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    P38A MOT

    I have been using the same local independent garage for nearly 20 years, probably average 3 mots a year. I usually get 10% discount off the full price. I have no complaint supporting a local place and paying full price. I haven’t had a fail yet. Since the mots changed I haven’t had any advisors...
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    Two post lift.

    If you think the wheel free bars might be in the way you can slide them fully out and drive the car on between them. The wheel free bars come in handy for holding drip trays. They also come in handy to lift heavy sh1t out of, or into, the back of your pickup or trailer.
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    Databases of military vehicle numbersHello

    You can order the vehicle record from RLC archive a
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    how long have you been driving for?

    Passed my bike test 45 years ago and still have my third motorbike - this I bought 43 years ago. Passed my car test the same year, still have my 3rd and 4th cars - without checking bought these 42 and 41 years ago. Also have a few vehicles bought since then. Passed my HGV 1 test 40 years ago...
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    TD5 90 soft-top conversion

    Purelymetal.co.uk They don’t do the hood, but do some nice hood sticks and the panels for round the doors.
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    Windscreen

    Don’t use washing up liquid or soap. They have salt in to soften the water to make better suds. Unless of course you are about to sell it. In a couple of years time the surround will seriously corrode.
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    Wolf light guard fitting.

    Remove the headlight
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    Would you retrofit alpine windows?

    If you fit them as good as the factory do, then they will corrode round the edges. As I have never sat in the back, I don’t see any benefit having them.
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    Defender 90 Antifreeze?

    I would use bluecol antifreeze. Have a look and see if it meets your numbers.
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    hydraulic press, do you use them ..

    I bought, what I thought was a cheapo 30tonne press from ebay in 2016. I wanted a full height one with the proper pump, not a jack. I went for the 30 because I thought the frame on the 20s looked a little flimsy. I only expected to use it about once a year, but I have used it more than that. It...
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    Defender 110 Defender 110 Bare Chassis 300tdi engine,

    Hi, Where will it need collecting from? Cheers,
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    127 FFR more like FFFA

    Welcome, these are pretty rare beasts. Does it still have the v8 engine? I have one - keep in touch with your progress and don’t hesitate to ask for any info required. If you can find the chassis number/military reg number tag I would be interested to know what it has on it?
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    For Sale 4 x Wolf Steel Wheels

    Are you going to the lro show at Peterborough next month by any chance? I will bid £30 for the two tube rims if I can collect there?
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    Road tax 110 Defenders 2010 2013 2.4/2.2 Puma

    Nothing has to be proven. I bought my 110, 2010 utility new, this has the lower £250ish tax Selling dealer never asked and no one else ever has either. I bought this version as a 5 seater with covered boot/luggage area.
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    Anyone England to scotland with a nato hitch

    If the wait works for you, I can store it round the back of my place til December, no charge for storage. I am 10 mins from M1/M6/A14 junction.
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    Anyone England to scotland with a nato hitch

    I live a bit East of Birmingham, and if you need to remove the trailer, I can store it for a while.
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    130 HD suspension advice wanted

    The small diameter helper springs fitted to 130s are RRC3266 I have a 1 ton 127 with these and I reckon it has a better ride than my 110 utility with standard springs. I would also think about adding a big or 2nd ARB, but wouldn’t worry until you have driven it for a first time.
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    Series 3 Romano LPG.

    I have an lpg system on my Land Rover and read up about it just after purchasing. My understanding of the rules is that the tank must have a shut off valve fitted. Indeed on mine, underneath the pipe it has a shut off valve, it is only a small lever about an inch long that you need double...
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    Other Impact Wrench do I need one?

    I would say it depends why you want one? If it is something you fancy then why not. If you want to undo or snap off f-tight bolts then get a big air one. I have worked on a fair assortment of old s*** and very rarely use one. I do own 3 air impact guns plus an air ratchet. But they are noisy and...
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    Defender military bonnet clips

    If you just have a bonnet release inside the cab you would need a second person to open the bonnet. They don’t pop up very easily with a spare wheel on them. I would go for the military catches.