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 Assembling an in-car toolkit, advice welcome. |
apachecow
 18th Aug 2022 9:57pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 46 · Views: 8587 · Subject: Assembling an in-car toolkit, advice welcome. |
I'm not going to take mine apart at the roadside or going far from the beaten track so I throw in:
Wera Maintanance kit - nice combo of sockets, drivers, combination 10/13mm spanner
https://www. ... |
| 12v Electric Impact - Recommended |
apachecow
18th Aug 2022 9:29pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 13 · Views: 2205 · Subject: 12v Electric Impact - Recommended |
Anyone using the Milwaukee 18v grease gun?
Yes, it's great
I might try and get a pic of my Milwaukee guns if I get a chance at the weekend. The short/stubby ones are amazingly versatile. If I wa ... |
| Td5 fuel pump replacement |
apachecow
30th Sep 2020 11:34pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 23 · Views: 10451 · Subject: Td5 fuel pump replacement |
Did you find a cheaper source for these connectors?
Patrick
"fuel line connector" on ebay for around £5 |
| WIPER BOX |
apachecow
21st Jun 2020 9:56pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 5 · Views: 1833 · Subject: WIPER BOX |
| I thought it was one of the easier jobs I've done on my TD5. Bit of dash disassembly - changed cable, wheel boxes and park switch thing. Swapped for new arms and flat blades. Much better and didn't ta ... |
| Air suspension... |
apachecow
24th May 2020 6:17pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 25 · Views: 8416 · Subject: Air suspension... |
| I put springs on my Disco 3 having spent literally thousands of pounds on the air suspension set up. It's a no from me! |
| This picture has changed how I look at ramblers |
apachecow
24th May 2020 6:01pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 8 · Views: 2136 · Subject: This picture has changed how I look at ramblers |
Cheap bourbon for outdoors is fine by me, I'd hate for her to trip over and waste something good!
I also love that for 3 bottles of spirits the only mixer is a single open can of red bull :rolllau ... |
| Roof tent on a soft top |
apachecow
21st May 2020 10:19pm
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Forum: Series Land Rovers · Replies: 8 · Views: 3887 · Subject: Roof tent on a soft top |
I never saw it in the flesh, but think a bargain!  |
| Roof tent on a soft top |
apachecow
21st May 2020 8:29pm
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Forum: Series Land Rovers · Replies: 8 · Views: 3887 · Subject: Roof tent on a soft top |
I was too late, car has gone. £1200 was cheap
Thanks |
| Roof tent on a soft top |
apachecow
21st May 2020 1:04am
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Forum: Series Land Rovers · Replies: 8 · Views: 3887 · Subject: Roof tent on a soft top |
Gents, laugh at me if this is the stupidest thing you've ever read, but can you fit a roof tent on a canvass top series 3 190?
One for sale near me and tempted for a bit of a camper, but I'm not su ... |
| Rubber Garage Flooring |
apachecow
18th May 2020 10:13am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 12 · Views: 3318 · Subject: Rubber Garage Flooring |
| Your local horse feed store is the place to ask, if a reasonable size then often a stock item. They are rather heavy! |
| Mount field Ride on Mower Drive belt change anyone ? |
apachecow
18th May 2020 9:57am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 1 · Views: 1002 · Subject: Mount field Ride on Mower Drive belt change anyone ? |
Guess similar to this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oyZttWy0_k |
| Clips holding live cable from battery box to driver seat box |
apachecow
17th May 2020 6:44pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 6 · Views: 2107 · Subject: Clips holding live cable from battery box to driver seat box |
A pack of these are useful in the toolbox, too
https://www.screwfix.com/p/2-way-adhesive-base-black-25-x-25mm-pack-of-100/80760 |
| Clips holding live cable from battery box to driver seat box |
apachecow
17th May 2020 6:42pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 6 · Views: 2107 · Subject: Clips holding live cable from battery box to driver seat box |
Are they the cable ties with a fir tree fitting?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5mm-Width-Black-Nylon-Teeth-Fir-Tree-Mount-Cable-Zip-Tie-Auto-Install-10-Pcs/181893519262?epid=1338339766&hash=item2a ... |
| Coolant plug leak |
apachecow
11th May 2020 12:55am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 7 · Views: 2174 · Subject: Coolant plug leak |
It's a sub £15 part - I'd personally replace with a new one - as has been said, failure can be catastrophic.
LCM100170 is the part number |
| Recommend a workbench please!! |
apachecow
5th May 2020 8:36pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 3 · Views: 1229 · Subject: Recommend a workbench please!! |
A pair of these, a couple of 2X4's and a sheet of ply and you have a very strong bench of whatever size you want. I have mine with a full sheet of ply and it's sturdy
https://www.toolstation.com/to ... |
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