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    fitting a Snorkel

    im with ya on positive pressure, ie pressure pushes the pipes closed, maybe try jubilee clip as well tho? also another thing I need to do :-)
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    fitting a Snorkel

    I would try a bag trick, which some say work and some say dont. But, seal the wing section and snorkel to wing. Then try and cut the engine out when in idle by placing a bag over the snorkel intake. If it cuts out, you know its sound as it is, if not well you can then persue sealing other...
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    defender - rust - corrosion

    yeah cheers sean, that makes sence :-). what type ya got on yours?
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    defender - rust - corrosion

    hey guys I unscrewed the cover over the turret and looks very simple to remove. But the haynes manual says it 3 spanners and that I need to jack things up etc. Do I really have to? cant it just be done in situ with wheels on ground etc. also should I buy some heavy duty turrets? or just...
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    hello do you still have a mig welder for sale? trucky said ya might still have one :-=)

    hello do you still have a mig welder for sale? trucky said ya might still have one :-=)
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    mig welder wanted to repair chasis

    naw, landy owners cant sleep, they have to stay awake to think about whats wrong, or the love for their landy. right>? or is that just me!
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    if you won the lotto....

    one that didnt rust :-)
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    mig welder wanted to repair chasis

    hey guys, was told trewey90 has one for sale. But cant find him. anyhows does anyone have one for sale? want to repair my chasis. cheers
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    chasis, replace it all or just bits?

    eh up, looked for him but says not on database. " trewey90 " ill make a post
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    chasis, replace it all or just bits?

    hey up guys, this be the older version ya talking about MIG Welder Clark 151 EN Gas/No Gas Turbo on eBay (end time 03-Feb-10 11:27:14 GMT)
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    chasis, replace it all or just bits?

    ouch, with or without gloves! been using me 1mm cutting disc, wouldnt want to get in the way of that beast! I think he is lucky to just have lost the tip:D. cheers for ideas. thinking of leaving the welding lark til the summer, well before the mot in aug 2010. Should be fine yeah? or if you were...
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    chasis, replace it all or just bits?

    impressive truck! from a a grinder or from welding your thumb? just been reading that link from sean and stuff. seems I need a 150amp atleast to weld the chasis, as it thick stuff on landies. here is one, but it goes up to 150amp, so might not cut it? this be the cheapest that fits spec from...
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    chasis, replace it all or just bits?

    truck sounds like a good idea. I can see you could enter the chasis from bumper point, but where else could you get ya inspection light into?
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    chasis, replace it all or just bits?

    they do a course on using a grinder also, and I can do that :-) £80 a day!! mistakes will be made, but I can learn from em, thats the skill right!
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    chasis, replace it all or just bits?

    oh alright, so dont bother replacing anything then? was I painting a bad picture of me chasis? is welding pretty simple? Im going to buy one and go on a course, I think it be cheaper and a skill learnt at the same time Sean is you hating the black goo stuff? what an earth is it anyhows?
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    chasis, replace it all or just bits?

    hey up guys, im a greatful by the way for your help and advice. It's great this forum! honesty from impartial people is worth its salt. Ok so I got my "normal" hammer and I wacked everything, chasis related. Yeah I found another hole, and here are the snaps. The main struts, long bits are sound...
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    chasis, replace it all or just bits?

    i think a chasis swap may be to big a job for me? Ill get a hammer and have a bash at the chasis today and take snaps of areas that need attension!
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    chasis, replace it all or just bits?

    post it up once ya know matey
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    chasis, replace it all or just bits?

    fanatic ya thinking I was done on the 2k front, I saw popcorn :-( lol