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Message |
 ls this okay? |
TexasRover
 21st Dec 2024 10:35am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 6 · Views: 101 · Subject: ls this okay? |
| Assuming it passed it's MOT it's ok for the right price. It's the state of the rear cross member I would be worried about |
| Sleepy car! |
TexasRover
21st Dec 2024 8:29am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 14 · Views: 3979 · Subject: Re: Charging start battery |
| I replaced my nearly dead battery last week. They said charging via the engine posts was an exercise in futility a total waste of of time. The only way to charge ur battery was directly wired to a dis ... |
| Sleepy car! |
TexasRover
21st Dec 2024 8:26am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 14 · Views: 3979 · Subject: Sleepy car! |
| Can’t help you with the Defender Tim as mine hasn’t arrived yet , but my Volvo does exactly the same. Goes to sleep after about 5 days to save the battery, even though it’s charged. The only way ... |
| Useful mod for livestock |
TexasRover
20th Dec 2024 12:52pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 9 · Views: 393 · Subject: Re: Useful mod for livestock |
Here is a modification that might come in handy for somebody. Best thing about is that it can be removed easily and quickly then stored away for future use.
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/album ... |
| Rear cross member |
TexasRover
20th Dec 2024 12:47pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 10 · Views: 387 · Subject: Rear cross member |
| When I disassembled a rather rusty 110 (remarkably easy process) I found that the next crossmember forward was also in very poor condition. One of the problems seem to be that the fuel tank sits right ... |
| The definitive Defender ICE thread |
TexasRover
13th Dec 2024 1:18pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 1048 · Views: 558724 · Subject: The definitive Defender ICE thread |
Hi,
Is it really worth going component speakers with tweeters v's coaxial it's not as if it's a FFRR, it's noisy as hell even with the sound proofing?
While yes having tweeters on top makes soun ... |
| Fitting speedo healer to Td5 Defender |
TexasRover
13th Dec 2024 10:54am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 24 · Views: 5352 · Subject: Fitting speedo healer to Td5 Defender |
The TD5 ECU expects a certain ratio of revs to road speed for cruise control to engage, which is based on a 1.4 transfer box.
If you put a 1.2 transfer box in, the ratio changes which means CC won' ... |
| Heavy Duty? |
TexasRover
13th Dec 2024 10:50am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 11 · Views: 654 · Subject: Heavy Duty? |
| You can get Heavy Duty LR springs for a defender. Just means you can carry more weight before it hits the bump stop |
| Windscreen Noise |
TexasRover
13th Dec 2024 10:47am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 3 · Views: 186 · Subject: Windscreen Noise |
| OK assuming then L316, have a look and see if the corner of the roof is coming loose from the window frame |
| Windscreen Noise |
TexasRover
13th Dec 2024 10:36am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 3 · Views: 186 · Subject: Windscreen Noise |
What car? I a defender or the Disco 6?
If its a defender the corner connection of the roof to windscreen is known to work loose, there is a screw connection which is visible once you remove the hea ... |
| 2008 TDCi 2.4 |
TexasRover
8th Dec 2024 4:24pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 31 · Views: 1920 · Subject: 2008 TDCi 2.4 |
No, it was owned by a rich guy who kept it at his French Chateau and only used it to take friends to the ski lodge (according to the dealer)
l checked and it hasn't been MOT'd in the UK since 2009
... |
| The Big Bang |
TexasRover
8th Dec 2024 9:07am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 15 · Views: 870 · Subject: The Big Bang |
| Why exactly the double Cardon joint? When I had a D2 they were a known (catastrophic) failure point. |
| Calling Mantec Spare Wheel Carrier Owners. A Question. |
TexasRover
7th Dec 2024 11:58am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 570 · Subject: Calling Mantec Spare Wheel Carrier Owners. A Question. |
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/29075/1000017166.jpg
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/29075/1000017165.jpg
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/29 ... |
| Calling Mantec Spare Wheel Carrier Owners. A Question. |
TexasRover
7th Dec 2024 11:49am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 570 · Subject: Calling Mantec Spare Wheel Carrier Owners. A Question. |
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/29075/1000017167.jpg
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/29075/1000017161.jpg
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/29 ... |
| [Wanted] 2007-2016 Rear Brake Calliper. Pair or RHS. |
TexasRover
6th Dec 2024 2:29pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 9 · Views: 523 · Subject: [Wanted] 2007-2016 Rear Brake Calliper. Pair or RHS. |
| That's preferred, and likely where I'm heading, but it involves considerable logistics as I'll want to source them in the UK, likely the LOF with upgraded SS pistons. They might not expensive in the U ... |
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