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Message |
 Radio Ariel replacement Defender 110 |
swt
 8th Apr 2024 9:46am
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 12 · Views: 531 · Subject: Radio Ariel replacement Defender 110 |
My factory aerial (2008 Puma), before I replaced it, was definitely not raked. The Naka replacement sits completely vertical too, although the mounting is not identical.
I've always found that the ... |
| PUMA Dual Battery setup |
swt
7th Apr 2024 6:40pm
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 5 · Views: 283 · Subject: PUMA Dual Battery setup |
| Like Bluest, I've got a dual stock battery, which fitted my needs better than a pair of AGMs. Not being up to the welding, I bought a battery retaining plate from GMB. Its a bit pricey, but light and ... |
| Lake district 4x4 |
swt
25th Mar 2024 10:09pm
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 6 · Views: 340 · Subject: Lake district 4x4 |
When I lived in South Lakeland, the Hadwin group used to advertise hire on the roadside at Greenodd.
By the looks of this website, they may still offer this service:
https://www.hadwinfamilygrou ... |
| Stage 2 Remap! |
swt
2nd Mar 2024 6:29pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 8 · Views: 515 · Subject: Stage 2 Remap! |
| Mine (2008 2.4) has been remapped (J E Motorworks) for about 10 years and 100k miles. I still have vivid memories of the sluggish performance that I have left behind. I've never really been conscious ... |
| Puma Shuttle Valve Replacement |
swt
20th Feb 2024 8:13pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 685 · Subject: Puma Shuttle Valve Replacement |
Thanks for the reply guys!
However, the ABS light is still visible when the car starts / idles after start up. It turns off as the vehicle moves. I see that this is normal, as per the handbook, but ... |
| Clean oilchange |
swt
31st Jan 2024 10:38pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 13 · Views: 867 · Subject: Clean oilchange |
I don’t use a drain pan when using the Quick drain fitting. I put hose straight into an old 5ltr container and drain it direct into that. When nearly full slacken pipe, stops the flow, swap to ano ... |
| Clean oilchange |
swt
31st Jan 2024 10:30pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 13 · Views: 867 · Subject: Clean oilchange |
| Just be very careful not to over torque these drain plugs, the metal is very thin and they can shear. I used to have the Femco one and it was fabulous for many many years, but sheared in half when und ... |
| Clean oilchange |
swt
31st Jan 2024 12:47am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 13 · Views: 867 · Subject: Clean oilchange |
The stahlbus is great - I wouldn't be without it. I still manage to make a mess with the filter mind, usually managing to drop it into the pan of dirty oil for good measure.
The other place that wo ... |
| Tdci heated screen switch |
swt
14th Jan 2024 12:52am
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 20 · Views: 1406 · Subject: Tdci heated screen switch |
| Springing back immediately is the expected behaviour - with the orange tell-tale light illuminating to show when the screen, on its timer, is heating. |
| Water ingress |
swt
30th Dec 2023 8:38pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 857 · Subject: Water ingress |
| I am in a similar position at the moment. I'd completely re-done the (external) gutter, but it's still coming in at the rear-facing edge of the seam where the front (sloping) section of the roof meets ... |
| rubber interior trim |
swt
7th Dec 2023 10:19pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 15 · Views: 1459 · Subject: rubber interior trim |
| I've got a chequer plate design roll in my loadspace. It's very hard wearing and is more easily hoovered/brushed/wiped out than carpet. Very easy to cut round obstructions like cargo rail or handles. ... |
| Optimill steering boss |
swt
26th Nov 2023 6:03pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 10 · Views: 888 · Subject: Optimill steering boss |
| Customer service was excellent. I sent them some pictures, sent it back in good as new condition (like you, I was very careful with it) and a new one arrived by return, which slipped on very easily. |
| Optimill steering boss |
swt
26th Nov 2023 4:43pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 10 · Views: 888 · Subject: Optimill steering boss |
I had what sounds like a similar problem. See the following thread:
https://www.defender2.net/forum/post933204.html
The tolerances are fairly precise. I got a replacement boss from Optimill and ... |
| Defender Renewal |
swt
20th Oct 2023 3:37pm
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Forum: Finance & Insurance · Replies: 5 · Views: 824 · Subject: Defender Renewal |
| The inconsistencies are strange. I renewed through A-Plan (now Howden) a few weeks ago, much the same premium as last year, same underwriter (KGM), same service from the Thatcham branch. I'd moved hou ... |
| Help with switch panel for cubby box |
swt
8th Oct 2023 8:33pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 804 · Subject: Help with switch panel for cubby box |
Looks very neat.
I took my own advice and ordered a panel from Integrated316 a short while ago. Nothing has yet arrived, but I've had two successive orders delivered by Mud in the same timescale, s ... |
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