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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678  
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Totally agree, it's also worth carrying the spares others have suggested even if you have no mechanical knowledge to fit them yourself as it will be much quicker for a local garage to fit your part than waiting for a replacement to be delivered.
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15th Mar 2012 2:00pm |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678
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Mutual admiration society going on here
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15th Mar 2012 2:25pm |
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| bm52 Member Since: 04 Apr 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 2189 
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spare serpentine belt arrived today. i couldnt believe how long it is. it is huge.
now tucked under drivers seat along with the spare light switch. hopefully i won't have to use either of them.. BM52 |
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21st Mar 2012 9:57pm |
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| BigMike Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2253
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2 fuel filters compressor heavy duty (long) jump leads ( I got stuck behind a dead vehicle on a ferry and they were invaluable) tyre plug kit (proper one not the ones with the tools which have plastic handles) wouldnt bother with oil or washer fluid, you can buy it anywhere and if your vehicle is using oil get it sorted before you go. small jerry can of clean fuel basic tool kit - mole grips, spanners, big cable ties, super glue, duct tape, socket set, sharp knife To be honest I carry all the above all the time for driving in england (except the fuel), it just lives in the vehicle, barely takes up room at all. |
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21st Mar 2012 10:38pm |
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| bm52 Member Since: 04 Apr 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 2189
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Just back from a week in Normandy and after nearly 1000 miles the Puma behaved faultlessly.
Now I am really looking forward to the long trip in August. The only concern I had was the Total diesel I had to buy, caused the engine to sound very 'tappety' which went away after I filled up with Esso. BM52 |
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13th Apr 2012 9:20pm |
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| Birdy Member Since: 07 Oct 2011 Location: Côte d'Azur Posts: 866  
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I visit the in-laws in Germany about four times a year, and spend five or six weeks in Summer at my place in the South of France (yes, I’m retired).
If it’s just me and the missus I take my Morgan Plus Four, if accompanied or transporting anything bulky I use the Defender. Surely the two most unreliable vehicles in the universe! But ADAC membership means that in case of breakdown I’ll be towed to safety, and as for spares, what the heck is needed apart from a credit/debit card? Other than the legal requirements (bulbs, hi-viz vest, first-aid kit etc.), where would you stop - wheel bearings, shock absorbers, springs, differential? If I worried about things like that I’d rather stay at home… Peter |
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14th Apr 2012 11:03pm |
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| Surrey Rover Member Since: 20 Dec 2010 Location: Surrey Posts: 360 |
I spend a lot of time in France as I am bought a property there many years ago. It's a full days drive to get there and whilst I'm there I clock up a few thousand miles during the trip (in fact I am going on Monday but in the comfort of the Hilux
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My list: Paperwork Spare keys Jack and spare wheel, obviously Fire extinguisher Tow rope Legal crap the frencies want - bibs, triangle etc And nothing else. Land Rovers are very reliable if serviced by pro's and not tinkered with by bodgers. In the last 8 years of doing these trips, I have only ever broken down once due to my own stupidity (petrol into diesel isn't a great choice), LR assist had me back up on running within hours and I was in the middle of nowhere. IMO a good regular service is your passport to a stress free life, let the garages stock up with spare parts on your behalf, it shouldn't work the other way around, well certainly not for France anyway. Nick 2.2 110 Tipper |
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15th Apr 2012 5:13am |
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