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  1. Pumpy

    Drivers window stuck down

    Hey chaps, how's everyone doing? Went for MOT, flew thru, but the chap had wound the window down fully and now it's not responding :icon-rolleyes: I suspect the comutator has a bad spot on the motor, it went thru a period of 'iffyness' last year but self corrected. (I never wound it fully...
  2. Pumpy

    Headlight options

    Hello chaps, I have HID conversion bulbs in mine, so good 20% of other road users insist on telling me I have high beam on all the time, even when they're dipped :lol: anyway, noting the proposed new MOT rules banning non-standard HID bulbs (or somesuch) I was wondering what the options are...
  3. Pumpy

    My heart almost stopped

    I heard the crunch, looked out the window to see this SDC10110 by Pumpy posted Jul 20, 2017 at 1:22 PM SDC10109 by Pumpy posted Jul 20, 2017 at 1:22 PM SDC10108 by Pumpy posted Jul 20, 2017 at 1:22 PM with only a week to go before we set off for the Pyrenees trip I feared the worst...
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    Air Con?

    Hi Chaps, The truck has been sat for a few weeks, just ran her up for the MOT (passed no ads) but discovered the Air Con not working. Clutch not engaging so checked power, only 0.02v when I switch it on (0.0 when off) Is there a safety doofah stops power to the compressor if the gas is low? I...
  5. Pumpy

    The Great Game (Jon Beardmore's film starring an 80)

    This looks like a great film More on the films website here think the DVD is out next month, mite have to get myself an early xmas prezzy!
  6. Pumpy

    Come on, own up!

    Who's been leaving off piste tracks with the Fred Flintstone off roaders club :lol: http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/2166932-12-million-year-old-vehicle-tracks-found-in-stone-claims-geologist/
  7. Pumpy

    The Ark Royal (92 12v HDJ81)

    My mate called it the Ark Royal for it's fabulous turning circle, the name has stuck :lol: Modifications Center differential lock has been modified to be selectable from dash rather than come on automatically with low range gear selection. Raised Suspension 115mm: EFS suspension...
  8. Pumpy

    Weekend in the Yorkshire Dales

    Spent the weekend in the Yorkshire Dales NP, epic scenery, love it up there. Two day routes based from Nun Cote Nook Farm campsite at Marrick (friendly, allow fires off the ground, £6 per night) Weather was lovely on the Saturday, massive thunder n lightning during the night tho, and Sunday...
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    Maps for anywhere in the world on Memory Map

    Been trying to crack this for ages! Check these screenshots out http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/Springerpumpy/Screenshot 16_zpsw1rv7w5t.png http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/Springerpumpy/Screenshot 17_zpsytrwa0as.png I've only gone and got Centro de Descargas 1:50k Spainish...
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    Life on the Edge (Alps July 16)

    Started editing the video from our Alps trip, here's a short taster... I asked the wife to look out the window and see how much room I had... "let me out NOW" :lol: Then I had that "Ooooo I cut it too close, I'll have to reverse and get even closer to the edge" moment :shock:
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    Mild Death Wobble

    Had a bit of a weird spot in the steering recently, as if it was catching on somthing at about 12-o-clock position, getting worse over the last 100 miles or so. Today it developed into a death wobble after hitting a pot hole on a duel carridgeway at 60mph, violent shaking of the steering wheel...
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    Diff ratio quandry...

    After trundling across France last week, I found running 315's a bit tedious trying to keep up with a D4, RRS, and a remapped TD5 90 rather tedious at Payage speeds, or the slightest hill, had to use low box to get up the tarmac switchbacks without overheating the ATF. It's a bit disconcerting...
  13. Pumpy

    Instrument cluster bulbs

    Hey chaps, after investigating why my center difflock wasn't working in the Alps, found it was, but the bulb has gone in the instrument cluster. Where can I get replacement bulbs? also need to replace the "D" bulb in there while I'm at it. been searching for 20 mins can find every other bulb...
  14. Pumpy

    ATF overheating in the Alps - Help

    HDJ81 1992 12v been having issues with the ATF overheating, I'm presuming it's because I've got 315's fitted and pushing quite hard to keep up with a D4 and an RRS up very steep switchback roads in the Alps with ambient temps at 27-32 C First time I almost overheated the truck, stopped just...
  15. Pumpy

    Buzzard Wing Awning?

    Should I rename the Foxwing "Buzzard Wing" 8-)
  16. Pumpy

    Paint woes.... Help!

    I sanded and sanded, washed and dried, primer seems to have reacted badly... how do I sort that out, and then what primer should I be using? this is a filler primer from a proper paint place, all be it in a rattle can. Next, after gluing the rubber back on, sanding the silver down to smooth...
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    Bug or undocumented feature?

    I often find the text box missing for thread replies, I have to refresh to get it, sometimes 2 or 3 times. The text box was also missing starting this new thread, had to refresh once before it popped up. this has only started happening in the last 2 or 3 days.
  18. Pumpy

    LHD BJ73

    someone mite be interested http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Landcruiser-BJ73-93-2-5D-Very-Rare-LHD-Great-Condition-in-Spain-/162097487714? £4k says price includes delivery to UK address
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    Bling Bling wind deflectors

    smashed one of my wind deflectors on the lanes in devon, found some cheapo bling bling replacements on evilbay, wasn't sure about the chrome stip, but I quite like them now, at least they match the smoked windscreen deflector. Not sure how long the worlds most fiddly plastic rivnut type things...
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    Devon Laning Recce

    Spent the weekend in Devon, rough route was anti clockwise around Dartmoor, then up onto Exmoor before heading home. Pic credits to my mate Mike in the 90. First nights wildcamp, think alfred hitchcock was about these parts, just after 4am had to be the loudest dawn chorus I ever heard...
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    Unlock Australia - good one for the Aussies to get onboard with

    http://unlockaustralia.net.au/ It'd be good if GLASS, LARA, CALM, and the TRF could promote a similar PR campain over here.
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    1992 1 HD -T Running in procedure?

    What's the running in procedure for a 1992 1 HD -T after an engine rebuild with new pistons? Or which manual is it in, I can't find it after an hour pouring though the RM172E.pdf :think:
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    Wanted: 80 series rear window body trim plastic strip & clips

    Wanted: one black plastic strip with full set of clips that go in the square/oblong holes under the 80 series rear window (fixed if that makes any difference), maybe 2 if they're shiney, maybe 2 black plastic grill thingys too if they're cheap.... and shiney :icon-biggrin: Bonus question: is...
  24. Pumpy

    Wanted D662 3 pot Kubota engine

    Got one now cheers.
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    Headlight Adjustment

    I've had a mooch under the bonnet, theres two adjustment screws on the headlights, just wondering if there's a standard "quickset" type adjustment for driving on the continent? I used to have an Audi A8, there was a flip catch thingy to switch to continental setting that was dead easy, is there...
  26. Pumpy

    80 series recomended spare to carry

    We're off to the Alps in July, just started thinking about spares, what do you carry? I'm struggling beyond Belts & Bulbs :icon-biggrin:
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    Gt Alne Ford Warks

    Ford taken at suitable photo-op speed :lol: the photographer copped it tho :oops:
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    LCOC Reminiscing Thread

    Britain on Film (50's/60's) In 1959 Britain's biggest cinema company, the Rank Organisation, decided to replace its newsreels with a series of short, quirky, topical documentaries that examined all aspects of life in Britain. For the next ten years, Look at Life chronicled - on high-grade...
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    One for the Scots on Thursday Jan 14th

    Royal Navy Sea Kings In Final Farewell Flypast the route is on this page... http://www.forces.tv/65759924
  30. Pumpy

    which switches were in this 1992 dash?

    3 unsightly holes, what was in em? Is there a usb type charging thingy I can put in the holes, looks like an additional ciggie lighter is bigger than the holes? I can add ciggie lighter sockets to the centre console easy enough to add USB converters, it'd look better if I can use these holes tho!
  31. Pumpy

    Day around Strata

    From LLandovery into the Crychan Forset, onto Glancamddwr ford which was too fast flowing to do so skirted round onto Llwynbrain byway, and then up to the S. end of Strata, up to the Abbey and onto the link road (with permission) to do Claerwen from the North, down to the dam, and then lower...
  32. Pumpy

    Military exercise Jamming GPS 5-16th Oct NW Scotland

    Don't rely on GPS if near Faraid Head and Loch Ewe in NW Scotland 5-16th Oct :icon-wink: GPS trackers will be jammed at popular hiking spots during a major Nato exercise involving the Army, Royal Navy and the RAF. The military will block satellite signals at Faraid Head and Loch Ewe between...
  33. Pumpy

    Coast To Coast - Whitby to Sellafield

    The Route: Coast to Coast From Sandsend beach at Whitby, via the N.Yorls Moors, Yorks Dales NP, Vale of Mowbry, and through Cumbria & the Lake District, very few miles on A roads, mostly lanes and unclassified roads with a few B roads, finishing near Sellafield on the west coast, or if you want...
  34. Pumpy

    Hi From Northants

    Hi All, Names Pete, a long suffering green oval fender refugee. I'm 50 this yr, and with the obligatory ex RN Divers glass back I decided I'm old enough for some comfort and reliability in my motor, so LC it is :lol: A couple of LCC members have recomended the forum to me, Trevor, and David...
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