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 Serpentine belt change |
Bluest
 24th Dec 2024 3:16pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 11 · Views: 223 · Subject: Serpentine belt change |
When do you usually decide to change the belt? Mine started getting noisy when cold/humid so I’m gonna change it. Just wondering if the noise could mean a pulley is on its way.
My original one la ... |
| Morocco |
Bluest
14th Dec 2024 9:20am
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Forum: Africa · Replies: 19 · Views: 972 · Subject: Morocco |
| I had quite a bit of the etching, especially after the first trip because my AC was bust so needed to open the windows. It polishes out fairly easily. I did it by hand, but a orbital polisher would do ... |
| Is it possible to trickle charge into a dual battery system? |
Bluest
14th Dec 2024 9:16am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 1004 · Subject: Is it possible to trickle charge into a dual battery system? |
| I was once told that with a Durite 140 amp VSR split charge relay all you need to do is put a switch on the neg feed to the VSR and this then stops (when the neg feed is set to off) the relay clicking ... |
| Optimill Quick Release Fitting |
Bluest
13th Dec 2024 2:55pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 21 · Views: 7560 · Subject: Optimill Quick Release Fitting |
| In the event you need a puller to get the wheel off the splines, you can very easily make one from some scrap metal and a few bolts. |
| Morocco |
Bluest
13th Dec 2024 10:40am
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Forum: Africa · Replies: 19 · Views: 972 · Subject: Morocco |
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/30103/IMG-20241209-WA0030.jpg
This photo is Moroccan equivalent of standing there holding up the Leaning Tower of Pisa.  It's got to be don ... |
| Is it possible to trickle charge into a dual battery system? |
Bluest
8th Dec 2024 7:12pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 1004 · Subject: Is it possible to trickle charge into a dual battery system? |
The problem I've had with this approach, using a Ctek Mxs 5 amp smart charger....
As you say, the charger brings one battery up to the connection voltage for the VSR. The VSR joins the 2 batteries ... |
| Calling Mantec Spare Wheel Carrier Owners. A Question. |
Bluest
6th Dec 2024 1:36pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 590 · Subject: Calling Mantec Spare Wheel Carrier Owners. A Question. |
| I'm pretty sure there was a version of the Mantec for pick-ups that wasn't connected to the door and latched and the left side of the tub. |
| securing roof loads from theft |
Bluest
3rd Dec 2024 2:41pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 6 · Views: 1211 · Subject: securing roof loads from theft |
Touratech do a steel cargo net.
https://www.touratech.com/en/pacsafe-55-steel-net-for-luggage-for-35-55-l-for-rackpack-m.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA9bq6BhAKEiwAH6bqoGZOz4mXBtkPIUvuyQUAzEzO ... |
| Tyre pressure for defender 90 td5 with 235-85-16 |
Bluest
25th Nov 2024 5:45pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 16 · Views: 24727 · Subject: Tyre pressure for defender 90 td5 with 235-85-16 |
| I'm going to be the killjoy fun-police here, but I'd just caution against running pressures on the road substantially different than what the manual says. The factory pressures will have been chosen f ... |
| Tyre pressure for defender 90 td5 with 235-85-16 |
Bluest
25th Nov 2024 11:19am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 16 · Views: 24727 · Subject: Tyre pressure for defender 90 td5 with 235-85-16 |
| I'm going to be the killjoy fun-police here, but I'd just caution against running pressures on the road substantially different than what the manual says. The factory pressures will have been chosen f ... |
| Blue Smoke on Cold Start. |
Bluest
25th Nov 2024 11:07am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 19 · Views: 1069 · Subject: Blue Smoke on Cold Start. |
| I get quite lot of blue smoke for the first few yards after very cold start. It's a bit embarrassing, but I don't have an oil consumption issue, so I'm not too worried. It seems to be on the overrun o ... |
| Are A-Plan/Howdens still worth calling? |
Bluest
18th Nov 2024 2:29pm
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Forum: A-Plan Insurance · Replies: 3 · Views: 339 · Subject: Are A-Plan/Howdens still worth calling? |
| A-Plan were ok wit me again this at this year's renewal, just a small increase. After all the doom and gloom I was expecting the worst. What happens next year is anyone's guess though as I've had a ma ... |
| Best colour for a classic Range Rover |
Bluest
14th Nov 2024 5:32pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 15 · Views: 1161 · Subject: Best colour for a classic Range Rover |
In the end I decided to replicate the dark blue that was popular on the late model Vogues this was as near as I could get.
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/20256/1000023376.jpg
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| Led headlights - cheap but legal? |
Bluest
13th Nov 2024 8:40am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 11 · Views: 865 · Subject: Led headlights - cheap but legal? |
| The DfT are currently undertaking research to understand why the modern legally compliant headlights are generating so many complaints. Don't expect a quick resolution, but I imagine there'll be some ... |
| Towing a car on a dolly. |
Bluest
12th Nov 2024 10:33pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 3 · Views: 395 · Subject: Towing a car on a dolly. |
| If you aren't using the dolly for recovery then it'll need some sort of functioning brake system that operates both the dolly and the car brakes as the two together are a trailer. I dont know if that ... |
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