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 Kwikfit service experiences? 300tdi radiator replacing
Toby60

Post23rd Jan 2019 8:20am
Forum: Tdi · Replies: 19 · Views: 5517 · Subject: Kwikfit service experiences? 300tdi radiator replacing
Just to give another couple of bad experiences using Kwikfit. My daughter took her car there for service and they wanted to fit two new front brake discs which weren’t worn out. Also they didn’t t ...
 Gas bottle level.
Toby60

Post4th Nov 2018 8:46am
Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 16 · Views: 5811 · Subject: Gas bottle level.
Talking of apps on smart phones to see the contents of a gas cylinder, have a look at “Primagaz Easyblue App” on YouTube (sorry I don’t know how to insert a link).

It works by tapping the sid ...
 Gas bottle level.
Toby60

Post4th Nov 2018 6:20am
Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 16 · Views: 5811 · Subject: Gas bottle level.
It’s worth noting that the tare (empty) weight on all Calor Gas branded cylinders is marked on an aluminium disc located under the valve and it is recorded in pounds and ounces. All other gas compan ...
 Oil fired cooker
Toby60

Post27th May 2018 8:36am
Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 17 · Views: 4494 · Subject: Oil fired cooker
We also run a oil Aga but we turn it off in the summer because it gets too hot in the kitchen and use an electric cooker and hob. The Aga is also expensive to run but at least in the winter it heats t ...
 Is it worth cleaning the intercooler?
Toby60

Post14th Apr 2018 6:49am
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 21 · Views: 9078 · Subject: Is it worth cleaning the intercooler?
Too much oil in the inlet system, in particular the intercooler, of a Diesel engine could have catastrophic consequences as it could cause the engine to run to destruction.

A few years ago where I ...
 How many vintage tractor owners
Toby60

Post9th Mar 2017 9:50pm
Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 75 · Views: 24689 · Subject: How many vintage tractor owners
My 1953 Ferguson TED20. It is road legal and I have the original buff log book. I'm in the process of doing it up and have completed the back half just leaving the engine and front axle to do.

http ...
 LPG injection for diesel engines ??
Toby60

Post4th Sep 2016 7:28am
Forum: Tdi · Replies: 7 · Views: 3554 · Subject: LPG injection for diesel engines ??
As JJ says it is more common on large trucks as the benefits are greater.

Basically diesel is substituted by LPG at a rate of up to 25% depending on the engine's operating conditions. Vehicle with ...
 Dogs:- your pictures
Toby60

Post25th Dec 2015 9:46pm
Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 1556 · Views: 484500 · Subject: Dogs:- your pictures
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/17514/normal_image~0.jpeg

Millie with her presents. Now which shall I have first.

Merry Christmas.
 Judder on take off and reverse
Toby60

Post15th Dec 2015 10:33pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 23 · Views: 12524 · Subject: Judder on take off and reverse
I had the transfer box in my 90 converted to the Disco 1.2 ratio a couple of months ago and I would certainly recommend that. It drives a lot better at speed. Thumbs Up

I reckon the judder probl ...
 Judder on take off and reverse
Toby60

Post15th Dec 2015 10:07pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 23 · Views: 12524 · Subject: Judder on take off and reverse
I can't see it being anything to do with the transfer box and I would not be changing that on a trial and error basis. When you had the clutch done did you have a new flywheel?
 Judder on take off and reverse
Toby60

Post14th Dec 2015 10:21pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 23 · Views: 12524 · Subject: Judder on take off and reverse
I have a 2002 TD5 90 that has some clutch judder when the vehicle is first used and once warmed up it goes away. It occurs from when the clutch bites to the fully released position. The vehicle has do ...
 Top gear engine speed 300TDI
Toby60

Post11th Nov 2015 6:10am
Forum: Tdi · Replies: 9 · Views: 8084 · Subject: Top gear engine speed 300TDI
Sounds normal to me. You could check the ratio of the transfer box which should be shown on a label located underneath the level plug. Also the serial number of the transfer box is adjacent to this an ...
 Discovery td5 transfer box gearbox into defender td5 advice
Toby60

Post7th Oct 2015 9:27pm
Forum: Td5 · Replies: 39 · Views: 16165 · Subject: Discovery td5 transfer box gearbox into defender td5 advice
I had my TD5 transfer box converted to the 1.2 ratio by Ashcrofts today and I am very pleased with the result.

Setting off in 1st gear is fine, acceleration is acceptable (given you don't buy a De ...
 Discovery td5 transfer box gearbox into defender td5 advice
Toby60

Post3rd Oct 2015 9:01am
Forum: Td5 · Replies: 39 · Views: 16165 · Subject: Discovery td5 transfer box gearbox into defender td5 advice
Thanks Tom for posting an update as I am having mine done on Wednesday. It's reassuring to know that the 1.2 ratio is good even without the remap. Thumbs Up
 Discovery td5 transfer box gearbox into defender td5 advice
Toby60

Post27th Sep 2015 7:43am
Forum: Td5 · Replies: 39 · Views: 16165 · Subject: Discovery td5 transfer box gearbox into defender td5 advice
I'm having the transfer box on my TD5 90 HT converted from the standard 1.4 to the Disco 1.2 at Ashcrofts within the next couple of weeks and I am not intending to have a remap. I sometimes tow a 1.5 ...
 
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