1. pbuf

    New Valeo clutch fitted, drags and very stiff gears

    You mean disengaging? Will take a look in the morning, covered in brake fluid and utterly fed up for today Thanks for all replies
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    New Valeo clutch fitted, drags and very stiff gears

    We could only get the plate to fit one way comfortably, with the hub facing out from the fly
  3. pbuf

    New Valeo clutch fitted, drags and very stiff gears

    Not had the slave cylinder off at all, would it be worth taking off and checking? By dragging, i mean when i put the clutch right down, i can push really hard and get the thing into a gear but its trying to move the vehicle, in low 1st especially. Yet the full bite point of the clutch is around...
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    New Valeo clutch fitted, drags and very stiff gears

    Hi all i have a 93 defender 90, 200tdi recently nearing completion of a complete rebuild, including a new valeo clutch kit. Problem ive got is the clutch drags throughout the pedal travel, with the bite point being around 1/2 way up the pedal. Truck is very stiff engaging any gear and...
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    getting wide tyres onto the bead

    Cant find my valve key so couldn't get that out..yeah i cant seem to get the tyre beads amywhere near the lip on the new wheels. Perhaps its worth spending a few quid and just get it done by a tyre fitter. Probably save me a few hours in sweat and swear words
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    getting wide tyres onto the bead

    is there a way to do this that im just not seeing? I have 33-12.5-15 tyres and im trying to get them onto 10x15 modulars..Ive today tried a ratchet strap around the whole tyre to try and get the sidewalls to fill out a touch and still cant quite get the thing to seal on the bead.. Besides...
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    tyres "bed in" making them quieter

    My defender had new general grabber mt's on, and would rumble lile crazy at anything over 55mph. The front diff was fairly worn so i thought it was that. Changed the axle and it still did it!! It seems now the square edges of the treads have worn off its smooth. Still just as noisy on the road...
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    What MPG do you get?

    1993 defender 90 200 tdi on 33-12.5-15 mud terrains mixed roads and fairly sensible driving, speed ect getting average 28mpg. happy with that to be honest
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    Painting Methods

    Got my defender in bits also at the moment, got a full respray on the cards in the original Arles Blue Solid. Will be using either a 25 or 50ltr compressor and 2pack paint. Bought etch primer but I doubt i'll use it, just key the existing paint to suit. Got a pack of medium and fine scotchbrite...
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    Hardtop cab (roof, sides, back door)

    the truck cab is currently on ebay, ending in 1 hour. Im keeping the tailgate for now, the neighbour also has a back door he'd be willing to trade for my tailgate.
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    Hardtop cab (roof, sides, back door)

    Literally yesterday was speaking to my neighbouring farmer, and he has a roof and sides i can have. thanks anyway choppen :)
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    90 bulkhead removal (the front one)

    Had a good day today! 10 hours later and finally lifted the bulkhead clear of the rest of the 90. Next job - new clutch and HD release arm to fit. thanks for all the replies all :)
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    90 bulkhead removal (the front one)

    The plastic tray part of the dash...ive taken the metal inner out but cant seem to get the main partnof the plastic dash to come away from the bulkhead..
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    Hardtop cab (roof, sides, back door)

    Converting my 90 pickup to hardtop, thought i'd put the feelers out and see if anyone had anything. Obviously, looked for the Roof, van sides, back door would be a bonus and a headlining would be great but not a deal breaker if not. I still have the pickup cab complete if anyone fancied a...
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    90 bulkhead removal (the front one)

    Right then. Progress is occurring! Got the cab off, dash is apart but not yet off, drivers side wing and bonnet is off, also doors and tunnel dismantled. Struggling to see how to get the passenger side wing off, I cant get access to where it bolts to the bulkhead due to where the air intake...
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    Whaddon Weekend 4x4 Event

    Im up for the end of April date, Saturday :) Hopefully have my old girl back together by then!
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    What did you use your defender for today

    Used my 90 to winch a couple of trees out of a steep dingle. Am impressed with how much of a useful machine its turning out to be :)
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    hi there how many miles/off road days has the Detroit locker done? And where are you located...

    hi there how many miles/off road days has the Detroit locker done? And where are you located? (sorry if its on the ad, I'm blind)
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    pressbrake rear x member, what an awesome bit of kit!

    Any rough idea when hes shutting down? My x member is solid but may be a worthwile investment for the future?
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    Odd winch noise?

    No news yet. Not got round to stripping it down yet. Bought a 12 ton snatch block last week, and was using it today. Much less strain on the winch, very impressed with todays usage. the clackclackclack during operation is coming from the control box though. A couple of months back I had the...