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Swiss 110 in the Pyrenees |
Dasher
18th Sep 2023 3:30pm
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Forum: Spotted · Replies: 0 · Views: 892 · Subject: Swiss 110 in the Pyrenees |
Bumped into this very well prepared Swiss 110 on a col in the Canigou Massif (Catalan Pyrenees) today. The two 110s compared each others rust spots in the way us humans compare Pyrenean mosquito bite ... |
Pyrenees - recommendations for the "must see" sect |
Dasher
15th Sep 2023 8:22am
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 26 · Views: 5275 · Subject: Pyrenees - recommendations for the "must see" sect |
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/13944/IMG_1803.jpeg
We're actually out in the Pyrenees at the moment. We've gone west to east from Bilbao, largely on the French side. We're currentl ... |
Grenadier spot - A55 |
Dasher
12th Sep 2023 8:31am
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Forum: Spotted · Replies: 5 · Views: 1796 · Subject: Grenadier spot - A55 |
I was looking last week at the one (yes, as far as I could see, only one) that they are using on La Vuelta to support the cycling team. It looks well thought out and I have been considering whether ... |
Output shaft failure, Forum Survey |
Dasher
23rd Apr 2019 7:53pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 492 · Views: 143244 · Subject: Output shaft failure, Forum Survey |
1 2010
2 2.4
3 No
4 51,000
5 Replacement full gearbox under warranty (35.5 months). No Ashcroft Parts.
6 No idea where it is now, sold at 65,000. The 'box was replaced following a clu ... |
[Wanted] 1/18 models needed |
Dasher
3rd Mar 2019 9:09pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 1 · Views: 2473 · Subject: [Wanted] 1/18 models needed |
You'd hate me - I buy them and bash them (although I guess that makes yours rarer)!
I've got 4 or 5, most have had interiors redone and I'm currently making a canvas tilt for a 110 Pick Up.
I've ... |
What Did You Do In Your Defender Today |
Dasher
16th Jul 2017 11:16am
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 20679 · Views: 7358635 · Subject: What Did You Do In Your Defender Today |
Thanks! |
What Did You Do In Your Defender Today |
Dasher
16th Jul 2017 7:28am
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 20679 · Views: 7358635 · Subject: What Did You Do In Your Defender Today |
Dasher - Don't water you data and time photibucket, unless you have a paid account. They have ceased free third party hosting so you can't post to forums.
Hi Bluest - thanks!It was still working la ... |
What Did You Do In Your Defender Today |
Dasher
15th Jul 2017 7:56pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 20679 · Views: 7358635 · Subject: What Did You Do In Your Defender Today |
We started out from Lac d'Estaing in the Haute Pyrenees and went via Col des Borderes and the Col du Soulor to the Aubisque
....and then via Laruns to the Col du Portalet and over into Spain. Ret ... |
Defender and towing a caravan what towbar? |
Dasher
12th Jul 2017 8:03am
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 32 · Views: 19954 · Subject: Defender and towing a caravan what towbar? |
My first thought was to hitch up with the door open too - but in my case I couldn't close it again past the jockey wheel winder. The 'A' frame on these Bailey's is very short (some would say 'compact' ... |
Defender and towing a caravan what towbar? |
Dasher
11th Jul 2017 8:15pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 32 · Views: 19954 · Subject: Defender and towing a caravan what towbar? |
My van, a Bailey Pegasus GT65 Bolognia, also has ATC and the Alko hitch with stabiliser built in. I use a standard tow ball on the 110 (not a Dixon Bate or drop plate type). I do have to remove the ha ... |
Carrying a Kayak |
Dasher
10th Jul 2017 7:41pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 26 · Views: 23966 · Subject: Carrying a Kayak |
I realise that this thread is a couple of years old but I came across it whilst contemplating how I would carry sea kayaks if I was to fit a full length expedition rack - an idea that I have now shelv ... |
Back from Trip to Annecy France 1850 miles |
Dasher
20th Sep 2016 7:44am
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 20 · Views: 9477 · Subject: Back from Trip to Annecy France 1850 miles |
We also went down to Ain/Savoie this year. Similar journey - Newark > Dover and then early ferry for a 600ml run down to Culoz. We had our twin axle Pegasus GT65 on the back but still managed an av ... |
Utility and Company Car Tax |
Dasher
19th Sep 2016 9:40pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 15 · Views: 12002 · Subject: Utility and Company Car Tax |
I run a 2015 110 Utility XS as a company vehicle. It is classed as a commercial. As it is owned by the company then it was VAT qualifying at first registration. It is used 100% on company business - c ... |
Whine from rear end |
Dasher
10th Jul 2016 6:58pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 32 · Views: 18778 · Subject: Whine from rear end |
I'm pretty sure that most of my issues are due to incorrect fluid levels at build stage. It is little difficult to say as the car was six months old when I picked it up.
Some of the work was comple ... |
Whine from rear end |
Dasher
1st Jul 2016 9:38am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 32 · Views: 18778 · Subject: Whine from rear end |
My 110 Utility XS went back to Hunter's yesterday for its 12 month/1st service. It had a whining diff too. It was seriously loud - i.e. difficult to hear a conversation over it. It has been noisy for ... |
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