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 Insurance! |
Defenderno9
 7th Feb 2011 7:36pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 82 · Views: 19486 · Subject: Insurance! |
| I had my 2008 Puma 110 hard top insured with NFU last year. Premium £356. Renewal was £630 so I looked elsewhere and am now with LV. Just paid £307 with £20 cash back. £200 excess, protected & leg ... |
| Replacing all the rusty screws/nuts/bolts |
Defenderno9
6th Feb 2011 6:42am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 14 · Views: 7533 · Subject: Replacing all the rusty screws/nuts/bolts |
Thanks Glyn,
I always assume unless it is stated in the product description and just says "stainless" it is the inferior a2/304. Having now read their description I agree their products a ... |
| Replacing all the rusty screws/nuts/bolts |
Defenderno9
5th Feb 2011 8:52am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 14 · Views: 7533 · Subject: Replacing all the rusty screws/nuts/bolts |
Regarding the link to tastynuts.
Thanks but I am not sure it is nescessary to pay those sort of prices. It would be cheaper to buy a new vehicle!
I have just compared one product.
M8 x 40mm c ... |
| Replacing all the rusty screws/nuts/bolts |
Defenderno9
5th Feb 2011 7:04am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 14 · Views: 7533 · Subject: Replacing all the rusty screws/nuts/bolts |
| There are lots of different grades of stainless for many applications but as far as I can determine (google) there is no difference between tensile strength of 304 & 316. I am not aware what grade ... |
| Replacing all the rusty screws/nuts/bolts |
Defenderno9
4th Feb 2011 6:10pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 14 · Views: 7533 · Subject: Replacing all the rusty screws/nuts/bolts |
All the usual are now rusty - door hinges, bumper, rear crossmember etc
All the advertised replacement stainless steel fastenings are A2 which I understand to be 304?
I am a big fan of 316 (A4). ... |
| Replacing body cappings 110 Hard Top Job specification? |
Defenderno9
4th Feb 2011 8:32am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 29 · Views: 32403 · Subject: Replacing body cappings 110 Hard Top Job specification? |
| It has always been my belief the dissimilar metals (cappings & body panels) must be kept apart with something. The problems with the panels touching are twofold. Vibration/movement quickly wears a ... |
| Replacing body cappings 110 Hard Top Job specification? |
Defenderno9
30th Jan 2011 8:35am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 29 · Views: 32403 · Subject: Replacing body cappings 110 Hard Top Job specification? |
Thanks Zagato & willy eckerslike,
It is good to know there are still some genuinely helpful folk around. I sounded my wife out this morning about potentially arranging a communal gathering of D ... |
| Replacing body cappings 110 Hard Top Job specification? |
Defenderno9
29th Jan 2011 7:41am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 29 · Views: 32403 · Subject: Replacing body cappings 110 Hard Top Job specification? |
I am aware this job would be simple for many of you but this depends on circumstances.
I do not have a building to do the work in.
I am a little old feller working on my own.
I do not have so ... |
| Replacing body cappings 110 Hard Top Job specification? |
Defenderno9
29th Jan 2011 7:34am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 29 · Views: 32403 · Subject: Replacing body cappings 110 Hard Top Job specification? |
Thanks for replies,
I missed the photo with the original cappings stripped off. I have read other articles on the subject and understand the body panels do have a thin coat of primer before assembl ... |
| Replacing body cappings 110 Hard Top Job specification? |
Defenderno9
28th Jan 2011 9:11am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 29 · Views: 32403 · Subject: Replacing body cappings 110 Hard Top Job specification? |
Thanks
The one photo missing is the one that would confirm what I believe to be the case that the body cappings are attached to the vehicle before painting. Therefore no paint under the cappings. A ... |
| Replacing body cappings 110 Hard Top Job specification? |
Defenderno9
28th Jan 2011 8:06am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 29 · Views: 32403 · Subject: Replacing body cappings 110 Hard Top Job specification? |
| I posted on someone elses thread to advise them to be aware of rusting body cappings as they were considering buying a used Puma. I also said I had received a quote to have the body cappings replaced ... |
| 110 Utility- Self employed VAT registered, Car tax and VAT!! |
Defenderno9
27th Jan 2011 8:56am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 24 · Views: 19973 · Subject: 110 Utility- Self employed VAT registered, Car tax and VAT!! |
| Reading your post again I realise the vehicle you are looking at is not a Hard Top. I say this because you talk about having 3 kids. My Hard Top only has 2 seats so not suitable for any more than 2 pe ... |
| 110 Utility- Self employed VAT registered, Car tax and VAT!! |
Defenderno9
27th Jan 2011 8:40am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 24 · Views: 19973 · Subject: 110 Utility- Self employed VAT registered, Car tax and VAT!! |
Just looked at my road tax.
£200 last time I renewed in August/September 2010.
Defenderno9 |
| 110 Utility- Self employed VAT registered, Car tax and VAT!! |
Defenderno9
27th Jan 2011 8:33am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 24 · Views: 19973 · Subject: 110 Utility- Self employed VAT registered, Car tax and VAT!! |
I am not sure what you mean by utility?
I have a Defender 110 County Hard Top.
3 doors/2 seats/no windows in the sides
I do claim VAT back when I purchase these new. I have owned 9 and always ... |
| Latest Pumas |
Defenderno9
27th Jan 2011 8:11am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 22 · Views: 8443 · Subject: Latest Pumas |
I understand this thread is about the latest Pumas compared to Pumas that have gone before.
I have had a major issue with ALL Defenders since they stopped galvanising the body cappings. I have had ... |
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