1. Griffdowg

    Snapped Swivel Bolt

    Putting my front axle together today and I managed to snap one of the bolts whilst putting it back on I took it all off and its sheared just inside the axle casing. I have tried drilling holes, extractor kit, tap with a chisel, getting a mole grips on the thread on the otherside and just...
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    RTC5572 - Front brake caliper RH + other bits (axe, bolts)

    Its just a superseeded part number. The part is exactly the same! Compared to my AP Lockheed one it is identical. G
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    RTC5572 - Front brake caliper RH + other bits (axe, bolts)

    What are you talking about Daft? 1986 onwards (110) and HA onwards for 90s. It was fitted to my 1996 300tdi and has the 46mm pistons to ;) RTC5572 BRAKE CALIPER FRONT RH | Defender 1985>: Brake: Cylinder | shop | www.lrseries.com | L. R. Series G
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    RTC5572 - Front brake caliper RH + other bits (axe, bolts)

    I have a lightly used Front RH Caliper for sale. It is Britpart but has served me well for the past 12-15 months. Mine were originally leaking so I got this new to see me through and only now getting around to re-sealing my original. Boxed, very good condition £50 delivered/£40 collected...
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    Can I use Wynn's Engine Stop Leak to stop Gearbox Oil Leak

    Might help if we knew what gearbox it was (Tranny or main?) engine? Also where is the leak coming from? If its just the inspection cover I would drain it, take it off, clean it all up and re-fit with a bead of RTV. I wouldn't bother with evo stuff. The standard stuff (ATF or MTF94 depending on...
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    MAPA Project - West Africa Expedition

    Trip Report finally finished Can be found here: West Africa Trip Report 2011 Sirocco Overland More photos on Facebook. G
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    Planning Australlia Expedition

    Carnet is £150% of the vehicle value + around ~ $8000 import duty. Even though its only a temp import the Aussies want approx $8000 to cover it as well as the usual 150%! So depends what you have to what it will cost. Using an insurance company to cover it our 90 will likely come in around...
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    Overland related kit

    Bump. Take £10 for the mattress :D G
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    Planning Australlia Expedition

    Do you want to share a 40ft container out of South Korea or Vladivostok (Siberia) Sept/Oct 2013? I will be shipping my 90+trailer to Aus from there. As has been said, its not economically viable to ship your landy for a few months to Aus but it has been done. Speak to Brendan at...
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    Hannibal Rack..thinking of selling

    :hysterically_laughi
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    grinding noise on over run and taking up power def 90

    I put my money on a UJ. Probably front nearest gearbox :D G
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    Overland related kit

    BUMP - List edited to get rid of the sold stuff. G
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    LRO Calender 2013 - Competition

    A virtual pint, cheer and pat on the back :D G
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    LRO Calender 2013 - Competition

    Thanks to all, I made it into the calender and am therefore one of the 12 winners :D thank you for your support it is very much appreciated :) G
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    Booger's Bolivian Safari

    I cant believe I am reading this :( Never met the man but we did exchange a lot of emails and PM's. Genuinely a top chap. RIP G
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    LRO Calender 2013 - Competition

    cheers guys :D only 2.5hrs to go! G
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    LRO Calender 2013 - Competition

    Cheers Minty :D I asked on other forums and I have only had 1 response! :rolleyes: typical. this has rolled into 4 pages with everyone's help. G
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    LRO Calender 2013 - Competition

    Good man Wilts. just trying to catch those who didn't see it 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th time around! Fingers crossed. G
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    LRO Calender 2013 - Competition

    OK, I have done this to dead. but with 15 hours to go before voting ends Im just after one last push ;) It only takes a minute, thank you all for your patience once more :D G
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    ADVENTURE OVERLAND SHOW, Northants, 6-7 October 2012

    Tom, I just looked at this again and what you have achieved is exceptional. You could teach the 'mags' a thing or two organising shows. I put a little plug on our Facebook page for you and may be there myself on Saturday, not sure yet. Good luck! G