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 Stolen Green 90 H/T |
hopeydaze
 6th Dec 2023 9:40pm
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Forum: Stolen · Replies: 0 · Views: 511 · Subject: Stolen Green 90 H/T |
registration Y298GTW, stolen during daytime on 5 December from Faulkland, just south of Bath (Somerset) and reported on a local Facebook page.
Luckily not mine, however it reminds me to step up my se ... |
| HELP! Shut off noise |
hopeydaze
20th Mar 2020 8:24pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 7 · Views: 2497 · Subject: HELP! Shut off noise |
My ECU sometimes makes the noise when I change gear at low speed. Can I ignore this, or will it get progressively worse until the vehicle stops running or goes into limp mode?
I’ve looked an YouT ... |
| Door Seals |
hopeydaze
24th Feb 2020 8:33pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 13 · Views: 3618 · Subject: Door Seals |
| Slight thread hijack. What do you recommend using to attach the seals? |
| Wiper Park Switch Problem (And How To Fix) |
hopeydaze
16th Dec 2019 8:45pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 23 · Views: 12531 · Subject: Wiper Park Switch Problem (And How To Fix) |
Great write up because this costs £520 at a Land Rover dealer.
I know this because I had exactly this problem when I picked up my, new to me, 2010 vehicle. They fixed it for me and presented me w ... |
| 2.4 Puma noise on startup (sound + video) |
hopeydaze
9th Nov 2019 11:57pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 7 · Views: 3447 · Subject: 2.4 Puma noise on startup (sound + video) |
| I get the same noise, so while I can’t offer a solution at least you have company. Mine’s a 2010 and I’ve owned it for just over a week. Loving it despite the noise after start up |
| TD5 at motorway speed |
hopeydaze
2nd Dec 2016 9:32pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 13 · Views: 5736 · Subject: TD5 at motorway speed |
| I have the transfer case conversion and still find that 65 is the comfortable motorway cruising speed. It's also relaxing for me as it's faster than the trucks and slower than the cars compel the out ... |
| TD5 poor fuel economy |
hopeydaze
27th Jan 2016 3:06pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 19 · Views: 9272 · Subject: TD5 poor fuel economy |
| Also worth checking the fuel filter on the outside of the chassis just behind the drivers door. Mine leaked pretty badly at one time |
| XS 90 height |
hopeydaze
14th Jul 2015 10:02pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 4 · Views: 2832 · Subject: XS 90 height |
| I have a 90 on order and my current TD5 90 with 235/85 tyres is challenged by the exit to my work car park - my roof rubs against the rubber strip on the bottom of the shutter roller doors at the exit ... |
| Defender 90 height and car park |
hopeydaze
9th Jul 2015 9:16pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 20 · Views: 10850 · Subject: Defender 90 height and car park |
| Drove over to the car park this evening after work and it does fit. Security guard was watching, probably to make sure I didn't hit the lights suspended below the ceiling. It was tight - anyway this 2 ... |
| Defender 90 height and car park |
hopeydaze
9th Jul 2015 7:26am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 20 · Views: 10850 · Subject: Defender 90 height and car park |
That's crazy talk. Next you'll be telling him he needs to read the manual 
My question does sound a bit naive; however ramp angles, the back of the roof catching when going down a ramp et ... |
| Defender 90 height and car park |
hopeydaze
8th Jul 2015 10:44pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 20 · Views: 10850 · Subject: Defender 90 height and car park |
New office - multi-storey car park says 2.0m.
Question is whether or not to try my 90 hardtop with 235/85 tyres. I don't want to get stuck during the morning rush. I suppose I could drive in on a ... |
| Seat re-trim, defender 90 with rear forward facing seats |
hopeydaze
26th Jun 2015 8:20am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 13 · Views: 8554 · Subject: Seat re-trim, defender 90 with rear forward facing seats |
| I don't want to do FCX out of any business: - how about seat covers as a cheap solution - presuming they are available for rear seats |
| 265/75/16 tyre opinions? |
hopeydaze
22nd Dec 2012 10:20pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 36 · Views: 55665 · Subject: 265/75/16 tyre opinions? |
| When I lived in the US I had a 1995 North Americn spec Defender. They came with 265/75 BFG ATs. I couldn't handle the slippy Mid-west mud so I swapped to the local land Rover club's tyre of choice - ... |
| Bumper treatment Galv/Powder Coating? |
hopeydaze
1st Apr 2012 4:02pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 16 · Views: 8652 · Subject: Bumper treatment Galv/Powder Coating? |
Land Rover Anorak
Do you mind telling me who you used in Barkshire to do your galvanizing? I live in Twyford, just east of Reading so hopefully your contact isn't too far away. |
| Rain is getting in. |
hopeydaze
5th Mar 2012 2:12pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 22 · Views: 9894 · Subject: Rain is getting in. |
+1
When I complained to a dealer service dept about a TD5 leaking they said don't worry about it too much it's a Land Rover. I replied I also have a Land Rover built in 1964 and that doesn't leak a ... |
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