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 Near miss in Andover
JustFX

Post23rd Apr 2019 5:17pm
Forum: Stolen · Replies: 4 · Views: 2824 · Subject: Near miss in Andover
Do you really think they were looking to steal the vehicle or just make off with some of the contents? I only ask as its that season for those types to be about making off with stuff left in the car.
 Bleeding those Bleeding Brakes
JustFX

Post22nd Apr 2019 4:27pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 1747 · Subject: Bleeding those Bleeding Brakes
Well, we pumped and pushed the piston back and forth a few times today but still no improvement. I have resorted to asking a local mechanic to fix it as they have the ramp and space to do the vac blee ...
 Bleeding those Bleeding Brakes
JustFX

Post21st Apr 2019 8:38pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 1747 · Subject: Bleeding those Bleeding Brakes
The callipers have the bleed nipple on the top when fitted?

That would be the expected location to find the bleed nipples on brakes. I guess it is my fault that I didn't point out that when followi ...
 Bleeding those Bleeding Brakes
JustFX

Post21st Apr 2019 7:14pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 1747 · Subject: Bleeding those Bleeding Brakes
Due to last year's MOT noting the imbalance of the brakes I decided to make use of the long weekend to do the callipers. So both front callipers[1] and flexy hoses changed. Used Nanocom to bleed after ...
 Boomslang Head Light Upgrade - 1yr on.
JustFX

Post13th Jan 2019 3:35pm
Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 6 · Views: 5023 · Subject: Boomslang Head Light Upgrade - 1yr on.
Well over a year ago now I installed a Boomslang headlight wiring harness. Even then I wasn't overly impressed by the quality of the loom as it was just a little short to get comfortably across the fr ...
 Loud CLACK from front Wipers when in use
JustFX

Post28th Dec 2018 1:38pm
Forum: Technical · Replies: 3 · Views: 1728 · Subject: Loud CLACK from front Wipers when in use
When using the wipers on my 110 I notice a rather loud and annoying clack from the wiper operation. It will occasionally move without the clack. Seems to only happen on moving away from park position. ...
 RANT about Designers of Front Brakes for Defenders.
JustFX

Post13th May 2018 8:29pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 5 · Views: 2329 · Subject: RANT about Designers of Front Brakes for Defenders.
<RANT>
If I ever find the Smeg head designer who came up with the brakes design of the front brakes on my Defender I will smash their coffee cup[1]. To change the disk I need to remove the hub ...
 Fuel pipe connectors for TD5
JustFX

Post13th May 2018 9:24am
Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 8209 · Subject: Fuel pipe connectors for TD5
Thanks for the responses. I will revisit the pipes today when I get a chance to get back up there. It is at my Uncle's as he is better at Welding than me. I thought the clip was part of the connector ...
 Fuel pipe connectors for TD5
JustFX

Post12th May 2018 6:23pm
Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 8209 · Subject: Fuel pipe connectors for TD5
Well, today I removed the fuel tank and managed to break one of the connectors on the fuel pipe as I was trying to remove from the fuel tank. Does anyone know if these are available to buy?


https ...
 Cross Member Replacement Guides?
JustFX

Post5th May 2018 8:01am
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 2184 · Subject: Cross Member Replacement Guides?
Here is the task list, parts are on order.

https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/21113/normal_20180504_200811.jpg
 Cross Member Replacement Guides?
JustFX

Post5th May 2018 7:54am
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 2184 · Subject: Cross Member Replacement Guides?
My MOT guy does like his crayons, there are a few other issues to sort before it will pass the MOT but the Cross member is the big one. I have ordered a Galvanised one, also some Raptor Paint. Not sur ...
 Cross Member Replacement Guides?
JustFX

Post5th May 2018 7:17am
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 2184 · Subject: Cross Member Replacement Guides?
Does anyone have a guide on the bits to do for a cross/x-member replacement?

Mine failed on MOT again and this time I just need to replace it's far enough gone.


https://www.defender2.net/galle ...
 [For Sale] Hi Lift Jack and Accessories
JustFX

Post18th Feb 2018 5:20pm
Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 18 · Views: 5819 · Subject: [For Sale] Hi Lift Jack and Accessories
Are you ever in Suffolk? Whistle

Cambs next week, Thetford for a day the following week. But can't go far as I am working and using a work van.
 [For Sale] Hi Lift Jack and Accessories
JustFX

Post18th Feb 2018 10:13am
Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 18 · Views: 5819 · Subject: [For Sale] Hi Lift Jack and Accessories
I will be at Hurn Airport for a few days next month, and I live just south of Bristol if that helps out?
 Alarm Randomly going off
JustFX

Post14th Feb 2018 8:17pm
Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 8 · Views: 3454 · Subject: Alarm Randomly going off
I replaced all the door switches last year as I had an alarm issue. May have to have a second look at them.

No volumetric on mine as its an early model TD5 (2000)

Bonet switch is also worth a lo ...
 
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