th Feb 2024 10:47pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 4 · Views: 445 · Subject: New steering wheel |
Hi,
The safest way is to count the splines. Similar looking wheels from the same year can have a different number of splines.
You don't have to remove the wheel to count, just take the centre cover ... |
Cooper Discoverer STT or STT Pro |
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8th Feb 2024 10:31pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 17 · Views: 6562 · Subject: Cooper Discoverer STT or STT Pro |
Hi, you'll be lucky to find STT in any size new today.
They were obsolete 5 years ago when this thread started. I fitted a set new around 16 years ago.
Check carefully the manufacture date before us ... |
Vintage 4x4s, Sand Hollow Utah |
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2nd Feb 2024 8:34pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 6 · Views: 556 · Subject: Vintage 4x4s, Sand Hollow Utah |
Engines, some are stock, Grampa's Jeep and Sweet Pea the s1 80". Others are modified, Bam-Bam has a V6, the 88" s1 has a V8.
I believe all the vehicles in these videos run diff locks in t ... |
Vintage 4x4s, Sand Hollow Utah |
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31st Jan 2024 11:33pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 6 · Views: 556 · Subject: Vintage 4x4s, Sand Hollow Utah |
It's always interesting to see what they've been up to.
Some of these guy were on a trail run I did at Easter Jeep Safari, 5 years ago. The little jeeps were so light, nimble and very ... |
Vintage 4x4s, Sand Hollow Utah |
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31st Jan 2024 11:30am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 6 · Views: 556 · Subject: Vintage 4x4s, Sand Hollow Utah |
Some old jeeps and Land Rover S1's on Sand Hollow trails.
Great driving skills.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlVlHKaJ4iY
https://youtu.be/fMZS-ChLdeU?t=5 |
MY2011/2012 Recall Action P047/048 Front Axle Case |
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29th Jan 2024 1:58pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 549 · Views: 161639 · Subject: MY2011/2012 Recall Action P047/048 Front Axle Case |
^ That sounds like a cost saving exercise, replace a brkt & welded on reinforcements, with a single piece part.
At the same time as rationalising the bolt sizes, from M14 to a common M16 size.
I ... |
HELP! No drive, no gears, grinding sound |
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27th Jan 2024 8:44pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 33 · Views: 1829 · Subject: HELP! No drive, no gears, grinding sound |
90, 110 and 130 have all been known to fail.
One notable vehicle that failed early was a beautiful 90 SW owned by Pickles in Australia. (Hi Pickles, if you're reading!)
That was a lightly used 90, ... |
HELP! No drive, no gears, grinding sound |
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26th Jan 2024 10:23pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 33 · Views: 1829 · Subject: HELP! No drive, no gears, grinding sound |
Is there a particular defined year that was affected by this?
Mine has always been fine like Blackwolf’s, but is a similar year. Was this an issue that appears with later models?
All years of ... |
Early design sketch? |
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23rd Jan 2024 8:36pm
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Forum: Series Land Rovers · Replies: 5 · Views: 664 · Subject: Early design sketch? |
It was Alec Issigonis that sketched the Mini on a napkin.
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/17292/mini_sketches_by_alec_issigonis1.jpg |
‘If you turn up the heat on cold days, the range reducesï¿ |
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23rd Jan 2024 3:08pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 13 · Views: 942 · Subject: ‘If you turn up the heat on cold days, the range reducesï¿ |
“From what I can gather, this last week has seen a situation in Dublin whereby generators were being used to charge EV buses. It boggles the mind to think that anyone could say this is progress.
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