| Author |
Message |
 Mud Shields |
thor44
 30th Aug 2016 8:44am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 25 · Views: 12080 · Subject: Mud Shields |
| I recently installed the full set on my 90. Fitting the front mud shields was really a piece of cake. The rear ones were a little bit more cumbersome to install, mostly because of the awkward position ... |
| 122-150 |
thor44
30th Aug 2016 8:28am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 2 · Views: 1792 · Subject: 122-150 |
| Basically just a remap. You can get pretty much the same thing from Pete at BAS https://secure.bellautoservices.co.uk/store/bas2-rrc-defender-2-2l-tdci-150bhp-autobiography/ |
| Puma Engine Mileage |
thor44
27th Jul 2016 10:42am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 136 · Views: 90380 · Subject: Re: Puma Engine Mileage |
Sorry, not mine, but family and I think worth to post.
- Mileage
or better Kilometerage of my uncles continental LHD in Belgium (picture taken today)
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/user ... |
| New Defender? German press. |
thor44
23rd Jun 2016 11:37am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 30 · Views: 21013 · Subject: New Defender? German press. |
Here's the article in the online-version of the German Bild-newspaper: http://www.autobild.de/artikel/land-rover-defender-2019-vorstellung-5724563.html
They're talking about a self supportive alloy ... |
| Twang when closing passenger door |
thor44
31st May 2016 4:22pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 8 · Views: 3844 · Subject: Twang when closing passenger door |
| I had the same on mine. There was a little guidance for the door closing mechanism sticked to the inside of the door (you have to remove the door panel and the black cover on the inside). The glue cam ... |
| Is it a different map on MY12 to MY16? |
thor44
15th May 2016 8:33pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 18 · Views: 10477 · Subject: Is it a different map on MY12 to MY16? |
Here's the copy of the dyno sheet from the German guy mentioned before. It shows 148.5 HP and a max. torque of 366 Nm at about 2.300 revs for a standard non-Autobiography MY15 Defender 110.
https ... |
| Is it a different map on MY12 to MY16? |
thor44
14th May 2016 7:33pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 18 · Views: 10477 · Subject: Is it a different map on MY12 to MY16? |
| Some of the latest models do actually have 150 HP, without any remarks in the official documents. I know from a guy in Germany who had his one (just a standard MY15, nothing related to Autobiography) ... |
| What Charity are you part of? |
thor44
27th Apr 2016 2:00pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 9 · Views: 4325 · Subject: What Charity are you part of? |
Voluntary fire fighter. The only way to be able to drive the nice (otherwise closed) forest/mountain lanes here in South Tyrol. 
And the vehicle of choice for most fire stations and mountain res ... |
| Mike Sanders vs. Dinitrol. Or:What to spray on the underbody |
thor44
7th Apr 2016 7:39am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 3 · Views: 2681 · Subject: Mike Sanders vs. Dinitrol. Or:What to spray on the underbody |
Thanks! Bilt Hamber is something I've never heard of. I've dropped them a message, let's see what they're saying to my "issue".  |
| Mike Sanders vs. Dinitrol. Or:What to spray on the underbody |
thor44
6th Apr 2016 8:39am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 3 · Views: 2681 · Subject: Mike Sanders vs. Dinitrol. Or:What to spray on the underbody |
Hi,
as Dinitrol seems to be the go-to solution for corrosion prevention in the UK there is obviously Mike Sanders in Germany.
Is there anybody with some experiences to tell which product works be ... |
| Higher pressure up front than on the back |
thor44
31st Mar 2016 10:54am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 3 · Views: 2368 · Subject: Higher pressure up front than on the back |
| I guess his tip related to our mountain roads was mainly due to the fact that there are many U-turns where you would end up using the outside threads of the tyres much more than the ones in the middle ... |
| Higher pressure up front than on the back |
thor44
31st Mar 2016 9:42am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 3 · Views: 2368 · Subject: Higher pressure up front than on the back |
Hi guys,
I picked up my summer tyres (Goodyear Wrangler MT/R) yesterday and the mechanic told me to increase the pressure on the front tyres as he knows that I am driving mainly on our quite steep ... |
| Dotz Dakar wheel nut torque |
thor44
30th Mar 2016 9:47am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 4 · Views: 3612 · Subject: Dotz Dakar wheel nut torque |
Hi Brendan,
the first rating is for the Defender (LD) and Range Rover and the second one seems to be for the Discovery (SALLJG). In the meantime I've also received an answer from the manufacturer. ... |
| Dotz Dakar wheel nut torque |
thor44
30th Mar 2016 9:02am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 4 · Views: 3612 · Subject: Dotz Dakar wheel nut torque |
Hi Brendan, Nakatanenga was a great tip. They had the TÜV approval linked on their page:
120Nm should be the way to go then. Is this enough? 
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/ ... |
| Dotz Dakar wheel nut torque |
thor44
30th Mar 2016 7:53am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 4 · Views: 3612 · Subject: Dotz Dakar wheel nut torque |
| Hi, is anybody able to tell me the right torque setting to mount the Dotz Dakar rims? Currently I have the standard HD Wolfs on with the LR recommended 170Nm. On the internet I've seen numbers between ... |
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