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Topic: Spare Wheel Carrier |
mac
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Forum: General Chat Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2010 7:42 pm Subject: Spare Wheel Carrier |
A new rear door is £260 ( a standard non puma door )
Paint £130
Hinges off of ebay £30
Also, when fitting a TD5 (post 2001) one piece door bear in mind the trim doesn't fit so you need a new st ... |
Topic: 98 LANDROVER 90 DEFENDER TDI 50th ANNIVERSARY SOFT TOP |
mac
Replies: 15
Views: 12620
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Forum: Vehicles For Sale Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 6:39 pm Subject: 98 LANDROVER 90 DEFENDER TDI 50th ANNIVERSARY SOFT TOP |
I think that probably is a 'Commercial' 50th. The chequerplate looks correct etc. I agree with above, I think it's a nice motor (on face value anyway!) and way rarer than these common V8 50th's :lo ... |
Topic: GB094 for sale SOLD |
mac
Replies: 0
Views: 2035
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Forum: Vehicles For Sale Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 12:53 pm Subject: GB094 for sale SOLD |
now sold |
Topic: LPG Conversion |
mac
Replies: 2
Views: 1920
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Forum: General Chat Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 7:36 pm Subject: LPG Conversion |
I would start in the (supposidly) gas tight box and check the fittings. I have seen a number of gas tight boxes which are not vented externally. Since it is in the cab and not 'outside' and the smel ... |
Topic: 98 LANDROVER 90 DEFENDER TDI 50th ANNIVERSARY SOFT TOP |
mac
Replies: 15
Views: 12620
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Forum: Vehicles For Sale Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 7:26 pm Subject: 98 LANDROVER 90 DEFENDER TDI 50th ANNIVERSARY SOFT TOP |
correct me if I am wrong but there were a number of specially commissioned 300Tdi '50th' hard tops produced. I seem to remember they are considerably rarer than a real 50th  |
Topic: Removing the shifter knob |
mac
Replies: 8
Views: 4537
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Forum: General Chat Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 5:39 pm Subject: Removing the shifter knob |
Racking my brains trying to remember how I removed one for my Auto conversion on my old Tomb Raider. I seem to recall that the roller came out in one peice. . . Also recall having to remove the cent ... |
Topic: Sidesteps |
mac
Replies: 4
Views: 2448
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Forum: General Chat Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 3:30 pm Subject: Sidesteps |
Who won the seats on eBay? |
Topic: Sick 50th Anniversary Defender |
mac
Replies: 25
Views: 14051
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Forum: General Chat Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2010 9:41 pm Subject: Sick 50th Anniversary Defender |
Hydraulic lifters can develop a tappety sound though. Wear and lack of oil can be the two obvious main causes. Cyl 8 is the most commonly affected in 4.0 and 4.6 engines - it usually runs the hottes ... |
Topic: GB206 For Sale |
mac
Replies: 2
Views: 2886
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Forum: Vehicles For Sale Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 7:32 pm Subject: GB206 For Sale |
not mine but found on another forum
http://www.devon4x4.com/forum/for-sale-wanted/50th-anniversary-defender-v8-auto/ |
Topic: 50th in a Farm Sale Auction |
mac
Replies: 1
Views: 3310
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Forum: Vehicles For Sale Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 9:27 am Subject: 50th in a Farm Sale Auction |
I read in the Farmers Weekly last week that a modified 50th sold down in Dorset for £12,000 at auction. Nothing to do with me but I thought it was a high price for a presumably well used, modified ex ... |
Topic: V8 wing decals |
mac
Replies: 15
Views: 7219
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Forum: General Chat Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 3:50 pm Subject: V8 wing decals |
Just to complete this thread - BTR8705MUL is the correct badge. Now, I've just got to stick them on straight. . .  |
Topic: V8 wing decals |
mac
Replies: 15
Views: 7219
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Forum: General Chat Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 9:09 pm Subject: V8 wing decals |
Yes, I've got Microcat on my workshop computer. The incorrect sticker BTR514LVA is the one listed on the dealers (newer) copy of Microcat which is why they ordered that sticker (light grey and flat). ... |
Topic: V8 wing decals |
mac
Replies: 15
Views: 7219
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Forum: General Chat Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 7:24 am Subject: V8 wing decals |
Don't worry Simon, I do trust your knowledge on the subject. However, I don't trust my local independants' parts man nearly as well and the local Stealers even less. I may well end up ringing your l ... |
Topic: Sick 50th Anniversary Defender |
mac
Replies: 25
Views: 14051
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Forum: General Chat Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 7:22 am Subject: Sick 50th Anniversary Defender |
The gearbox fault code is normal, you are correct.
IACV (stepper motor) on plenum would be my first call. |
Topic: V8 wing decals |
mac
Replies: 15
Views: 7219
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Forum: General Chat Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2010 3:36 pm Subject: V8 wing decals |
The only V8 ones I can find are V8i ones - is it just a matter of cutting the i off. . . Surely not. |
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