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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410  
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Yeah it is always good to help each other out, although I completely forgot to offer excossack the use of the nano com whilst he was here
 Cannot remember if he has one. Hey-ho... Next time...  |
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30th Jul 2023 11:55am |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5842 
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Its safe, I have a nanocom
 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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31st Jul 2023 7:24am |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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31st Jul 2023 7:26am |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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Well I have not had much time to do anything on old Miffy recently, but today I did pop out to have a look at the rear differential with my trusty endoscope. This differential has covered a little under 250k miles and without removing it this was the only way to check its condition. Plus, there is a chance that it might be a 2 pin P38 diff rather than the stronger 4 pin. Or at least that is what the internet says...
So out with the fill plug and in with the endoscope... Well that answers the 2 or 4 pin question, it is a 4 pin diff centre  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge The oil looks lovely and clean Click image to enlarge And the crown wheel looks beautiful, nothing untoward about those teeth. Click image to enlarge The sun and planet gears look good too, perhaps showing a little wear (centre tooth) but nothing that is alarming. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Happy with that, I have wondered about its condition for a while especially considering the P38 diff is widely considered to be a weak diff as the crown wheel is thin. Well, I am not sure how actual that weakness is given Miffs weight, mileage, remap and use since 2002... Possibly an internet inflated weakness... This is the P38 diff = weak poll: https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic88673.html?highlight=p38 |
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9th Aug 2023 2:54pm |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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A small thing and probably one that most think unnecessary, but I happen to know it is incredibly worthwhile when you are in need. I have had a number of winch covers in the past made of poly canvas and neoprene and all have degraded quickly or let the weather into the coiled winch cable.
So, I went and ordered a bespoke cover for the winch made of incredibly tough weather-proof and UV resistant material. Goodness it is tough stuff. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Unfortunately I should have specified slightly smaller dimensions as the manufacturing is very very generous, about 1/2" bigger... hey-ho... I plan to cinch it in place with a simple elasticated length of shock-cord. If it proves to be way to big in practice then a little modification will be required. I actually had two made, the second for my (new to me) outdoor vice... Life without a shed or garage
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10th Aug 2023 8:25am |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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Well that is that job done and ready for work.
All fitted, greased and protected against the elements
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10th Aug 2023 5:26pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5842
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Nice vice
Good cover as well 1999 Defender TD5 110 Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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10th Aug 2023 5:38pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10731 
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You can't beat a good cover and they are very nice to
1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper. Clayton. |
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10th Aug 2023 7:30pm |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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Seriously grateful John |
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11th Aug 2023 1:35pm |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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Well time will tell how good the material actually is and I have no doubt that the Welsh winter will test it to its limits |
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11th Aug 2023 1:36pm |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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Oh forgoodness sake... It has been gloriously sunny for days and come saturday it is proper raining down. Not just the stuff that gets you wet, but the stuff that soaks you to the bone
But... The anti-welsh weather barrier is working a treat  Test complete now turn the sun back on please?
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12th Aug 2023 9:08am |
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| Harry.O Member Since: 25 Jul 2014 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 712 
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Geobloke, can I ask where you got those orange pieces that sit in the jaws of the vice? Is it something to prevent scratching the item you are clamping? 2005 Td5 110 Hardtop
1989 300Tdi 90 Soft top 1992 200Tdi 90 Truck cab with Land Cruiser axles |
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12th Aug 2023 11:30am |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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No problem Harry.
These are the ones I chose https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07DD2...&psc=1 There are two grades of "soft" jaws and yes they are designed to be a little more gentle on the more delicate items and metals. |
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12th Aug 2023 12:59pm |
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| Harry.O Member Since: 25 Jul 2014 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 712
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Thanks Geobloke, I'll get some ordered
2005 Td5 110 Hardtop
1989 300Tdi 90 Soft top 1992 200Tdi 90 Truck cab with Land Cruiser axles |
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13th Aug 2023 12:34pm |
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