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I greatly doubt I'll ever retire, there are times when I think its time to stop, then I find an insect that is sufficiently different from "normal" and my interest is re kindled once again. Sure, I have a few health issues, but nowt that will stop me, I'm kind of a stubborn so and so.... I'm irritated that I'm not allowed to drive for a while (medication) but thats relatively short term. Besides, I'm only in my early 60's and think I'm in my 30's....
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In a world without financial constraints (I wish....) Royal Purple is the dogs dangly bits....
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They're not too far from me, nice folks and helpful.
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OK, so having ground to a halt on the Defender re-commision (due to only having one functional arm, yeah I knacked myself again..... don't ask) I'm about to change all the fluids (not the brake fluid though cos thats all done, ask my knackered left arm) so what brands do you recommend for the relevant oils. In the past, choice was dictated by what was cheapest (not being stingy there, but oils were changed well before due date)...
So gents, what do you recommend - standard 200tdi, lt77, standard axles, transfer box and GKN overdrive
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My bug lists are probably longer than anyones, however the mods would remove them as OT, why ? I work as a professional entomologist........
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On 2/5/2022 at 4:19 PM, Stellaghost said:
I see what you mean, although there are quite a few under £100 if you look about, only question is how good, reliable and long living are they regards Stephen
The el cheapo electric ones are not worth the scrap they are made of. Tried a few, binned ore. I find a hand setter to be the best for both rivets and studs. A cheap hand power one is infinitely better that the cheap electric ones
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Its the sound of money exiting your wallet😁
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Finish the blue 110 for its MOT (sooner rather than later as the Golf is on its last legs) then finish removing the tree that is still resting on the white station wagon....
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On 11/27/2021 at 9:58 PM, smallfry said:
Sorry to hear about that. That would upset me greatly ☹️
Re-buried in mass grave, gonna cause an archaeologist some serious grief in the future.... Grossly unpleasant task
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15 hours ago, smallfry said:
Got some more kin expensive petrol for the chainsaw, fitted a new chain ready to score some logs, but nothing much here in North Kent. Windy and some sleet and rain, but thats all, up to now.
There will be plenty logs in my garden.....
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Now need to borrow a chainsaw.... To add insult, most of my ex-pets were buried under that tree, they aint buried now
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Didn't get a photo of the trampoline mating with the Passat... Or the slates (formerly) on the roof making the wifes Golf look like its gone thro a crusher or the wheelie bin taking up residence on the garage roof. Twas not a pleasant night, we had gusts in excess of 90mph. Odd thing is, we never had a power outage, normally if a pheasant breaks wind the power goes out....Forgot to add, the axle in front of the blue landrover was , yesterday, on axle stands at the side of the landrover, so that felt the need to wander round the garden.
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Landrover in a tree or the tree was tired and used the Landrover as a pillow
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21 hours ago, Peaklander said:You don't need power relays for the heated mirrors. The timer relay can directly switch the current as it is rated at 20A. I used the GLR10 which provides 10 minutes ON.
I really need to move my hand drawn circuits to something that does straight lines - if anyone has a recommendation I'd be happy to try it!
Any one of these would work, I'll get me coat and not let the door hot me as I leave
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So I accidentally (don't ask, please) cut up the drivers side floor pan (Lt77) on my defender.... Anyone got a plan/dimensions to make a new one, seems a shame to have to buy one when I have enough 3mm ally plate to make one.
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2 hours ago, toenden said:
Radios... so it is even so lowtech you need two to get stereo? 🤣🤣
Sorry couldn't help it 🙂
/mads -who loves his 90 without a radio... so when I bring my Phone the Electronic lever rises by 100%!?
Somewhere in a box of bits, I have an old 8 track that I was going to fit, only got one tape though, Bob Dylan (I think). Yes I would need two for stereo as the mice ate some of the passenger side speaker cone years ago and I never got round to sorting it out... The stereo, by the way, has a cassette player too, so it is really high tech
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I really wanted some of the spray on mud they used to sell, but the wife said no. Doesn't everyone need a can of spray on mud...
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My wallet refuses to allow me to go...
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To all those who like electrickery. Got some crusty terminals (Lucas type) that need cleaning. The majority are factory and tinned brass. Tin don't corrode easily , but the base metal does. If I abrasively clean the terminals, will this promote corrosion ? Can anyone recommend a good terminal cleaner in a can, most just seem to be an alcohol based degreaser.
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On 9/8/2021 at 11:53 AM, Snagger said:
No, it now qualifies as a “macerator”.
Poor lad, having the head gasket go now. Still, he’ll learn a lot like we did when we got our clapped out vehicles. It’s something most millennials have never had to learn.
Sadly it was my Golf that ate its head gasket....Nothing lasts these days, it's only done 305K. Needs a head (strangely enough I have a couple of spares...)
Stlii I have a willing helper, the youngun has been helping me, who says the youth of today are not willing to learn ! He's a keen learner, even got some labour to give me a hand swap the axle in the Landrover next week.
I think we quite often underestimate todays youth. Most are keen and willing, but never get a chance, most modern cars you just plug em into a computer and Bobs your Uncle, you swap out the offending part. He asked where the diagnostic port was for the LR, looked shocked when I told him that the only electronics on a 1985 Defender was the radio...
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OH, it also ate its head gasket, possibly.....Wife just phoned, coming home in the big yellow taxi
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9 minutes ago, Bowie69 said:
You mean how many bits have entered the engine?
My PD 130 did much the same a few years ago, nowt got in the engine, it hit 305K miles this week!
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Tomorrow I"m gonna strip it down, just to see how many bits make an impeller....
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Damage assessment
slightly dented roof just behind the alpine window, repaired in two minutes with a suction puller! Amazed that the sunroof wasn't in a million pieces, Perhaps the motoring gods do love me after all