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 Strange MOT advisories
Riccarton

Post1st Oct 2016 8:37pm
Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 13 · Views: 5532 · Subject: Strange MOT advisories
'Handbrake cables to rear axle missing' was a good one.

Just sprayed the iPad with cottage pie 😂😂

@Mikey - brilliant! Words fail me Shocked
 Strange MOT advisories
Riccarton

Post1st Oct 2016 8:02pm
Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 13 · Views: 5532 · Subject: Strange MOT advisories
My '12 90 Ht had its MOT the week gone and on the print out (not really a cert' anymore Evil or Very Mad ) I had an advisory that my front tyres had just 4mm of tread remaining (been tow-out in the past so jus ...
 Wanted... 28 BHP!
Riccarton

Post29th Sep 2016 8:49pm
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 18 · Views: 8918 · Subject: Wanted... 28 BHP!
Is that the way to do it... drop a prop shaft?
Yep - drop the front prop (completely) and run with the centre diff locked. You can take the prop off at home and drive to the RR in diff' lock to make ...
 Anyone got a clue what this mess might be the remnants of?
Riccarton

Post27th Sep 2016 10:43pm
Forum: Td5 · Replies: 5 · Views: 2947 · Subject: Anyone got a clue what this mess might be the remnants of?
Spot lights perhaps?
 Pulling seal and CV needle bearing from sub axle how?
Riccarton

Post27th Sep 2016 5:24pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 6675 · Subject: Pulling seal and CV needle bearing from sub axle how?
^^^^^👍 Wot he said 👍^^^^^
 Pulling seal and CV needle bearing from sub axle how?
Riccarton

Post27th Sep 2016 1:04pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 6675 · Subject: Pulling seal and CV needle bearing from sub axle how?
You shouldn't need specail tools. Support the stub with the bearing facing down but in a fashion so that there is room for the bearing to come out. Then, using a cranked drift (I have a very wee wreck ...
 motor wiring and capacitors
Riccarton

Post19th Sep 2016 8:06pm
Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 11 · Views: 4808 · Subject: motor wiring and capacitors
Are you sure about the data plate info?
Any other info on there that might give us some clues?
 Rear diff' issues - freakin' MDs
Riccarton

Post14th Sep 2016 7:40pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 1 · Views: 1511 · Subject: Rear diff' issues - freakin' MDs
I'll try and keep this short 👍

When I bought my 90HT it came with all sorts of paperwork including invoices showing a new engine had been fitted under warranty (oil pump failure) and a rear ...
 Puma difficult to start
Riccarton

Post12th Sep 2016 6:12pm
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 7 · Views: 4190 · Subject: Puma difficult to start
Have you read any codes? I'd be checking the heater / glow plugs and associated circuit.
The plugs continue to heat after the engine has started and without them they do run a tad lumpty for a while.
 Just another oil change.....well read on
Riccarton

Post10th Sep 2016 7:55pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 10 · Views: 2867 · Subject: Just another oil change.....well read on
I presume your reaction was "Gosh dear! Are you ok? Let me help you with that washing." 👍
 Ifor Williams GD85 - how to put LR wheels on?
Riccarton

Post2nd Sep 2016 9:11pm
Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 6 · Views: 6165 · Subject: Ifor Williams GD85 - how to put LR wheels on?
Personally I'd call into a local Ifor dealer and talk it through with them to make sure everything goes swimmingly. But, in the meantime:-

I believe the 4 stud axles are on 200 x 50 drums which equ ...
 Ordering tyres online
Riccarton

Post31st Aug 2016 9:44pm
Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 16 · Views: 7645 · Subject: Ordering tyres online
+ 1 for Oponeo Thumbs Up
Blackcircles aren't bad either plus they have fitting agreement in place with many local tyre fitters. Just choose wisely as some of these seem to resent you buying the ty ...
 LPG injection for diesel engines ??
Riccarton

Post30th Aug 2016 9:28pm
Forum: Tdi · Replies: 7 · Views: 4653 · Subject: LPG injection for diesel engines ??
Didn't know anyone did it for MPG - I thought most did it for cheap Ooomph!

IIRC Malcolm Wilson's lad used to use a Freelander TD4 with LPG injection for reckying Thumbs Up
 Mud Flap catching on tyre
Riccarton

Post28th Aug 2016 9:57am
Forum: Technical · Replies: 10 · Views: 5472 · Subject: Mud Flap catching on tyre
I know it's not the prettiest solution - it was done in a hurry and I didn't have any stainless chain to hand - but it solved the problem completely Thumbs Up


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 DEFENDER II photo ?
Riccarton

Post26th Aug 2016 9:15pm
Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 7 · Views: 6671 · Subject: DEFENDER II photo ?
Certainly has design nods back to the Daihatsu Fourtrak Sad Sad
 
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