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  1. sharpe

    disco 200tdi conversion intercooler pipe ideas

    Picture would probably help if possible?
  2. sharpe

    New Defender for 2015 first pics

    lmao!:lol:
  3. sharpe

    Goodbye 90, hello 110 project

    Great thread, just read from start to finish - top job!
  4. sharpe

    Using a potentiometer for tacho gauge

    After much reading last night it appears many have fallen into the same mistake with Tacho installation, few have tried to have a go but no answers that I could find. As it stands the revs are sitting at 2200 on idle, when adjusted to the lowest setting, and increase at what appears to be 4x...
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    Using a potentiometer for tacho gauge

    Hi guys Ive got to grips with how they work now, its a frequency divider Im after not a potentiometer. Like this one: - DAKOTA DIGITAL UNIVERSAL DIESEL TACH ADAPTER ALTERNATOR INTERFACE DSL-1 NEW | eBay I dont need this all singing and dancing model (not at that price) but cant find anyone...
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    Using a potentiometer for tacho gauge

    Evening Chaps Anybody done this to convert a tacho for using on a Landy alternator? I installed a dual boost and rev counter to keep an eye on my dwindling turbo after replacing the boost diaphragm only to now realise that "universal" tachos are universal for petrols!! Never mind - figured...
  7. sharpe

    juddering cause?

    Could be one or more of many things - they all judder a bit, part of a design flaw. I find that you need to make sure you are giving it enough revs - its a small engine pulling a heavy car.
  8. sharpe

    Freelander or Not

    I have one of each - Mrs Sharpe wont drive the Defender (thank god) and we bought the FL for her to go to the horses in. Ive towed with both, and TBH both are fine. Both will get where you want to go (assuming the track is a track and not a bog!) Personally, I prefer the Mrs driving the FL...
  9. sharpe

    Drivers Window Gone Kapput!

    If its just a click I would say whole reg/motor, if its a motor "trying" sound but no movement, could be a snapped cable. Ive just replaced cable on passenger, £10 and three hours using youtube vid above....its quite easy with just 1 tricky bit trying to get the right tension on the cable which...
  10. sharpe

    90 front door windows

    No worries, i'll give you a shout re the green laning when Im back on the road! :crazy_driver:
  11. sharpe

    Stolen Defender 90 Liverpool

    Watching out in Lancashire.
  12. sharpe

    Warning - Chorley, Lancashire.

    For info, this afternoon I was approached on my drive by two men driving a double cab pickup with "Tree Force Tree Services" wrote on it. It is a 10 reg in black. Two males, Irish accents, approx 50 yoa, bald/shaved heads. They asked if my Landy is for sale, as they buy and sell them, sent them...
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    Fuel use and dripping exhaust

    Hi Nodge Thanks for the reply - no the MIL is not showing. No load and perfect driving conditions, ran at 70 all way there and back, 130 miles. My reckoning about 15-20MPG.....somethings not right.....??
  14. sharpe

    Fuel use and dripping exhaust

    Afternoon Guys I have been looking through loads of old threads this afternoon and getting myself more confused. The wifes Freelander 2001 1.8 has just cost us £50 in petrol to get to the lakes and back (1hr 15mins x2) up the motorway! It started knocking aswell and I have just found that...
  15. sharpe

    What's it's like to own a defender

    This sums it up for me :amen:. I have had a 89 90 for nearly 5 years, always "doing stuff" which always ends up with me doing more stuff which was unexpected in order to complete doing the original stuff! :violin: Its my hobby and passion - your family and friends will never have to think...
  16. sharpe

    Stolen 110 High Cap

    Lookin out in Lancs
  17. sharpe

    Where do you get your parts?

    Land Rover Workshop is a handy quick "go compare" price check website for main part suppliers mentioned above......however, often doesn't show all of their prices but you can get the ball park.....
  18. sharpe

    90 front door windows

    PM sent.
  19. sharpe

    90 front door windows

    Just shout/PM if anyones passing.....im on LZ most days....
  20. sharpe

    90 front door windows

    Just replaced complete door on my 89 90, got the passenger window which has my F reg mark stamped, assume its original, was going to swop it for the none stamped but other things are more time pressing. If you can get it to you from Chorley Lancs, ya can have it before it gets broke in my...
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