Like a bad penny to some, but a £1 to others, all depends.

wattfield said:

He was unforgettable.

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Thats me , simply unforgettable `ish

RangeRoller dt said:

Mulcaster1 is easye1???

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NOPE..lol
more coconuts in the shy..lol

blue beasty said:

Welcome back Easye1. If ya need noo fronts on a hippo put the noo boots on the back and shift the rears to the front.

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Hiya mate, yes, did order 2 noo tyres but upped the order to 4 matched tyres now,
but currently not got a prop so no viscus centre thingy to worry over.
in the great plan of things the next payday might buy another prop plus fitting kit, but not yet desperate..
Irony is great, tyres paid for but hippo immobile still.. so, need to push back the fitting date..
Oh, completely off subject (would I ever do that)
you know i used to like scooters..
well,
since my late wifey left us all with "Glioblastoma - grade 4 "
from MRI to funeral in 18 months,
my other addiction has got the better of me.
Vespa COSA`s, Got one I rebuilt last year, plus a french Import I should have rebuilt this year for MOT then registering along with its NOVA sheet, 2 complete very good engine/gearboxes, plus one stripped for parts bike, plus a shed full of new, hard to get parts, plus parts I grabbed before anyone else did and, I hardly ever ride them - LOL
Oh, and my big PIAGGIO X9 evolution big cruiser scooter, cant forget her bless her..tottaly rebuilt 3 years ago now (i think) but not really been anywhere on it
just love tinkering on my bikes but now got me a hippo..

Hippo said:

Welcome back to the forum

Yer seen a Freelander and went to have a look... hour later it was purchased... love at first sight.

Doors falling oft is a myth.

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To be honest I was supposed to buy a very nice (aint they all) TD5 but being jet washed to death underneath showing all its swiss cheese chassis, but I "can weld" (3 door disco owner for 10 years) but the guy was faffing me about saying the buy it now button was not supposed to be on EBAY, so, on the way home saw this hippo local, not the other end of the world, hour later It was mine..

RangeRoller dt said:

Not on Defenders it ain’t.

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I think I done my apprenticeship with my early disco lasting 10 years
gutted to sell it but my left leg no longer wanted to push that clutch
Plus we had a brand new SKODA YETI on motorbility through my wifes cancer, but only had that 18 months, but fantastic car, 1.2 turbo petrol, DSG gearbox with its 6? 7 gears plus split gears, big wheels in each corner, went more than really well too trust me, but, was a nice toy for a while..
OK, I`m ill, but still alive,
so still can do stuff but not at mechanics speed now.. If i`m tired I`ll sleep, when i`m not tired I wake, I eat when hungry or try to eat my main meal at 6PM coz of my diabetis (plus lots of other sh1t)
But I laugh and still cry
but i`m here..
The way I look at things Is, If the doors open you can enter,
If you no likey use the same door on the way out - others choice
Oh, something else that may upset MANY..
no not Brexit, not smoking not LGBT, not 2 wheels not the fugging ULEZ or LEZ In London, but
ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Theres some awesome new offroad vehicles being built now fully electric.
(that`ll start something I guess)
Have a great afternoon guys

Ian burritt said:

in the great plan of things the next payday might buy another prop plus fitting kit, but not yet desperate..

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You want to be careful doing that.

Sounds like it hasn't got props when you bought it. Sometimes its because the support bearings got noisy, sometimes because the VCU was beginning to get tight. Often though it was due to damage cos the VCU got 2 tight, or the car was running mismatched tyres with same result. If there is damage to the IRD - you will be wasting your money, unless you want to spend more good money on an IRD.

There were a couple of thread a while back on the Freelander forum about how, if and consequences of reinstalling props.

You might like to have a search for them or start a thread in the Freelander section.

GrumpyGel said:

You want to be careful doing that.

Sounds like it hasn't got props when you bought it. Sometimes its because the support bearings got noisy, sometimes because the VCU was beginning to get tight. Often though it was due to damage cos the VCU got 2 tight, or the car was running mismatched tyres with same result. If there is damage to the IRD - you will be wasting your money, unless you want to spend more good money on an IRD.

There were a couple of thread a while back on the Freelander forum about how, if and consequences of reinstalling props.

You might like to have a search for them or start a thread in the Freelander section.

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Indeed

GrumpyGel said:

You want to be careful doing that.

Sounds like it hasn't got props when you bought it. Sometimes its because the support bearings got noisy, sometimes because the VCU was beginning to get tight. Often though it was due to damage cos the VCU got 2 tight, or the car was running mismatched tyres with same result. If there is damage to the IRD - you will be wasting your money, unless you want to spend more good money on an IRD.

There were a couple of thread a while back on the Freelander forum about how, if and consequences of reinstalling props.

You might like to have a search for them or start a thread in the Freelander section.

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Indeed GEL, no prop on purchase, but 4 all different tyres on it.. 4 already paid for, just waiting to sort out the rest of my "must do bits" before I go and get them fitted..
Have yet to check on my output flange for problems or my diff for problems..
One step at a time for me, dont do running now..lol but can talk, boy can I talk..

Ian burritt said:

Indeed

Indeed GEL, no prop on purchase, but 4 all different tyres on it.. 4 already paid for, just waiting to sort out the rest of my "must do bits" before I go and get them fitted..
Have yet to check on my output flange for problems or my diff for problems..
One step at a time for me, dont do running now..lol but can talk, boy can I talk..

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Checking the oil in the IRD/diff is a good start, metalicy looking and its got problems. Loosen the fill plug before the drain plug - the fill plug can be a right bugger to get off - made of cheese.

OK guys, its sunny and I got to run my daughter out for a while
MONDEO MAN TO THE RESCUE
LOL
"I`m going outside, I may be a while"
leaving track in the snow....lol
shutup boy its sunny now

now you know why it only needed two tyres

Good luck with the VCU/diff.

Well all, I just read through all the comments, still smiling so thats a good sign.
I been driving "Pandoras Box" about since the 1st and still learning her secrets.
New tyres fitting date rearranged for saturday so will see it the handling Improves ?
I have found that its cabin / engine heater works well before the supposed -5 C but as I`m doing short runs I can live with it.
As Its a HSE spec model its nice and comfy Inside.
I still not looked / changed the engine breather filter nor the "massive" turbo breather filter, but have both for when..
Oh, while under it the other day I did feel the gearbox output flange, and felt fine but not drained it, or filled it - time yet to do this..
Not yet had Pandoras box rear end up In the air, but got my son to respray its new yet to be fitted tow bar, as the supplied towbar paint is not too clever.
After lots of looking for the factory tow bar electrics socket, I found it hiding in between the right rear metal panels behind the big black plastic sides, pulled the wired socket up through the now open hole in the floor, plugged in, trailor board plugged in, all seems to work perfectly - YIPPEE...
Over the next few days or so will fit the new tow bar, then the ball and lights socket..Something to make you smile, the towbar makers name is proudly printed in white on the black plastic tow ball cover, its "ANKER".. my son has already said he has a white tyre pen to add a W to it - thanks..lol
Being an ex INJINEER I can hear a slightly noisey rear wheel bearing, or I hope not, rear diff, but not yet checked anything..
I will buy and change the 2 front lower suspension arms but not in a rush, but feel It will be of benefit with 2 new lower ball joints (maybe?)
It starts, drives, goes quite well when warmed up, but not gone anywhere far - yet
Am I happy with it ?
So far yes, but its no Discovery, but then its never going to be a Discovery is it.
T B H its looks a bit lost under the car port I made FOR a discovery, but does give me lots more room If I jack up "Pandoras Box"
Do like the cabin heater though, sounds rather strange when running, a little like a pulse jet i guess.
So, many thanks all, not forgotton you, but been busy with family "Issues" at times/
Have fun, be good, or try to be..
i have been both sides of the fence but would rather stay on the good side,
well, for a while..
speak later,
Ian.

RangeRoller dt said:

So Ian, what’s this old user name??? No one is deleted - ever! What did you used to have? - I’d guess a Disco??

I don’t care who you upset, I’ve done my fair share of that if warranted. I too am inquisitive

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Hi RangeRoller,
a very late reply with a photo I just found

Disco

I could tell

Ok Guys and Girlies, Im not dead although quiet (for a change)
I just re read all my and your posts and comments, for that i thank you all.
So me, phew where do I start..
OK, the good bits I STILL GOT ALL THE DOORS on my Hippo..
But did have my rear door plastic handle fall off nearly, so I bought a new one a year ago and I re stuck it back on for a second time again with clear STIKAFLEX.. rock solid again (till It falls off again) in months to come/ the problem Is family pressing the switch and yanking on the door handle before the second click.. Just means I have to get out and do the back door myself now..
The hippo Is still very shiny black, but, unbelievably only done 7000 miles since its first by me service 2 years ago now/ I got a full service kit in a box waiting since last year (yeh I know)
Being honest Im recovering from my second bout of skin cancer again, scalp, back and this time a chunk out my left forearm but i got nice tidy box stiches, about 15 of them, holding my arm together, Hopefully.. I wont mention my LITHOTRIPSY I had still need more, look at a 15mm spanner and thats the size stone i got in my already damaged kidney..So blame the water we get Darn Souf i been told.. Life continues otherwise, still buying motor scooters but sadly had to sell one of my traditional Vespa's due to the floor foot brake and left hand clutch and gears, still got another that needs sorting out then will sell, but bought a year old Chinese copy Vespa look alike thats a 4 stroke and automatic, euro 4 spec but wont like E10 so bought petrol additive for that plus a 2006 Vespa GT 125 automatic that's had a bump in its rear end, new rear light, plate and a bit of portapower or even 12volt scissor jack to cure that.. In no rush though TBH.. Well, that's me up to date all.. I hope you all came through the virus OK, touch wood i have so far, despite always seem to be at the doctors or hospital, but, Im 73 still going - so far.. Have a great weekend all.. Ian.B.