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 Genius at towing |
caribcat
 3rd May 2010 10:32pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 22 · Views: 12063 · Subject: Genius at towing |
| We now have 2 company pumas replacing a 4.2 V8 with high torgue cam and a 200hp TD5, both used for launching a fleet of boats. We used to have a tractor for a couple of bigger boats but not any more! ... |
| Bonnet top (not wing top) chequer plate? |
caribcat
3rd May 2010 10:21pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 13 · Views: 18113 · Subject: Bonnet top (not wing top) chequer plate? |
| Done it and works great, though I added a layer of neoprene rubber underneath to protect the bonnet. I also fitted it with pop rivets as it would be hard to fiddle with nuts under the bonnets framewor ... |
| Help! Unleaded in tank! Replies ASAP please. |
caribcat
26th Mar 2010 5:24pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 13 · Views: 7663 · Subject: Help! Unleaded in tank! Replies ASAP please. |
OK, here's the update.
Garage pumped the tank etc etc and after a little smoking and rattling they left Devon towing 2 tonnes of RIB in a happy Puma, though one of the guys has a pretty substantia ... |
| Help! Unleaded in tank! Replies ASAP please. |
caribcat
26th Mar 2010 9:36am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 13 · Views: 7663 · Subject: Help! Unleaded in tank! Replies ASAP please. |
| My business partner just called (I'm in an airport unable to help) to say he filled his Puma tank with unleaded. There was a 1/4 tank of diesel left. He then drove two miles and has now been towed to ... |
| Rear door gas strut |
caribcat
21st Mar 2010 1:45pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 14 · Views: 14488 · Subject: Rear door gas strut |
| If anyone wants to develop a gas strut kit for the rear door I'll buy two (one for a mate). Even with the rear tire off if there is any wind/ sloped parking the door always slams shut. Annoying, yes, ... |
| Rear seats....again! |
caribcat
16th Feb 2010 11:23pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 13 · Views: 7088 · Subject: Rear seats....again! |
Here's what I did with some MDF, batten and speaker covering.
https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/i.hubnuts.uk/xpb/c4/c446ef6fd6a01dfe3305da87f58b07bc1784231516dacc092bfc3c8b79ce242d.jpg
https://s3 ... |
| Chequer fitting? |
caribcat
29th Dec 2009 10:34am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 6 · Views: 4628 · Subject: Chequer fitting? |
| Great points but unfortunately I'll spend more on surfboard and various other toy repairs if I can't stand on the bonnet. Its the lesser of two evils, I'm afraid. On the plus side I kept my last 110 f ... |
| Chequer fitting? |
caribcat
28th Dec 2009 11:36pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 6 · Views: 4628 · Subject: Chequer fitting? |
| I got a 4 piece set of black bonnet and wing plating from the missus for Chrimbo. Does any one have any advice about fitting? Would you bolt in place straight onto paint or use clear silicon or simila ... |
| Fix-o-flat |
caribcat
1st Dec 2009 7:30pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 13 · Views: 9966 · Subject: Fix-o-flat |
| Naaa, slime is fine... it washes right out. It the foam in the cans that can be a problem. |
| Fix-o-flat |
caribcat
1st Dec 2009 5:21pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 13 · Views: 9966 · Subject: Fix-o-flat |
| Thanks for that! I'm also looking at slime which I know and depend on in mountain biking. They supply a kit which includes a pump for 4x4 tyres |
| Fix-o-flat |
caribcat
1st Dec 2009 5:10pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 13 · Views: 9966 · Subject: Fix-o-flat |
| Aahhhh, there we are. Much cheaper than a swing out AND I can also carry it on my GS Adventure. Good thought! |
| Fix-o-flat |
caribcat
1st Dec 2009 2:50pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 13 · Views: 9966 · Subject: Fix-o-flat |
Good point but will that help with hooking up 5-10 boats a day? It's probably still in the way. I'd prefer to find a get me home solution to a flat tire.
Tom |
| Fix-o-flat |
caribcat
30th Nov 2009 10:30pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 13 · Views: 9966 · Subject: Fix-o-flat |
| I'm considering removing the spare wheel on my puma 110. I move boats around and it will make hooking up easier. It will also remove the weight off the back door, which we know by experience eventuall ... |
| NAS spec tow bars |
caribcat
18th Nov 2009 11:18pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 19 · Views: 10973 · Subject: NAS spec tow bars |
| Can I hikack this thread while we are on about NAS bars - are they actually legal on a Puma? If so has anyone come across a drop plate as the front wheel of my double wheel trailer is practically off ... |
| Power upgrade |
caribcat
7th Nov 2009 10:40am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 33 · Views: 17543 · Subject: Power upgrade |
Harley Davidson: The art of producing noise without the unpleasant side effect of horsepower......
Sorry, couldn't resist (beemer rider)  |
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