| Author |
Message |
 Rosen Sun Visor |
Jimbob292
 2nd May 2025 8:59am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 0 · Views: 251 · Subject: Rosen Sun Visor |
Past few months I've been playing around with differing Rosen visors, one was with a sliding bar, with two solid side mounts, but due to the centre holding clip caused an obstruction.
Rosen visors ... |
| Ashcroft LT230 High Capacity Sump TDCI |
Jimbob292
1st May 2025 8:39am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 12 · Views: 1319 · Subject: Ashcroft LT230 High Capacity Sump TDCI |
Hi
Does this come with a gasket or did you use silicone sealant?
No it doesn't, i used Hylosil, as per the other post.
Will take differing angle picture showing the exhaust, its not a stock e ... |
| Ashcroft LT230 High Capacity Sump TDCI |
Jimbob292
29th Apr 2025 6:32pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 12 · Views: 1319 · Subject: Ashcroft LT230 High Capacity Sump TDCI |
Ordered the above made a huge difference, well worth every penny. Cracking service as always, from ordering to delivery.
Just finished a 300 mile trip, noise & heat wasn't a problem, with the a ... |
| Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
Jimbob292
10th Apr 2025 12:10pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 57 · Views: 8289 · Subject: Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/30723/gauge.JPG
When i was having cooling issues with my V8 the twin SPA came in so handy, fitted a high capacity radiator from G M radiator in Glasg ... |
| Britpart transfer box are they any good? |
Jimbob292
10th Apr 2025 11:35am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 14 · Views: 1468 · Subject: Britpart transfer box are they any good? |
Hi,
i just wouldn't touch a blue box of death, bought a coil for my V8, i was in a bind, caused me rough running until i fitted a Bosch one, learnt my lesson the hard way.
I've always used Ashc ... |
| Radiator Replacement |
Jimbob292
16th Jan 2025 4:59am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 9 · Views: 3244 · Subject: Radiator Replacement |
Another vote for the Nissens cracking rad for the price, picked one up from Rimmer Bros, for around 160, cannot fault, the OEM lasted many years but started to leak in the bottom LHD corner.
Got a ... |
| Webasto thermo top c |
Jimbob292
20th Nov 2024 7:42pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 3 · Views: 615 · Subject: Webasto thermo top c |
You could try Butler Technik they can recommend an installer, or Mat at Evesham Marina.
Took me around two days to fit mine, bought the remote GSM Thermo Connect from Germany from the bay of E saved ... |
| V8 idle all over the place |
Jimbob292
14th Sep 2024 1:32pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 15 · Views: 2527 · Subject: V8 idle all over the place |
| If you can get hold of the 14 CUX interface plug, there is some free software where you can monitor all the inputs https://github.com/colinbourassa/libcomm14cux the only down side is you cannot contro ... |
| Clutch hose upgrade |
Jimbob292
13th Sep 2024 6:41am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 1260 · Subject: Clutch hose upgrade |
I fitted a Pioneer 4x4 one, as the original was starting to fail, fluid was turning black in a few days, and it was hit & miss on changes.
Only tough part was removing the original one, thats f ... |
| Motul Gear 300 75w-90 Fully Synthetic for Lockers? |
Jimbob292
13th Sep 2024 6:33am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 2701 · Subject: Motul Gear 300 75w-90 Fully Synthetic for Lockers? |
Always GL4 in gearbox, GL4/5 transfer box, GL5 diffs.
Thats what I go by anyway, mineral EP90 is thick compared to fully synth.
Uses more fuel, not so sure mineral is so good with seas either such ... |
| Nugget replacement air filter cartridge |
Jimbob292
24th Jul 2024 12:52pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 78 · Views: 17626 · Subject: Nugget replacement air filter cartridge |
I bought it from 4x4 overland, i know its not cheap, but it works and i don't have any issues.
https://www.4x4overlander.com/product/nugget-stuff-replacement-air-filter-box-spare-filter-and-gasket/ |
| Nugget replacement air filter cartridge |
Jimbob292
23rd Jul 2024 6:31pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 78 · Views: 17626 · Subject: Nugget replacement air filter cartridge |
Yes i had the same issues with the Mahle type, it just didn't fit flush, it was a  to get the top housing to close.
I could get the little red signal to come on, without any serious peddle to ... |
| Puma 2.2 Compatible Oils |
Jimbob292
26th May 2024 4:54am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 66 · Views: 136180 · Subject: Puma 2.2 Compatible Oils |
Wise choice, the engine will thank you for it.
Looking for my oil change at the end of summer, anybody had good or bad reports on the below oils ?
PETRONAS Syntium 5000 FJ 5W-30 Fully Synthetic ... |
| Help identifying v8 fan shroud to improve cooling? |
Jimbob292
7th May 2024 10:43am
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 9 · Views: 2711 · Subject: Help identifying v8 fan shroud to improve cooling? |
100% check your fan, should lock up at first start, then the centrifcal forces, slowly open the clutch to free spin.
Also check the blade for any cracks, when they let go, they go!
I had a blade ... |
| Help identifying v8 fan shroud to improve cooling? |
Jimbob292
7th May 2024 8:45am
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 9 · Views: 2711 · Subject: Help identifying v8 fan shroud to improve cooling? |
If you still suffer with hot running, try some water wetter depending on what you're running in terms of coolant, 50/50 water (distilled preferred) and water wetter will help.
The radiator does a l ... |
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