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| Froogle-Yorkshireman Member Since: 10 Jul 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 350  
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Thanks Mike,
Is your CP land rover original and dealer fitted? Simon |
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22nd Jul 2010 4:29pm |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248  
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Fitted in 2009.
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22nd Jul 2010 5:30pm |
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| Froogle-Yorkshireman Member Since: 10 Jul 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 350
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Brilliant Bob - Thanks for snapping the pics - much appreciated! Sorry if you got caught in the rain.
The black CP looks great against the green on your defender. When I went to check on the truck today at the stealers the sales guy tried to convince me that the CP came with the gasket sat 1/4" proud. I told him that it wasn't right so he was going to talk to the workshop. So frustrating as it's already on and if they have to remove it, trim the gasket and then refit the CP who knows what other sins they could cover up. Looks like my local stealers are cow boys doesn't it or at best dumb wits. I feel a bit like rejecting the vehicle and starting again with another dealer..... |
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22nd Jul 2010 6:10pm |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248
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I can't imagine how they can think that is correct - I have seen the OE kit before fitting and I am sure the gasket is the same size as the plate - could be wrong though.
Just missed the rain - thunderstorms here at the moment. If you want a good dealer if you decide to reject try Yeovil LR, mention my name and your vehicle will be a hell of a mess when you collect it .... only joking -great bunch of people 
Bob |
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22nd Jul 2010 6:19pm |
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| Froogle-Yorkshireman Member Since: 10 Jul 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 350
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Cheers
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22nd Jul 2010 6:27pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8582 
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Have been told, but not checked that the chequer plate wing tops for a Puma is narrower then for a 90/110.
Gaskets are readily available for the wing tops. We apply waxoyl prior to using stainless nuts and bolts. HTH Brendan |
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22nd Jul 2010 7:09pm |
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| Froogle-Yorkshireman Member Since: 10 Jul 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 350
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What's the general consensus on whether the plates can be removed and then refitted without detriment to the body work?
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22nd Jul 2010 7:28pm |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248
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Should not be a problem as they use rivnuts on OE - or should do. I have removed my CP under the doors and that all went back OK. Probably all that will need replacing is the gasket. Bob |
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22nd Jul 2010 7:40pm |
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| mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5053 
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Mine is original fitted from new - i will add that bob's covers are not fitted correctly either - the plactic vents should sit above the checker plate - ive never see it the other way round before. The puma plate technically is shorter - although i have the proper length that was made to fit by the dealer! the shorter version looks silly in my opinion - its because the bonnet is wider Mike |
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22nd Jul 2010 8:04pm |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248
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Never worked out how they did that Mike - both my vehicles were done that way ! I actually like the 'incorrect' fitting
Bob |
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22nd Jul 2010 8:08pm |
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| mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5053
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Each to their own
thats what land rover ownership is just about all about 
Dont know how easy it will be if you need to remove them for something, access snorkel fitting  Mike |
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22nd Jul 2010 10:49pm |
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