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 DIY wheel alignment/tracking |
mactheknife
 19th May 2019 10:19pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 26 · Views: 14990 · Subject: DIY wheel alignment/tracking |
| I used two flat bars and a tape measure to get mine aligned after replacing all the track rods and ends. I got it as close to perfect as I could, but still took it to a shop to get it double checked a ... |
| Portable stove |
mactheknife
16th May 2019 10:15pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 7 · Views: 4800 · Subject: Portable stove |
We have one and wouldn't camp with out it now. Great bit of kit, keeps us warm and we cook on it.
Made a simple spark arrestor out of plastering mesh from a diy store for a few quid.
We use hardwoo ... |
| Cargo barrier |
mactheknife
24th Mar 2019 11:32pm
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 3 · Views: 4264 · Subject: Cargo barrier |
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/20591/normal__20190324_232828.JPG
I've done this, with a rock and road net, in a 110 CSW
I used the load bed lashing points at the bottom, the seat ... |
| Rear diff failure |
mactheknife
21st Feb 2019 9:32pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 26 · Views: 10337 · Subject: Rear diff failure |
| This happened to me just before Christmas , except on the front. I had some play in the drive flange, so I replaced it, the oil seal and dirt shield. It was torqued back up to spec. Ran sweetly for an ... |
| Exmoor Trim - help me choose a suitable trim... |
mactheknife
18th Dec 2018 11:04pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 11 · Views: 4505 · Subject: Exmoor Trim - help me choose a suitable trim... |
| I've got the XS full leather on the front and second row seats. The four tip up rear seats are techno trim with exmoor black nylon covers on. The dog sits on these all the time and they still look bra ... |
| Double din unit less £300 what are you using, pictures? |
mactheknife
22nd Mar 2018 6:44pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 4 · Views: 2879 · Subject: Double din unit less £300 what are you using, pictures? |
It's a motolita fitted onto a quick release hub. Think its the 14 in one. The previous owner fitted it, I quite liked it as my previous car had one too.
Also like the fact it's removable, for securit ... |
| Double din unit less £300 what are you using, pictures? |
mactheknife
21st Mar 2018 10:23pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 4 · Views: 2879 · Subject: Double din unit less £300 what are you using, pictures? |
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/20591/normal_DSC_0063.JPG
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/20591/normal_DSC_0063.JPG
I went with the Pumpkin double DIN unit abou ... |
| 110 CSW Doors |
mactheknife
25th Jul 2017 9:59pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 15 · Views: 5944 · Subject: 110 CSW Doors |
| The doors are welded in three parts at the top, so steel with ally skins then! |
| 110 CSW Doors |
mactheknife
23rd Jul 2017 10:15pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 15 · Views: 5944 · Subject: 110 CSW Doors |
Thanks for all the responses, been away for a few days so not had chance to catch up.
Its a 2004 model. So all steel then.
Next job is to find a welder near Wells. |
| 110 CSW Doors |
mactheknife
19th Jul 2017 9:12pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 15 · Views: 5944 · Subject: 110 CSW Doors |
I have a couple of spots of rust appearing on my TD5 110 CSW 2nd Row doors and I want to get them sorted before they get too much worse.
- both have a small area of penetrating rust near the windo ... |
| Heading to Austria - top tips needed! |
mactheknife
22nd May 2017 7:36pm
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 21 · Views: 11112 · Subject: Heading to Austria - top tips needed! |
The route we took was as follows:
Calais Eurotunnel to Maria Alm.
A26 & A4 via Reims and as far as Strasbourg. The Peage routes are very good, the Liber-t pass means you can drive through tolls ... |
| Heading to Austria - top tips needed! |
mactheknife
21st May 2017 9:10pm
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 21 · Views: 11112 · Subject: Heading to Austria - top tips needed! |
Just back from the trip to Austria.
Thanks for all the tips.
The Grossglockener was fantastic.
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/20591/normal_download_20170521_220229.jpeg
Had ... |
| Heading to Austria - top tips needed! |
mactheknife
7th May 2017 9:16pm
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 21 · Views: 11112 · Subject: Heading to Austria - top tips needed! |
Thanks for all the tips everyone
Liber-T pass ordered
Tea bags packed
Headlamp deflectors, hi VI's jackets, triangles and all the other mandatory gumpf found and packed
The list of places to vis ... |
| Heading to Austria - top tips needed! |
mactheknife
6th May 2017 9:18pm
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 21 · Views: 11112 · Subject: Heading to Austria - top tips needed! |
Thanks Chris,
Very helpful, my wife loves tea! |
| Heading to Austria - top tips needed! |
mactheknife
6th May 2017 8:08pm
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 21 · Views: 11112 · Subject: Heading to Austria - top tips needed! |
Thanks AM94 ,
Useful to know about the autobahn roadworks. I'm looking at the liber-t passes now.
Schloss neuschwanstein is on the to do list. As is the grossglockner thanks to this thread. |
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