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 Repaint /powder coat |
sharkey964
 16th Mar 2025 8:45am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 475 · Subject: Repaint /powder coat |
| My rock sliders are galvanised,but being in the firing line from stones the paint gets chipped,not a problem for rust,but the grey colour looks a bit shabby.It's six months since painting with Raptor, ... |
| Repaint /powder coat |
sharkey964
15th Mar 2025 4:51pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 475 · Subject: Repaint /powder coat |
| I have just re-painted my rock sliders & rear crossmember with Raptor,I know it's not smooth,but it's tough,the rock sliders were previously painted with Hammerite,which is hard,but, chips very ea ... |
| Calling Alu-Cab Icarus owners |
sharkey964
28th Feb 2025 7:40am
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 8 · Views: 465 · Subject: Calling Alu-Cab Icarus owners |
No,mine doesn't come on.
Marc |
| Best place for new gearbox |
sharkey964
22nd Feb 2025 9:13am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 16 · Views: 1129 · Subject: Best place for new gearbox |
Winchester gears for me.
I have had a pair of diffs & a transfer box from them,excelent service. |
| best Full poly bush kit for a 2005 110 TD5 recommendations |
sharkey964
24th Jan 2025 4:07pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 14 · Views: 882 · Subject: best Full poly bush kit for a 2005 110 TD5 recommendations |
Another vote here for Superpro,sourced from Gwyn Lewis.  |
| Windscreen Washer |
sharkey964
19th Jan 2025 2:54pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 11 · Views: 881 · Subject: Windscreen Washer |
I have the Optimill washer system on my 110,it's good but could be better.
The flow rate is excelent,lots of water onto the screen,though,the downside of this is it empty's the reservoir very quickly ... |
| New Topic Name: Trailing Arms bush removal DONE!!!!! |
sharkey964
9th Jan 2025 9:13am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 49 · Views: 3782 · Subject: New Topic Name: Trailing Arms bush removal DONE!!!!! |
I have recently replaced mine using the same methods as you,though I find a recipricating saw easier than a hack saw.I have never had to resort to heat though.
I replaced mine with Super Pro poly bus ... |
| Need Help Diagnosing Noise at Low-Speed (Under 20 kmh) |
sharkey964
19th Oct 2024 8:42am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 13 · Views: 1191 · Subject: Need Help Diagnosing Noise at Low-Speed (Under 20 kmh) |
It's definitely something that is turning,so,if you haven't already,check U/J's,wheel bearings,diff something stuck in the tread of the tyre?
Good luck
Marc |
| Broken shock in Spain |
sharkey964
24th Aug 2024 12:07pm
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 26 · Views: 2983 · Subject: Broken shock in Spain |
| Great news,glad you got it sorted. |
| Broken shock in Spain |
sharkey964
22nd Aug 2024 6:58pm
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 26 · Views: 2983 · Subject: Broken shock in Spain |
I run a Facebook group "French Land Rover Owners",join & stick a wanted post on there;I'm sure there will be some help offered.
Good luck
Marc. |
| Broken shock in Spain |
sharkey964
22nd Aug 2024 6:33pm
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 26 · Views: 2983 · Subject: Broken shock in Spain |
I have a pair of spare OME front shocks,if of any use.I'm about 1hr North of Bordeaux.
Marc |
| Croatia September 23 |
sharkey964
1st Jul 2023 8:03am
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 10 · Views: 2708 · Subject: Croatia September 23 |
Yes,all text is in French.So,it is definately of help if you speak/understand French as there is a lot of additional information in the Road books as well as the directions.
The directions are pretty ... |
| 2 ‘Cruisers, 1 Patrol and a Defender forge a new trail |
sharkey964
5th Apr 2023 7:35am
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Forum: Pictures & Video · Replies: 4 · Views: 1657 · Subject: 2 ‘Cruisers, 1 Patrol and a Defender forge a new trail |
I watched this video last night.The 110 seemed to make light work of most of the obstacles.I'm guessing it had diff locks fitted....
Marc. |
| Croatia September 23 |
sharkey964
19th Feb 2023 3:41pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 10 · Views: 2708 · Subject: Croatia September 23 |
I did the Vibraction road book route of the Balkans a couple of years ago,absolutely brilliant.
https://www.vibraction.org/boutique/road-books/les-balkans/
Marc |
| 3rd brake light |
sharkey964
19th Oct 2022 8:17pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 16 · Views: 4811 · Subject: 3rd brake light |
| I had the same issue with my 110. Tested fine with 12v across the terminals in the bulb holder but no bulb would light. It's possibly that the strip in the window deteriorates and gives a very high re ... |
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