| Author |
Message |
 injectors all high impedance |
Chris86
 27th Nov 2024 11:56am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 19 · Views: 1194 · Subject: Td5 injectors |
We went through 2 sets of reconditioned injectors not operating correctly before getting a set that were supplied via Landrover (from Britcar).
Chris |
| Td5 sound |
Chris86
12th Nov 2024 10:01pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 8 · Views: 634 · Subject: Td5 sound |
TD5 with no centre silencer is a reasonable compromise.
Not too loud, but has a slightly more satisfying low down grumble.
Weirdly, ours used to drone something rotten in the cab when the centre ... |
| Tracking sorted, but still pulling to the left |
Chris86
21st Sep 2024 5:57pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 13 · Views: 1101 · Subject: Re: Tracking sorted, but still pulling to the left |
Hi all,
My defender tracking was sorted but it still pulls to the left.
My wheel bearings are good.
How do I check my radius arm bushes?
Kind regards
Ideally on a ramp, stick a lever ba ... |
| TD5 remap |
Chris86
18th Sep 2024 8:44pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 26 · Views: 2265 · Subject: TD5 remap |
Agreed, quite a lot has changed with most places offering maps (not all)
I would suggest taking it somewhere and getting them to either do it on rollers, or make sure they accompany you for a drive ... |
| [Wanted] 110 hicap Hood sticks and hood |
Chris86
12th Sep 2024 6:49pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 0 · Views: 146 · Subject: [Wanted] 110 hicap Hood sticks and hood |
Hello,
After a set of hood sticks and a hood in good condition for a 110 hicap if anyone has any kicking about.
Ideally dark colour, but any would be ok if really tidy.
Cheers
Chris |
| Disabling TD5 Traction Control |
Chris86
12th Sep 2024 6:24pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 24 · Views: 2985 · Subject: Disabling TD5 Traction Control |
Agreed- well worthwhile installing.
We have a switch on ours that we can switch it off.
We use it as a training aid as well as when the TC can be too intrusive on some obstacles, we find particu ... |
| New Classic Defender V8 Limited Edition |
Chris86
29th Aug 2024 10:09am
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Forum: Defender Celebration Series & Classic Works · Replies: 28 · Views: 3793 · Subject: New Classic Defender V8 Limited Edition |
| Someone has got to *really* want one to pay that sort of money. |
| Tyre Size Question |
Chris86
28th Aug 2024 11:54am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 14 · Views: 1130 · Subject: ETRTO |
| If you aren't sure about compatibility of rim/tyre size- have a look online for the ETRTO (European Tyre and Rim technical Organisation) standards and guidance for rim and tyre fitting compatibility.
... |
| Broken shock in Spain |
Chris86
26th Aug 2024 9:27am
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 26 · Views: 2201 · Subject: Broken shock in Spain |
Glad you got fixed
The fracture on the OME looks like a duff weld. I know pin to pin is meant to be better but a well made eye fixing shouldn't fail even under extreme conditions, Defenders have be ... |
| Broken shock in Spain |
Chris86
22nd Aug 2024 7:22pm
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 26 · Views: 2201 · Subject: Rear Shock |
Thats a familiar story, we had one do that in Romania.
See if you can find a friendly local garage to weld the eye back on is probably easiest.
Chris |
| Instagram. I've finally bitten.....if anyone wants to follow |
Chris86
22nd Aug 2024 7:09pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 7 · Views: 828 · Subject: Instagram. I've finally bitten.....if anyone wants to follow |
we are
@off_road_consultancy |
| Gwyn Lewis / Suspension Recommendations |
Chris86
5th Aug 2024 1:18pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 14 · Views: 1293 · Subject: Gwyn Lewis / Suspension Recommendations |
Haven't directly used either set up.
Gwyn and his team are very switched on so its worth being guided by them.
I'd personally avoid a lift if you can, very rare to see much benefit on an overlan ... |
| Ireland Tour |
Chris86
13th Jul 2024 9:55am
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 16 · Views: 1712 · Subject: Ireland Tour |
It would be worth considering contacting Adam at Flat Cap Adventurers if you fancy going off the beaten track.
Chris |
| [Wanted] TD5 15p engine |
Chris86
10th Jul 2024 6:27pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 0 · Views: 258 · Subject: [Wanted] TD5 15p engine |
Hello,
Looking for a known good TD5 15p engine for our 110
Please drop me a message if you have/know of one, close to Yorkshire would be great, but happy to travel or sort a courier if needed.
... |
| What do we think of remoulds these days? |
Chris86
7th Jul 2024 6:57pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 11 · Views: 1390 · Subject: What do we think of remoulds these days? |
Have used/run quite a few remoulds on various vehicles over the years, my biggest issue with them is how hit-and-miss the quality is.
Colway used to be the best of the remoulds- to the extent that ... |
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