steve b
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Thanks Muddy , noted to favourites ....just in case
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55 minutes ago, muddy said:
you can also buy a purpose made 20' container transport trailer that is 3500kg gross.
Do you have a link or supplier for these?
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I don't think you could knock the ugly off that with a wrecking ball........
Should've have built out of the sun under the shade tree , it might(?) have come out differently...
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1 hour ago, Chubby M said:
I'll check this - would you know what colour the ignition live wire is please? -purple. I'll check.
purple is accessory permanent live (interior lights etc.)
Green is ignition live for services
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Have you got an ignition live at the flasher relay?
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That's good news really - simple to fix and a known failure mode so nothing suspicious to be concerned about.
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EN9 is a good higher grade and can be heat treated for added hardness once machined/formed etc.
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TD5's are likely to be higher mileage at the cheap end , then there is the price of injector servicing, timing chain and the quality of even OEM stuff (AFM's for example) is variable to say the least.
Have you stripped the 200 to fully assess for rebuild ?
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Can you show us the mods to run links ?
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My guess would be spiralling insurance costs for play day style events, it's the reason a couple of places here in the east have shut to "open" events. Private event hire still happens (usually by invitation to known clients)
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That 3 degree's of advance makes all the difference, good to hear it's all good
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I would say it's retarded by the sound of the running description ?
Is the pump body central on the slots?
One other thing to check is the engine stop lever, with no cable and/or return spring it can be partially shut off if not back against the stop.
There is a plate on the side of the pump body (2 hex 5/16" head ) that has a pointer and a timing mark on the rotor too but my WSM does not show it
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14 hours ago, pat_pending said:
Car body on a Land Rover chassis? how 1980s!
Is Alvin Smith still around?*
*Those of a certain age will know.
I saw his TR7 (on RRC running gear/chassis) race at Peters Pit AWDC years ago . I liked the Strange Rover too.
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Too subtle then, never mind eh
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...no point in putting new ones in , just rip the engine out and bin the exhaust. Drain the tank and refill with the correct fuel
If the block is cracked it's usually along the section directly under the manifolds.
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3 hours ago, Simon_CSK said:
Driving along the M8 on Monday a 6 wheeled Discovery 2 joined the motorway and peaked my interest.
Decided to follow to see if I could get some pictures. Saw a nice blonde driving so decided not to follow further.
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Agree entirely on the variable quality with replacement springs and dampers . Now you have mentioned the police spec I do remember you mentioning that before. Having built a few RRC's from the chassis up it is surprising just how much mass goes on at the final finish build stage .
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They've been putting the time in , that has moved on a whole lot. Is it on the original springs? It looks quite high, although it is still in build so more to add yet.
Do you have a first road trip in mind yet?
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I know someone with a LWB Santana over in southern Spain , that has a 2.5N/A Rover diesel. The rear brakes are 11" Rover SLS drums , not sure what the fronts are.
Leaf sprung with a Rover rear diff and anti-roll bar. Transmission is LT230/LT77.
Not sure about the steering box arrangement either. The owner has said there seems to be little knowledge or parts listings locally for him which seems odd as Santana started a long while ago.
My thoughts are more local research on parts and mechanical details along with body types (and material - GRP or ally) before jumping in. It may turn out that an Iveco 4x4 van/truck might be a better choice?
Welcome to the forum too - lots of camper builds on here to whet your appetite....
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Shared knowledge does it again
Nice one Ian
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56 minutes ago, Jott21 said:
Hi all,
alright so the problem is fixed! I put the proper copper washers on the turbo feed, new EGT plate gasket, and new rocker cover gasket on and one if not all of those fixes solved the smell issue. Thanks for all the help here!
Good to hear it's done the job. By all means hang around and carry on posting pic's
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Good to see you here again.
The main thing with any engine change or upgrading the current engine is cost against the financial gain in fuel consumption.
I sort of still fall on optimising what you have for best economy including tyres that are narrow and entirely road based to reduce drag.
In line with that I would say a low boost supercharger might suit your goal for this.
@Nonimouse has experience of forced air induction on 4 cyl. petrol engines I think
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Probably, but my Tdci experience is limited , not sure there is any other mix point? maybe someone else can chime in ?
Good call on draining the oil to check it
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The oil around the rocker cover joint is the seal - they do benefit from a small bead of gasket seal in the groove of the cover before fitting the seal , That turbo oil feed leak is it , very hot there so the oil burning off will stink.
The washer should be copper or aluminium top and bottom of the banjo.
Blanking all the holes from cab to under bonnet or outside is top of the list too , even if it's just duck tape to start with.
I like the double cab with just 2 doors , looks very useful and great pic's , thanks.
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They look perfect for flex , with the right centre for inset all it needs now is the right engine
Nice job as always Stephen
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