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 odd question |
mse
 15th Jun 2008 11:07pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 33 · Views: 21372 · Subject: odd question |
why does the transit do 38 + mpg full at 80 and the 90 do 29mpg empty with a roof rack?
answers on a post car - 4 wheel drive cant knock 10mpg off? |
| Sump problem! |
mse
9th Jun 2008 12:56pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 69 · Views: 53942 · Subject: Sump problem! |
| The dealer has got mine in today to rectify a rain leak into the drivers footwell & leaking rear diff pinion oil seal. I took a copy of the tech bulletin and the guy said it was the first he knew ... |
| Is it me or is there something missing |
mse
6th Jun 2008 6:50pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 7 · Views: 7319 · Subject: Is it me or is there something missing |
Is it loose then?
IIRC does it not clamp on the lip on the bottom of the battery and not over the top like the old ones?
BTW I personally gave up using using Smoothrite yonks ago, it's too britt ... |
| Engine and/or transmission vibration |
mse
6th Jun 2008 5:14pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 6500 · Subject: Engine and/or transmission vibration |
It's just been into Land Rover to have some swivel seals replaced and they said they couldnt find anything wrong with the engine.
Im just going through a dealer "theres nothing wrong" s ... |
| Is it me or is there something missing |
mse
6th Jun 2008 5:07pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 7 · Views: 7319 · Subject: Is it me or is there something missing |
Whilst both very correct (although i would choose standard hammerite in there (external and clamps done waxoyl) and the second battery is a little down the line after the last finance hammering!
No ... |
| Is it me or is there something missing |
mse
5th Jun 2008 6:18pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 7 · Views: 7319 · Subject: Is it me or is there something missing |
From the battery:
http://mse.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/Forum_Stuff/DSC00665.JPG
This battery seems larger than the 300's had aswell |
| Those with winches |
mse
3rd Jun 2008 8:14am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 12 · Views: 11103 · Subject: Those with winches |
That site is a good site - been around a few years; they used to have a huge resource before a website change seemed to loose a lot.
Interesting read though.
The thing with springs is Land Rover ... |
| Those with winches |
mse
2nd Jun 2008 6:17pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 12 · Views: 11103 · Subject: Those with winches |
best thing to do is phone a 4x4 supplier with your requirements and they'll sort you out with the right set up.
mine are OME 761's (i think)
Sorry  i really disagree. Most of the suppli ... |
| Heater |
mse
1st Jun 2008 11:52pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 7 · Views: 7199 · Subject: Heater |
Ver interested in what you say about the heat with the window open -
Try it next time, on the motorway, for example, would be interested in your findings,,
On mine (the 07, as well as all pre ... |
| Those with winches |
mse
1st Jun 2008 11:45pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 12 · Views: 11103 · Subject: Those with winches |
So its a bit of a split at the minute, between the old rule i had of they need to change and they will be fine.
What im trying to work out is the usual heavy duty front springs are 90 rears - altho ... |
| Those with winches |
mse
1st Jun 2008 10:40am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 12 · Views: 11103 · Subject: Those with winches |
Great - makes my life easier 
Just to order another winch bumper not to get the brand new warn winch out of the box at 6 months old! |
| Those with winches |
mse
1st Jun 2008 9:28am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 12 · Views: 11103 · Subject: Those with winches |
When you fitted your winches to the front did you need to upgrade the front suspension?
On previous 90's i have, but none had the "heavy duty" suspension that you get anyway with a CSW. |
| Heater |
mse
1st Jun 2008 9:27am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 7 · Views: 7199 · Subject: Heater |
As mentioned my AC is very cold - its so cold that often you can see your breath which has got to be good (dont get that on the disco)
Ver interested in what you say about the heat with the window ... |
| Sump problem! |
mse
31st May 2008 11:21am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 69 · Views: 53942 · Subject: Sump problem! |
I've had battles with LR CS in the past, it often needs persistence as they too are not averse to BS'ing.
Never had that - they were especially good with the disco |
| Indicator of where its going |
mse
31st May 2008 9:53am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 4 · Views: 8232 · Subject: Indicator of where its going |
Reading an article in LRO, talking to some people i know.
LR are not interested in the mass produced utility like the toybota; so that implies that they will be moving more away from the current.
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