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 Lunar & Defender |
Bobupndown
 5th Jul 2025 9:38 am
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 8 · Views: 371 · Subject: Lunar & Defender |
| Very nice, I loved the pale green version of these. Couldn't afford one when they were new and probably still can't afford one now with the ludicrous prices original Defenders are now making! Enjoyed ... |
| First Restoration Choice |
Bobupndown
4th Jul 2025 5:39 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 7 · Views: 253 · Subject: First Restoration Choice |
Classic Mini would get my vote but even basket cases are silly money now.
Ability to weld would be a bonus. |
| Halex rebuilt, and now reduced traction message.... |
Bobupndown
4th Jul 2025 5:37 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 16 · Views: 436 · Subject: Halex rebuilt, and now reduced traction message.... |
| The pcb within the control unit can degrade due to moisture getting in. Ours had corroded in one area making it non repairable, replacement pcb by autofaultfinder sorted it. |
| Lunar & Defender |
Bobupndown
4th Jul 2025 5:33 pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 8 · Views: 371 · Subject: Lunar & Defender |
Yep a twin axle is fantastic to tow, so stable and easier to reverse than a small trailer.
The Freelander 2 tows ours effortlessly.
Really like those heritage edition Defenders.
https://www.freel ... |
| Halex rebuilt, and now reduced traction message.... |
Bobupndown
3rd Jul 2025 8:52 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 16 · Views: 436 · Subject: Halex rebuilt, and now reduced traction message.... |
Haldex Parts and ECU Repairs by Auto Fault Finder Ltd – Haldex Mail order parts and ECU repair services https://share.google/52JZBknOl2IeYgvWh
Have a read of this, lots of information, very knowl ... |
| Halex rebuilt, and now reduced traction message.... |
Bobupndown
3rd Jul 2025 5:06 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 16 · Views: 436 · Subject: Halex rebuilt, and now reduced traction message.... |
Or the control module itself?
Had a VW version repaired by a company called 'Auto fault finder'. Very helpful knowledgeable guy when it comes to haldex problems. |
| Can we do a sticky on hidden ways to change defaults? |
Bobupndown
3rd Jul 2025 5:03 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 3 · Views: 242 · Subject: Can we do a sticky on hidden ways to change defaults? |
| The seat belt trick works with late model Freelanders, maybe all? Ignition on and plug and unplug seat belt something like 9 times, removes the annoying 'bongs'. |
| Halex rebuilt, and now reduced traction message.... |
Bobupndown
2nd Jul 2025 9:41 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 16 · Views: 436 · Subject: Halex rebuilt, and now reduced traction message.... |
| Need to have fault codes read which may pinpoint where the issue is, eg pump pressure, or control circuit etc. |
| New baby Range Rover spotted |
Bobupndown
1st Jul 2025 8:37 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 14 · Views: 638 · Subject: New baby Range Rover spotted |
| An owner with a sense of humour 😆 |
| [Wanted] 17 inch wheels for FL2 |
Bobupndown
26th Jun 2025 10:19 pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 1 · Views: 147 · Subject: [Wanted] 17 inch wheels for FL2 |
What wheels are you using at the minute?
Whatever size you have just put a decent set of ATs on and you'll be set for most weather the UK can throw at us.
I've a set of 17s in the garage, planned to ... |
| Rear brake disc change |
Bobupndown
25th Jun 2025 6:57 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 335 · Subject: Rear brake disc change |
| The old series LRs, Defenders and early Discoveries all had a drum handbrake which operated on the propshaft. I found this to be a very effective set up but did need to occasionally adjust it to take ... |
| Lunar & Defender |
Bobupndown
23rd Jun 2025 5:33 pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 8 · Views: 371 · Subject: Lunar & Defender |
| Doesn't look too bad, ideally should be slightly nose down rather than up but a Defender will pull that effortlessly. |
| Rear brake disc change |
Bobupndown
20th Jun 2025 10:08 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 11 · Views: 535 · Subject: Rear brake disc change |
My son has a 2014 polo with that disc / handbrake set up. I tend to have to free it off a couple of times every year.
Was servicing a friend's Skoda Rapid today, amazingly the handbrake mechanism was ... |
| Rear brake disc change |
Bobupndown
20th Jun 2025 8:41 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 11 · Views: 535 · Subject: Rear brake disc change |
Have to agree. The EPB is brilliant.
I loathe the drum and shoes within disc setup, always a total PITA to set up and not very efficient. |
| Turbo pipe an issue? |
Bobupndown
20th Jun 2025 11:48 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 14 · Views: 601 · Subject: Turbo pipe an issue? |
https://ebay.us/m/LXSsrr
This is the pipe he's referring to. It is a common failure.
Normally it's the small hose at the throttle body which splits and is easily replaced from above.
Mine split o ... |
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