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 Differential Gasket Question |
Dinnu
 4th Jul 2025 3:56pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 4 · Views: 119 · Subject: Differential Gasket Question |
| Any good RTV will do the job. |
| Bonnet squeaks |
Dinnu
4th Jul 2025 2:36pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 271 · Subject: Bonnet squeaks |
According to the AI assistant:
The Land Rover Defender bonnet hinge bushes should be positioned with the slot facing upwards and slightly offset towards the rear of the vehicle. When installing the ... |
| Bonnet squeaks |
Dinnu
3rd Jul 2025 9:23pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 271 · Subject: Bonnet squeaks |
Unfortunately with Td5 and later bonnets, door seal profiles cannot be used due to the design of the bonnet frame.
My tdci bonnet has worn a bit of the mudguards, about 2” from bulkhead. The bon ... |
| Bonnet squeaks |
Dinnu
3rd Jul 2025 9:55am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 271 · Subject: Bonnet squeaks |
| Bonnets tend to rattle when the bonding between the skin and the frame fails. The earlier ones are however the worse. Td5 bonnets have rivets which can wear into the mudguard tops. |
| Rust proofing my Puma |
Dinnu
24th Jun 2025 4:01pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 10 · Views: 577 · Subject: Rust proofing my Puma |
Good work.
l am astonished that LR didn't apply any rust treatments to the vehicle when new. What were they thinking, it's not as if the buyer was going to swap it for another after three years.
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| Rust proofing my Puma |
Dinnu
24th Jun 2025 3:57pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 10 · Views: 577 · Subject: Rust proofing my Puma |
Are the wheel-boxes steel on a Puma?
Neat job. As above I also use Bilt Hamber in the box-sections, door pillars and bulkhead
The tub is mainly aluminium, but there is a steel reinforcement plat ... |
| 2.2 excessive fuel consumption? |
Dinnu
22nd Jun 2025 4:49pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 7 · Views: 431 · Subject: 2.2 excessive fuel consumption? |
As above, driving style can make a big difference.
But also restriction in the dpf or malfunctioning egr. Try to get an OBD and get some values, can compare. |
| Removing County Stripes - 1995 CSW |
Dinnu
21st Jun 2025 7:31am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 395 · Subject: Removing County Stripes - 1995 CSW |
| Little heat will do the job. Mine were extremely weathered, with over 30 years in baking sun, and they pulled off easily. |
| 2009 Mini - failed MOT |
Dinnu
21st Jun 2025 7:29am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 6 · Views: 540 · Subject: 2009 Mini - failed MOT |
| Could be that basic oil is not holding the viscosity well. I would go for a higher viscosity oil… do not let the engine idle too much, as that creates more vacuum sucking oil in, especially before t ... |
| Whining noise with increasing rpm |
Dinnu
17th Jun 2025 9:09pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 9 · Views: 418 · Subject: Whining noise with increasing rpm |
Worth checking power steering fluid level, although low level will usually whine when turning steering wheel.
If thats okay, remove belt and check tensioners and alternator and PAS pump. |
| Front Axle Breather tube pathway |
Dinnu
16th Jun 2025 5:23pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 310 · Subject: Front Axle Breather tube pathway |
| There are a few clips, NRC9246, can use any regular cable to fix to axle tube and radius arm. |
| A-Frame ball joint bolt snapped |
Dinnu
13th Jun 2025 8:55pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 515 · Subject: A-Frame ball joint bolt snapped |
| In a similar situation (trailing arm to axle bolt) what worked for me is weld a bolt - head side to the bolt you want to remove, place a socket or tube or similar of correct length over the bolt, wash ... |
| Metal Prep before Painting. Cast Iron Victorian Bench Legs |
Dinnu
11th Jun 2025 4:33pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 12 · Views: 518 · Subject: Metal Prep before Painting. Cast Iron Victorian Bench Legs |
| Most of the steel parts nowadays I like to electroplate with zinc diy. Costs almost nothing. Its very easy and gives exceptionally good corrosion resistance especially after painting. |
| Any washing machine repair people on here? |
Dinnu
9th Jun 2025 5:37pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 33 · Views: 2249 · Subject: Any washing machine repair people on here? |
You probably could. But you'd have to get the drum shaft off the old spider and then machine the centre of your replacement to take the shaft, and somehow bond it so it didn't come off.
Actually ha ... |
| Any washing machine repair people on here? |
Dinnu
7th Jun 2025 3:11pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 33 · Views: 2249 · Subject: Any washing machine repair people on here? |
| You could make a new spider from some stainless steel angle bar. Its not as difficult as it seems and you will have a machine that will last you a lifetime. |
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