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| Swine&Small Member Since: 20 Mar 2017 Location: Norfolk Posts: 1223  
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Nice one. Well done
 and I hope without too many bills along the way.
At my current usage I should get there in 2048  1983 Series 3 Pick up in Marine Blue
1967 Morris Traveller 1966 Morris Convertible 2012 VW T5 Camper Quod Abundat Non Obstat. |
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9th Aug 2019 10:07am |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6318  
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so far as I'm aware the only way a defender will reach 100k miles with not may bills is on the back of a trailer
congrats. 100k is without a doubt a mile stone, even if the motor does feel likes it's run in and going a treat
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9th Aug 2019 11:35am |
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| RFT Member Since: 13 Nov 2010 Location: Cheshire Posts: 684 
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It’s been dealer serviced (Hillendale, now Farnel Nelson) every year.
Two new EGRVs under the warranty New front half shafts Twice changed rear half shafts RH swivel changed Brake pads and front discs On 4th set of tyres (brand new ones on at moment so each set have each done 33k) Since it is worked hard as my works vehicle as well carrying our demountable camper on holidays and towing a trailer I think it has done well. Richard 130 Puma HCPU with an Artica 240LR Demountable Camper |
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9th Aug 2019 1:19pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6318
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2 egrs !
I'm still on the original at 101k miles.
in other areas I've probably replaced quite a bit more than yourself. 
but the engine is running a dream at the moment and I hope it continues to do so.
welcome to the 100k club |
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9th Aug 2019 1:26pm |
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| williamthedog Member Since: 29 Dec 2012 Location: south wales Posts: 3441 
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Is it still on the original clutch and adaptor shaft?
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9th Aug 2019 2:29pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6318
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I sincerely hope not!!. I'd happily swap a couple of egr for the number of adapter shafts and clutches I've had. |
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9th Aug 2019 2:32pm |
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| RFT Member Since: 13 Nov 2010 Location: Cheshire Posts: 684
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Engine, transmission, clutch etc have never needed any attention. 130 Puma HCPU with an Artica 240LR Demountable Camper
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9th Aug 2019 3:09pm |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4799 
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^ that’s quite a result
, you must have a good one. 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90 2000 XS TD5 90 |
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9th Aug 2019 3:12pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6318
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WHAT THE HELL ! ??
surely you've had to replace the adapter shaft or the clutch or do you mean you've not had cos you've had replace the whole lot and not just bits? if not I'd love to know what the secret is..... are you sure it's not a Td5? |
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9th Aug 2019 3:29pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6318
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just noticed the speed you know how to get good mpg |
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9th Aug 2019 3:30pm |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4799
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Caterham he did that mileage on 2 tanks of fuel bud, think you might have some competition rolllaugh:
2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90 2000 XS TD5 90 |
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9th Aug 2019 3:43pm |
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| RFT Member Since: 13 Nov 2010 Location: Cheshire Posts: 684
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I’ve never had to replace a clutch or gearbox on any vehicle I’ve owned and I take most well past 100k. I’ve always been firm but fair with my left leg.
If you’ve ever driven on A15 into Europoort in rush hour you would know that 50mph is an achievement. 130 Puma HCPU with an Artica 240LR Demountable Camper |
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9th Aug 2019 3:43pm |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4799
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In fairness my SVX had done 108000 miles when I sold it and likewise I had nothing done to it at all just like RFT, sometimes you just get lucky
2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90 2000 XS TD5 90 |
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9th Aug 2019 3:46pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6318
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I guess I didn't get lucky. good for you two. |
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9th Aug 2019 3:52pm |
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