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 Fire extinguisher mount points - share yours thnx!
mcgiver

Post4th Oct 2016 7:27am
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 38 · Views: 15135 · Subject: Fire extinguisher mount points - share yours thnx!
I have watched the" fire extinguisher guy" when he does his twice yearly inspections on the fleet in work and he spends 2 mins on each extinguisher with a heavy rubber mallet......what a job ...
 Large crossmember bolts
mcgiver

Post4th Jun 2016 11:38am
Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 5687 · Subject: Large crossmember bolts
ahh... didn't see that problem...also noticed my rear panel sits out a little more than on the blue defender pictured....the big hammer must have been misplaced when mine was built....
 Weak rear door hinges
mcgiver

Post4th Jun 2016 11:33am
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 7 · Views: 2700 · Subject: Weak rear door hinges
best investment for the rear of your def is a swingaway carrier bolted to chassis member and using original door fixing points to pivot your wheel but not take any loading....just fitted one to my 201 ...
 Large crossmember bolts
mcgiver

Post4th Jun 2016 10:59am
Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 5687 · Subject: Large crossmember bolts
just fitted masai swingaway carrier to crossmember at this position..to prevent panel damage spacer needed to be fitted between x- member and lower pivot of carrier which meant the new 110mm bolt was ...
 Ignition key problem
mcgiver

Post11th May 2016 9:27am
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 3 · Views: 2289 · Subject: Ignition key problem
quick question whisky..do you keep your defender ignition key on a ring with a lot of other keys? Heavy weight on the key can cause premature wear inside the barrel...
 Anti corrosion paste
mcgiver

Post10th May 2016 8:14am
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 20 · Views: 12441 · Subject: Anti corrosion paste
quickly on the electronic protection.....have had it fitted by previous owner from new on 2010 defender that gets taken to the beach and bush...lives under a carport and is looked after but not coss ...
 The (not so) Incredible Hulk
mcgiver

Post24th Apr 2016 3:50am
Forum: My Defender · Replies: 31 · Views: 17340 · Subject: sevice utility defenders......
I worked in NIreland for the electricity company and saw defenders put through their working life in 18 months! Best mod/worst mod was watching two linesmen deciding which blade to put in the bow saw ...
 Anti corrosion paste
mcgiver

Post24th Apr 2016 3:20am
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 20 · Views: 12441 · Subject: Product from another application...Alminox...
Alminox is used in the Electrical industry as a paste between aluminium and copper or tinned copper to prevent reaction while maintaining a high conductive bond...have used it as preventative measure ...
 Defender 90 MY 2015/2016 fuel tank size
mcgiver

Post28th Jan 2016 10:57am
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 21 · Views: 22434 · Subject: Defender 90 MY 2015/2016 fuel tank size
thanks from me too Supacat...here in Australia knowing your fuel requirements and capabilities is always on your mind
when passing the last fuel stop for 500kms.....?
 Defender 90 MY 2015/2016 fuel tank size
mcgiver

Post31st Dec 2015 8:47am
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 21 · Views: 22434 · Subject: Defender 90 MY 2015/2016 fuel tank size
Shocked :shock:also in oz and also aware of the eski sized fuel tank....never go past the first "click" at the pump
as your boots fill up as diesel spews out of the breather.....taught mys ...
 Stuck in first
mcgiver

Post6th Oct 2015 10:05am
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 13 · Views: 12918 · Subject: Stuck in first
hey nick
here are a few shots I took as I went about this detent issue...previous info in the thread should fill in the blanks.....
anything else just give me a shout on this thread ....t ...
 Stuck in first
mcgiver

Post5th Oct 2015 8:42am
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 13 · Views: 12918 · Subject: Stuck in first
FIXED ....AGAIN......
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/19042/normal_IMG_1393.jpg
 Stuck in first
mcgiver

Post5th Oct 2015 8:29am
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 13 · Views: 12918 · Subject: puma stuck in first
hey nick t
maddening stuff but at least the mechanic was under it so how did
he go about fixing it? I have spent today getting intimate!! with my ...
 Stuck in first
mcgiver

Post3rd Oct 2015 4:42am
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 13 · Views: 12918 · Subject: Stuck in first
Hey everyone
back home and about to get investigating gearbox problem...1st gear didn't magically release unfortunately
have got a little more info from websites and it s ...
 Stuck in first
mcgiver

Post27th Sep 2015 8:55am
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 13 · Views: 12918 · Subject: Stuck in first
sorry for massive delay in coming back to this as we are in the middle of japan on holiday with limited internet access...
have 5 days in HK and then back home to dust off the garage crawler...intere ...
 
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