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 Paint for rear cross member? |
jpboost
 16th Jun 2021 2:15pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 15 · Views: 4789 · Subject: Paint for rear cross member? |
That makes sense. I'd have thought most satin finish blacks would do what you need. The only think I'd check is that some chassis black paints are not UV stable and discolour in direct sunlight.
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| Taking tools into France |
jpboost
16th Jun 2021 1:44pm
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 9 · Views: 4786 · Subject: Taking tools into France |
That's really helpful thank you.
I've got family down in the south of France and looking forward to taking the trip down soon.
Great to hear your real first hand experience of the situation.
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| Fuel tank replacement? |
jpboost
15th Jun 2021 9:25am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 3 · Views: 1760 · Subject: Fuel tank replacement? |
| I've not got any experience of the LandRover plastic tanks, but having restored other cars with plastic ones, I'd be perfectly happy with disassembly and a good visual check. If nothing is amiss, the ... |
| How best to drill through carpet |
jpboost
7th Jun 2021 2:51pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 16 · Views: 5654 · Subject: How best to drill through carpet |
AS above.
Don't get me wrong, safety is very much a valid and important consideration with these types of questions, but I'd have thought decent Rivnuts would be fine for this application.
I kn ... |
| Output shaft failure, Forum Survey |
jpboost
27th May 2021 4:26pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 518 · Views: 183965 · Subject: Output shaft failure, Forum Survey |
Mine's a 2014 2.2 TDCI 74,000 miles and from what I see from it's history, it's still on the original shaft.
But it does have quite a lot of drivetrain slack. The rear drive flanges are definite ... |
| Interesting early Defender |
jpboost
27th May 2021 3:06pm
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Forum: eBay & Bargain Spots · Replies: 10 · Views: 3924 · Subject: Interesting early Defender |
I'd imagine that it only illegal if/when you sell the car and use it to inflate the value of the vehicle at that time.
Isn't 'clocking' cars much like that, it's the sale (on false grounds) that is ... |
| Air con condenser |
jpboost
27th May 2021 12:45pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 53 · Views: 29027 · Subject: Air con condenser |
I had no idea these were so expensive. Looks like they're all complete with frame and fan.
Glad to say mine's working fine at the moment (2014 model).
I've got an intercooler to go in at som ... |
| Interesting early Defender |
jpboost
27th May 2021 12:36pm
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Forum: eBay & Bargain Spots · Replies: 10 · Views: 3924 · Subject: Interesting early Defender |
I've got a '71 series 3, in fact I spent quite a bit of time working on it yesterday, and yet there's not a lot on that car that I recognise as matching mine.
That freelander advert is ridiculous ... |
| Cooper STT Pro - North Yorkshire |
jpboost
25th May 2021 1:47pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 16 · Views: 7194 · Subject: Cooper STT Pro - North Yorkshire |
I've been considering what to replace my Cooper AT3s with, and fancied something more aggressive.
K speed ratings are just that bit too low. I don't do a lot of motorway work, but would realistica ... |
| Ford Electric Pickup Truck F-150 Lightning |
jpboost
21st May 2021 2:47pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 24 · Views: 6287 · Subject: Ford Electric Pickup Truck F-150 Lightning |
I must admit I quite like it.
And from daily driving a single cab pickup a few years ago, the idea of a secure storage area under the bonnet is a really good one. so much better than having your t ... |
| Unimog 404S 1962, Ex Swiss Army Reserve |
jpboost
17th May 2021 10:24am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 132 · Views: 47692 · Subject: Unimog 404S 1962, Ex Swiss Army Reserve |
Great pictures,
Always had a soft spot for these (and 101s) |
| Cigar Lighter socket |
jpboost
11th May 2021 1:32pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 13 · Views: 4695 · Subject: Cigar Lighter socket |
Very true.
It's not the most noticeable of faults! |
| Cigar Lighter socket |
jpboost
11th May 2021 10:49am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 13 · Views: 4695 · Subject: Cigar Lighter socket |
I had exactly the same issue on my newly arrived 90. Haven driven it a couple of weeks, I wonder if it's the vibrations that makes them eventually fall off?
It could be, but the connections were ve ... |
| [For Sale] Misc Defender parts |
jpboost
10th May 2021 8:37pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 6 · Views: 3115 · Subject: [For Sale] Misc Defender parts |
I'd be interested in the cubby box and possibly grills if the postage was reasonable.
I'll drop you a pm |
| 265/65 or 70 profile tyres |
jpboost
6th May 2021 4:49pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 3 · Views: 1990 · Subject: 265/65 or 70 profile tyres |
I've only run 16s and 18s on my defender, but I'd certainly avoid going for a 'smaller' overall option, as above, it just won't look right.
Stick to the same or slightly larger if possible. Is the ... |
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