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Plusgas...........no other compares......
'Big Blue' Td5 Double Cab
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Always used Granville but got a can of plusgas last time and it is better to be fair
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yep,
Ive been through just about all the brands, including some when I was on oz and the us just found PG to be the best for penetrating and loosening stuck bolts etc, a lot of other brands claim to do loads of things, maybe thats why PG is good cos its just designed for one job i spose!
PS eurocarparts, trade is cheapest i have found about £3/4 a spray can
Ive been through just about all the brands, including some when I was on oz and the us just found PG to be the best for penetrating and loosening stuck bolts etc, a lot of other brands claim to do loads of things, maybe thats why PG is good cos its just designed for one job i spose!
PS eurocarparts, trade is cheapest i have found about £3/4 a spray can
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Kelmarsh
After off road course, good laugh, sailed through everything even convinced the missus to do all the red sections
if it was muddy might've been a different story
Mark Saville's series 1
They loved the forward controls, interesting chap there with a 101 camper. Fabricated his own drop in box and recycled the innards of a caravan. Didn't get pics phone had died.
Defender only parking, semi secure with patrols and a password to exit, good idea!
Camel trophy club, it's our tradition to get a pic with these legends every show
2 happy chappys and mom and dad had a good day too
After off road course, good laugh, sailed through everything even convinced the missus to do all the red sections
if it was muddy might've been a different story Mark Saville's series 1
They loved the forward controls, interesting chap there with a 101 camper. Fabricated his own drop in box and recycled the innards of a caravan. Didn't get pics phone had died.
Defender only parking, semi secure with patrols and a password to exit, good idea!
Camel trophy club, it's our tradition to get a pic with these legends every show
2 happy chappys and mom and dad had a good day too
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u still there? looks like a great day, i have been playing brake lines, would have liked to have gone!
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Yeah I've seen your thread, busy man today!
No we left about 4pm.
It was good but not big enough really, not enough trade stands compared to when it was just billing land rover show. Mini monster trucks and soft play for kids, bouncy castle etc. Off road course was quite good but billing 4x4 show is better all round of the 2 now i suspect. We'll do billing instead next year. Still had great day though, got new front shocks for a tenner too
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sounds like a good family day out, for a one day visit, and yes well chuffed with my brake pipe toys, i am on the prowl now looking for brake pipes on our other vehicles to see if any need doing!
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we have the 'darling buds' classic car show, (its on the farm from the TV show)same a good one day'r and a right old mixture of trucks, bikes, tractors, combines, american trucks etc all pre 1970 etc
great fun, I used to exhibit the Triumphs get there early, two bricks and a disposable BBQ for bacon n sausage sammys n get drunk and sunburnt then look through my fingers all the way home with the Mrs driving while she moans all the way cos she hates driving the old cars!
great fun, I used to exhibit the Triumphs get there early, two bricks and a disposable BBQ for bacon n sausage sammys n get drunk and sunburnt then look through my fingers all the way home with the Mrs driving while she moans all the way cos she hates driving the old cars!
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Doing a bit of prep for front shocks tomorrow, took the intercooler to turbo hose off to get caps off to access top nut on turret and there's obviously oil in the hose.
Was just wondering how much oil is acceptable? Think it was similar amount on my disco iirc
Customary one from round my gums
It's not pooled in the turbo end elbow or anything
Was just wondering how much oil is acceptable? Think it was similar amount on my disco iirc
Customary one from round my gums
It's not pooled in the turbo end elbow or anything
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Decided to do 1 side tonight. Turning into one of those jobs!
**** off rain
Popped to mateys for these, no drama
Then 3 of the 4 studs on the turret ring snapped I was ded careful anorl , plusgas and wire brush the threads first, softly softly, catchee monkey. **** you land rover and your chocolate fixings
Trip to john craddocks tomorrow then for 2 new rings and probably a spring compressor. Unless I just drop 1 end of the axle but I'm not 100% keen on that
**** off rain
Popped to mateys for these, no drama
Then 3 of the 4 studs on the turret ring snapped
I was ded careful anorl , plusgas and wire brush the threads first, softly softly, catchee monkey. **** you land rover and your chocolate fixings Trip to john craddocks tomorrow then for 2 new rings and probably a spring compressor. Unless I just drop 1 end of the axle but I'm not 100% keen on that
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Ahh see ive done a few turrets now my method is to apply as much force as possible to ensure they snap off. Easier to remove and I always replace with HD units which are only a couple ££ more than standard.
Spring clamps are are useful just be careful ive had one snap before damn shocking.
Looking good though! Shame we didnt bump into each other over the weekend, probably as I spent much of it sleeping... lol
Spring clamps are are useful just be careful ive had one snap before damn shocking.
Looking good though! Shame we didnt bump into each other over the weekend, probably as I spent much of it sleeping... lol
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Decided to do 1 side tonight. Turning into one of those jobs!
**** off rain
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Popped to mateys for these, no drama
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Then 3 of the 4 studs on the turret ring snapped
Trip to john craddocks tomorrow then for 2 new rings and probably a spring compressor. Unless I just drop 1 end of the axle but I'm not 100% keen on that
Get a cheapo pop up gazeebo perfect for all weather fookingn fiddlin!
I have one thats years old use it with a 12x12 plastic tarp n some grip clamps from screwfooks even got sides to it, very cosy!
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Decided to do 1 side tonight. Turning into one of those jobs!
**** off rain
View attachment 154586
Popped to mateys for these, no drama
View attachment 154587
Then 3 of the 4 studs on the turret ring snapped
Trip to john craddocks tomorrow then for 2 new rings and probably a spring compressor. Unless I just drop 1 end of the axle but I'm not 100% keen on that
You dont need no need a spring compressor!!!, they just fall out mind yer toes!
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Yeah had HD ones on the disco, nice galv mm shiny
nowt wrong with the actual turrets though, just the bottom ring that's sits between top spring mount and spring oh well, I'll try and get a decent spring compressor then mateI was looking out for your landy but realised you'd prob leave it on campsite! Was gonna post on here to link up with people but phone signal was crap
How did matey get on with his fuel hose yesterday?
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Lmao I'm defo going that route towards winter pal!
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Signal was awful everywhere bar the campsite! Yeah we where in the overflow campsite so I doubt youd have seen it at all.
Hes home now, pirtek repaired his one
Hes home now, pirtek repaired his one
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I've actually seen that vid lol I'll watch it again tonight, im doing one side at a time anyway so be easy enough to drop the 1 end won't it?
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All good! ( I made mine higher using garden chairs when I sprayed the roof.......cos im lazy!)Attachments
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yep! i would not do it any other way, easy, got to fit my tasty tubular turrets this week so will be joining you in 'spring' spirit on that job!
