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 Titanium wheel nuts |
barbel jim
 24th Nov 2024 1:28pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 634 · Subject: Titanium wheel nuts |
Over 12 months…..and yes been in and out a few times CO1 ran them also before he went to the pretender  pro bolt supplied, iirc £11 a bolt….. but priceless compared to OCD |
| Titanium wheel nuts |
barbel jim
24th Nov 2024 1:05pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 634 · Subject: Titanium wheel nuts |
I use the original wheel nuts on my black bowlers. Which is then complimented by the titanium drive flange bolts. Dirty yes, but no rust 
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/ ... |
| Defender TD5 6HP Auto Conversion |
barbel jim
23rd Nov 2024 9:08pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 31 · Views: 1638 · Subject: Defender TD5 6HP Auto Conversion |
| James and Mo there was no disrespect meant to either of you. If that’s what works for you Great. I can certainly appreciate the engineering. I struggled going with the vnt over hybrid on the TD5 it ... |
| Defender TD5 6HP Auto Conversion |
barbel jim
23rd Nov 2024 9:42am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 31 · Views: 1638 · Subject: Defender TD5 6HP Auto Conversion |
| Banks I’ve pondered the idea of a modern relaxing auto for the commute many a time….. but spoiling a nicely tuned TD5 manual to do so imo isn’t the answer. The effort it requires to drive it mak ... |
| GardX paint protection |
barbel jim
12th Nov 2024 10:38pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 10 · Views: 926 · Subject: GardX paint protection |
| I used Gtechniq ceramic on my Rr sport. Marvellous stuff, makes it so easy to clean…. It cost more than others but imo worth every penny and feels like silk |
| 130mm (5 inch) speakers in the rear |
barbel jim
6th Oct 2024 3:17pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 11 · Views: 720 · Subject: 130mm (5 inch) speakers in the rear |
I believe BarbelJim on here has in the locations you suggest, I’m not sure when he was last on here though.
I’m still about but the puma is long gone. I trimmed the rear panel as shown in the l ... |
| Dual Mass or Single Mass flywheel? |
barbel jim
2nd Oct 2024 8:02pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 25 · Views: 2462 · Subject: Dual Mass or Single Mass flywheel? |
Think you want the lof power spec clutch. Ring Luke, or clutchfix. I’ve dealt with both, and only good experiences
Regarding your indie reply, standard reply for general motor factors. I know Lu ... |
| Dual Mass or Single Mass flywheel? |
barbel jim
2nd Oct 2024 5:22pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 25 · Views: 2462 · Subject: Dual Mass or Single Mass flywheel? |
| Matt, you don’t need that level of clutch for your stage 2….. that’s what I have, rated at 600nm of torque. It’s like a tractor clutch, and still heavy with the lof spring and lof upgraded Sla ... |
| Dual Mass or Single Mass flywheel? |
barbel jim
1st Oct 2024 5:49pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 25 · Views: 2462 · Subject: Dual Mass or Single Mass flywheel? |
| If you tow then definitely dual mass. Ive driven a single mass …… and definitely not for me. From my experience the new oem clutches are not as strong as the original factory fit. My tuned workh ... |
| [For Sale] Adjustable Lower Vents |
barbel jim
17th Sep 2024 8:14pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 353 · Views: 114063 · Subject: [For Sale] Adjustable Lower Vents |
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292902727296?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=T4R3mtqlQQG&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=9yXbXNDuQSq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
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| Clearing silt from drains |
barbel jim
5th Apr 2024 8:14pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 11 · Views: 1726 · Subject: Clearing silt from drains |
That’s a trade secret Steve
I have some 4inch ducting pipe for 110 underground drainage, 150 for 6 inch and 200 for 8 ….. all cut around 250 long with a hole in the top and a broom hand ... |
| Intercooler |
barbel jim
23rd Mar 2024 11:06am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 8 · Views: 1204 · Subject: Intercooler |
Before you spend money decide how far your going to go
Some intercoolers have cast tanks so will run higher boost pressures. Exhaust Will be another purchase ! Variable vane t ... |
| Drive flange bolts |
barbel jim
16th Mar 2024 9:36am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 30 · Views: 8405 · Subject: Drive flange bolts |
Getting cheesed of with my flange bolts corrosion 
I’ve tried spraying and fitting, spraying once in situ, bzp and they all rust. Having bowler wheels has created another problem!! Stugerli ... |
| TD5 HELP!!! |
barbel jim
29th Feb 2024 12:43pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 19 · Views: 2497 · Subject: TD5 HELP!!! |
Well a new turbos on the list  I’d be going variable vane for the replacement. |
| TD5 HELP!!! |
barbel jim
29th Feb 2024 10:21am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 19 · Views: 2497 · Subject: TD5 HELP!!! |
| If your missing vanes from turbo, and metal in oil it certainly sounds engine side’ and passed through the turbo with exhaust gasses. Realistically as I guess it’s a keeper, only one solution…. ... |
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