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    Tyres, tyres, tyres.

    Iv got an 05 90 with general grabbers on and iv done 37K on them can i ask what milage you have done on yours so i can get a rough idea on when i will need to change mine. Iv noticed the fronts are much more worn than the rear though. James
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    Chassis Protection

    I have had my rings around my headlights replaced twice in the last 12 months they seem very susceptible to rust. Not sure what i can do to stop this. James
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    so whats this trailer law again !

    Passed Today wasn't too challenging. :-) James
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    so whats this trailer law again !

    Yes its off the road at the test centre. If you fail the emergency stop bit though you arent allowed out on the road. James
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    so whats this trailer law again !

    Doing my trailer test on Monday will let ya know how it goes been driving about 6 months now but need to have the ability to tow heavier trailers. There is a few things you have to do at the test centre: First of all an S Reverse between cones. Then you have to do an Emergency Stop. Then you...
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    Fitting a Disco transfer box

    I plan to do the same steve that will be of most interest. Btw where are you sourcing your disco transfer box from?? And did you manage to match it to the miles that were on yours. James
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    TD5 Defender Gearing Advice

    Hi Guys would like some advice: I have a 2005 td5 defender and i do a fair bit of occasional A road and motorway milage and i would like to try and increase economy slightly and put a bit less wear on the engine by reducing revs etc. I have seen this : Ashcroft Transmissions it seems a good...
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    Defender Stereo

    I have a 2005 Defender with cdplayer and was wondering if there is any way of putting an auxiliary input into it from a mp3 player(3.5mm Jack) i have done a search but cant find anything??? Thanks in Advance James
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    ***stolen Derender 90***

    I live around that area i will keep a good look out for ya! James
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    Hi and some advice please

    Hi guys I have now found a Series 3 1974 Petrol that i may be going to look at tomorrow and i was wondering what happens about the unleaded/leaded fuel.:confused: Can you just use normal unleaded or..... James
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    Hi and some advice please

    I will check out weather or not it has the Lucas Pump. Thanks guys
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    Hi and some advice please

    Thanks Redhand This landy has a proper vegoil system on it so i suspect that it has a heater and everything is in order. Can i just say what i great and helpful forum this is. Has anyone got an anwser to my other question about where to buy em. Thanks again James
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    Hi and some advice please

    Thanks for the advice Boomer. There is one that i am potentially looking at that has been run on straight veg oil mabye i should steer clear of that. Is there not additives and things you put in the oil to prevent that? Thanks James
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    Hi and some advice please

    Hi Guys I have been looking for series III's over the last few days. I have looked on autotrader and ebay is there anywhere else that is good to look. Thanks again James
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    Hi and some advice please

    Thanks thats cleared things up. James
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    Hi and some advice please

    Thanks redhand. So do landys that have been converted to run on veg oil usually have another tank installed so that you can fill up on diesel and veg oil and switch between both. James
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    Hi and some advice please

    Thanks Simon thats very helpful. I have seen one for 2600 that looks to be in very very good condition but it has been running on veg oil the guy who is selling it says he can take it off for -£300. Should i be concerned about the engine after been running on veg oil or should the engine be...
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    Hi and some advice please

    Thanks slob thats really helpful. Is it just usually seals that break that cause the leaks. James
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    Hi and some advice please

    Thanks redhand What are the things that tend to crop up day to day. Thanks James
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    Hi and some advice please

    Lol well yes i would like to get one for under that if possible:) James