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3.2 tdci utility 2011 |
Shep
14th Sep 2013 1:51pm
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Forum: eBay & Bargain Spots · Replies: 47 · Views: 27612 · Subject: 3.2 tdci utility 2011 |
Does the 3.2 conversion sit slightly out of line with the car, or is that just a funny camera angle (in the original advert BTW) |
Axle stands or ramps or both perhaps? |
Shep
14th Sep 2013 12:22pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 17 · Views: 15738 · Subject: Axle stands or ramps or both perhaps? |
I need to sort out my car maintenance equipment at home, the thing i'm really short of is stuff to lift the car and keep it there safely.
So what works best for a Defender, Axle stands or ramps or ... |
Hi there . first post. Thoughts on new Defender as main car |
Shep
14th Sep 2013 12:01pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 73 · Views: 36646 · Subject: Hi there . first post. Thoughts on new Defender as main car |
I've been making the same decision, my Landcruiser was great, did everything really well but lacked any real character and was bit too similar to my last 4x4 (a 3.0 surf, that i loved) So i never felt ... |
My new baby has arrived......... |
Shep
14th Sep 2013 9:48am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 12 · Views: 7023 · Subject: My new baby has arrived......... |
That 1190 adv is a lovely bike, I like the BMW GS's but if pushed i could suffer a KTM, no foot warmers though!
My current one is very old school!
http://shep.smugmug.com/Friends/Tossers-at-larg ... |
I thought I was the first... |
Shep
12th Sep 2013 9:02pm
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Forum: eBay & Bargain Spots · Replies: 6 · Views: 3244 · Subject: I thought I was the first... |
Looks to be priced to sell quick???
Nice looking truck though. |
Changed Thermostat, Opend Can Of Worms |
Shep
12th Sep 2013 7:41pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 14 · Views: 11818 · Subject: Changed Thermostat, Opend Can Of Worms |
Can you feel the pipes around the thermostat to feel if its opening or not? When it's all very hot is the bottom hose getting heated at all?
Sorry if i'm telling you how to suck eggs
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Changed Thermostat, Opend Can Of Worms |
Shep
12th Sep 2013 7:27pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 14 · Views: 11818 · Subject: Changed Thermostat, Opend Can Of Worms |
If it were me i'd just have to check that i'd put the thermostat in the right way round before i did anything else, sorry i don't know the engine but if things changed significantly and for the worse, ... |
could REALLY use some help. Fuel, filters, power problems |
Shep
11th Sep 2013 4:48pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 23 · Views: 12821 · Subject: could REALLY use some help. Fuel, filters, power problems |
New pumps appear to be eye wateringly expensive, i hope you didn't tell them you put dirty fuel in it! |
could REALLY use some help. Fuel, filters, power problems |
Shep
11th Sep 2013 4:41pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 23 · Views: 12821 · Subject: could REALLY use some help. Fuel, filters, power problems |
Sorry i don't know the engine at all, but if it were an old school diesel i'd be looking for the injector pump pre filter gauze, normally on the injector pump inlet, these used to be incredibly fine a ... |
Oh no I've turned into Caterham |
Shep
10th Sep 2013 6:39pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 15 · Views: 6369 · Subject: Oh no I've turned into Caterham |
Good news, after reading this thread i had a good look around mine and the seat base wasn't locking down completly due to a stray bit of plastic from somewhere.
Seat works fine for now
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[For Sale] Superb Land Rover Defender 90 XS 2.4 |
Shep
10th Sep 2013 6:36pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 2 · Views: 3011 · Subject: [For Sale] Superb Land Rover Defender 90 XS 2.4 |
It's great here 'home from home' Very nice truck BTW it will sell! |
Oh no I've turned into Caterham |
Shep
10th Sep 2013 1:25pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 15 · Views: 6369 · Subject: Oh no I've turned into Caterham |
I find it annoying anyway! Just out of warrantee for me so its DIY for me. |
Oh no I've turned into Caterham |
Shep
10th Sep 2013 1:18pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 15 · Views: 6369 · Subject: Oh no I've turned into Caterham |
Mine sticks as well, i just need to fiddle with the lever whilst wiggling the seat and it all works again for a while. |
Coarse + Fly Fishing Around Lake Como |
Shep
9th Sep 2013 5:57pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 2 · Views: 2651 · Subject: Coarse + Fly Fishing Around Lake Como |
I spotted some great shoals of what looked like chub in the lakes, they could take a fly i suppose, chub are quite easy to catch on a nymph over here. |
My USW |
Shep
9th Sep 2013 12:44pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 548 · Views: 296483 · Subject: My USW |
If i were ever be in the position to buy a new one, that would be the colour scheme i would have, red next with a white roof and dark grey all over as third choice.
Lovely truck! |
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