Tango91
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Ordered a half-chassis for my crusty old D2!
What have you done to your Landie today.
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I've just been giving mine a look over and checking for water, oil, brake fluid and suchlike. I'm very pleased with how my tyres are lasting.
These were put on in May 2016 and have covered well over 70,000 miles since then. Still loads of tread. It's almost getting to the point where I might consider renewing them because they're old rather than worn out. It's rare that they need blowing up either. Maybe a puff of air inside one or two of them occasionally, but they don't seem to need it more than once a year.
These were put on in May 2016 and have covered well over 70,000 miles since then. Still loads of tread. It's almost getting to the point where I might consider renewing them because they're old rather than worn out. It's rare that they need blowing up either. Maybe a puff of air inside one or two of them occasionally, but they don't seem to need it more than once a year.
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Just wired up my tow bar, always wondered what that weird noise was, after lifting boot carpets was a AHA moment, lots of broken glass from previous owner.. sorted...
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Put mine in for MOT today and it passed with no advisories, MOT inspector said it was in great condition and a well sorted Defender, happy days.
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Used my disco as a skip on wheels
MoT tomorrow so gave the Ninety a quick check up of the obvious things, all seemed OK.
Went to start it - whrrrrrr, whir, wh......battery reading 10.2V
Was a tad sluggish starting yesterday and only did a short run, barely warmed up.
Battery is nearly 6 years old (Tanya 110Ah) and has been ok till now.
On charge for tomorrow, currently at 12.6V after 30 minutes and doesn't appear to be increasing
So it goes.....
Went to start it - whrrrrrr, whir, wh......battery reading 10.2V
Was a tad sluggish starting yesterday and only did a short run, barely warmed up.Battery is nearly 6 years old (Tanya 110Ah) and has been ok till now.
On charge for tomorrow, currently at 12.6V after 30 minutes and doesn't appear to be increasing
So it goes.....
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With the engine running are you getting 14V (ish) on the battery ?
Didn't get a chance to test it properly, just bunged it in and it started so drove to the MoT.
The digimeter read about 12.6V when running. The meter is connected to a ign fed live and I previously measured about 0.5V loss compared to measuring directly off the battery so about 13V I reckon.
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Well the alternator is kicking out a voltage so should be charging .... you may be right, the battery could be goosed.
What you want (or is that what I want ...) is one of these MOTOPOWER MP0514B 12V Digital Battery Tester Voltmeter and Alternator Charging System Analyzer with LCD Display and LED Indication - Blue Rubber Paint : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive or 1 of these ... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275332684213
What you want (or is that what I want ...) is one of these MOTOPOWER MP0514B 12V Digital Battery Tester Voltmeter and Alternator Charging System Analyzer with LCD Display and LED Indication - Blue Rubber Paint : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive or 1 of these ... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275332684213
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Yard duties in the rain today with the kids nice and dry in the car of course!
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Trying to find an oil leak, engine degrease. Hopefully haven't destroyed any seals :/ went a bit hard on the degreaser oops. But now when it leaks I should see where aha
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Replacing drivers side sill and bottom of the wheel arch
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Shiny!! didnt know we could clean em,,,
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Mot pass for the Ninety, first time for the 200tdi conversion but advisories on slight damage to the drivers door mirror and play in tha pas box - annoying as I'd recently bought that to convert to pas
Rich.
Rich.
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The rain does wonders! Ill clear the mud from underneath after its been in the field but cant remember the last time it had a clean!
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Mot pass for the Ninety, first time for the 200tdi conversion but advisories on slight damage to the drivers door mirror and play in tha pas box - annoying as I'd recently bought that to convert to pas
Rich.
I get the impression that these days MOT centers look to add as many advisories as they can.
I think they see it as a money making oppertunity ...
