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4x42far

New Member

• Nov 19, 2007

• #1

Ive just acquired a 12 year old TDi (200?) to use as a general hack.... as I also own a village pub, my excuse was that I needed something voluminous to bring stuff from a to b: but my question is;
what mods/changes/upgrades would you advocate and why ? Most of my driving will be fairly civilised (not been off road since my army days but heck did I enjoy it then!) and I might venture out into something hilly and muddy. I know everyone will have their own thoughts but please chip in!
Regards

 

yella

New Member

• Nov 19, 2007

• #2

a pub you say????

in a village you say ??????

hmmmm interesting

where abouts are you????

does yer pub do b and b ?????????

 

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4x42far

New Member

• Nov 19, 2007

• #3

yella said:

a pub you say????

in a village you say ??????

hmmmm interesting

where abouts are you????

does yer pub do b and b ?????????

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For the right help the door never shuts !

 

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4x42far

New Member

• Nov 19, 2007

• #4

yella said:

a pub you say????

in a village you say ??????

hmmmm interesting

where abouts are you????

does yer pub do b and b ?????????

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Location - you want grid ref or postcode
bottom end of moors - (BL7) not sure where the local boonie bash is but bear with me
yep we do breakfast - and its fresh cooked too - bed is such a variable concept I find

 

Davec

New Member

• Nov 19, 2007

• #5

Why change anything?
Use it, then if you find it isn't doing something as well as you had hoped, then think about changing it.

 

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wastegate

New Member

• Nov 20, 2007

• #6

I`m in the same boat. Recently picked up a 200 tdi. Personally a decent roof rack for carrying kayaks and a cycle rack will be first accessories. However i will be steadily going over the whole vehicle changing oils, servicing, waxoyling etc to make sure everything is as it should be.
After you`ve had the vehicle for a while and enjoyed it it may become clearer what accesories you want. I want to do a bit of off roading so will put various guards on underneath, but it may at some point be worth fitting i winch. Not sure at the mo. Just see where it takes me.

 

leekegs

New Member

• Nov 20, 2007

• #7

Hello

I would recomend taking your standard truck greenlaning and you will be amazed where you can go and what it will do also get it properly wax oiled and most important enjoy



leekegs

 

RAZ8550TDI

New Member

• Nov 20, 2007

• #8

can see a landy zone weekend comming up with digs!

 

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PASTMASTER

Well-Known Member

• Nov 20, 2007

• #9

leekegs said:

Hello

I would recomend taking your standard truck greenlaning and you will be amazed where you can go and what it will do also get it properly wax oiled and most important enjoy

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Agree - get it Waxoyled - there's a bloke at Greenham who does a good job. The one I had was brilliant but rusty as hell. The Waxoyl protects the wiring as well mine started to perish .
Also check your back axle for rust. Mine had rusted through and started leaking at the diff.