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    Discovery 3 ARB winch bumper

    I had one on my old D3 here in oz. Thought bull bars were banned few years ago in the UK under EU legislation?
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    TDI to TD5 or Isuzu?

    Nah its been rebuilt only 30k km ago, brand new head and recon block... It actually isnt that bad but Iv gone from a chipped TD5 defer to a chipped Disco 3 to this... so it was always going to be sluggish in comparison. the D3 literally flew! 0 - 100 in 8 or 9 seconds
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    TDI to TD5 or Isuzu?

    Wish i could get 500 miles to a tank.. i get at a push 600kms... (370 odd miles) Yep i will tweak the fuelin & turbo boost as well, but im thinking il do it all at the same time as i fit the new intercooler. i like your old ute there oli, looks like its done some hard work in its life!
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    TDI to TD5 or Isuzu?

    anybody?
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    TDI to TD5 or Isuzu?

    Ok I have a 300 TDI 110 ute, really cant cope with the asthmatic performance anymore. So 3 main options are: 1 - Fit a upgraded intercooler & turbo / fueling tweak. Obviously the cheapest option.. how much difference does it really make? 2 - Fit a TD5. I used to own a TD5 110 station...
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    Video - Big trucks crossing river - would your LR make it?

    here is a CFA fire truck going through some serious water! bet they got in trouble over this.. Eltham Flood Firetruck - Like A Boss - See the WINTruck - YouTube
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    Possible idea for a cheap DIY tracker

    yeh i guess you need to do a good enough job of hiding the whole lot so that it wont get discovered in the first 12 or so hours after they nick the car. chances are in that time unless you are on holiday that you will notice its missing and can get online n track them down. i like your idea...
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    Possible idea for a cheap DIY tracker

    Hi guys Im sitting around at the moment with a broken heel, so consequently have a lot of time to think! Anyway what with all the spate of LR thefts in the UK, I have a possible idea for a cheap DIY vehicle tracker. I live in Australia nowadays so LR thefts isnt really anything of a concern...
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    The Troll Hunter

    Iv been hanging around some Norwegian girls recently ;), and they made me watch this film, The Troll Hunter. I slept through a fair part of it so can't comment on whether it is actually any good, but its worth watching simply for the awesome Defender that has a starring role!! Check it out...
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    TD5 high mileage

    so the td5 has been relisted on ebay... now got a buy it now of $13k.... very cheap. im tempted to see if i can fly up next weekend and have a look.
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    TD5 high mileage

    Cheers for the replies... it seems TD5s can go on well! Any more stories of high mileage TD5s?!
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    TD5 high mileage

    i know what you mean... but some people are just a bit relaxed and dont seem take much care in the advert... I bought a 110 in England which had an awful listing (crap photos, brief description, spelling mistakes) but was an awsome car! never any trouble. But I agree to an extent, it certainly...
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    TD5 high mileage

    haha... well i do have RACV nationwide breakdown cover!!!
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    TD5 high mileage

    Yeh, Im going to wait til the auction has run, and if he has no bids give him a ring and have a chat about the car. As it is Cairns and im in Melbourne (3000 km away) I would have to fly up there so not going to have time before the auction ends... I wouldnt buy a car on ebay without looking at...
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    TD5 high mileage

    Hi, I'm watching on ebay a TD5 130, looks cheap however it has done 290 000km (180 000 miles). I was just wondering what is considered to be a high mileage for these engines? I know a TDI is meant to be good for at least 250 000 miles... not so sure about TD5s though? LANDROVER DEFENDER 130...
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