gensetsteve
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Who is still on the wagon ? been a few months now had a bottle of vodka and 6 pints of cider. I did not intend giving up but just feel better for it. Lost half a stone and not altered the eating just feel full from the water. Sleep through the night now as well. Still got energy in the evenings and not falling asleep at 9 pm.
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I use anything thats sharp in the box. Dormer chinese makes no odds. The reason I dont struggle is I use cutting oil. The difference is unbelieveable 1/4 thick plate is like butter even stainless is easy. Get some spray on modern super stuff your drills will last 10 times as long. Also learn to resharpen before you blue them out.
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If anyone is interested in a D4 someone gave me the sept edition of Land Rover International in the back is a very good write up on what to look for well worth a read.
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That is a good point when pulling out you need something with a bit of grunt and fast auto box to get out of the way of loonys driving over powered diesels these days.
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very good advice I did both after parking on a sandbank at Mudeford Harbour. Get the navigation maps for your area and have a good read u may be surprised at the amount of hazards especially at low tide.
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I put them in a poly tunnel and use them for other stuff including kindling. Not had a mould problem yet but could imagine left outside in the autumn it would happen. Dont seem to get people in this part of the world that just want the bottles got two free ones if interested.
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All the tractors round here are doing 40 mph regardless of road conditions or load.
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From experience third parties will want to pay cord wood prices so they have a 100% mark up. Better to put it in builders bags and let the public hand ball it in their car boots when the snow comes.
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I had a 60 hp suzuki on a 15 ft speed boad and we used to get a good afternoon out of 40 litres of fuel but on full throttle it would burn 20 litres an hour. the jap engines were always better on fuel than the yank ones
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Because I dont want to get stuck with the bottles. I cut the tops off and use a 2 inch hole cutter on the liner stops the logs falling out.
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Those yamaha engines were superb I would say its late 80's if it runs well it will be ok. dont run it without getting the pump wet with muffs. I would take the leg off and replace the impeller before running ( yearly job )
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Anyone got a good shopping list for the apf
gensetsteve replied to walkerboys's topic in General chat
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My best discos were 110k plus because They were genuine with history. The low mileage stuff with patchy history often starship miles. My worst 2 discos 40k and this one at 60k . I think cars start falling to bits at 80k by the time they reach 100k lots of problems sorted. At the end of the day its not cost you £60,000 so you can find a way out of it if it plays up. Put the radio on and enjoy it
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Part of the problem with mine could have been the first owner was too lazy to take it in during warranty and get it done. After 100 k most things have settled down and been done. You wont hear most problems you will feel them through the seat or steering wheel. If it feels right and the tyres are worn evenly it is right. Most independants have the software for the d3 but not many have for d4 2010 onwards.
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The nasty grinding noise could be the hb actuator pulling too much cable in. Worth getting the brakes serviced and adjusted before it jams solid and u need a new unit. Look on the net for the bodsy brake bible big help. The handbrake needs loads of looking after.
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I have found it very capable at pulling trailers across mud even with road tyres on rivers, mountains, desserts as long as not longer than 5 miles, no problem M25 forget it.
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considering the average age on here I am surprised no repeat posts. Considering the average age........... did I just say that
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Push bike not in green
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The man who owns the local chip shop ordered a crate from the baltics to save a tenner on my logs. The logs were too big so asked me if he could have a free chopping block. I guess I need to order my fish and chips from scotland. People just dont get the buying local. The local stove seller gets his kindling from certainly wood as its 10 p a net cheaper. Any body who asked where to get a stove I used to send them to him now I just say go on the net. People selling a local product need to support the local economy. I can do ibc crates with liners for £35 ea but they have a drop of water based pva glue in the bottom. Tidy single trip ibcs.
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Anything without a Land Rover badge Jon. The latest Landcruiser is expensive and a bit too electronic so could be in for similar problems. Last of the 100 series still good cars but over 6 years old now.
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I guess if I was in the market for a new one I would see both working. The kindlet is not great with lots of 6 inch round timber. There are fingers that stop the timber returning but if its too high they wont have the angle. The ends of the fingers also need to be kept sharp. The kindlet excels at square joinery off cuts.
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I have had mine 9 months it was mint 60k on the clock full lr history. No worse than any other D4 and they will all suffer these problems and alot more. Dont what ever you do spend proper money on these money pits. 10k for a d3 toy fine but a d4 just out of warranty is a gift from satan. Mine has had since November a complete new front diff, four days later the turbo actuator went, the rear hand brake shoes cooked the rear disc, tlast week the compressor failed and day after touchscreen audio system blank screen, numerous tyres and a proper towbar because they decided the swan neck is no good for proper towing . I would say £5000 and I need to get it through the mot next week and have a feeling the rear bushes have gone. My Amazon is 15 years old and it has had 2 new front calipers, set of brake discs, one complete exhaust and a cam belt, otherwise faultless.
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Correct you get more attention from the AA .
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22 years and 9 discos but never again.
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Looks tidy, best colour is silver always looks clean. My brother has similar and he has done 20k without too many problems. Dark colours always look dirty. They look like 18 in wheels which are cheaper and easier to find tyres. Heres mine wont be around much longer.
