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 Puma mileage, how long will the engine last? |
MarkBrown
 19th Dec 2024 11:44am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 49 · Views: 9189 · Subject: Puma mileage, how long will the engine last? |
The highest mileage Defender in the UK is a Puma, although impossible to tell what has been replaced thus far or if it's the original engine!
https://defender.lrworkshop.com/collections/highest-mil ... |
| Anyone familiar with Building Control? |
MarkBrown
16th Dec 2024 2:08pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 7 · Views: 324 · Subject: Anyone familiar with Building Control? |
| My experience with building control when I rebuilt my place was excellent. The inspector was helpful, always at the end of the phone to help and give advice. Generally speaking, with and old property ... |
| Anyone familiar with Building Control? |
MarkBrown
16th Dec 2024 11:35am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 7 · Views: 324 · Subject: Anyone familiar with Building Control? |
| Have you got any neighbours? Will it be out of sight to the general public? Will it spoil the look of the building for anyone else? Is it listed? Front or back or end? I’d condisider these points fi ... |
| Cleaning interior plastic |
MarkBrown
16th Dec 2024 8:34am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 6 · Views: 284 · Subject: Cleaning interior plastic |
| Has anyone got any recommendations for a cheap and easy way to scrub up dirty car plastics, door trims etc? The brands/names of domestic products which work are appreciated. Thanks. |
| Transfer box fill plug seized |
MarkBrown
16th Dec 2024 8:30am
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 23 · Views: 816 · Subject: Transfer box fill plug seized |
Bit pikey I know, but I would just put a tube over the handle of your ratchet.Oooh, my favourite way!
To the OP, like has been said crawl around in the dirt, curse and moan, then shove it with you ... |
| Heavy Duty? |
MarkBrown
13th Dec 2024 8:15am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 11 · Views: 655 · Subject: Heavy Duty? |
| Who knows, perhaps others are weak duty! Sorry I don’t know. |
| JCB 4.4 Industrial Agri Engine Conversion |
MarkBrown
12th Dec 2024 10:56pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 15 · Views: 1062 · Subject: JCB 4.4 Industrial Agri Engine Conversion |
| Having seen quite a few of his videos, his business is essentially an engineering shop who specialises in Mercedes based engine conversion and tuning parts, which are shipped to enthusiasts worldwide. ... |
| Axle level and drain plug square size? |
MarkBrown
11th Dec 2024 4:58pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 14 · Views: 719 · Subject: Axle level and drain plug square size? |
| I’m 99 percent sure they take a 1/2 inch extension bar. They’re a tapered thread I think, so I can’t see any harm in putting serious effort into undoing them, but I’m sure if there’s any pa ... |
| JCB 4.4 Industrial Agri Engine Conversion |
MarkBrown
10th Dec 2024 8:03am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 15 · Views: 1062 · Subject: JCB 4.4 Industrial Agri Engine Conversion |
| I saw that, very well done I thought. |
| 200 power steering quirk. |
MarkBrown
9th Dec 2024 9:44pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 5 · Views: 390 · Subject: 200 power steering quirk. |
| I had a 200 tdi and the belt had to extremely tight for it not to slip and squeal. I believe that new belts and pulleys will solve the problem and then presumably they won’t need to be as tight. I j ... |
| Main Grenadier discussion thread |
MarkBrown
27th Nov 2024 9:24pm
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Forum: INEOS Grenadier · Replies: 1746 · Views: 438581 · Subject: Main Grenadier discussion thread |
Fantastic bit of kit, overall.
https://youtu.be/4Q3l-FAsKiE?si=MlEBju2bYnwwyLWi
That’s the impression I got from Ronny’s video. I like it, especially inside. I’m not keen on the front, bu ... |
| What Did You Do In Your Defender Today |
MarkBrown
25th Nov 2024 2:40pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 20679 · Views: 7356986 · Subject: What Did You Do In Your Defender Today |
| Pieces of rubber matting always seem to work really well at keeping off the mud. It’s bound to help. |
| V8 + ? = you know what’s next. |
MarkBrown
24th Nov 2024 6:23am
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Forum: Pictures & Video · Replies: 16 · Views: 1112 · Subject: V8 + ? = you know what’s next. |
Did you run out of fuel and had to wait for help because you couldn’t open the door? Are you still there?  |
| My 110 MILLIE. |
MarkBrown
23rd Nov 2024 6:35pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 985 · Views: 243964 · Subject: My 110 MILLIE. |
| That’s such a great looking 110 Clayton! I’ve always liked the pick ups, especially with the cage. |
| What Did You Do In Your Defender Today |
MarkBrown
23rd Nov 2024 6:32pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 20679 · Views: 7356986 · Subject: What Did You Do In Your Defender Today |
| Do you swim or dunk? To stay in and do any distance gets my respect. I’ve done a bit and know it’s better once in, but to get the self control and then do a distance isn’t something I’ve maste ... |
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