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- Tue Nov 21, 2017 9:32 pm
- Forum: Technical Info
- Topic: TYRES
- Replies: 4
- Views: 49402
Re: TYRES
I'm undecided on the Cooper Discoverer STT Pro, they'll probably last for a while but having tried them on the front of mine with Yokohama Geolander on the back, I felt the front end was letting me down more than the back end on Sunday in the mud. Up to now though I've been happy with them, just not...
- Mon Jul 24, 2017 3:41 pm
- Forum: Member's Vehicles
- Topic: Well I tried to be normal, but.... I'm back ;)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 134289
Re: Well I tried to be normal, but.... I'm back ;)
That would only be a problem if you were towing with it, it's a recovery point not a tow bar so therefore doesn't need type approval.
That said, if you were to tow with it, do you think anyone would know (or care) that it wasn't type approved ?
That said, if you were to tow with it, do you think anyone would know (or care) that it wasn't type approved ?
- Tue Jul 04, 2017 10:06 am
- Forum: Member's Vehicles
- Topic: Well I tried to be normal, but.... I'm back ;)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 134289
Re: Well I tried to be normal, but.... I'm back ;)
Welcome back ! :) Disco 2 is a good option, especially a TD5 Auto. The longer overhang at the back can be a bit of a liability and, having seen what Brendan did to his, rerouting the exhaust at the back is probably a priority ! I think there are a couple of Disco 2s in the pipeline already for club ...
- Thu Nov 03, 2016 6:30 pm
- Forum: Club Information
- Topic: Can't see the members area ?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 145367
Re: Can't see the members area ?
There is no Rothwell event at the end of the month, we've booked Brotherton instead - Rothwell wanted too much money so we had to switch venues.
- Wed Oct 05, 2016 2:13 pm
- Forum: Technical Info
- Topic: Handbrake binding at points
- Replies: 5
- Views: 67692
Re: Handbrake binding at points
I can't think of much that would cause that, maybe the bearing in the output housing. You'd expect it to be leaking oil if it was that bad. I suspect it might be that you're not getting enough throw on the handbrake linkage, perhaps the mechanism in the drum needs stripping, cleaning and lubricating...
- Tue May 17, 2016 9:23 pm
- Forum: Technical Info
- Topic: Sandladders vs Waffleboards vs ....
- Replies: 2
- Views: 34172
Re: Sandladders vs Waffleboards vs ....
Waffle boards will allow some bridging, especially when used in multiples, back in the day when we ran teams in challenges we used to carry 3 on each vehicle because you can bridge pretty much anything with 3 waffle boards per wheel. They're not perfect as they can bend quite a lot but ok for small ...
- Tue Feb 10, 2015 10:48 pm
- Forum: Technical Info
- Topic: Defender rear tailpipe section
- Replies: 7
- Views: 97775
Re: Defender rear tailpipe section
If you want to make one up yourself, I use Jetex for the parts: http://www.jetex.co.uk/website/jetexcustomexhaustparts.php Stainless or mild in any normal diameter, just work out what bends you need and how much straight. Each component comes with a socket at one end so they just push together. I no...
- Thu Jan 08, 2015 2:08 pm
- Forum: Technical Info
- Topic: V8 90 transfer box ratios
- Replies: 7
- Views: 82855
It's worth noting (especially when looking for a replacement) that the number stamped on the transfer box isn't a reliable indicator of the actual ratio. There are a fair number of boxes that have had ratios changed since they left the factory - a lot of TD5 Defenders had their ratios changed to 1.2...
- Thu Jan 08, 2015 1:43 pm
- Forum: Technical Info
- Topic: V8 90 transfer box ratios
- Replies: 7
- Views: 82855
Change to 1.4 without any doubt, maybe a 1.2 (your current box) will work but with your tyres 1.4 will be better. If you come across a 1.6 I think that'll work even better for you but 1.4 are much easier to get hold of. The 1.2 you have only works well with 205/16 tyres, any bigger than that and the...
- Tue Sep 02, 2014 6:23 pm
- Forum: News
- Topic: Tax Disks and MOTs
- Replies: 1
- Views: 29766
Tax Disks and MOTs
Following discussion at Helmsley and the August club night we expect to change our scrutineering to reflect government changes to tax and MOTs. From October tax disks will no longer be issued and the only way to verify if a vehicle is taxed is via the new DVLA web site facility. A few years ago the ...
- Mon Apr 07, 2014 1:40 pm
- Forum: Technical Info
- Topic: Discovery Transmission Oil
- Replies: 9
- Views: 102734
There is a school of thought that the last thing you want to do, particularly with a high mileage box, is change the oil and filter. As the clutch plates wear they cause a build up of sludge in the gearbox and by flushing the oil all you end up doing is encouraging the sludge to migrate to the valve...
- Fri Aug 09, 2013 4:34 pm
- Forum: Technical Info
- Topic: Series radiators.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 56261
It's a looooong time since I played with Series motors but as far as I can remember the 2.25 engine was pretty much the same externally right the way through Series 2/2A/3. There were some changes internally. It's possible the thermostat housing and/or water pump were different but I'd have though t...
- Wed Aug 07, 2013 11:02 am
- Forum: Technical Info
- Topic: Which tablet
- Replies: 14
- Views: 185187
- Tue Aug 06, 2013 11:59 pm
- Forum: Technical Info
- Topic: Which tablet
- Replies: 14
- Views: 185187
- Wed Jul 10, 2013 12:13 pm
- Forum: Technical Info
- Topic: Expansion tank cap leak
- Replies: 3
- Views: 38316
Given the warm weather it may be that it's got a bit warm and might not be anything to panic about regards the coolant level. How far is it sat below the line when it's cold ? Oil level going up could be coolant (ouch) or could be injector seals (not too bad, get a new injector harness fitted at the...