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Huttopia Member Since: 23 Feb 2016 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1972 |
Went shooting on the normal syndicate shoot. Great day weather wise but no wind and bright sunshine don't generally work well for the birds. 107 for 675 doesn't look great but most guns were trying to be (too?) selective but couldn't back it up. It is normally a 5-1 shoot and a strong team might do 4-1. Regardless it was a brilliant day to be out.
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1st Dec 2016 8:17pm |
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Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5818 |
"...but no wind and bright sunshine don't generally work well for the birds....".
I'd suggest it works brilliantly for the birds, not so well for you and the syndicate!! Monsieur Le Grenadier I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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2nd Dec 2016 11:09am |
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Chocolate Member Since: 18 May 2012 Location: Berkshire Posts: 153 |
Had to use a second battery to start mine this morning after it failed to start yesterday.
Went for an MOT and Passed Now have to look at a new battery, its still on the original 12 years old, not bad. Think the cold got to it.. 110XS CSW TD5. |
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2nd Dec 2016 11:51am |
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Rosco Member Since: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Burntwood Posts: 1833 |
Not today (although it's the same today), and not in the defender, but the defenders temporary courtesy replacement.
[URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] The school run has never been so quiet [URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] :lol: Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone 2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone 2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW |
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2nd Dec 2016 1:37pm |
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Vogler Member Since: 02 Nov 2014 Location: Brussels Posts: 309 |
Went back for MOT after it failed due to a worn damper last week. Everything OK on paper, but they didn't see the leaky steering pump, and honestly I expected them to make a remark about the brake lines. At least it gives me some extra time to replace them.
Last year it sailed through MOT without any issues. I was proud since it was its first MOT since we bought the car and after I had done everything myself, including extensive maintenance, new bearings, brake discs and caliper overhaul. Greetings, Joris |
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2nd Dec 2016 2:56pm |
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John Fair Member Since: 10 May 2016 Location: Norfolk Posts: 150 |
Today I shall be finishing fitting my HD P38 long nose ATB diff 👍
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3rd Dec 2016 7:23am |
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Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5818 |
Curious John, but how does that DIFFer (excuse the pun) from a standard diff. What if any advantages are there? Ta Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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3rd Dec 2016 7:59am |
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John Fair Member Since: 10 May 2016 Location: Norfolk Posts: 150 |
In simple terms it's all the best engineering from various landrover diffs then the standard parts/materials are upgraded eg bigger bearings etc. The longer rover diff has better bearing spread on the pinion but has a different bolt pattern to the short nose p38 /110 rear. Ashcroft do this long nose version that is a long nose casting with p38 bolt pattern. Bigger crown and pinion gears and bolt set. Hope that help without getting over complicated. 👍
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3rd Dec 2016 10:29am |
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Wild Card 90 Member Since: 03 Dec 2014 Location: Gerlingen Posts: 1060 |
Took the wheels off the other week, and recoated all the chassis and suspension parts, where neccessary, in preparation for winter.
Then coated the brake callipers in RAL 1018 Zinc yellow to match the Koni shock, and gave the underside a general eye over for any signs of leaks. Discovered that the rear diff breather pipe was crushed and damaged (probably during the installation of the side exit tailpipe, over a year ago). This had caused the diff to spew oil through the pinion seal. Front discs were worn out, too. On the list for the 80000 km service. Service completed including fitting the Ashcroft shaft kit (telltale rust visible in the gearbox opening), and winter tyres fitted. The drive back from the dealership felt so smooth and quiet, which I wanted to attribute to the shaft replacement, but then remembered the soft and smooth winter tyres, which always feel luxurious, after a season of knobbly MTīs. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge 1998 Tdi 90 SW, 2008 Td4 90 SW, 2012 2.2 90 SW, 2" raised Trailmaster/Terrafirma Heavy Track Raids, 255 MTīs, Recaro CSīs, anorak, wellingtons |
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3rd Dec 2016 2:10pm |
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RoddyK05 Member Since: 08 Apr 2015 Location: Inverclyde Posts: 633 |
Finished off fitting the wiring harness for the heated windscreen purchased during the week from Dave at VGS. As the window isn't fitted yet the loom just powers the heated mirrors I fitted last week. Quite happy with the installation, its was a very comprehensive kit including an original Landrover switch.
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3rd Dec 2016 4:08pm |
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Romadog Member Since: 07 Jul 2011 Location: Powys Posts: 1749 |
Buzzweld painted my NAS90 V8 chassis with CIO Chassis in One. Purchased 5 aerosols last sunday at Land Rover Show. Sadly could have done with more, so will order extras. Have to say it went on really easily and whats better it dries quickly even in this weather.
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3rd Dec 2016 4:53pm |
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GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10382 |
Nothing better than a freshly painted bare chassis
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3rd Dec 2016 5:24pm |
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Augustus Member Since: 23 Mar 2016 Location: Carcassonne Posts: 86 |
Went to the supermarche the long way round.
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3rd Dec 2016 5:48pm |
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Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5818 |
Is that Mrs Augustus hiding her face in shame as her Defender obsessed other-half takes a photo of his pride and joy (which she knows does not mean her, really) on a supermarket run Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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3rd Dec 2016 5:57pm |
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