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I have an old cf25 and a cf35, previously had a cf50. All are good fridges, they will go down to freezing and keep it there even in summer. I strongly recommend getting one with a temperature read out. Our cf35 doesn't have one and we've had issues where the power failed for a while (not the fridge) and didn't know until we got something out. I've since added a read out.
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Disco 200tdi in a 110 and 90 both use disco 200 airbox.
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I have one like this.
I'm 6'3" and have no problem with it apart from moving somewhere with a gravel drive. It's had several things on it that shouldn't and coped well.
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Stephen I hope you get home ok. Some comparison shots.
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It was get see you all again. Unfortunately I didn't get to go round with the rest because of marshal dutys but I did catch them out and about several times.
From the other end.
Little and large.
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1 hour ago, Anderzander said:
I’m sure it’s just the perspective- but that tent looks tiny !
It's not huge but it's only me and the dog this weekend so a "3 man" (more like two) is enough.
Stephen has turned up and I think I'm in love.
Sid is beautiful.
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Sat here in the campsite waiting for fridge, the Belgians and anyone else that's camping at the show caves.
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I was doing quite well, truck half packed, seals and fluids sorted, trailer collected this morning and then discovered one of my indicators has packed up. Fortunately it turned out to be just a broken terminal which I've now fixed. So place your bets on what's next.......
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I've topped up fluids this morning only to find a leaking hub seal. Guess what I'm doing tonight then. Collect the club trailer tomorrow and load camping gear, off Friday morning.
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39 minutes ago, landroversforever said:
I know the reasoning for you wanting the Q Mike, but with an age related one, are the 'locked' like a Q and unable to have a personalised plate?
I believe so, as far as in aware they're non transferable. Although I have heard if you build using new parts and get a new plate then you can.
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Mine took over a month in the end. They sent a letter after 3 weeks saying they wanted more info to give it an age related plate. The irony is I deliberately build it from two donors because I didn't want an age related plate, needless to say I wrote back saying just give me a Q that's what I want anyway. It arrived a week later.
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Congratulations that's both the Mike browns married off now.
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4 hours ago, landroversforever said:
Does that include the bike place? Not been myself but heard good things.
Don't think so but that's a good call it's near the NEC, dad went said it's good.
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It does look like it. Easy fix providing it isn't stuck (I suspect it isn't), remove pipes, undo clamp nut, a little twist side to side and it should lift out. Retrieve the copper washer and replace it, reassemble. Torque it up and check for leaks when running. You may need to tighten a little more or loosen and re tighten to get it to seal.
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I ordered a job lot of various size zinc plated 8.8 bolts, nuts and washers from a fastening supplier on eBay. Then bought specials or sizes not covered individually.
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4 hours ago, Sigi_H said:
In my eyes it is not nylon, but polyamide. It's a PA hose
According to Google nylon is a type of polyamide. Though it states nylon has better chemical resistance than other polyamides.
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Bit more done today. I stripped the perspex out of the hatch. Cleaned all the sealant off, masked it up and applied new sealant to the frame. I pushed the perspex into the new sealant till it squeezed up around the sides then flattened the excess and removed the tape.
I'll clean off the squeeze out on the inside and refit the spring stay later.
Also got the front marker lights fitted.
Two up top on the front and one on each wheel arch, I've towed enough in the dark to know it's really helpful if you know where the wheel arches are.
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1 hour ago, FridgeFreezer said:
Have come home with the lurgi though so really hoping to kick that by next weekend or I'm going to be grumpier than usual
There's a big pond for grumpy people!
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https://www.silverstone.co.uk/events/British-F4-Championship
Includes GT endurance race from what I can see.
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It's just nylon fuel pipe, buy a roll of the correct size gently warm the ends and push the old fitting into the new pipe. Do not use a flame, but a heat gun works well (a hair dryer might be warm enough). Same for fixed bends warm hold in place allow to cool just take care not to collapse it. Best to have a couple of practice runs. Finally chuck them in a bucket pressurise check for bubbles you only need a few psi.
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7 minutes ago, steve b said:what a lovely career to be in, a gratuitous pic or 4 would be nice
Any steam driven classics?
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To this.
Another one
This one we built from scratch.
I also did a load of work on Windsor belle when she was converted back to steam. Plus numerous classic yachts including Cambria and velsheda.
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Err I probably should sort some leaking hub seals and check fluids.
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Just now, steve b said:
Certainly fits with the burger trailer look
It's looking very tidy Mike - you should do this glassing up and finishing for a living.......
Steve
The irony is I rarely do fibreglass at work anymore as we restore classic wooden powerboats. At home on the other hand.......
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From memory yes as the longer one needs to clear the exhaust.
Mike
Sid is beautiful.
Mog 404 axles
in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
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R.I.P. here lies the shattered remains of a 200tdi. 💀🚑
Mike