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 Work boots for the defender |
martinfiattech
 21st May 2015 8:41pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 11 · Views: 7091 · Subject: Work boots for the defender |
Thanks for the advice guys. I `am pretty sure the wheels have "tubed tyres only" stamped on them.
As for the age of the tyres, good question.
Another thing I will have to check along with ... |
| Work boots for the defender |
martinfiattech
20th May 2015 10:13pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 11 · Views: 7091 · Subject: Work boots for the defender |
This is more than lightly a silly question. And I don`t mind being shot down in flames.
A friend of mine has given me a set of steel series / 90 wheels, along with a couple of olympic 7.50 x 16 tyr ... |
| M O T Computerisation 2 |
martinfiattech
20th May 2015 9:26pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 2 · Views: 2097 · Subject: M O T Computerisation 2 |
| Yes they said the smart cards are going. They will be replaced with passwords and pin numbers. So they say But it`s vosa / dvsa. I think they said they were going to rename themselves, that week.. So ... |
| M O T Computerisation 2 |
martinfiattech
19th May 2015 8:47pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 2 · Views: 2097 · Subject: M O T Computerisation 2 |
Well I`ve been asking around locally, but know one round here seems to be part of the roll out yet.
Just wondering if anyone on here has, or is part of MOT COMP 2. Scheme. I think we go live in a mon ... |
| Blue smoke on start up.... |
martinfiattech
18th May 2015 9:05pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 50 · Views: 27048 · Subject: Blue smoke on start up.... |
If I read this correctly, your number four injector is seized / stuck in the cylinder head.
You could try the slightly naughty workshop removal method. Loosen the injector mounting bolt SLIGHTLY. Say ... |
| Axle diff vent hoses? |
martinfiattech
16th May 2015 6:13pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 4709 · Subject: Axle diff vent hoses? |
You might want to inspect the front axle breather hose, I found mine rubbed thru on the n/s/f front axle, suspension arm.
As luck would have it. The DAF truck dealer I work at have 5-6 mm air suspens ... |
| P1103 |
martinfiattech
14th May 2015 10:53pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 5 · Views: 4885 · Subject: P1103 |
Hiya munch. Sorry for the delay. Been working all hours this week.
The maf is made by Hella. So far it`s all working ok, and my new friend the eml is a distant memory.
I think a bosch one was 50 qui ... |
| P1103 |
martinfiattech
11th May 2015 10:29pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 5 · Views: 4885 · Subject: P1103 |
Just fitted the new MAF sensor. Andrew page £ 42.00 all in 
Once it was replaced I cleared the stored codes. Checked thru the ecu data list.
The EGR valve is going nuts, the MAF is reading muc ... |
| Buying advice 2.4 v 2.2 |
martinfiattech
10th May 2015 7:59pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 16 · Views: 10079 · Subject: Buying advice 2.4 v 2.2 |
2.2 Oil pump drive issue. Have a search around the site, many horror stories. I think there is a recall.
Some one with more knowledge than me will be along soon.
All the best in your search. Mar ... |
| P1103 |
martinfiattech
10th May 2015 7:54pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 5 · Views: 4885 · Subject: P1103 |
Well, so far so good or at least I thought.
Last week the EML decided to make it`s presence known. Up to now the cars been fine, and still drives ok.
As I left work. Cold start the eml came on. So ... |
| replacing 2.4 head gasket, how hard can it be? |
martinfiattech
8th May 2015 11:33pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 9 · Views: 11929 · Subject: replacing 2.4 head gasket, how hard can it be? |
| Is the cooling system clogged up with oily coolant, thus making the engine over heat. My self I would pressure test the oil cooler. Or replace it. Flush the cooling system. NONE BIO Washing power / ta ... |
| Ford Torture Testing F-150 |
martinfiattech
14th Apr 2015 9:03am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 10 · Views: 5184 · Subject: Ford Torture Testing F-150 |
Just think how much better the landy would be if they had up dated the design over the years.
They really missed out their. |
| Car Dealer Marketing Ideas |
martinfiattech
13th Apr 2015 9:29am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 8 · Views: 4534 · Subject: Car Dealer Marketing Ideas |
So the answer to Catherine`s question is. Never judge a book by it`s cover. Your sales floor is only as good as your worst salesman.
Granted there will always be time wasters, dreamers, etc.
Fatbo ... |
| Another one with worn splines!! |
martinfiattech
13th Apr 2015 9:12am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 75 · Views: 48497 · Subject: Another one with worn splines!! |
Does anyone know the diameter of the gearbox out put coupling. And the none splined section of the shaft. To which you could mount the gaiter on.
I plan to have a trawl thru the swag bin at work, I ... |
| rear diif flange bolt loose AGAIN |
martinfiattech
12th Apr 2015 1:34pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 14 · Views: 7434 · Subject: rear diif flange bolt loose AGAIN |
| Is your torque wrench still within calibration. If so I would go along with above posts and fit a new bolt too. |
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