| Author |
Message |
 Optimate versus CTEK? |
big ives
 7th Jan 2024 6:30am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 18 · Views: 2006 · Subject: Optimate versus CTEK? |
just my two pennies worth
i have a CTEX MS10 for years and no issues, worked it hard charging and keeping charged batterries on my offroad landy with Odyessy batteries and on my V8 defender (as i w ... |
| Brakes |
big ives
10th Sep 2023 10:17am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 600 · Subject: Brakes |
Sorry for the late response travelling back to work
Ok I will look at the master cylinder maybe time to replace it looks like it been on from the factory in 1989👍
For sure not leaking, no fluid ... |
| Brakes |
big ives
9th Sep 2023 10:48am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 600 · Subject: Brakes |
| NRC 8215 found what i believe is the part number for this G valve |
| Brakes |
big ives
9th Sep 2023 10:37am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 600 · Subject: Brakes |
Factory Defender V8 CSW 1989
Just past MOT last week
Only just started yesterday twice my brake pedal got spongy giving the impression no vacuum at the servo had to push the pedal to the floor t ... |
| Old man emu. |
big ives
2nd Jan 2023 6:19am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 1438 · Subject: Old man emu. |
The Monkey
i have fitted +2 OME shocks and springs as you describe, in fact its the second set on my 90 and i swear by them, i have them on my other landy as well.
I fully understand about the ... |
| 300tdi maintenance |
big ives
24th Jul 2022 1:02pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 26 · Views: 6683 · Subject: 300tdi maintenance |
300tdi
engine oil Castrol 10w40, but I buy this from a farm supplier in 20ltr drums works out cheaper
gearbox R380 I use westway MTF 94
transfers and diffs comma EP80/90
hope this helps |
| Which wheels for a Td5? |
big ives
18th May 2022 11:23am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 13 · Views: 3830 · Subject: Which wheels for a Td5? |
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/15838/normal_V8.jpg
285 BFG on mine for the last 3 years, I swear by them, in all conditions |
| [Wanted] White logo'd rear mud flaps |
big ives
10th Apr 2022 4:19pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 9 · Views: 4247 · Subject: [Wanted] White logo'd rear mud flaps |
https://www.lucari-solutions.co.uk/new-genuine-land-rover-defender-heritage-limited-edition-mud-flaps-90-front-rear-set.html
put a set on my 90 they look good  , yes expensive  :bl ... |
| That time of the year again.. |
big ives
25th Dec 2021 1:24pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 14 · Views: 3071 · Subject: That time of the year again.. |
spudfan
many thanks for the reminder
i post on this forum when i need, however i visit this site very regular and i mean regular and i have gotten very clear and informative advice in the search m ... |
| Best R380 Full Carpet Replacement Set.... |
big ives
7th Sep 2021 12:32pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 11 · Views: 2168 · Subject: Best R380 Full Carpet Replacement Set.... |
| i used the Exmoor trim one in the front of my landy, excellent fit, looks very good and appears to be long lasting |
| Rx 8 seat wiring |
big ives
8th May 2021 3:42pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 2182 · Subject: Rx 8 seat wiring |
The wire colors are:
Seat Motion
Grey - +12v
Purple - Ground
Lumbar
Yellow w/red stripe - +12v
White w/yellow stripe Ground
Seat Heater
Blue - +12v
hope this helps |
| Penman trailer plug change |
big ives
5th May 2021 6:22am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 31 · Views: 7650 · Subject: Penman trailer plug change |
Hi
only my two pennies
i would keep the standard 12N and 12S on your landerover, always usefull as not all trailers (maybe u have to biorrow/tow a different trailer in the future) have the new 13pi ... |
| Decals / graphics |
big ives
1st Feb 2021 9:48am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 1817 · Subject: Decals / graphics |
Monsieur Le Grenadier
I just got my last set from this guy mid December, just looked on ebay and yes the postage cost quoted on his site has gone through the roof, because of Brexit ... |
| Decals / graphics |
big ives
1st Feb 2021 1:40am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 1817 · Subject: Re: Decals / graphics |
Has anyone used either raptorgrafix or defender_decals 
One in UK and the other Bulgaria. Both on eBay.
Looking for some for my 200tdi 90 and not wanting the expense of genuine.
:thumbsu ... |
| Front door seal recommendations?**UPDATE** |
big ives
23rd Jan 2021 6:00am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 37 · Views: 9485 · Subject: Front door seal recommendations?**UPDATE** |
| I have a pair of genuine front seals I bought new from main dealer 2015 and have never been happy with them, the door takes some force to shut compared to my other Defender, and I had to adjust the st ... |
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