miketomcat
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I've got to extract something at or before the weekend so I'm sure I can pass it to Dave for you.Is that available to borrow currently or when it's been excavated from the back of a certain storage unit though...?
Mike
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I've got a folder you can borrow if you want it's a cheapy but it did bits on the ibex ok. It's 800mm but the fold in the middle of 1.5 Ali at full length is not as tight as the ends. I've also got a blade and vee block for a press only 250mm long but I've managed over a 1m by bend a bit move on then come back and do a bit more.
Mike
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You have my sympathys. Speedy recovery.
Mike
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I'd take the props off to check the uj's I've had one that seized even when well greased only found it because I took the prop off (it was giving me a vibration).
Mike
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Straight swap. Just use you old hand brake the casings/out put flange are the same failing that I think it's only a new cable but not sure off hand.
Mike
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Well I can safely say you can get 53.25lt use out of a 89 ninety tank though I thinks I was cutting it a little fine oops.
Mike
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For me it's synthetic all day everyday I agree with mickeyw though. You can always keep the rope clean and off the drum in your motor it takes but minutes to spool it on. I snapped a plasma in Russia it A, didn't kill or injure any one and B, we tied it in a knot carried on and spliced it properly at camp. That rope has had much use since.
Mike
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How well did you flush it and are you sure it was straight water before. We had an interesting problem at work a customer had topped up his antifreeze and the system turned to jelly. It turned out this can happen if you mix red and blue antifreeze the heat exchanger was almost solid.
Mike
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Take the pto cover off mark the shaft, mark the prop flange then roll the truck forward one revolution of the prop and see where the other mark has got to. The other will then be roughly a 1/4 turn on (1.2), half a turn on (1.4) or a bit further still (1.6) from a full turn. I think that's the right way round.
Mike
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Just my 5 eggs. It wouldn't fail iva with no abs provided the brakes met the standard which they would. I had two 200 discos with no abs from new so can't see how you could prove it was there if completely removed. If disabled yes mot fail etc but if removed I'm not so sure.
Mike
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Just noticed fridge's post says on site catering what he means is : tea and coffee!
Mike
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And they wonder why people drive with no insurance. I don't condone it but surely if they made the prices more sensible less would go without.
Mike
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The club trailer makes 45 sweat going up there too.
Mike
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I'd agree ours is only 18 months old and looking seriously ropey. I bought it because it was the only one I could get at the time but never again.Do not, under any circumstances, buy a Britpart exhaust, the one I fitted last year appears to have been made out of rust....
Mike
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Attending Summer & Seven Sisters 2016
For 2016 we are allowing non-road-legal vehicles to attend our Seven Sisters events, subject to the rules below. If you have any doubts or questions about bringing your vehicle please contact us well in advance and we will be able to advise.
If your vehicle is a road legal 4x4:
If your vehicle is a 4x4 which has a valid MOT and insurance, as well as seats & seat belts for ALL occupants (regardless of MOT requirement) then you are welcome to attend.
If your vehicle is a non-road-legal 4x4:
Non-road-registered 4x4's must meet the following criteria:
The vehicle must have a FULL MSA, ARC, or Ultra-4 approved roll cage
The vehicle must have secure seats & belts for all occupants
Vehicles must be able to demonstrate:
Working brakes including parking brake
Working steering
Safe and secure fuel tank, battery and exhaust.
Vehicles attending the night-time event must have front & rear lights
We STRONGLY RECOMMEND you insure your truck with 3rd party cover failure to do so could result in you being sued.
We will NOT allow "bangers on trailers" or other unsafe vehicles to participate - please DO NOT try to attend if you are in any doubt without having contacted the club in advance, the Shire Land Rover Club reserves the right to deny entry to ANY vehicle that the marshals feel is unsafe, without refund.
Any other vehicles:
The Shire Land Rover Club cannot admit motorbikes, trikes, quads, or vehicles over 5 tonnes.
Light off-road 4x4 and 6x6 trucks such as Pinzgauer, Unimog and Volvo are welcome subject to meeting the standard club rules above.
If you have any doubts or questions about bringing your vehicle please contact us well in advance and we will be able to advise.
Newcomers
The Shire Land Rover Club aims to run off-road events suitable for all vehicles from shiny family runabouts to the hardcore challenge trucks, there is usually something for all vehicles & abilities to have a go at. However, conditions can vary so if you are new to the scene please get in touch and just ask!
Newcomers are always welcomed, please introduce yourself to a marshal or member of the committee (anyone wearing a hi-viz at an event should be able to help you) if you are new & would like any help, advice, or information - we would much rather you ask than keep quiet & end up stuck!
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Insure your house well.
I think there is a difference in jet for mains/bottle gas.
Mike
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Insure your house well.
I think there is a difference in jet for mains/bottle gas.
Mike
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I bought one two years ago ran it for a year then broke it for the ibex and sold what was left. It very nearly paid for itself in fact it would of done if I hadn't kept bits.
Mike
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Well that's a close approximation of what I ment.
Mike
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Shires are back at Walters arena 18th-19th June. More info at www.7sisters.co.uk
We have an announcement Re vehicles to follow shortly.....
Mike
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Probably about 08.45-09.00.
Mike
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I will be going up the A32 (i join it at corhampton) from Southampton. But I will be towing and I will be early as it's our club trailer I'm towing.
Mike
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What spares do you need. Bearings and seals are easily obtained at a bearing shop. I've bought some uj's from a tractor specialist but haven't had chance to check and fit them but at around £15 I figured worth a go (superwinch want £75 iirc).
Mike
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Something's not right there it's a station wagon as you can see the rear side door through the car. Plus some chequer plate is different colours suggesting a wrap in places and real in others. Mind it's still hateful there's far to much chequer plate on mine and the previous owner has only done a few bits.
Mike
Hiding fuel cap
in Defender Forum (1983 - 2016)
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I fitted a discovery flap and recess in the side of my ibex.
I got one cut out of a panel the drilled the rivets out and prised it out of the body panel. Then I flattened out the bit of body panel to use as a cutting template. Bit of careful hammer work, some new rivets and some paint.
Mike