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Message |
 Ashcroft 1.2 transfer box |
Oldowner
 27th Jun 2025 6:23am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 13 · Views: 884 · Subject: Ashcroft 1.2 transfer box |
| I ran a 1.2 box in a 300tdi 90 for fifteen years, did close to 100,000 motorway miles with it, transformed the vehicle for that use. I still have it but it’s long been relegated to boat launching an ... |
| Size socket wrench for SYP500090 (Brake caliper bolt) |
Oldowner
20th Jun 2025 11:52pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 11 · Views: 719 · Subject: Size socket wrench for SYP500090 (Brake caliper bolt) |
The very best socket for removing brake caliper bolts is a Snap On SW161A 1/2” 12point socket, not really that expensive at all at £20.88. That will get all but the most rusted bolts out.
Plusg ... |
| Removing County Stripes - 1995 CSW |
Oldowner
20th Jun 2025 11:43pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 395 · Subject: Removing County Stripes - 1995 CSW |
| I removed a set from a 96 Epsom Green last week, had to use a decal removal wheel in a drill. |
| Doors- Supplier DDS Metal Services |
Oldowner
11th Jun 2025 4:28pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 560 · Subject: Doors- Supplier DDS Metal Services |
| I wouldn’t fit anything other than “Puma” doors, far better made than the old fabricated type |
| SP Rear quarter panels, seal lip too short |
Oldowner
8th Jun 2025 11:12pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 1 · Views: 282 · Subject: SP Rear quarter panels, seal lip too short |
| If the lip you are referring to is the door seal retaining lip it doesn’t really matter as if done properly you will be drilling out the spotwelds and sandwiching the lip against the existing lip on ... |
| Puma 2.2 and 2.4 Defenders. |
Oldowner
31st May 2025 9:50pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 15 · Views: 1282 · Subject: Puma 2.2 and 2.4 Defenders. |
Having run both, I tend to prefer the 2.4,
If maintaining the vehicle yourself there engine bay is not quite as jam packed, the 2.2 always seems like they just jammed the lot in and started cutting ... |
| Front Door Glass - jumped out of track |
Oldowner
31st May 2025 9:39pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 2 · Views: 240 · Subject: Front Door Glass - jumped out of track |
| There are rectangular alloy shims which space the window track in, usually a stack of two or three at the bottom of the window track. I’ve had a 2015 which had no shims fitted so window glass was lo ... |
| Bulkhead corrosion advice |
Oldowner
25th May 2025 8:44pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 1 · Views: 351 · Subject: Bulkhead corrosion advice |
Rust convertor is a waste of time.
Fairly easy to cut out and replace. The bulkhead is double skinned where the footwell is spot welded to the bulkhead, usually it’s rot between these two bits wh ... |
| Radiators |
Oldowner
25th May 2025 6:31am
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 5 · Views: 645 · Subject: Radiators |
| Nope, inlet / outlets are in different position, and oil cooler threads are different |
| Pump rear o ring replacement |
Oldowner
14th May 2025 7:23am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 5 · Views: 369 · Subject: Pump rear o ring replacement |
| Yes, I’ve done many in situ. Not hard, instructions come with the kit. |
| l230 front output flange bearing |
Oldowner
7th May 2025 7:44pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 462 · Subject: l230 front output flange bearing |
| They are a single ball race bearing, they do have some slight up and down/ side to side play from new |
| Ashcroft LT230 High Capacity Sump TDCI |
Oldowner
1st May 2025 6:33am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 12 · Views: 1143 · Subject: Ashcroft LT230 High Capacity Sump TDCI |
I had an Ashcroft Puma modified sump too but never fitted it as still too close to the exhaust for my liking.
Many years ago I regularly drove a 300tdi from Cornwall to a Scotland in the middle of ... |
| 23L 300tdi engine |
Oldowner
30th Apr 2025 1:10pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 7 · Views: 638 · Subject: 23L 300tdi engine |
| Did you fit the revised injector pump bracket to cure the timing case warp? |
| 23L 300tdi engine |
Oldowner
29th Apr 2025 2:41pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 7 · Views: 638 · Subject: 23L 300tdi engine |
| Lots were swapped under warranty by LR for cambelt problems, I have a 1996 that has a 23L, it was swapped out by LR dealer three years old after cambelt ran off the pulleys |
| seat retrim kit |
Oldowner
28th Apr 2025 9:24pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 15 · Views: 5889 · Subject: seat retrim kit |
| My mechanic took care of it for me in the end and I'm pleased with how they turned out. The only slight disappointment is that I hadn’t realised the Britpart covers don’t have a pocket on the back ... |
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