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 The end of the world is nigh |
srod
 6th Dec 2018 10:13pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 17 · Views: 5476 · Subject: The end of the world is nigh |
| H+ Signal has just returned! |
| Confused on tyres and sizes |
srod
4th Dec 2018 1:28pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 17 · Views: 14061 · Subject: Confused on tyres and sizes |
| 750 80 r16 should be the same as 7.50 x 16. The '80' is the aspect ratio(width x sidewall height expressed as a percentage) but as it's essentially the same for all Imperial sized tyres, it's often le ... |
| Confused on tyres and sizes |
srod
4th Dec 2018 11:30am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 17 · Views: 14061 · Subject: Confused on tyres and sizes |
Just a related question as black circles have a 10% off sale today and I need 4 new tyres myself.
Black circles don't have 7.5r16 listed but they do have 750 80 R16, do you think this is the same t ... |
| Rear brakes - parts list |
srod
19th Nov 2018 11:11pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 9 · Views: 3252 · Subject: Rear brakes - parts list |
| I need to renew the rear brakes on my 110 (2003 TD5), I'm going to replace the lot: pads, discs, calipers, so other than these what else will I need to order. From the Haynes manual I believe I need t ... |
| Poor, Lazy BBC Journalism |
srod
26th Apr 2018 2:05pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 19 · Views: 7655 · Subject: Poor, Lazy BBC Journalism |
| More importantly, what is the maximum waist size for being able to comfortably fit in the drivers seat of a Defender? |
| Bitcoin / Litecoin etc etc anyone? |
srod
18th Apr 2018 10:12pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 21 · Views: 10376 · Subject: Bitcoin / Litecoin etc etc anyone? |
I don't get it...
In what way is it different to buying shares or any other "real" currency, or gold? That in itself it odd enough. |
| “Clang” when stumping hard on the brake pedal |
srod
27th Mar 2018 8:05pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 7 · Views: 3195 · Subject: “Clang” when stumping hard on the brake pedal |
Yep anything involving brakes and abnormal behavoir is worth worrying about...
Can you have a closer listen, get someone to press the pedal while you go round all four corners try and find out exac ... |
| Brake fluid warning light - MOT failure |
srod
22nd Mar 2018 9:16pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 21 · Views: 10813 · Subject: Brake fluid warning light - MOT failure |
Never thought of that srod. Where is the switch located?
It's at the base of the handbrake lever, possibly under the rubber gaiter, so an easy one!
Does your your handbrake light come on, when ... |
| Brake fluid warning light - MOT failure |
srod
22nd Mar 2018 8:30pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 21 · Views: 10813 · Subject: Brake fluid warning light - MOT failure |
What about your handbrake light?
Same light for both handbrake and fluid level is it not? Maybe just handbrake switch at fault? |
| wipers... wash & 5x wipe disable? |
srod
19th Mar 2018 11:58am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 10 · Views: 4635 · Subject: wipers... wash & 5x wipe disable? |
| You know how it is... press the windcreen wash button, you get the required spray of water followed by 5 automatic windscreen wipes. First two clean the windscreen, following three smear it back to wo ... |
| Breakdown cover - worthwhile or waste of money? |
srod
14th Mar 2018 9:50pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 41 · Views: 17795 · Subject: Breakdown cover - worthwhile or waste of money? |
| I took out breakdown cover for the first time in my driving life on the day I bought my Defender... because it was a 200mile journey to pick it up and I was worried the vehicle I was driving down to p ... |
| Searching for Surf in West Cornwall - Pictures |
srod
12th Mar 2018 10:38am
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 11 · Views: 4534 · Subject: Searching for Surf in West Cornwall - Pictures |
What about the surf?  |
| Tracking |
srod
5th Mar 2018 9:26pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 4580 · Subject: Tracking |
String method looks great. How much harder can it be?!
Might check mine now it's been set by the tyre shop, using both my pipe&rod method and the string. See how they compare.
Guessing there ... |
| Tracking |
srod
5th Mar 2018 11:53am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 4580 · Subject: Tracking |
Just replaced the bent track rod and drag arm on my truck, also worn ball joints.
Watched this video on setting the tracking:
https://youtu.be/yvQpOgeF90U
I didn't have a suitable mop handle, ... |
| TD5 Clutch/Gearbox issue |
srod
5th Mar 2018 11:47am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 13 · Views: 6375 · Subject: TD5 Clutch/Gearbox issue |
| Having tackled this job myself due to the annoying noise, and seeing that there seemed to be nothing wrong except a lack of grease, the job almost felt like a waste of time. Should have just put up wi ... |
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