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 What New Van To Get
JOE_130

Post2nd Feb 2021 6:55pm
Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 18 · Views: 3415 · Subject: What New Van To Get
Fair to say we may have a slight bias having over 50 years experience working on Transit between us in the family....

A plus one for the Custom however. Very carlike to drive whilst retaining all ...
 My New Defender and My First JLR
JOE_130

Post27th Nov 2020 4:40pm
Forum: My New Defender (L663) · Replies: 14 · Views: 5624 · Subject: My New Defender and My First JLR
No reason to worry about that colour choice - I'd say that's the best colour/best looking new defender I've seen Smile
 The Ox - a Very Clever Vehicle...
JOE_130

Post6th Nov 2020 4:41pm
Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 11 · Views: 4853 · Subject: The Ox - a Very Clever Vehicle...
Proud to say I worked on Ox doing engine calibration and some chassis component engineering before I moved on from my previous job.

It is indeed an awesome bit of kit. Wouldn't want to daily drive ...
 What Did You Do In Your Defender Today
JOE_130

Post4th Nov 2020 5:04pm
Forum: My Defender · Replies: 20542 · Views: 6738794 · Subject: What Did You Do In Your Defender Today
Advert on gumtree for free logs so drove over to collect. Ended up having to winch the whole lot off a thoroughly sodden lawn to avoid doing any damage. Going to take a while to split and process :bl ...
 Any 12v electrical Experts on here ?
JOE_130

Post3rd Jul 2020 9:34pm
Forum: Technical · Replies: 12 · Views: 4075 · Subject: Any 12v electrical Experts on here ?
So you've got two charge sources in the 90.... if the solar controller has got a correct charge profile for the optimas (assuming they're agm?) then given enough direct sun and time it'll charge to 10 ...
 2013 Defender PUMA 2.2
JOE_130

Post11th Mar 2020 6:30pm
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 43 · Views: 11675 · Subject: 2013 Defender PUMA 2.2
I'd avoid use of easy start or quick start at all cost. If they're still using it as part of diagnosis make sure they stop - absolutely horrendous stuff when used on a modern engine.

Immobilisers o ...
 2.2 Defender OEM injector issue - knocking/rattling
JOE_130

Post4th Mar 2020 1:32pm
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 14 · Views: 7172 · Subject: 2.2 Defender OEM injector issue - knocking/rattling
Once you've got to the bottom of whether you've got the correct part number injector or not, you need to code the injectors in the ECU. Each injector will have a tolerance code on the top of it from t ...
 Puma 2.2 Engine Cooling
JOE_130

Post3rd Mar 2020 12:56pm
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 52 · Views: 18905 · Subject: Puma 2.2 Engine Cooling
Definitely a Puma Defender thing... both ours drop to stone cold when not under load. Don't stand a chance of getting them up to temperature unless you can cruise along at a reasonable speed for a whi ...
 Was my DPF regenerating?
JOE_130

Post2nd Mar 2020 12:20pm
Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 1544 · Subject: Was my DPF regenerating?
A DPF regen will increase the visible exhaust emissions but certainly not to the extent you describe, and not enough to notice while driving. Puma Defenders are quite obvious when they do regen, the e ...
 Where to actually wash it?!
JOE_130

Post13th Feb 2020 1:34pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 26 · Views: 6641 · Subject: Where to actually wash it?!
As a thought, if you can get Land Rover to supply you with the spray on mud as per the new James Bond film, I guarantee than no one will want to park their shiny next to you in the car park.

Mine's ...
 Where to actually wash it?!
JOE_130

Post13th Feb 2020 12:26pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 26 · Views: 6641 · Subject: Where to actually wash it?!
Blimey wasn't expecting this thread to be this popular lol

Thanks for all the suggestions and good ideas - I too have used the "visit a deep ford en route home" trick fairly regularly. I' ...
 Where to actually wash it?!
JOE_130

Post12th Feb 2020 4:41pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 26 · Views: 6641 · Subject: Where to actually wash it?!
Afternoon all,

A fairly simple question this one but proving to be a bit of a pain. Where do people actually pressure wash their vehicles? I'm not talking about road grime or salt, I mean post off ...
 LS3 "economy"
JOE_130

Post3rd Dec 2019 12:50pm
Forum: V8 · Replies: 42 · Views: 21250 · Subject: LS3 "economy"
Sorry for a bit of a thread revival but it makes for good reading this one!

I agree with the premise of not putting an LS3 in anything you care about fuel consumption for, that can be solved with s ...
 Help needed from those with Fox 2.0
JOE_130

Post20th Nov 2019 2:29pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 24 · Views: 6354 · Subject: Help needed from those with Fox 2.0
We've got fox 2.0's on two of our vehicles and on both occasions I've had to use the original Landrover bushes with the original landrover washers turned upside down (not sure what the big spacers/was ...
 What Did You Do In Your Defender Today
JOE_130

Post5th Nov 2019 3:58pm
Forum: My Defender · Replies: 20542 · Views: 6738794 · Subject: What Did You Do In Your Defender Today
Did our bit to support Danbury fireworks night as always. Thankfully the days when we used to build the fire pallet by pallet manually are over and now have mechanical help. Not actually as easy as it ...
 
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