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 Naming this one HMS Hood |
simonb1952
 21st Mar 2014 9:43am
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 14 · Views: 6176 · Subject: Naming this one HMS Hood |
HMS Hood?
Did you know Hood was one of the "wettest" ships in the Navy, and leaked like a sieve? She was jokingly referred to as the Navy's largest submarine.
I hope you haven't jinxed y ... |
| Corrosion Prevention Guide! |
simonb1952
19th Mar 2014 6:39pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 1280 · Views: 790695 · Subject: Corrosion Prevention Guide! |
Another thanks to Zagato for this excellent guide.
I picked up my new 90 last Saturday and applied Dinitrol on Monday, before any muck or rust could get hold (and while it's dry)
I bought the Larg ... |
| Puma 2.2 and 205 tyres |
simonb1952
9th Mar 2014 7:51am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 0 · Views: 971 · Subject: Puma 2.2 and 205 tyres |
I've just ordered a new 2.2 Puma to replace my TD5. It's coming with 7.5 XZL tyres. For height restriction reasons I'll need to swap to 205s.
On previous models, there was a method of adjusting the ... |
| Rotten Door Bottoms |
simonb1952
3rd Jan 2014 1:46pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 9 · Views: 7216 · Subject: Rotten Door Bottoms |
I had a go at this the other week. I'm probably average at DIY. There's no way I'm doing it again. This is a job for people who know what they're doing, IMHO.
For non experts, please bear in mind:
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| Defender 90 radio/speaker wiring |
simonb1952
29th Dec 2013 7:57pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 15 · Views: 8856 · Subject: Defender 90 radio/speaker wiring |
Hello Rog
re b) you may want to check. My 2008 HT came with speaker grilles but no speakers behind them. When a chap installed a stereo for me we were initially baffled at the lack of sound, but the ... |
| I still have a clunk changing up to 2nd then 3rd |
simonb1952
29th Dec 2013 7:30pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 16 · Views: 10958 · Subject: I still have a clunk changing up to 2nd then 3rd |
| Some people are obviously less bothered about this problem. When I sold mine, a bloke came for a test drive. We kangaroo-ed along for a few miles yerking forwards and backwards in our seats at each ge ... |
| I still have a clunk changing up to 2nd then 3rd |
simonb1952
28th Dec 2013 7:13pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 16 · Views: 10958 · Subject: I still have a clunk changing up to 2nd then 3rd |
| I had a 2008 Puma with a shocking gear change quality. 6th was very pleasant, getting there left me in a cold sweat. Juddery clutch, driveline shunt, revs staying too high,I managed about 4 smooth gea ... |
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