| Author |
Message |
 TD5 diagnostic check |
Andy Jeff
 11th Apr 2013 1:41pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 8 · Views: 5425 · Subject: TD5 diagnostic check |
Eeek!
My local specialist (but not main dealer) plugs my TD5 in for free to reel of any problems. Normally there's nothing, but if there is something (like last time when the MAF sensor wasn't wor ... |
| Wheel Replacement |
Andy Jeff
9th Apr 2013 8:11pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 2571 · Subject: Wheel Replacement |
| Maybe I should have said that I whilst the lock isn't 'bad' as such, it's not as much as it 'could' be. Yes, I've adjusted the lock stops, but the tyres are catching on the radius arms and I still hav ... |
| Wheel Replacement |
Andy Jeff
9th Apr 2013 4:49pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 2571 · Subject: Wheel Replacement |
Just really want to chuck this one out there to see if my thoughts are in the right direction.
I'm running 265/75x16 tyres on 16x7j standard Land Rover Freestyle wheels and suffer from lack of stee ... |
| Cycling London to Brighton |
Andy Jeff
8th Apr 2013 4:09pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 12 · Views: 5755 · Subject: Cycling London to Brighton |
Did it once...nightmare, what seemed like 3 million cyclists all wanting the same inch of road.
Andy. |
| CV Joint wear (Title change from Front Diff on the way out?) |
Andy Jeff
1st Apr 2013 9:22pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 40 · Views: 26225 · Subject: CV Joint wear (Title change from Front Diff on the way out?) |
| Hmm....doesn't sound like any CV going I've ever had. They are normally quite distinct. The first thing you normally hear (and usually feel through the steering) is a heavy clicking sound (sensation) ... |
| Revenge of the flapjack |
Andy Jeff
26th Mar 2013 10:37pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 9 · Views: 4502 · Subject: Revenge of the flapjack |
Shoot me now...please.
Andy. |
| Steering box drop arm ball joint. Replace or rebuild? |
Andy Jeff
25th Mar 2013 11:06pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 3169 · Subject: Steering box drop arm ball joint. Replace or rebuild? |
landy andy is right. It can be a hell of a struggle getting the old one off, save the steering box, cut the old one and replace with parts from your favourite supplier!
Andy. |
| Snow scene photos..Lets see yours. |
Andy Jeff
24th Mar 2013 11:26pm
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Forum: Pictures & Video · Replies: 337 · Views: 177357 · Subject: Snow scene photos..Lets see yours. |
had to push through some deep drifts to get home today...some over the bonnet...Don't you love Defenders!
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/13941/normal_IMG_1896.JPG
Andy. |
| What Did You Do In Your Defender Today |
Andy Jeff
17th Mar 2013 1:39am
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 20873 · Views: 8651920 · Subject: What Did You Do In Your Defender Today |
| Completely rebuilt a front hub for the first time! Front wheel bearings collapsed and decided to do the rebuild myself. It was easier than I thought it would be and certainly saved quite a few quid in ... |
| Poverty spec upgrade: help needed |
Andy Jeff
15th Mar 2013 9:17am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 11 · Views: 8180 · Subject: Poverty spec upgrade: help needed |
| Removing and putting back in is fine as it keeps all of the configuration ok. Swapping would require a reprogram, but its easy. Just download config from existing 10AS. First remove connector from hor ... |
| Poverty spec upgrade: help needed |
Andy Jeff
15th Mar 2013 12:03am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 11 · Views: 8180 · Subject: Poverty spec upgrade: help needed |
I was told that the 10AS unit is 'paired' to the ECU and if they don't 'talk' to each other it's end of play time! So switching or removing a 10AS without the pairing being reprogrammed is bad?
Am ... |
| Brake pad wear |
Andy Jeff
14th Mar 2013 11:21pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 33 · Views: 18413 · Subject: Brake pad wear |
2008 110 station wagon, 78,500 kms and still on the origional pads.Last service indicated that the front pads were 50% worn while the rears were 30% worn.
Do you ever use the brakes? 
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| Brake pad wear |
Andy Jeff
14th Mar 2013 11:20pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 33 · Views: 18413 · Subject: Brake pad wear |
| It makes me giggle...whilst mostly used off road and most of that is on a sandy site, my pads have to be replaced 3-4 times a year, that'll be once every thousand miles or so then! The joys of having ... |
| New Sport |
Andy Jeff
14th Mar 2013 2:26pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 17 · Views: 5120 · Subject: New Sport |
photo shopped? compare these two images.
http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/23856/range_rover_sport_old.jpg
http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/23856/range_rover_sport_1 ... |
| Musicals |
Andy Jeff
2nd Mar 2013 10:27am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 16 · Views: 6878 · Subject: Musicals |
Went to see 'We Will Rock You' in London...not my cup of tea to be polite...I am the 47 yr old cynic!
Andy. |
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