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 [Wanted] Blindo or EVO Corse Dakar 16" Wheels |
tommobot
 11th Jul 2025 2:58pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 21 · Views: 1907 · Subject: [Wanted] Blindo or EVO Corse Dakar 16" Wheels |
| I sent Shroppy a PM a few weeks ago to see if these were still around but haven't had a reply thus far.. |
| [Wanted] Blindo or EVO Corse Dakar 16" Wheels |
tommobot
11th Jul 2025 9:35am
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 21 · Views: 1907 · Subject: [Wanted] Blindo or EVO Corse Dakar 16" Wheels |
| Just following on from this, also potentially on the look out for wheels if anyone has anything surplus or that there looking to move on.. |
| Panhard Rod / Track Bar Not Lining Up |
tommobot
9th Jul 2025 9:34am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 9 · Views: 672 · Subject: Panhard Rod / Track Bar Not Lining Up |
Litterally just did exactly this...
Fitted an bolted the inner (higher) side, then jacked up this side under the axle and the other side lined up eventually and bolt slid through.. |
| Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
tommobot
4th Jun 2025 10:40am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 57 · Views: 8421 · Subject: Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/16519/IMG_7796.jpeg
Not got a bracket sorted yet as my pipes are quite stiff even when warm but will definitely be sorting something soon.
Fitted ... |
| Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
tommobot
22nd May 2025 8:03am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 57 · Views: 8421 · Subject: Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
I wasn't even aware that there was a lower temp version of the stat available.. 
Looks a good shout though! Plenty of stuff now coming out for these conversions which is excellent all round |
| Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
tommobot
15th May 2025 9:26am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 57 · Views: 8421 · Subject: Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
Mine arrived yesterday, and was having a ganda's at how to fit and plumb in..
Its somewhat frustrating the pump could easily have a bracket to mount it, but they'd rather charge circa £40 for an a ... |
| 8HP behind a M57N2 |
tommobot
14th May 2025 12:15pm
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Forum: BMW Engine Conversions · Replies: 6 · Views: 665 · Subject: 8HP behind a M57N2 |
Can't help either, but with the wheel speed simulator, as long as the diff ratio and tyre size is correct CANTCU seems to work it out pretty faultlessly.
I've got no wheelspeed sensors or any moder ... |
| Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
tommobot
9th Apr 2025 10:28am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 57 · Views: 8421 · Subject: Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
Ok, thats much smaller than I expected! 
The website photos make it look like a big boy garret tubo or something silly!
Will definetly get one purchased and get it up and running! |
| Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
tommobot
9th Apr 2025 10:03am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 57 · Views: 8421 · Subject: Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
OK, thats it.. I'm convinced...
EWP115 here I come.. Just for complete avoidance of doubt, have you got a photo of how you've fitted this into the top hose - Presume custom bracket on the wing or ... |
| Defender 2.8i bmw engine |
tommobot
26th Mar 2025 12:29pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 851 · Subject: Defender 2.8i bmw engine |
I put one on in my 110 a few years ago, not quite the OEM arrangment but using a V8 gearbox and adapter plate.
Had issues with the gearbox, but engine was a thing of joy! Didn't give me any grief a ... |
| Drivelodge or Dormobile Pop-top for overlanding? |
tommobot
16th Jan 2025 1:50pm
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 34 · Views: 7990 · Subject: Drivelodge or Dormobile Pop-top for overlanding? |
This isn't mine, its a german fellas from one of the facebook groups...
But he used a drivelodge roof, and amended an existing rollcage..
I'm looking to do similar, the only 'iffy' element is th ... |
| M57N with 8hp70 |
tommobot
15th Jan 2025 11:31am
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Forum: BMW Engine Conversions · Replies: 24 · Views: 3352 · Subject: Re: M57N with 8hp70 |
Hi Guys
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/12944/3.jpeg
Do you by any chance recall what top hose you've used heading into the radiator?
Can't find something that nice ... |
| Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
tommobot
3rd Jan 2025 10:02pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 57 · Views: 8421 · Subject: Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
| Sorry for the endless questions but would you be able to provide a photo of the EWP in top hose... I'm struggling to visualize how I'd fit one in the top hose as the Craig Davies pumps seem fairly ada ... |
| Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
tommobot
3rd Jan 2025 10:02pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 57 · Views: 8421 · Subject: Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
| Sorry for the endless questions but would you be able to provide a photo of the EWP in top hose... I'm struggling to visualize how I'd fit one in the top hose as the Craig Davies pumps seem fairly ada ... |
| Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
tommobot
2nd Jan 2025 6:50pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 57 · Views: 8421 · Subject: Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
Couple of comments,.... Id be very interested in which EWP you have used, as all of the UK ones I found were only viable if mechanical pump removed...
Although as long as they were triggered to com ... |
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