1. postieparr

    Sun visor pimping....

    Sprayed mine with a black vinyl dye which i got from Halfords. Great finish and still looking good 18 months later.
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    painting ifor williams canopy

    Looking forward to how this thread goes as i've been thinking of doing the same myself. Etch primer seems to be a must but not sure on the top coat, thinking of using a roller though as i'm sure i can get a good finish with this
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    removing window winder handle

    The circlip can be a pain to get off. I found sliding a bit of rag between the door card and winder and rotating it about meant it would catch the clip so you can pull it off. Watch out it can come flying off though
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    Is MAF sensor actually necessary? TD5

    Try this Air Folw Sensor TD5 MHK100620 Island 4x4 - Specialists in Land Rover and Range Rover Parts and accessories for all models. UK and worldwide mail order. I'm sure it's the cheapest Siemens VDO unit available at the moment and free delivery
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    Is MAF sensor actually necessary? TD5

    Make sure you use a genuine LR replacement or siemens VDO, the cheap ones really are not worth contemplating
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    DIY hard tonneau cover

    It's the hinged latches that i'm finding it hard to source. Need them to bolt to the tonneau and hang down and go over the tailgate locking mech. This way i can put in a padlock and lock the whole thing in one go. Gas rams are also part of the plan as well and got a few ideas on how to make the...
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    DIY hard tonneau cover

    One of the jobs i'm thinking about once the weather gets a bit warmer is making myself a hard tonneau cover for my 90 pickup. I've been pondering the pros and cons of various solutions from chequer plate to off the shelf soft covers but have decided on making one from Phenolic coated plywood...
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    More internal titivation - seat box

    How about the door cards? I'm thinking about covering mine as they have seen better days
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    Rear view mirror removal.

    In the middle of refurbishing my headliner and reallly not looking forward to putting the mirror back on. It sounds a pig of a job! In my limited experience what looks to be even the simplest job can turn into hours of struggling, usually with the very last nut that just refuses to come off...
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    Door stuck locked!

    Had the same problem the other day, what a pain in the arse!! Managed to pull the door card away far enough to get my hand into the lock mech and basically fiddle around inside whilst having someone on the outside "jiggle" the key in the lock. After a great deal of swearing and some grazed...
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    TD5 Gear Change Difficulty

    Thanks for the reply birtanedaha, looks like i'd better get the Smith and Allen oils ordered. Got exactly the same symptoms with mine so with any luck it should be running smooth after an fluid change.
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    TD5 Gear Change Difficulty

    Looking to do a fluid change on my TD5 soon and found the MTF94 and EP90 GL4 from Smith and Allen can be bought direct for a very reasonable price. Has anyone used these before and is it a quality oil or is better to bite the bullet and buy the more expensive Land Rover branded oils?
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    Defender Bike Rack

    Sounds like a perfect solution Boris113. Have you got any pics of the made up bar/rack as i might have a go at making one myself?
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    Anyone used this stuff to line their bed ?

    Try this place it's a little cheaper Protectakote Van bedliner anti slip protective Protecta-Kote paint Also i would consider using a primer as i've got a similar finish in my tub which was there when i bought it and it's completely peeled off in places. Don't know if its the same stuff but i...
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    Defender newby

    Got to agree, going from a fairly new Golf GTI to a 2000 TD5 pickup took a little getting used to. I wouldn't change it for anything now though !! Never had the standard size steering wheel on mine so i cant comment on that but the smaller one i've got seems to give a "relatively responsive"...
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    carpetting the cab WRITE UP

    To be honest the problem of water getting in is not too bad (must have got lucky with decent door alignment and seals) although the weather this week is doing its best to put it to the test !!!
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    carpetting the cab WRITE UP

    Thinking the same myself, looks a fairly easy job to do. Then purchase some of these Landrover Defender 2000- Tailored Car Floor Mats Black Carpet | eBay to sit on top of the rubber soundproofing. Finished job should then have a great deal of the cab carpeted but with the advantage of being...
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    ifor williams canopy

    Spotted this today eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace
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    ifor williams canopy

    I like what you've done with your canopy Buckshot, looks good in black and i was thinking of painting mine up. How did you manage to get such a good finish? I was thinking some sort of etch coat on the alluminium the maybe using a roller for the top coat?
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    Who can get the most oil through their injector harness?

    Had exactly the same problem with my TD5 and about the same amount of oil in the seat box. New injector harness cured the problem but it took a few weeks for the remaining oil to migrate down and clear out completely. Just got to be patient and keep cleaning the red plug and it should end up...