Big.Mike
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Oh, you could try some sugru and experiment with putting different patterns into it...
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Do you currently have a viscous fan? There is quite a debate over which is best ......
Oh good grief... I thought it was a done deal when it came to Kenlowe fans!
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As has been said there must me a plug of some sort in there or you'd have lost all your coolant by now .... maybe it has a broken bit of the temperature sensor still jammed in?
Yeah, I think there must be a bit of the sensor still in there.
It's been huge amounts of fun removing the bolt. For next weeks epsiode, watch me install a Kenlowe fan!
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Put Coppaslip on it.
Oh, good idea. That would go really well with the coolant!
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plug the hole or al your coolant will escape & then you'll have even more expensive problems to sort.
Yeah, I'll have a look at that one then...
I don't think there was any coolant on top of the casing. There might even be a plug of types in there!
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There's no connector and no bolt
Just a hole where the sensor used to be...So I'm guessing there is no need for this thermostate given the nuetering of the EGR valve.
I'll stuff a bolt in there tommorow for good measure, I was wondering if it might be a good place to stick a thermostate for a Kenlowe fan (Just to be controversial!)
Cheers,
Mike
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Another vote for Grabber TRs and I do a 85 mile V8 powered commute
For a road biased Landie I find they perform really well, and I'm astonished at how slowly they wear. They weren't too bad in the snow either...What size are you running?
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EGR Solenoid wires in connector C191 are red/blue - red/black - pink/black
EGR modulator wires in connector C781 are black/orange - plain green
if that plug is defo EGR just secure it out of harms way, it's no longer req'd if the EGR valve unit is removed.
Sorry, I meant the cable I originally posted about. The one with the Pink/Black Purple/Green (see original photos)... See I told you it was off topic.
I've tucked them all under the engine cover.
Ta,
Mike
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I saw this stuff in Halfords today, I wondered if it would be good for your application:
http://www.slime.com/shop/slime-tube-protectors/
You could also try handle bar tape:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/bar-tape/
If you wanted to go cutting edge you might want to see if you can get some Geko tape!
http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/nstv/2012/02/gecko-like-tape-holds-up-42-inch-tv.html
Cheers,
Mike
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a quick spray, light rub and then a little water on a damp cloth,,,,, you would never know !
I might try that on a small corner!
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Hi Ross,
I would suggest a diesel. That said, any Land Rover can tow, it's about the gearbox and 4x4. I would also look for a later model as disc brakes all round would be a plus!
Just for your info, go an look at any Defender in the wet, the one in the link you sent had loads of condensation in it which suggests a bit of water ingress.
I had to laugh when I read your comments about driving a Defender! I adore mine, had her six weeks and she's fan-bleeding-tastic. I can't wait for the snow!
Cheers,
Mike
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I'd get a my favorite hammer and add some more dents throughout the vehicle just to even it up
Ha! Daisy is already reasonably dented. I don't mind the dents, in fact I go on the same principle as some photographers; the more abused she looks the less attention she'll attract.
The only caveat to this is that the dent's don't affect the water-tightness or function of Daisy. Unfortunately both are affected at the moment.
Cheers,
Mike
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Fingers crossed the extractor works...
Oh and it'll leave soot over anything near to the gasket
What a weekend. All for one bl**dy bolt. This is all
, but if it helps someone else it it's all good.In my experience screw extractors are great when you have a screw with a stripped head. This was a fused bolt, I've never seen the like before. So the screw extractors didn't work. This is what I did:
- Used a centre drill to put a small hole in the centre of the broken end of the bolt.
- Drilled a 4.5mm hole in the bolt with a HSS drill bit.
- Tried the screw extractors.
- Put some WD40 in the hole and left it to soak.
- Had a cup of tea.
- Tried the screw extractors.
- Ran the Engine for 20 mins until the manifold was hot.
- Tried the screw extractors.
- Burnt my fingers on the hot screw extractor.
- Swore.
- Swore some more.
- Had a cup of tea.
- Drilled a 6.5mm hole with a HSS drill.
- Tried the screw extractors.
- Caught my finger on the sharp edge of the manifold.
- Bled all over the engine cover.
- Swore some more.
- Found a plaster (Hello Kitty, we'd run out of Ben10 ones).
- Washed the soot, rust, WD40 and oil out of the wound.
- Swore.
- Put some gloves on.
- Washed the blood off the engine.
- Drilled out the to 7mm with a HSS drill.
- Waggled the drill around gently.
- The bits of the broken bit came out.
- Ran an M8 tap into the hole with a good dollop of copper grease to pull any remaining bits of bolt out of the hole.
What I learnt:
- Wear gloves.
- Put copper grease on bolts.
- Bolts can fuse in place, using what I can only imagine is magic.
- I am comfortable enough with my masculinity to wear Hello Kitty plasters.
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Screwfix don't sell good drill bits.
- It is not a half hour job to remove the egr valve. 5 days it's taken.
- A 300Tdi motor really needs the T bit.
- The manifold gets really, really hot.
It all seems to be good now, thanks for all the help and offers of help.
Which is great, cos' I can now drive to work tomorrow!
As for the original question, I can't see anywhere to plug in the loose end of the wire!
Cheers,
Mike
- Used a centre drill to put a small hole in the centre of the broken end of the bolt.
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If you get stuck I'll dig out the tapping size drill and taps for it and post them down to you if you need them.... or if you are up this way you could pick them up.
That's really kind of you, I've got a set of taps.
I'm hoping that it'll just pop out with the screw extractor (ha!)...
On thing I need to work out is if I can drive her without the gasket done up fully (or in fact with only one bolt).
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Lol
Let us know how it goes.Bolt 1, Big Mike 0. The bl**dy bolt has sheared in clean in half, right where it goes in the casting.
Luckily, I bought some screw extractors whilst at Halfords. The bolt is still in there pretty tight.
Thanks,
Mike
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I can second the Grabber UHP. got them on the 110 last week and totally transformed on road from using the AT based tyres.
What size do you have on your 110?
Cheers,
Mike
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Apologies Mike, just checked they are blind holes.
I'll give the driver a *Gentle* go!
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Appologies, hard to know what level people are at
I'll give the driver a go, they're fun!
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Appologies if I'm teaching you to suck eggs
You are
but in the red heat of frustration it's sometimes worth a reminder. Particually as normally my next move is to drill the blooming thing out!I've always avoided impact drivers on old bolts because of the "breaking in the bottom of a hole" issue.
Are they that bad?
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I've started to commute in my 110 and it's become obvious that the Kumho KL71 are not really the right tyre for the job.
Keeping the Kumhos for fun. I'd appreciate any opinion as to what tyre would be best for motorway type miles.
Cheers,
Mike
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Try undoing it after a good run with a few steep hills, that'll stick plenty of heat in it.
I think I might have to get some hex head sockets, I can't seem me getting enough torque with an allen key.
I've put nearly a can of WD40 on the thing, it's just not getting to the thread.
I really don't want to break it off, getting it out will be a pain!
Cheers,
Mike
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Silicone o-rings are pretty good. I happen to have a few if you want to try them.
Avoid nitrile (rubber) they tend to disintegrate in the sun and mark any surface. (Learnt much to my cost).
This material is fantastic for non slip:
http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/dc-fix-fablon/d-c-fix-deco-non-slip-liner-blue-30cmx150cm/invt/0309565/
However I've no idea what the material is. (Again someone told me it was silicone, but who knows).
Cheers,
Mike
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As for the egr valve removal, I can't get the top bolt out of the manifold casting. Damn it. Been trying for three days! Grrrr...
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Okay, that looks right, you can see a black trace one the pink wire...
The next question: do i plug it back in?
Just a hole where the sensor used to be...
, but if it helps someone else it it's all good.
Tyres - For commuting
in Defender Forum (1983 - 2016)
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What size do you run? I'm really trying to get a feel for size. Daisy (My 110) has a 1 or 2 inch lift so I'd really like it if she looked in proportion.
She's got 265/75/16 on at the moment, I don't mind reducing the width but want to try to keep the same diameter! (Ooo' Nurse).
Cheers,
Mike