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My newly acquired 404 has a compresor hiding under the bonnet.

Nothing attached to it so n belt and no pipes

2 questions

1 anyone got a belt size?

2 What controls the compressor as i can't ...

Excellent i shall keep that in mind

I did some diagnostics last night. Rev the **** out of it in the pitch black and couldn't see any sign of tracking from the leads.

The big **** off flames ou ...

It has civilian plug leads but they look damn old and give a tingle when touched while it is running.

Considering the set of leads on ebay from westfield but they are a bit ouch pricey

Managed to pick-up a 404 mog and many many questions to come.

firstly it appears to take ages to warm up.

So is there a thermostat in the cooling system?

What does the flap in the exhaust m ...

I've got a length of 80 x 40 which looks ideal

I could sell you some

http://forum.difflock.com/userpix/12814_65739_477714854353_834464353_5450388_5349467_n_3.jpg

Why is it being driven by a nun?

Hi Lee. Thanks for the offer mate. I've actually managed to unblock one now so I'm getting there. I have also bought a spare pair on flee bay so no worries. I might ask to borrow your dash at some ...

Ideas

Have you seen if there is a signal getting to the injectors? You could look for power using a meter or lightbulb/LED

Try feeding in power to an injector and see if it squirts fuel? If inje ...

Who cares

Anyone who measures their enjoyment of a vehicle using a stopwatch is basically a fool.

Thats beautifully simple and screamingly obvious

Cranked arms are over a hundred.

How about cutting the end off the arms and machineing them to accept a large rose joint?

I've got a lathe so machining a thread on is easy and making up the brac ...

Is there any cheap way of increasing the flex on the rear of a90/rangerover hybrid.

The shocks i have aren't reachng full travel in either direction after i bought a cheap and cheerful 2" lift ...

Lets step back

What are you trying to achieve?

Better hubs or better brakes?

As it is probably easier to engineer better brakes then it is to engineer new hubs to get better brakes

For the front could you not just take the entire swivel assembly from the end of a landrover axle?

Anyone got a good guide as to servicing a hi-lift jack

The taking to bits is easy its just the huge dilemma of to grease or not to grease when rebuilding.

Oh ****** off thats not exactly a light tap

He landed at speed sideways on one wheel thats not exactly within design specs.

Some events also have a minimum vehicle weight in the regulations. I'm not sure how many do, the Ladoga Trophy in russia (just happen to be the last event I read the rules on) has a minimum weight lim ...

145 hp to drive winch Shocked

Ever had a light bulb moment

Why not get a motorbike engine and adapt that to drive a winch

No its a silly idea

Speaking of silly ideas

Is there an ...

the good old electric / hydro debate

i do like 12v elecy winches but hydro is the way to go for speed and reliablity in the off road world

having said that i do fancy building a 3 phase winch wi ...

No need to reinvent the wheel.....

The CV joints cost more then I paid for the old original diff and they came attached to a free hybrid landrover attached

I want a cheap and cheerful soluti ...

http://forum.difflock.com/userpix/11101_Picture_152_1.jpg

I'm sure the AWDC stipulate that any entries into competition should have wheels so this may be classed as cheating

Considered it Very Happy

And lets face it, in my crazy brain there isn't much I havn't considered Rolling Eyes

Like a Tractor PTO shaft clutch Idea

I rang GKN tears back to see if they still did those ...

Very good point & taken on board.

So its down to the events you do
& if you are happy with DNF's
& if you dont mind spending money traveling & entering, but needing to change sha ...

:
Stick with getting your Diff Strong

Works out cheaper in the long run.
george

Okay

New CVs, new diff, new driveshafts etc and you are looking at the best part of at least a grand

A ne ...

I have a hybrid trialer and a lathe in my garage.

Now so far i have had one diff fail on the hybrid , which meant thats the day over on the trialing front and a few hours and expenses to replace.
...

Send us some details

Brother inlaw has given up bikes and is looking for an offroader of some sort to bash about in as he is finding his frontera a bit lacking

So anyone know of anything for sale?

Okay the following tips came from a knowledgable man

get the engine nice and hot and stop it

take off the inlet hose to the turbo off

Now with you fingers spin the turbo backwards if it stops ...

I have my trailer socket mounted on a defender quite high on the body.

As unless you are towing lots of different trailers then you merely extend your own trailers lighting cable so it reaches.

...

Considering sticking a center/rear winch on my ratty old trialing landrover as it has a rotten bum which needs attention from mr welder.

So while going choppy choppy i might as well put in a winch ...

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Topic: Mog Compressor
thinfourth Replies: 2 Views: 3272	Forum: Mercedes & Unimog Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 7:09 am Subject: Mog Compressor
thinfourth Replies: 2 Views: 3272	My newly acquired 404 has a compresor hiding under the bonnet. Nothing attached to it so n belt and no pipes 2 questions 1 anyone got a belt size? 2 What controls the compressor as i can't ...
Topic: Rough running 404
thinfourth Replies: 8 Views: 7646	Forum: Mercedes & Unimog Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2011 5:20 pm Subject: Rough running 404
thinfourth Replies: 8 Views: 7646	Excellent i shall keep that in mind I did some diagnostics last night. Rev the ** out of it in the pitch black and couldn't see any sign of tracking from the leads. The big ** off flames ou ...
Topic: Rough running 404
thinfourth Replies: 8 Views: 7646	Forum: Mercedes & Unimog Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:09 pm Subject: Rough running 404
thinfourth Replies: 8 Views: 7646	It has civilian plug leads but they look damn old and give a tingle when touched while it is running. Considering the set of leads on ebay from westfield but they are a bit ouch pricey
Topic: Rough running 404
thinfourth Replies: 8 Views: 7646	Forum: Mercedes & Unimog Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 7:30 pm Subject: Rough running 404
thinfourth Replies: 8 Views: 7646	Managed to pick-up a 404 mog and many many questions to come. firstly it appears to take ages to warm up. So is there a thermostat in the cooling system? What does the flap in the exhaust m ...
Topic: Steel suppliers in NE Scotland?
thinfourth Replies: 7 Views: 2778	Forum: 4x4s Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 3:26 pm Subject: Steel suppliers in NE Scotland?
thinfourth Replies: 7 Views: 2778	I've got a length of 80 x 40 which looks ideal I could sell you some
Topic: Transaxle buggies/triallers
thinfourth Replies: 62 Views: 56305	Forum: 4x4s Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 8:39 am Subject: Transaxle buggies/triallers
thinfourth Replies: 62 Views: 56305	http://forum.difflock.com/userpix/12814_65739_477714854353_834464353_5450388_5349467_n_3.jpg Why is it being driven by a nun?
Topic: Crawler.. bike buggy..2 seater flat 4 variable diff pro warp
thinfourth Replies: 703 Views: 908115	Forum: Custom Builds Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 9:14 am Subject: Crawler.. bike buggy..2 seater flat 4 variable diff pro warp
thinfourth Replies: 703 Views: 908115	Hi Lee. Thanks for the offer mate. I've actually managed to unblock one now so I'm getting there. I have also bought a spare pair on flee bay so no worries. I might ask to borrow your dash at some ...
Topic: Crawler.. bike buggy..2 seater flat 4 variable diff pro warp
thinfourth Replies: 703 Views: 908115	Forum: Custom Builds Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2010 3:40 pm Subject: Crawler.. bike buggy..2 seater flat 4 variable diff pro warp
thinfourth Replies: 703 Views: 908115	Ideas Have you seen if there is a signal getting to the injectors? You could look for power using a meter or lightbulb/LED Try feeding in power to an injector and see if it squirts fuel? If inje ...
Topic: 0-60
thinfourth Replies: 6 Views: 2110	Forum: 4x4s Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 7:07 am Subject: 0-60
thinfourth Replies: 6 Views: 2110	Who cares Anyone who measures their enjoyment of a vehicle using a stopwatch is basically a fool.
Topic: Increasing flex on the rear
thinfourth Replies: 14 Views: 5914	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 6:22 pm Subject: Increasing flex on the rear
thinfourth Replies: 14 Views: 5914	Thats beautifully simple and screamingly obvious
Topic: Increasing flex on the rear
thinfourth Replies: 14 Views: 5914	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 5:31 pm Subject: Increasing flex on the rear
thinfourth Replies: 14 Views: 5914	Cranked arms are over a hundred. How about cutting the end off the arms and machineing them to accept a large rose joint? I've got a lathe so machining a thread on is easy and making up the brac ...
Topic: Increasing flex on the rear
thinfourth Replies: 14 Views: 5914	Forum: Land Rover Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2010 7:30 pm Subject: Increasing flex on the rear
thinfourth Replies: 14 Views: 5914	Is there any cheap way of increasing the flex on the rear of a90/rangerover hybrid. The shocks i have aren't reachng full travel in either direction after i bought a cheap and cheerful 2" lift ...
Topic: Ideas for trailing arm hubs please
thinfourth Replies: 17 Views: 22978	Forum: 4x4s Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2010 7:07 pm Subject: Ideas for trailing arm hubs please
thinfourth Replies: 17 Views: 22978	Lets step back What are you trying to achieve? Better hubs or better brakes? As it is probably easier to engineer better brakes then it is to engineer new hubs to get better brakes
Topic: Ideas for trailing arm hubs please
thinfourth Replies: 17 Views: 22978	Forum: 4x4s Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2010 7:27 am Subject: Ideas for trailing arm hubs please
thinfourth Replies: 17 Views: 22978	For the front could you not just take the entire swivel assembly from the end of a landrover axle?
Topic: Hi-lift servicing
thinfourth Replies: 3 Views: 1334	Forum: 4x4s Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 7:12 pm Subject: Hi-lift servicing
thinfourth Replies: 3 Views: 1334	Anyone got a good guide as to servicing a hi-lift jack The taking to bits is easy its just the huge dilemma of to grease or not to grease when rebuilding.
Topic: Volvo Portals ---- Strong ?
thinfourth Replies: 16 Views: 13847	Forum: 4x4s Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 1:54 pm Subject: Volvo Portals ---- Strong ?
thinfourth Replies: 16 Views: 13847	Oh ****** off thats not exactly a light tap He landed at speed sideways on one wheel thats not exactly within design specs.
Topic: Winches Hydro Vs Electric
thinfourth Replies: 36 Views: 14649	Forum: 4x4s Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 1:49 pm Subject: Winches Hydro Vs Electric
thinfourth Replies: 36 Views: 14649	Some events also have a minimum vehicle weight in the regulations. I'm not sure how many do, the Ladoga Trophy in russia (just happen to be the last event I read the rules on) has a minimum weight lim ...
Topic: Winches Hydro Vs Electric
thinfourth Replies: 36 Views: 14649	Forum: 4x4s Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 8:48 am Subject: Winches Hydro Vs Electric
thinfourth Replies: 36 Views: 14649	145 hp to drive winch Ever had a light bulb moment Why not get a motorbike engine and adapt that to drive a winch No its a silly idea Speaking of silly ideas Is there an ...
Topic: Winches Hydro Vs Electric
thinfourth Replies: 36 Views: 14649	Forum: 4x4s Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 7:10 am Subject: Winches Hydro Vs Electric
thinfourth Replies: 36 Views: 14649	the good old electric / hydro debate i do like 12v elecy winches but hydro is the way to go for speed and reliablity in the off road world having said that i do fancy building a 3 phase winch wi ...
Topic: Fusible flanges
thinfourth Replies: 16 Views: 6516	Forum: 4x4s Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 7:01 am Subject: Fusible flanges
thinfourth Replies: 16 Views: 6516	No need to reinvent the wheel..... The CV joints cost more then I paid for the old original diff and they came attached to a free hybrid landrover attached I want a cheap and cheerful soluti ...
Topic: Crawler.. bike buggy..2 seater flat 4 variable diff pro warp
thinfourth Replies: 703 Views: 908115	Forum: Custom Builds Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2010 6:48 am Subject: Crawler.. bike buggy..2 seater flat 4 variable diff pro warp
thinfourth Replies: 703 Views: 908115	http://forum.difflock.com/userpix/11101_Picture_152_1.jpg I'm sure the AWDC stipulate that any entries into competition should have wheels so this may be classed as cheating
Topic: Fusible flanges
thinfourth Replies: 16 Views: 6516	Forum: 4x4s Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 9:00 pm Subject: Fusible flanges
thinfourth Replies: 16 Views: 6516	Considered it And lets face it, in my crazy brain there isn't much I havn't considered Like a Tractor PTO shaft clutch I rang GKN tears back to see if they still did those ...
Topic: Fusible flanges
thinfourth Replies: 16 Views: 6516	Forum: 4x4s Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 5:10 pm Subject: Fusible flanges
thinfourth Replies: 16 Views: 6516	Very good point & taken on board. So its down to the events you do & if you are happy with DNF's & if you dont mind spending money traveling & entering, but needing to change sha ...
Topic: Fusible flanges
thinfourth Replies: 16 Views: 6516	Forum: 4x4s Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 3:38 pm Subject: Fusible flanges
thinfourth Replies: 16 Views: 6516	: Stick with getting your Diff Strong Works out cheaper in the long run. george Okay New CVs, new diff, new driveshafts etc and you are looking at the best part of at least a grand A ne ...
Topic: Fusible flanges
thinfourth Replies: 16 Views: 6516	Forum: 4x4s Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 1:53 pm Subject: Fusible flanges
thinfourth Replies: 16 Views: 6516	I have a hybrid trialer and a lathe in my garage. Now so far i have had one diff fail on the hybrid , which meant thats the day over on the trialing front and a few hours and expenses to replace. ...
Topic: Anything for sale?
thinfourth Replies: 13 Views: 17011	Forum: BORDC General Discussion Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 7:44 pm Subject: Anything for sale?
thinfourth Replies: 13 Views: 17011	Send us some details
Topic: Anything for sale?
thinfourth Replies: 13 Views: 17011	Forum: BORDC General Discussion Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 6:55 pm Subject: Anything for sale?
thinfourth Replies: 13 Views: 17011	Brother inlaw has given up bikes and is looking for an offroader of some sort to bash about in as he is finding his frontera a bit lacking So anyone know of anything for sale?
Topic: Time for a turbo rebuild?
thinfourth Replies: 9 Views: 2844	Forum: 4x4s Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 7:47 am Subject: Time for a turbo rebuild?
thinfourth Replies: 9 Views: 2844	Okay the following tips came from a knowledgable man get the engine nice and hot and stop it take off the inlet hose to the turbo off Now with you fingers spin the turbo backwards if it stops ...
Topic: Disco rear winch mount
thinfourth Replies: 5 Views: 2358	Forum: 4x4s Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 7:35 am Subject: Disco rear winch mount
thinfourth Replies: 5 Views: 2358	I have my trailer socket mounted on a defender quite high on the body. As unless you are towing lots of different trailers then you merely extend your own trailers lighting cable so it reaches. ...
Topic: A good cheap winch?
thinfourth Replies: 8 Views: 5768	Forum: 4x4s Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 7:28 am Subject: A good cheap winch?
thinfourth Replies: 8 Views: 5768	Considering sticking a center/rear winch on my ratty old trialing landrover as it has a rotten bum which needs attention from mr welder. So while going choppy choppy i might as well put in a winch ...