• Stanleysteamer
    Stanleysteamer reacted to Chalky.'s post in the thread Defender TD5_Gear Shift 1st-2d with Like Like.
    It's just the way the synchro design is, with wear it's exacerbated, and really high mileage i think double de clutching works wonders. I do it on mine sometimes, even though it's not required, because it snicks in so much more nicely. I also use...
    Aug 8, 2025
  • Stanleysteamer
    Stanleysteamer reacted to Chalky.'s post in the thread Defender TD5_Gear Shift 1st-2d with Like Like.
    Synchros wear with use and age, but the boxes are always been of a design where a slower gear change than your normal car is required.
    Aug 8, 2025
  • Stanleysteamer
    Stanleysteamer replied to the thread Defender TD5_Gear Shift 1st-2d.
    +1 ^
    Aug 8, 2025
  • Stanleysteamer
    Stanleysteamer reacted to Chalky.'s post in the thread Defender TD5_Gear Shift 1st-2d with Like Like.
    If you do the gear change nice and slow it allows the synchros, which may be slightly worn, to disengage and engage. You cannot do quick snatch gear changes on any older landrover gearbox. And change from first to second almost as soon as the...
    Aug 8, 2025
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    Stanleysteamer reacted to James Blakely's post in the thread Disco 2 Stalling issues. with Like Like.
    Mine is running rough, have changed the injector seals and washers all original new fuel pump Continental, new injector harness. No leaks at the FPR, checked the wastegate seems fine, had a new filter head about 6 months ago, changed the fuel...
    Aug 8, 2025
  • Stanleysteamer
    Stanleysteamer replied to the thread Disco 2 Stalling issues..
    Does it do it when you rev it standing still, or only under load? Just wondering if it may be worth fitting a gravity tank, but obvs that wouldn't supply very high pressure. You said you only had a limited diagnosis thing look at it, have you...
    Aug 8, 2025
  • Stanleysteamer
    Stanleysteamer reacted to Solli's post in the thread Disco 2 Stalling issues. with Like Like.
    It is a shame, despite everything, I still like the car and want it back on (and off) the road. It deserves it. Having now finally sorted the Disco 4s suspension (🤞), I'll turn my attention back to it and have another fiddle. You never know...
    Aug 8, 2025
  • Stanleysteamer
    Stanleysteamer replied to the thread I would just like to say.
    It does look lovely! I'm a wee bit jealous as I never took mine to a show although I/we was/were always taking our kit cars to shows. Every time I see one like yours it make me want to get another one. I then have to give myself a severe...
    Aug 8, 2025
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    Stanleysteamer reacted to DanClarke's post in the thread I would just like to say with Like Like.
    I shall be going to a country show/mini show at Hedingham Castle on Sunday. :D My sister who only this week asked to come and stay for the weekend so I cancelled my attendance at the show has now called to say she got all her dates all wrong...
    Aug 8, 2025
  • Stanleysteamer
    Stanleysteamer reacted to Wimblowdriver's post in the thread I would just like to say with Love Love.
    Just took delivery of my new (to me) tent. It weighs a ton. Can only just lift the bag with the canvas in. Tis a proper Dutch canvas tent. Walk in height 2m, peak height 2.35m. Will have to put it up at the weekend.
    Aug 8, 2025
  • Stanleysteamer
    Stanleysteamer reacted to Wimblowdriver's post in the thread I would just like to say with Like Like.
    Any fred in the Freelander section will do. They talk more rubbish than us :p
    Aug 8, 2025
  • Stanleysteamer
    Stanleysteamer reacted to Turktowner's post in the thread I would just like to say with Like Like.
    Has you had a rub down then..?
    Aug 8, 2025
  • Stanleysteamer
    Stanleysteamer reacted to Hippo's post in the thread I would just like to say with Like Like.
    Eye is feeling betterer now.
    Aug 8, 2025
  • Stanleysteamer
    Stanleysteamer replied to the thread I would just like to say.
    I'd advise a chiropractor, seeing as I once had shoulder pain. Went to three GPs who each gave me a different diagnosis and a different advised course of treatment. Being a doctor's son I knew that none of them had a clue. Was then recommended a...
    Aug 8, 2025
  • Stanleysteamer
    Stanleysteamer reacted to Hippo's post in the thread I would just like to say with Like Like.
    Dan sent me a link to the massage par place he goes to. May go iffit continues.
    Aug 8, 2025
  • Stanleysteamer
    Stanleysteamer replied to the thread I would just like to say.
    A sandblasting pencil sharpener??? I'd love to see one!🤣🤣🤣
    Aug 8, 2025
  • Stanleysteamer
    Stanleysteamer reacted to Hippo's post in the thread I would just like to say with Wow Wow.
    A pencil sharpener?
    Aug 8, 2025
  • Stanleysteamer
    Stanleysteamer reacted to landowner's post in the thread I would just like to say with Like Like.
    Mornin Bright and sunny with a gentle breeze Off to see an Elvis tribute act at our local pub tonight 🎸 :vb-drinky: Meantime more trailer painting and maybe some rewiring :) Stay productive all :)
    Aug 8, 2025
  • Stanleysteamer
    Stanleysteamer reacted to Hippo's post in the thread I would just like to say with Haha Haha.
    Where else on this forum could such an unimportant piece ov information be posted, for us all to read. Long live this ere fred.
    Aug 8, 2025
  • Stanleysteamer
    Stanleysteamer replied to the thread I would just like to say.
    Oh dear, sorry about this. It sounds as if the other two executors, whoever they are, are behaving like this on purpose to try and get her to chcuk her towel in. And once that happens they'll try and fiddle things so they get what they want for...
    Aug 8, 2025
  • Stanleysteamer
    Stanleysteamer reacted to Forrest Gump's post in the thread I would just like to say with Haha Haha.
    And if ye rub it in yer nob the wife thinks she’s got marathon man….😎
    Aug 8, 2025
  • Stanleysteamer
    Stanleysteamer reacted to kevstar's post in the thread I would just like to say with Like Like.
    Yer it can burn just like the hand warmers, I use them sometimes.. I had them in my sock as I busted my ankle I had to chuck em as they were burning me.
    Aug 8, 2025
  • Stanleysteamer
    Stanleysteamer reacted to saxavordian's post in the thread I would just like to say with Like Like.
    Wear plastic gloves when using tiger balm or heat. Saves hours wondering if the smell gone. I have ankle pain on the front of the foot that occurs at on moments. So I try to use freeze ibrufon gel because I tried the balms and got a heat blister...
    Aug 8, 2025
  • Stanleysteamer
    Stanleysteamer reacted to kevstar's post in the thread I would just like to say with Like Like.
    Was doing this tonight, took the d1 for a hurl & the gears were like stirring soup so fitted the common return to centre plate n springs, done the lower stick bush as well. The upright on the plate between the springs was snapped off so finding...
    Aug 8, 2025
  • Stanleysteamer
    Stanleysteamer reacted to kevstar's post in the thread I would just like to say with Haha Haha.
    Bring them all as long as yer motors will run on cherry :p
    Aug 8, 2025
  • Stanleysteamer
    Stanleysteamer reacted to kevstar's post in the thread I would just like to say with Like Like.
    O'dear thats terrible, poor fella so sorry thats sad reading. :(:(
    Aug 8, 2025
  • Stanleysteamer
    Stanleysteamer reacted to Wimblowdriver's post in the thread I would just like to say with Haha Haha.
    If that's all you are charging, I'll send the family car fleet up for a fill up. Each with a few jerry cans in the boot. :cool:
    Aug 8, 2025
  • Stanleysteamer
    Stanleysteamer reacted to kevstar's post in the thread I would just like to say with Like Like.
    Got a sticker for my fuel pump..........Looking for a globe for the top. :):) (not a world globe)
    Aug 8, 2025
  • Stanleysteamer
    Stanleysteamer reacted to kevstar's post in the thread I would just like to say with Like Like.
    I use tiger balm for aches n pains, it wont help yer cough prob make yer eyes water & dont go for a pee after you've used it without washing yer hands !! It will take yer mind off yer shoulder pain tho 🤣 🤣
    Aug 8, 2025
  • Stanleysteamer
    Stanleysteamer replied to the thread Disco 2 Stalling issues..
    Massive shame.:(:(:(
    Aug 7, 2025
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