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 [Wanted] 2x 7.50x16 or similar part worn tyres |
trickster5000
 22nd Jun 2025 9:37pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 2 · Views: 220 · Subject: [Wanted] 2x 7.50x16 or similar part worn tyres |
Thanks but I think for the cost of the fuel I could probably have a pair of brand new tyres  |
| [Wanted] 2x 7.50x16 or similar part worn tyres |
trickster5000
22nd Jun 2025 9:23pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 2 · Views: 220 · Subject: [Wanted] 2x 7.50x16 or similar part worn tyres |
| Hi, the tyres on my sankey are looking a bit ropey (age-related cracking) so I'm looking for a pair of part worn tyres to replace them. Tread depth isn't too much of a concern as long as comfortably l ... |
| Sankey Mk3 ‘Lite’ Camping Trailer Conversion |
trickster5000
24th May 2025 8:44am
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 22 · Views: 2619 · Subject: Sankey Mk3 ‘Lite’ Camping Trailer Conversion |
Lovely setups chaps  definitely something about matching Sankey outfits… |
| Sankey Mk3 ‘Lite’ Camping Trailer Conversion |
trickster5000
20th May 2025 9:29pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 22 · Views: 2619 · Subject: Sankey Mk3 ‘Lite’ Camping Trailer Conversion |
Cheers all for the comments.
Managed a few weekends away in it now, cracking setup - so many advantages to the roof tent over a ground tent and the height it's mounted on the trailer makes for a re ... |
| 1989 Ninety CSW - Update: 8 cylinders |
trickster5000
17th Apr 2025 9:58pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 297 · Views: 125511 · Subject: 1989 Ninety CSW - Update: 8 cylinders |
Cheers 
Bikini top has been out in the last couple of weeks 
Probably a little bit keen (especially on a morning - still fairly nippy out), but adds a good bit of fun to the evening ... |
| Sankey Mk3 ‘Lite’ Camping Trailer Conversion |
trickster5000
17th Apr 2025 9:49pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 22 · Views: 2619 · Subject: Sankey Mk3 ‘Lite’ Camping Trailer Conversion |
| More progress on the trailer in the last couple of weeks - paint is on and the tub is back in situ. Finished hammeriting the chassis (underestimated how long this would take - very fiddly!), got two c ... |
| 1989 Ninety CSW - Update: 8 cylinders |
trickster5000
23rd Mar 2025 10:46pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 297 · Views: 125511 · Subject: 1989 Ninety CSW - Update: 8 cylinders |
Realised I haven’t updated this thread for a little while - not much to report other than just getting good use 
In absence of any note-worthy maintenance/upgrade events, thought I’d just s ... |
| Sankey Mk3 ‘Lite’ Camping Trailer Conversion |
trickster5000
23rd Mar 2025 10:34pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 22 · Views: 2619 · Subject: Sankey Mk3 ‘Lite’ Camping Trailer Conversion |
Bit more progress over the last month or so -
Got the tub off, not doing a full stripdown of the chassis as everything seems in good nick, just in need of some cosmetic attention. Was not prepared ... |
| 3.5 V8 Exhaust manifold gaskets? |
trickster5000
19th Mar 2025 10:02pm
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 2 · Views: 733 · Subject: 3.5 V8 Exhaust manifold gaskets? |
Yep should have one of these on each port:
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/19542/IMG_0285.jpeg
Go easy tightening the manifold bolts - don’t over tighten, they are prone to s ... |
| Sankey Mk3 ‘Lite’ Camping Trailer Conversion |
trickster5000
3rd Feb 2025 6:36pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 22 · Views: 2619 · Subject: Sankey Mk3 ‘Lite’ Camping Trailer Conversion |
Thanks all for the input, useful feedback (glad it’s mostly positive now I’ve gone & actually bought the trailer )
Ferry/tunnel costs I was aware of (fairly extortionate ) and ... |
| Sankey Mk3 ‘Lite’ Camping Trailer Conversion |
trickster5000
3rd Feb 2025 11:58am
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 22 · Views: 2619 · Subject: Sankey Mk3 ‘Lite’ Camping Trailer Conversion |
I visited Scotland one year and at a camp site I was refused entry ........ because I had a roof top tent ??????
From what I can find, some campsites are fine with trailer roof tent arrangements, s ... |
| Sankey Mk3 ‘Lite’ Camping Trailer Conversion |
trickster5000
31st Jan 2025 9:35pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 22 · Views: 2619 · Subject: Sankey Mk3 ‘Lite’ Camping Trailer Conversion |
Starting a thread on my newly acquired Sankey Mk3 Widetrack (many thanks Caterham )
Picked it up a couple of weeks ago, in good nick and towed really nicely behind the 90.
https://w ... |
| Recommendations for latex gloves? |
trickster5000
31st Jan 2025 8:52pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 12 · Views: 1217 · Subject: Recommendations for latex gloves? |
| Thanks all, bought a box of Bold black nitrile |
| Recommendations for latex gloves? |
trickster5000
30th Jan 2025 8:56pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 12 · Views: 1217 · Subject: Recommendations for latex gloves? |
| As above really - looking for people's thoughts on a good quality brand of latex/disposable gloves for general garage tinkering work that don't split after 30 seconds... |
| [For Sale] Small Garage Clearout |
trickster5000
21st Jan 2025 3:02pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 1 · Views: 884 · Subject: [For Sale] Small Garage Clearout |
| Dash binnacle set now sold, all other items still available |
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