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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5842   
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On my way the Race of Rememberance ( See https://www.raceofremembrance.com/ )
Happily mooching down the A55, and got into the last tunnel and battery not charging light comes on 
Pull into the Shell garage by Puffin Cafe to have a look, connections seem fine, dash volt meter showing around 12v.... Decided to push on the Anglesey Circuit, about 45mins of driving in the dark. Luckily I have two other batteries in a split charge setup so I had enough power for the lights to make it there, but on the way I could see them getting dimmer
The last couple of miles was just side lights. Met up with the other chaps doing recovery and had breakfast. Decided only real option was RAC as I was due to be there until 22:00 at least. RAC man rocked up and confirmed 'Eratic charging' Best course of action was to basically escort me pretty much all the way home and if needed add a battery / jump pack for exta voltages. Early dart from the Anglesey Circuit and headed home
Old alty off in 40mins and the paper work/email located for the order. 2 yr warranty 
But......That was July 2020  .
New alty to be ordered Monday.... 1999 Defender TD5 110 Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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12th Nov 2022 5:00pm |
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| gbmoto Member Since: 06 Jan 2010 Location: West Sussex Posts: 21
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 Click image to enlarge Helping out at the stables. Click image to enlarge 90 is now checker plate free, td5 bonnet has replaced the original that had checker plate and a few dents where it was attacked by a roof tile! Just a personal thing, I know it's popular and generally I have had it on wing tops, ironically this one didn't but the tops were very pushed in.... puddles!! So it has Gdi plain tops, Looks like I need to clean the roof. Doors need doing but that will be a spring job, probably SP galvanised with anti burst locks. |
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14th Nov 2022 8:20am |
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| 8619simon Member Since: 04 Nov 2016 Location: North Wales Posts: 247  
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This weekend was sorting out my failed clutch master cylinder. A fairly straightforward job but a bit of a PITA to get everything set up well. I already had a new LOF PowerSpec clutch fitted about 4,500 miles ago, so long enough for it to bed in which is what LOF recommend before fitting their Power Master cylinder.
As usual all the required fittings were corroded and refusing to budge so I was glad I ordered new LOF Power master cylinder, new flexible clutch braided stainless steel hoses from Pioneer 4x4 and a new standard slave cylinder. This meant I could cut all the exiting pipework which was loads quicker 
Bleeding and adjusting the pedal height took a bit of time but end result was well worth the effort. I already had the LOF Power spring fitted and in combination with the LOF Power Master cylinder gives a really light clutch pedal. It has changed the feel of the driving a great deal, changing gear is light, precise and without crunches so really happy even if it took me 6 hours  |
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14th Nov 2022 7:48pm |
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| Rosco Member Since: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Burntwood Posts: 1833 
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Noticed the alarm has been triggering briefly when cranking the last couple of mornings, and suspected the battery to be on its way out.
Suspicions confirmed Wednesday evening after 10 mins with the interior light and radio on doing the Beaver/Cubs run, and having to ask one of the leaders for a cup of electric to get me started. Nearly pushed the button on the highly recommended Yuasa HSB019 from Tanya, when I realised I'd only be about £2 out of pocket after discounts from Halfords, which is over the road from the office. Walked in to find the HSB020 was £15 cheaper (wrongly priced it turns out, but they honoured it), so not only a bigger (better?) battery but a couple of quid better off as well. Fitted straight in, no dramas, other than it being pretty wet and dark. But then they never fail in the summer do they! 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone 2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone 2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW |
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18th Nov 2022 1:00pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20314
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Rosco - Ideal then, both sizes are good the specs are close on both but if you have room then the HSB20 is ideal.
I have the HSB019 and been really happy with it, but if you have the room by all means go for the 20 if it fits. With the extra things I have in the battery box I’m not sure I would quite have enough room. But both are an upgrade on the standard battery.  ⭐️⭐️God Bless the USA 🇬🇧🇺🇸 ⭐️⭐️ |
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18th Nov 2022 6:50pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5842
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Replaced the steering drop arm as the ball joint for the steering rod had some play.
All done and dusted with just one issue. The tab washer supplied is smaller in diameter than the original and unable to do two bends, one over the nut and one over the steering arm. Off to look at parts diagrams. Just as I was finishing the rain appeared and the light went 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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24th Nov 2022 4:14pm |
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| ChrisDefender Member Since: 29 Oct 2015 Location: Midlands Posts: 453
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Took advantage of the beautiful, frosty morning and took the scenic route to work
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7th Dec 2022 9:32am |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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Lovely frosty Defender photo
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7th Dec 2022 10:20am |
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| ChrisDefender Member Since: 29 Oct 2015 Location: Midlands Posts: 453
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Indeed!! Looking forward to a bit of snow
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7th Dec 2022 10:32am |
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| MussEd Member Since: 20 Feb 2013 Location: East Lothian Posts: 354  
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I did nowt. Bought a load of bits and bobs last week to do some mods but now I’m off work and have the house to myself, it’s bloody freezing so I’m sacking the spannering 🥶🥶🥶
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7th Dec 2022 11:02am |
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| LR Nuts Member Since: 10 Aug 2022 Location: UK Posts: 1097 
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Click image to enlarge recently added Genuine Roof Rack, today added after market roof basket. have to see if it whisltles  |
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9th Dec 2022 3:49pm |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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Blimey... That wasn't forecast... It was -7 first thing then...
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9th Dec 2022 4:25pm |
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| ChrisDefender Member Since: 29 Oct 2015 Location: Midlands Posts: 453
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9th Dec 2022 4:29pm |
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| spudfan Member Since: 10 Sep 2007 Location: Co Donegal Posts: 4646 
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A nice surprise,,,, 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali 2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu 2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai |
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9th Dec 2022 4:31pm |
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