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 Any recommendations |
MercianRover
 5th Apr 2023 2:37pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 18 · Views: 6134 · Subject: Any recommendations |
| I've had those Wranglers too, factory fitted and went with BFG KO2s 265/75/16 after 3 or 4 years. Not impressed, especially not on wet surfaces. I trusted the Wranglers more. My personal conclusion: I ... |
| V8 Soft top and fumes |
MercianRover
27th Mar 2023 8:58am
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 26 · Views: 12047 · Subject: V8 Soft top and fumes |
The fact that driving with the rear curtain rolled up inevitably causes exhaust fumes to be drawn into the vehicle is usually stated as the reason for the introduction of the dash vents in 1954.
At ... |
| R380 cooler install |
MercianRover
23rd Mar 2023 9:43am
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 17 · Views: 8228 · Subject: R380 cooler install |
| You could do this and fit a thermostatically controlled fan to blow air when the oil is up to temperature. |
| Filler neck extension for late '98 Defender 110" |
MercianRover
20th Mar 2023 3:14pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 13 · Views: 4239 · Subject: Filler neck extension for late '98 Defender 110" |
For Td5 they changed to a different (plastic) filler neck with a screw-in fuel cap. I’m not sure if there is an extending section available for this type.
The one you have listed is for the pre-T ... |
| Cassette radio code |
MercianRover
19th Mar 2023 12:34pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 0 · Views: 887 · Subject: Cassette radio code |
| When I bought my 1998 Defender it still had the cassette radio fitted but it required a code because a new battery had been fitted so I replaced the cassette radio with a newer Sony head unit because ... |
| [For Sale] Set of five boost alloys |
MercianRover
17th Mar 2023 9:02am
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 9 · Views: 2451 · Subject: [For Sale] Set of five boost alloys |
| They are nice wheels, (I had a set on my black 110 CSW with BFG all terrains whoch looked great) but even after adjusting the steering lock stops the turning circle was poor. I fixed it by fitting tu ... |
| Camel Trophy Land Rover kerb weight |
MercianRover
26th Feb 2023 4:24am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 3 · Views: 2097 · Subject: Camel Trophy Land Rover kerb weight |
| Curious what the kerb weight is for the Camel Trophy Land Rover - the extra equipment must add up to a couple of hundred kg. Anyone know or weighed a Camel Ninety or One Ten? |
| Filler neck extension for late '98 Defender 110" |
MercianRover
29th Jan 2023 12:21pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 13 · Views: 4239 · Subject: Filler neck extension for late '98 Defender 110" |
Hello,
I'm looking for the later equivalent (superceding part) of this:
NTC2655 | Extension Pipe - Fuel Filler | Defender To 1998
I'm pretty sure that I bought one of these and found it too lar ... |
| 3.9 on SUs - which cam? |
MercianRover
5th Dec 2022 5:24pm
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 12 · Views: 5625 · Subject: 3.9 on SUs - which cam? |
| Red line is pretty low on that Crower cam, admittedly the Rover V8 isn't great at high engine speeds but 4500rpm? |
| 90 Commercial safety issue UPDATE THERE IS A SWITCH!! |
MercianRover
29th Nov 2022 4:59pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 45 · Views: 13452 · Subject: 90 Commercial safety issue UPDATE THERE IS A SWITCH!! |
l have been told that this switch is "no longer fitted to the Defender"
I consider this a serious safety issue, what if a child were to get in the back and close the door? l've contacted ... |
| 90 Commercial safety issue UPDATE THERE IS A SWITCH!! |
MercianRover
29th Nov 2022 4:58pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 45 · Views: 13452 · Subject: 90 Commercial safety issue UPDATE THERE IS A SWITCH!! |
In the US Federal law dictates that an internal release handle coloured yellow should be fitted to the "trunk" or any compartment a human could become trapped in.
https://www.federalregis ... |
| Lock-barrel-to-pushrod thingie: part number? |
MercianRover
7th Nov 2022 11:41am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 4 · Views: 3065 · Subject: Lock-barrel-to-pushrod thingie: part number? |
Hello,
the rear lock barrel on my 300TDi Defender is faulty and it's a single-sided key type whereas the doors and filler cap use the same double-sided key.
Will MTC6505 fit this variant of Defend ... |
| 300tdi Turbo, replace or rebuild? |
MercianRover
27th Oct 2022 3:32pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 14 · Views: 7681 · Subject: 300tdi Turbo, replace or rebuild? |
I'd forgotten the giant circlip and solving that took the most time.
I used an arrangement like when fitting piston rings, wish I'd taken photographs now... |
| Shims |
MercianRover
26th Oct 2022 9:18am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 6 · Views: 2332 · Subject: Shims |
| That's a very precise amount...I suppose if you used some circular bar stock where the faces were parted off parallel and the shims drilled it would be OK - assuming the studs are long enough. |
| 300tdi Turbo, replace or rebuild? |
MercianRover
20th Oct 2022 9:08am
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 14 · Views: 7681 · Subject: 300tdi Turbo, replace or rebuild? |
I went the DIY hybrid CHRA direction (as seen in the Fourby site above) on Miffy, but from Turbo Rebuild:
I did exactly the same - the only snag I encountered was one of the CHRA clamp bolts sh ... |
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