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OMG (D44) supplied OME….fillet weld failure whist out in the Dunes! The weld failed and sheared off the fuel filter delivery hoses….before you ask under normal articulation ! The weld just sheared off see photos, anybody had the same experience with OME ??? Spent (3) hours getting it to the road side .
| MK Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: Santiago Posts: 2272   
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Yes, I have heard that happend with OME and others. Therefore, offroader use pin-pin mounts. They resist better. On the other hand you can repair it easily. Puma 110" SW
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29th May 2011 2:11pm |
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| double cab happy Member Since: 01 Jun 2009 Location: merseyside Posts: 573  
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on standard shock,
 following my 14 year old lad in disco 4,
he will never let me forget it |
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29th May 2011 2:16pm |
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| Landy nut Member Since: 22 Dec 2007 Location: In hiding Posts: 154  
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Yep, I am hearing more and more reports of poor Old Man Emu shocks now and have seen several to look at in the flesh. They all appear to be manufacturing faults and poor quality control. Thats the exact reason why I am going Koni. Better build quality, better finish and generally a better all round shock. I am afraid we are beginning to see this sort of thing creeping in everywhere. A manufacturer puts out a really good product and gets a loyal following, almost to the detruitment of the rest of the manufacturers and then for some reason they start to cut corners here and there to make bigger margins.
I really hope you manage to get it all sorted out soon mate and that you are back up and running at fully capacity soon. |
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29th May 2011 3:49pm |
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| Anderzander Member Since: 08 Feb 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 999
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I've come across this where the bush has been over tightened or the washers fitted in such a way as to restrict the movement.
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29th May 2011 3:55pm |
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| dgardel Member Since: 30 Nov 2008 Location: Veneto (Heart & Head) Posts: 3586 
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Seeing the welding point..........
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29th May 2011 3:55pm |
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| mick Member Since: 08 Feb 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 2109 
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Looks like poor welding just looks like they have tacked it would have thought it needed welding all the way round for something that's going to get some hammer.
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29th May 2011 6:55pm |
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| Landie Boy Member Since: 15 Jan 2011 Location: Essex Posts: 431 
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Send the pics of to OME, they should pay to have any damage fixed.
Jack |
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29th May 2011 7:33pm |
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| ti-fat-man Member Since: 08 Feb 2009 Location: Bedford Posts: 517 
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ohh
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i've only just got mine back on the road after my recent mis-hap... i can certainly vouch for that filter area being a tad on the vunerable side. now i'm worried about my suspension 'up-grade' ...now if anyone knows where to get a standard height, pin-pin rear mount, i'd love to know... 
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29th May 2011 8:05pm |
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| big steve Member Since: 24 Dec 2009 Location: hertfordshire Posts: 2456 
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devon 4x4
gwyn lewis they are much the same but up 2 your spec regards steve 2015 2.2 tdci hardtop xs 3.2 conversion DONE 238bhp and 707nm torque and thats just the start ;-P hybrid turbo in build -done ready to fit ashcroft atb in transfer box 6 speed auto in build |
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29th May 2011 8:26pm |
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| BigMike Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2253
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ditto. |
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29th May 2011 10:21pm |
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| CFB Member Since: 13 Sep 2007 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Posts: 803
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Don't know if Terrafirma do what you want but I have just fitted a set to my D2 and they are superb in every respect, road manners are brilliant, composed and controlled whilst retaining a comfortable supple ride, off road they are brilliant too, can't recommend them highly enough and very reasonably priced too. Andy
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30th May 2011 10:55am |
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| cobs Member Since: 12 Jun 2008 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 336 
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what model? |
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30th May 2011 10:18pm |
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| CFB Member Since: 13 Sep 2007 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Posts: 803
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I use the 'All Terrains', the D2 is lifted by 2" but they work well at standard or lifted heights (albeit with slightly limited travel at full stretch obviously), can't praise them enough, they are superb products. Andy
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30th May 2011 10:25pm |
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| AndrewS Member Since: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Hereford Posts: 3707 
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ditto this ditto 130's have feeling's as well you know  |
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31st May 2011 3:58pm |
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