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What Type of Connector is this? |
LiftedDisco
18th Nov 2024 8:14pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 405 · Subject: What Type of Connector is this? |
They are cracking connectors, but do make sure you get the correct crimping tool for them… |
300tdi starting trouble: immobilizer vs ??? |
LiftedDisco
29th Apr 2024 8:04pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 13 · Views: 2117 · Subject: 300tdi starting trouble: immobilizer vs ??? |
If you have a working engine when you put a dedicated 12v feed to the fuel solenoid, it sounds pretty much like your spider is fried.
This is a common issue on Discovery 300 TDi’s and there is a ... |
[Wanted] Boost wheels/tyres |
LiftedDisco
2nd Apr 2024 8:12pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 8 · Views: 1112 · Subject: [Wanted] Boost wheels/tyres |
I’m pretty sure that Rich1968 has some for sale and he’s in Towcester, so not too far away |
Flexi Brake Lines |
LiftedDisco
11th Feb 2024 8:53pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 15 · Views: 1778 · Subject: Flexi Brake Lines |
If you need some flexis making up, try Furore Products - They have made bespoke flexis for me in colour of choice and are cracking folks… |
Custom Exhaust Part Required - Any recommendations |
LiftedDisco
25th Sep 2023 3:05pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 13 · Views: 1861 · Subject: Custom Exhaust Part Required - Any recommendations |
Franklin Exhausts (actually Franklin Silencers) in Grafton St, centre of Northampton could probably help, the alternative would be Every Exhaust Part in Redditch, but that might be mail order given yo ... |
P38 Steering box Conversion |
LiftedDisco
3rd Aug 2023 7:59pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 15 · Views: 3850 · Subject: P38 Steering box Conversion |
The blackbird kit is essentially what was used on the 70th anniversary defenders with the 5L V8’s, Mike who runs blackbird used to work at bowler when they built them. If LR were willing to use that ... |
Quiz. |
LiftedDisco
11th Jul 2023 8:45pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 20 · Views: 3597 · Subject: Quiz. |
Looking at the wiper arrangement and location of pedal boxes etc, this is RHD, so my thoughts would be along the line of Australian.
Possibly Ranger, as folks have said before, but the air filter l ... |
SOLD - Five x Boost wheels, 235/85 tyres and wheel nuts |
LiftedDisco
7th Jun 2023 7:29pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 1 · Views: 744 · Subject: SOLD - Five x Boost wheels, 235/85 tyres and wheel nuts |
Just a quick update…
These were bought specifically for an IVA test and speed check from a mate of mine who had used them as his summer tyres - when not in use, they’ve been stored inside and o ... |
[Wanted] 5x Boost Wheels with Tyres |
LiftedDisco
22nd May 2023 4:10pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 4 · Views: 992 · Subject: [Wanted] 5x Boost Wheels with Tyres |
Link to my sale post here, if that helps:
https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic87962.html |
SOLD - Five x Boost wheels, 235/85 tyres and wheel nuts |
LiftedDisco
22nd May 2023 4:05pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 1 · Views: 744 · Subject: SOLD - Five x Boost wheels, 235/85 tyres and wheel nuts |
Five Boost rims, all in good condition, fitted with 235/85 R16 General Grabber TR tyres
Full set of wheel nuts, including locking wheel nuts and key, including wheel nuts for the spare wheel.
Ty ... |
[Wanted] 5x Boost Wheels with Tyres |
LiftedDisco
20th May 2023 7:50pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 4 · Views: 992 · Subject: [Wanted] 5x Boost Wheels with Tyres |
I’ve a set of five Boosts, all with decent tyres (7mm across three, 6.8mm on one and unused 13.5mm on the spare) as General Grabber TR - 235/85 R16
Complete with wheel nuts, including locking whe ... |
Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time… |
LiftedDisco
11th May 2023 7:29pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 3 · Views: 941 · Subject: Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time… |
Thanks Andy - we had a mad weekend in Mike’s workshop (as pictured) which was a real help…
Now waiting on DVLA to issue a registration number so I can actually hit the road - mind you, driving ... |
Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time… |
LiftedDisco
10th May 2023 9:01pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 3 · Views: 941 · Subject: Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time… |
Many (many) years ago, there was a piece in LRO about building a Tornado - this being fibreglass bodied Defender-look-alike based on a Discovery or Range Rover chassis.
The back story was that I’ ... |
Cable driven speedo adjustment |
LiftedDisco
1st May 2023 8:45pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 2552 · Subject: Cable driven speedo adjustment |
@jst
What tyre size are you running - there are different drive gears which will adjust the speedo reading.
Changing the drive gear can be somewhat challenging, but isn’t too tricky once you g ... |
Want to build a truck at home? A few pointers. |
LiftedDisco
23rd Apr 2023 7:47pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 21 · Views: 41670 · Subject: Want to build a truck at home? A few pointers. |
So… just to bring this thread back to life, and without wishing to flout the generally accepted rule about ‘no IVA posts’, I thought I would offer my thoughts…
Many, many years ago, I decid ... |
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