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 Topic: Buying a series 2a |
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| Big Dunc Replies: 12 Views: 8808 |
 Forum: Land Rover Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2016 10:39 pm Subject: Re: .
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| Apologies for not replying sooner,
I' sorted out going up to view it with intention of buying it, but the seller sold it just before i was about to leave, It was a bargain to be fair im not supri ... |
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| Topic: cb aerial discovery |
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| Big Dunc Replies: 5 Views: 8353 |
Forum: Electrical, Comms and ICE Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2016 9:46 pm Subject: cb aerial discovery
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| I would go for a gutter mount. Other options include a roof bar, light bar or roof rack. | |
| Topic: Skegness to Edinburgh serpentine belt |
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| Big Dunc Replies: 4 Views: 3827 |
Forum: Land Rover Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2016 4:43 pm Subject: Skegness to Edinburgh serpentine belt
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| Any motor factor? When I needed one quickly my local factor had it in stock. | |
| Topic: Defender Dog guard |
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| Big Dunc Replies: 0 Views: 2929 |
Forum: 4x4s Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2016 5:00 pm Subject: Defender Dog guard
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| Can anyone recommend a decent dog guard for a Defender 110 of 1992 vintage?
The better half has just bought some shepherd / lurcher cross puppies. Her last car had its interior destroyed by the ... |
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| Topic: Newbie from Sussex |
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| Big Dunc Replies: 4 Views: 7546 |
Forum: The Garage - Please say hello Posted: Tue May 31, 2016 7:11 pm Subject: Newbie from Sussex
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| Hi & welcome.
I live in Polegate. I try and get to Slindon whenever I can, but in reality it is only a couple of times a year. Let me know when you are next going and we can maybe meet up ... |
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| Topic: Winch setup advise |
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| Big Dunc Replies: 3 Views: 3269 |
Forum: 4x4s Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2016 8:23 pm Subject: Winch setup advise
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| Or keep a 12v set up.
Big capacity batteries (whether singular or plural). Uprated alternator (or plural if you are really keen). If you will be doing big winch jobs go for a split charge set u ... |
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| Topic: Mounting Waffle Boards? |
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| Big Dunc Replies: 7 Views: 11472 |
Forum: Gear, Equipment and Vehicle Preparation Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 11:45 am Subject: Mounting Waffle Boards?
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| In that case, I would keep them inside the car when you are parked at home.
Stick them on a roofrack when you have used them and they are covered in mud. Jet wash them on the way home, then stick ... |
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| Topic: What and why and, and, just why? |
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| Big Dunc Replies: 22 Views: 8218 |
Forum: The Lounge Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2016 7:38 am Subject: What and why and, and, just why?
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| Not a joke. Someone has realised that their dream has failed.
The sad thing is, you can buy a genuine TT for less than that, so why would you want a kit? |
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| Topic: identifying LR axles |
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| Big Dunc Replies: 7 Views: 3626 |
Forum: Land Rover Posted: Mon Feb 29, 2016 6:23 pm Subject: identifying LR axles
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| I feel your pain.
My 110 is a mongral. Why can't people just write down what they use when they build a truck so future Owners have a clue when it comes to Spares. How hard can it be? |
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| Topic: woohoo |
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| Big Dunc Replies: 8 Views: 4732 |
Forum: The Lounge Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 10:45 pm Subject: woohoo
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| Result | |
| Topic: Blimey |
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| Big Dunc Replies: 31 Views: 8103 |
Forum: The Lounge Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 10:44 pm Subject: Blimey
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| but recently have spent a fair bit of time in hotel rooms and I try and use forums to keep me out the bar...
Don't the hotels have women to help you do that? 
n ... |
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| Topic: Blimey |
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| Big Dunc Replies: 31 Views: 8103 |
Forum: The Lounge Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2016 8:53 pm Subject: Blimey
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| I am not on there, on principle.
From what I understand it is better for banter, but harder to look up old threads if you are searching for technical advice. To be honest, I am not on forums as ... |
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| Topic: Blimey |
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| Big Dunc Replies: 31 Views: 8103 |
Forum: The Lounge Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2016 7:52 pm Subject: Blimey
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| I think all forums are quieter now than a few years ago.
I blame F@@k Book |
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| Topic: Hi Lift Jacks and "Soft Roaders" |
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| Big Dunc Replies: 11 Views: 16073 |
Forum: Gear, Equipment and Vehicle Preparation Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2016 7:50 pm Subject: Hi Lift Jacks and "Soft Roaders"
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| I love my hi lift, but use it with extreme caution as I am scared of it, mainly due to bad press.
It has, however, been very useful on the (few) occasions that I have used it in 10 years of ownersh ... |
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| Topic: Defender td5 central locking and interior lights problem |
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| Big Dunc Replies: 3 Views: 2661 |
Forum: Land Rover Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2016 7:40 pm Subject: Defender td5 central locking and interior lights problem
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| Did both faults start at the same time. That will be a big clue about whether they are related. | |
| Topic: Best Tyre for Best Grip |
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| Big Dunc Replies: 46 Views: 37673 |
Forum: Wheels and Tyres Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2016 7:38 pm Subject: Best Tyre for Best Grip
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| All fitted now, but I am away on business and it is SORNed from Tue as I wont get a chance to use it for the next few months | |
| Topic: Td5 turbo |
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| Big Dunc Replies: 11 Views: 10117 |
Forum: Land Rover Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2016 8:45 am Subject: Td5 turbo
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| Sorry, I didnt phrase that well.
If the bearings catastrophically fail, you will know about it. Often, before they catastrophically fail, but when they have worn, there will be a bit of play in ... |
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| Topic: Td5 turbo |
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| Big Dunc Replies: 11 Views: 10117 |
Forum: Land Rover Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2016 8:06 am Subject: Td5 turbo
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| If the bearings have failed, the movement when it is running will allow oil past the seals, hence the smoke. | |
| Topic: Engine change and front chassis leg change |
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| Big Dunc Replies: 9 Views: 3464 |
Forum: Land Rover Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2016 8:04 am Subject: Engine change and front chassis leg change
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| On several occasions i have bought cars where the lat owner hasnt told the DVLA.
Just fill in the appropriate part of the V5 and send it back to them. I have never been asked for evidence etc. |
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| Topic: Which axle to fit a Lsd too? |
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| Big Dunc Replies: 3 Views: 3099 |
Forum: 4x4s Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2016 7:59 am Subject: Which axle to fit a Lsd too?
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| Thanks | |
| Topic: Which axle to fit a Lsd too? |
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| Big Dunc Replies: 3 Views: 3099 |
Forum: 4x4s Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 8:39 am Subject: Which axle to fit a Lsd too?
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| Dont know but interested in the answer as if a LSD (or locker) came up second hand I would snap it up, but which end would it go? | |
| Topic: Best Tyre for Best Grip |
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| Big Dunc Replies: 46 Views: 37673 |
Forum: Wheels and Tyres Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2016 12:15 pm Subject: Best Tyre for Best Grip
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| No idea whether it is logical, but tyre pressures are checked by the scrutineer so it is enforced.
Not sure if your logical was a typo but I said local - what club are you trialing with? And n ... |
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| Topic: Best Tyre for Best Grip |
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| Big Dunc Replies: 46 Views: 37673 |
Forum: Wheels and Tyres Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2016 5:33 pm Subject: Best Tyre for Best Grip
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| Yes, but I am think I will be safe at 25 PSI, unless you tell me otherwise. | |
| Topic: Best Tyre for Best Grip |
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| Big Dunc Replies: 46 Views: 37673 |
Forum: Wheels and Tyres Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2016 3:40 pm Subject: Best Tyre for Best Grip
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| I am just getting a bit fed up of lowering the pressure in the morning, then increasing it again at the first garage I pass on the way home.
OK, its only once a month or so, but.... I am sure th ... |
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| Topic: Hey, Nightbar. |
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| Big Dunc Replies: 23 Views: 5916 |
Forum: The Lounge Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2016 3:26 pm Subject: Hey, Nightbar.
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| A friend of mine had one of the first Evoques.
It spent most of its first year off the road and in a garage, and my friend reckons he put over 12,000 miles onto Land Rover courtesy vehicles. On ... |
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| Topic: Best Tyre for Best Grip |
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| Big Dunc Replies: 46 Views: 37673 |
Forum: Wheels and Tyres Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2016 3:21 pm Subject: Best Tyre for Best Grip
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| To be honest, I have been wondering whether to find a compromise pressure, say around 25 PSI that is OK on both the road and the mud.
Dont normally carry much in the back of any weight (although I ... |
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| Topic: Best Tyre for Best Grip |
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| Big Dunc Replies: 46 Views: 37673 |
Forum: Wheels and Tyres Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2016 10:59 am Subject: Best Tyre for Best Grip
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| No idea whether it is logical, but tyre pressures are checked by the scrutineer so it is enforced. | |
| Topic: Best Tyre for Best Grip |
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| Big Dunc Replies: 46 Views: 37673 |
Forum: Wheels and Tyres Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2016 8:52 am Subject: Best Tyre for Best Grip
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| The other thing about pressure, is allowing the tyre to move. On the road I have around 35 PSI and the tyre is rock hard.
The trials regulations state a minimum pressure of 21 PSI, so everyone is ... |
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| Topic: Help with brakes please! there's nothing left to replace |
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| Big Dunc Replies: 42 Views: 14690 |
Forum: Land Rover Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2016 8:08 am Subject: Help with brakes please! there's nothing left to replace
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| I am exactly the same as you in respect of being scared of labour costs and generally not using garages, but sometimes it is worth it.
If you have a landrover / 4X4 specialist near you it wouldnt h ... |
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| Topic: Best Tyre for Best Grip |
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| Big Dunc Replies: 46 Views: 37673 |
Forum: Wheels and Tyres Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2016 8:02 am Subject: Best Tyre for Best Grip
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| I know, really looking forward to getting them - its like Christmas. | |
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