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 Shopping List..... |
The Zee
 11th Nov 2022 10:09pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 15 · Views: 4784 · Subject: Shopping List..... |
Hypothetical: you work for a motor factors, and get an EPIC staff discount on parts, but you are leaving soon.  What parts do you order and store/shelf for your Defender….
(No Genuine JLR ... |
| Brake caliper paint |
The Zee
11th Nov 2022 9:43pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 51 · Views: 16556 · Subject: Brake caliper paint |
| The world is full of opinion, theory and self proclaimed knowledge but after 10k miles, 3 years and never leaving the drive without her 2200kg ifor Williams on the back, this is how that powder coatin ... |
| Brake caliper paint |
The Zee
9th Nov 2022 8:53pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 51 · Views: 16556 · Subject: Brake caliper paint |
| My concerns with powder coating on calipers is the heat generated during braking: since powder coating is a polymer process that uses heat to "cure" or flow the polymer to a smooth(ish) coat ... |
| Clutch Options... |
The Zee
4th Nov 2022 10:13pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 0 · Views: 813 · Subject: Clutch Options... |
So having read : https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic12575.html
Started to look more into the LuK website and found this option : LuK RepSet 601 0053 00 (https://aftermarket.schaeffler.co.uk/en-gb ... |
| Injector cleaning |
The Zee
4th Nov 2022 7:41pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 3 · Views: 1851 · Subject: Injector cleaning |
| Obvious Notes : Do not use any solvent in the bath directly, use deionised / filtered water in the bath then in a container put a solvent in with the injector, I would use something like a pint glass ... |
| Wheel Carrier Recommendations |
The Zee
7th Oct 2022 9:31pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 21 · Views: 7710 · Subject: Wheel Carrier Recommendations |
And another ORE user - Top quality product, epic customer service and help if needed, and manufactuered in the UK, Whats not to like ?  |
| How many battery breathers? |
The Zee
2nd Oct 2022 6:39pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 13 · Views: 4606 · Subject: How many battery breathers? |
| If your going to keep it as a backup battery for charging phones, tablets or other tech, don't forget to charge it occasionaly to keep it topped up, all batteries suffer from "self discharge" ... |
| How many battery breathers? |
The Zee
2nd Oct 2022 3:12pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 13 · Views: 4606 · Subject: How many battery breathers? |
I believe that both vents share a common chamber via a labyrinth type seal, thisd should prevent the loss of liquid, but allow the venting of hydrogen gas.
The only issue is that any acidic vapour ... |
| How many battery breathers? |
The Zee
30th Sep 2022 7:28pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 13 · Views: 4606 · Subject: How many battery breathers? |
Your new battery should have come with a small tapered plastic plug it's about 10mm long, and about 7mm at the wide end; either on the handle, terminal protection caps or terminal protection flaps.
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| New classic look Steel rim by 4x4tyres Lucari |
The Zee
29th Sep 2022 9:24pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 9 · Views: 5784 · Subject: New classic look Steel rim by 4x4tyres Lucari |
| Would like a set in 17" - a fair compomise between the 16" and less "oversized" than an 18" in my opinion. |
| Got a bill today... |
The Zee
29th Sep 2022 9:17pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 8 · Views: 2759 · Subject: Got a bill today... |
Yes you can : http://www.rhinorubber.co.uk/LBJC.html
Avalable from Motor Parts Direct : https://www.mpdonline.co.uk/
it's a part that is not lised on the website, but if you go instore and ask / d ... |
| MOT fail - brake pads |
The Zee
27th Sep 2022 7:30pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 29 · Views: 8548 · Subject: MOT fail - brake pads |
| Best of emailing them: it varies BCS took about 4-5 weeks, but I did plan to collect, but ened up shipping them back. BCR took about the same, but it was over Covid Lockdown, so everybody was wantin ... |
| MOT fail - brake pads |
The Zee
27th Sep 2022 7:13pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 29 · Views: 8548 · Subject: MOT fail - brake pads |
You could use either :
Brake Caliper Specialists : https://www.bcs-automotive.co.uk/
Or
Brake Caliper Refurbs : https://brakecaliperrefurbs.co.uk/
Alternative would be Bigg Red : https://www.b ... |
| Sticker removal |
The Zee
23rd Sep 2022 8:02pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 11 · Views: 3497 · Subject: Sticker removal |
This should work :
Wash grill area so there are no abrasive / grit particles
Use a hairdryer/hot air gun to carefully warm the area softening the adhesive
Use either dental floss or fine fishi ... |
| MOT fail - brake pads |
The Zee
21st Sep 2022 9:33pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 29 · Views: 8548 · Subject: MOT fail - brake pads |
| Thanks chaps - Zee that's a useful list of suppliers. Will check the bleed nipples, else look to just change the pistons. Might be easier to just get some refurb calipers though but would haven't se ... |
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