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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324  
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(cough, splutter) Sporty?
 Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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29th Jan 2018 5:51pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10857 
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Clayton.
1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper. |
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29th Jan 2018 10:19pm |
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| grafty99 Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: North Devon Posts: 4794 
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I would say that mpg friendly tyres are a must. They are even quite discreet with no white lettering. But then I might be biased
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29th Jan 2018 11:09pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5224
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I have had this debate with my parents on the tyres, They have the all terrain tyres, But when I have looked at them they are rated pretty poor on the mpg wise. I do more miles than my parents too. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back
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30th Jan 2018 5:57am |
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| Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674  
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Who ever bought a Defender with MPG in mind
I have realised the only way to get more miles between fillups is fit a bigger tank.
Enjoy her for what she is a noisy, small, fuel drinking agricultural tractor that has a special place in your heart and secretly you don’t want to change too much from how the experience should be. People strive to increase the MPG and you can do a lot to help gain a few but often the offset cost of these cost more than the fuel would have, one thing I did read once was when Land Rover fitted the spare to the rear door they had to up the power of the engine as it reduced the (sorry) “Aerodynamics” of the vehicle, I don’t know how much difference it made but I did seem to use less fuel on a long run with my spare mounted on the bonnet. 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html 110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html 52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html D3 Hse - Fiona Capri 2l S - Anna Think I might have a problem............ |
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30th Jan 2018 9:11am |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5224
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I do enjoy her, I am only just starting to get into the main stuff now. I recon it will be one of the biggest steps forward when I get these new tyres, Once these are on its another major tick in the box bar the brakes, steering and suspension. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back
Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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30th Jan 2018 6:59pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5224
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Looks like I may need to replace the door hinges and window screen soon. As I had a massive pool in both floor pans yesterday sadly. So its either running off the roof and into the cab or through the front screen. was there a fix for the roof that some did from b&q? Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back
Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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7th Feb 2018 6:53pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10857
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Yes there was Procta, but i cant think who it was
 hopefully someone will come along and tell you  Clayton.
1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper. |
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7th Feb 2018 9:29pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10857
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Is it this one Procta..................
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic55879....gutter+fix Clayton. 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper. |
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7th Feb 2018 9:31pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5224
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Cheers for that clayton! I knew I saw a fix,
Be a weekend job that for me I think Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back
Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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8th Feb 2018 6:09am |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10857
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Glad to be of help
 Clayton.
1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper. |
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8th Feb 2018 8:47pm |
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| 993porky Member Since: 01 May 2011 Location: sunderland Posts: 171 
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Hello procta
Was that you I saw today? Or your dad about 12.30 ish I was in black defender with trailer on pulling out of junction opposite bp garage next to board inn, I recognised the Landy from your posts on here |
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13th Feb 2018 3:13pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5224
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yes it was me! you were towing a trailer, I tried to wave, but I think you may have been waiting to get out. My dads is the same colour, but he has the roof rack. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back
Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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13th Feb 2018 11:40pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5224
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On Saturday, I fitted another part that I had ordered a few months ago. A rocker cover gasket, as the on that I had on had seen better days, I should have really got one when we did the tappets.
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge All on and tightened down, Also where can I get a replacement pipe for the one with the red tape on? Click image to enlarge Also that black circle thing is that worth changing too with the relevant pipes? Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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