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by ruggedpeak
Sun Mar 08, 2020 6:39 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Help EPB adjuster missing a bit?
Replies: 1
Views: 1381

Re: Help EPB adjuster missing a bit?

Dismantled the other side. now realised that the short end had completely seized so it would not turn.
by ruggedpeak
Sun Mar 08, 2020 1:37 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Help EPB adjuster missing a bit?
Replies: 1
Views: 1381

Help EPB adjuster missing a bit?

EPB is in bits, on one side the whole had slipped out of position (leaving me lblocking a main route out of York a few weeks ago as it locked on!). Quick question as I reassemble, the Adjuster has 2 bits as below but given there is a thread inside surely there is another bit missing? Or is the adjus...
by ruggedpeak
Sun Dec 02, 2018 11:40 am
Forum: General
Topic: Discovery engine reconditioned
Replies: 12
Views: 7497

Re: Discovery engine reconditioned

I don't know the technical aspects but my tame mechanic buys XF's cheap and replaces the engine in D3 and/or D4's with them. It is not difficult apparently if you know what you are doing, you have to move ancillaries about but reportedly all the parts required are readily available and XF's are wort...
by ruggedpeak
Mon Jan 08, 2018 2:45 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: ex Army 9x9 tent - **SOLD**
Replies: 0
Views: 4463

ex Army 9x9 tent - **SOLD**

Bought from Anchor Supplies many years ago, used only half a dozen times. Good overall condition (A/B grade). Complete with poles, pegs, bags etc. Been in the garage for 10+ years! Is very heavy (this is a full on canvas tent with heavy, long poles etc!). Desgined to attach to Defender or similar. £...
by ruggedpeak
Mon Mar 27, 2017 1:55 am
Forum: The Tow Bar
Topic: Hire Cars
Replies: 3
Views: 2919

Re: Hire Cars

Avis do a Vivaro 9 seater if that's not too big, or S Max/5008 if not. They are normally the cheapest of the big hire firms in my experience.
by ruggedpeak
Mon Mar 27, 2017 1:49 am
Forum: Non Club Events
Topic: Belgian East 4x4 Event
Replies: 41
Views: 35857

Re: Belgian East 4x4 Event

Any updates chaps? Is it dependent on John's car?
by ruggedpeak
Sat Mar 04, 2017 2:07 pm
Forum: Non Club Events
Topic: Belgian East 4x4 Event
Replies: 41
Views: 35857

Re: Belgian East 4x4 Event

JF Lux wrote:
ArdbegBold wrote:Could someone forward me a registration form? :thumbright:
PM me your e-mail address (might not have it still) and i will send it over :thumbright:
John

Can you send me a form too please. Any news on your car?

Tony
by ruggedpeak
Sat Feb 11, 2017 8:24 pm
Forum: Non Club Events
Topic: Belgian East 4x4 Event
Replies: 41
Views: 35857

Re: Belgian East 4x4 Event

Yes, haven't had a trip for a couple of years. just sent her indoors the calendar invite for the dates....... :o
by ruggedpeak
Sat Feb 11, 2017 7:01 pm
Forum: The Tow Bar
Topic: Ouch!
Replies: 5
Views: 3808

Re: Ouch!

:offtopic: sort of. Few years ago now but we used to have a proper café on the platform at my local railway station, not the silly coffee stands. I was late for work and it was post-morning peak so a while between trains, so popped in for toast and tea. Other than me was a fella on his phone talking...
by ruggedpeak
Sat Feb 11, 2017 6:52 pm
Forum: Non Club Events
Topic: Belgian East 4x4 Event
Replies: 41
Views: 35857

Re: Belgian East 4x4 Event

me, me me!!!

I need to escape!