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 Total loss of drive.....ah well |
nickhodgson
 3rd Mar 2017 2:48pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 69 · Views: 28115 · Subject: Total loss of drive.....ah well |
| It just seems so unlikely that the clutch and front diff failed at almost the same time. When you put it in diff lock did the diff lock light come on? Is the diff lock working now? To me it seems m ... |
| Running Hot 50th Anniversary |
nickhodgson
2nd Dec 2016 10:20am
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 4 · Views: 4433 · Subject: Running Hot 50th Anniversary |
Parked the car nose uphill. Removed the radiator cap and nothing really happened. Turned on the heater and lots of hot air came out - so I believe water was circulating into the heater matrix.
An ... |
| Think a UJ has failed |
nickhodgson
2nd Dec 2016 10:17am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 5 · Views: 4540 · Subject: Think a UJ has failed |
| It sounds like a UJ to me. But as the previous poster says remove each propshaft in turn and test it again. |
| I've been 'Britparted' AGAIN - aaarrrrrrgggh |
nickhodgson
24th Nov 2016 2:16pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 22 · Views: 9352 · Subject: I've been 'Britparted' AGAIN - aaarrrrrrgggh |
| Take care with suppliers using G at the end of the part number or OE or OEM as its not guarantee that you are receiving exactly the same part that is current for Land Rover. You may be getting a part ... |
| Running Hot 50th Anniversary |
nickhodgson
23rd Nov 2016 1:41pm
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 4 · Views: 4433 · Subject: Running Hot 50th Anniversary |
| I have a 50th Anniversary V8i that I believe has issues. It starts (hot and cold) fine and runs relatively smoothly. I have an OBD Scanner installed and it will show engine temperature of over 100 D ... |
| Varta AGM G14 or Optima Yellow Top battery? |
nickhodgson
3rd Nov 2016 2:34pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 46 · Views: 63256 · Subject: Varta AGM G14 or Optima Yellow Top battery? |
| I use Varta G8 in most of my defenders. I use them in the winch challenge vehicle and in the camping car. In the camping car I use two in parallel and have a simple battery connector (National Luna) ... |
| [SOLD] 5 x General Grabber tyres |
nickh90
13th Oct 2016 7:33am
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 4 · Views: 2008 · Subject: [SOLD] 5 x General Grabber tyres |
Done deal!... Thanks for your help Matt!.. Lets hope they fit, work well and look good  otherwise its suspension time already! |
| [SOLD] 5 x General Grabber tyres |
nickh90
12th Oct 2016 2:43pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 4 · Views: 2008 · Subject: [SOLD] 5 x General Grabber tyres |
Hi Mat,
Might be interested!! Was looking for 285 65 18 to go to from my current 285/60/18's but in short supply.. Going to a 70 may require a lift?
The car is at Gumtree having the Alive stuff f ... |
| 285 60 18's or 285 65 18's? - Cooper, Grabber or BFG's? |
nickh90
9th Oct 2016 7:35am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 12 · Views: 9299 · Subject: 285 60 18's or 285 65 18's? - Cooper, Grabber or BFG's? |
Thanks all!
Looks like the 65's are very limited in the UK  just cooper AT3's.. Was hoping for the bfg's.. Clearly one of you has them but maybe only on some countries |
| 285 60 18's or 285 65 18's? - Cooper, Grabber or BFG's? |
nickh90
1st Oct 2016 11:03am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 12 · Views: 9299 · Subject: 285 60 18's or 285 65 18's? - Cooper, Grabber or BFG's? |
They are down to about 4-5mm and i want a new set on before the winter. not to mention they look better!
The current LTZ's are 285 60 18's
Less availability but i have seen 285 65 18's and wonde ... |
| 285 60 18's or 285 65 18's? - Cooper, Grabber or BFG's? |
nickh90
1st Oct 2016 9:51am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 12 · Views: 9299 · Subject: 285 60 18's or 285 65 18's? - Cooper, Grabber or BFG's? |
Hi All,
Finally got a 110 xs Utility arriving next week with just a few mods being done 
It currently has 18" Manta wheels with 285 60 18 Cooper LTZ's which will need changing... would a ... |
| 2.2 Air Conditioning Leak |
nickhodgson
20th Sep 2016 9:43am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 5 · Views: 4900 · Subject: 2.2 Air Conditioning Leak |
| Under the heater / zircon unit in the dash is a rubber grommet that connects the unit to the floor and through to the duckbill. Check the grommet. It will be pretty to check but that is what I would ... |
| Good automotive tools brand |
nickhodgson
15th Sep 2016 2:29pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 22 · Views: 8137 · Subject: Good automotive tools brand |
I use, and are happy with, the following:
Knipex for anything pliers related
Swiss Tool for anything screwdriver or allen, torx
Halfords Professional for Spanners and Sockets (although the Profes ... |
| what do you think, broken?.... |
nickhodgson
15th Sep 2016 2:17pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 11 · Views: 5825 · Subject: what do you think, broken?.... |
Might need to consider bent gearbox mainshaft as well.....
Do you have standard front suspension and propshaft? |
| White smoke on start up - diagnostic breakdown required |
nickhodgson
15th Sep 2016 7:56am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 20 · Views: 23090 · Subject: White smoke on start up - diagnostic breakdown required |
| There is a special cap with a pipe to a small piston with a pressure gauge. Fit the cap and pump up to the piston until 15psi is reached and then wait. If it goes down then you are loosing pressure ... |
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