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| sparkylee Member Since: 06 Nov 2010 Location: surrey Posts: 1455  
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Nice looking pair Stu
 It's good to be back from the dark side
DC110 -2012 Black with black hood and black x-tech FFRR 4.2 vogue Renault traffic auto PT crusier convertible Laika x700 Motorhome |
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26th Apr 2014 6:09pm |
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| sweepc Member Since: 19 Jun 2011 Location: uk Posts: 568 
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Looking good stu
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26th Apr 2014 8:27pm |
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| Romadog Member Since: 07 Jul 2011 Location: Powys Posts: 1749 |
Went off to my workshop to change the filter on my auto box. Had the parts for ages and just seen this video on youtube which gave me the nudge to do it.
&list=UUgoIeWV_UcrvqdXAiz3s8Vg The problem was they didnt say anything about shearing the sump drain bolt with an odd ball thread different to everything you have in your shed ! 
A kind friend took me to a mates yard to rob one from a scrap unit. We returned only to find that the thread in the sump was damaged. As we couldnt find a tap that suited, it was back to the mates yard to remove the sump as well. Annoyingly this was rusty on the outside, unlike mine which was shiny clean. Never mind into the parts washer it went and onto the vehicle. Oil added and no leaks... 
I didnt even get the chance to re align my steering wheel !! If anyone can confirm the thread size of the drain plug it would be appreciated |
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26th Apr 2014 8:48pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347  
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Found some steel box section I had left over from a project and decided to make some seat rails to see if it actually makes any difference.
Measure, Cut, Clean  Click image to enlarge Paint Click image to enlarge Fitted Click image to enlarge First impressions? Seems more comfy, though not sold on the idea, not done a long enough journey yet. Also flushed my radiator and changed coolant as my temp problem seems to have crept back in  |
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26th Apr 2014 9:43pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 
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shaggy - i did the same but added some plastic push in ends to take away the metal edges, they are about 10p each
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27th Apr 2014 8:08am |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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bpman- There in the post on there way to me!
One thing it did bring home to me was how badly I need to change my seat cushions. So much yellow fluff! |
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27th Apr 2014 11:14am |
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| ryanf Member Since: 25 Apr 2014 Location: London Posts: 16 
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Did a quick tidying up of the front grille today. Will likely get this one replaced but did a quick spray to at least get the grey away for now.
When removing it, some of the plastic screw backings started to rotate in place and had to be held in place while unscrewing- took some creative maneuvering to get those out. Will want to change out all the mounting hardware when this gets replaced. Lots of 26 year old brittle plastic! Looks like I'll need to move the land rover badge up a notch back to the original placement 
What it looked like before: Click image to enlarge Back on after paint: Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge And from yesterday- enjoying the view during a quick drive around town 
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27th Apr 2014 11:59am |
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| Blacktt600 Member Since: 30 Nov 2013 Location: Leeds Posts: 125 
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Swapped the start line of the Yorkshire 3 peaks race to the finish line using the roof rack as a platform
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27th Apr 2014 12:22pm |
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| a13x Member Since: 25 Sep 2011 Location: Burton on Trent Posts: 553
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Looks great. Can you show how and what brackets have been used to mount your foxwing? Struggling to get mine mounted without taking to get some custom mounts made.
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27th Apr 2014 1:41pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8580
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Alex, try some 1/4 x 2" mild steel plate. Two 9mm holes at 100 or 110mm centres (check back of Foxwing) and some 8mm hex headed bolts. Just sandwich the roof rack side rail between the Foxwing back plate and the 1/4" plate.
OK if you want to get more sophisticated get some flat bar the same thickness as the side rail to use as large washers. Or get thicker plate and mill a grove the size of the side rail into it with the 9mm holes drilled in. Brendan |
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27th Apr 2014 2:02pm |
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| Blacktt600 Member Since: 30 Nov 2013 Location: Leeds Posts: 125
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Here you go:
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27th Apr 2014 2:07pm |
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| Sphere Member Since: 26 Apr 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 725 
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Well yesterday decided to change the clutch. Took it out found oil in the bell housing and a wobbly gear shaft! Looks like ashcroft will get some business.
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27th Apr 2014 2:12pm |
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| Blacktt600 Member Since: 30 Nov 2013 Location: Leeds Posts: 125
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What rack do you have? |
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27th Apr 2014 2:12pm |
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| a13x Member Since: 25 Sep 2011 Location: Burton on Trent Posts: 553
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Hannibal. Wanted to fit without using the side rails. Will investigate further.
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27th Apr 2014 3:02pm |
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