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| willy eckerslike Member Since: 15 Jun 2009 Location: North yorks Posts: 1789   
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Tomorrow, if I get off the rig on time. Then I will start on the 110, going in for some warranty work first then I need to decide if I put it back to standard and sell off all the bits or sell it with all the spares and original parts etc. Someone will get a bargain. Original Member Pie n Pea Club.
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24th Jul 2012 6:55am |
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| T1G UP Member Since: 08 Dec 2009 Location: Bath Posts: 3101  
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got it yet?
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6th Aug 2012 7:45pm |
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| willy eckerslike Member Since: 15 Jun 2009 Location: North yorks Posts: 1789
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Yep got it but decided the only thing to review thats relevant to this forum and not wanting to compare the two offroad as the Defender is clearly better, is the 3.2 tdci engine and box.
The first obvious difference is the gobs of torque, pulls any gear anywhere. Very smooth engine with a lovely sound from the 5 cylinder engine. I need to speak with Pete Bell but I think Ford hold back the power in the first three gears. One unusual feature is in 4th 5th and 6th the engine rev matches the next gear i.e. when you let out the clutch it's already at the RPM for the next gear. The gearbox is not so good however, very notchy at present and i'm hoping this will wear in. The auto will be a better option when available. MPG wise it's doing 29 mpg steady. Anyone who fits this engine to their Defender wil be in for a treat. Original Member Pie n Pea Club. 110 HCPU Tipper |
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7th Aug 2012 2:41pm |
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| markalpha Member Since: 23 Apr 2008 Location: Downham Market Posts: 690 
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Any pics? I have 6 months left until the end of warranty, big decisions to make!.
Have you found a Forum for the Ranger |
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7th Aug 2012 3:30pm |
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| willy eckerslike Member Since: 15 Jun 2009 Location: North yorks Posts: 1789
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There is a forum if you google it and sign up plenty of photos etc. Original Member Pie n Pea Club.
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7th Aug 2012 3:45pm |
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| T1G UP Member Since: 08 Dec 2009 Location: Bath Posts: 3101
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im waiting for the 2.2 autos to come out on demo at my dealer...that'll be the catalyst for my auto conversion.
if not then i could possible get one as a works van |
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7th Aug 2012 8:35pm |
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| Projectblue Member Since: 22 Nov 2011 Location: Devon Posts: 1096
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Finally Ford bring out something in the UK worth looking at. What's the RFL per year? Is it PLG like a commercial Defender? Does it have leaf or coil sprung rears?
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10th Aug 2012 11:12pm |
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