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by Spooky
Wed Jun 21, 2017 10:26 am
Forum: Club Announcements
Topic: AGM 2017
Replies: 14
Views: 15159

Re: AGM 2017

Unable to attend, due to preparing to depart the country (again!) the following day ... :|
by Spooky
Wed Jun 21, 2017 10:24 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Air Con Warm
Replies: 3
Views: 3749

Re: Air Con Warm

Could have been losing gas due to a leak, and sucked air in. Alternatively, the condenser fan may be US. In these ambient temps, a 'high side' or 'HP' reading of 12 bar is easily possible if the fan doesn't cut in.

It'll need a proper test for gas tightness before it can be recharged ...
by Spooky
Sat May 13, 2017 8:21 am
Forum: Overlanding
Topic: North Coast 500
Replies: 11
Views: 15921

Re: North Coast 500

I did part of that route (Braemar Junction (Corrieshalloch Gorge) to Poolewe and return) a couple of months ago in a works wagon - those Highland roads are 'interesting' in one of these!! :lol: :lol:
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Would be a nice Road Trip in something smaller!!
by Spooky
Wed Jan 04, 2017 6:00 pm
Forum: Non Club Events
Topic: S.A.M. Meeting (South Area Meet Pub)
Replies: 1908
Views: 389863

Re: S.A.M. Meeting (South Area Meet Pub)

Still away ... :(
by Spooky
Mon Dec 26, 2016 7:18 am
Forum: General
Topic: So new D4 - what to add / change etc?
Replies: 21
Views: 12855

Re: So new D4 - what to add / change etc?

I've seen it personally - galvanised shackle fitted to a stainless eye bolt. In less than 4 months, the shackles were showing significant corrosion where they were in contact with the stainless steel. So much so that I condemned them, especially as they was part of the hand-holds / lifelines around ...
by Spooky
Fri Dec 23, 2016 5:34 pm
Forum: General
Topic: So new D4 - what to add / change etc?
Replies: 21
Views: 12855

Re: So new D4 - what to add / change etc?

You need to remove the winch from the D3 - put it in the D4. Having first had all the mounting stuff galvanised, etched and painted Orkney Grey. Same deal with fixed towbar. Stainless bolts too. :thumbright: NO, NO, NO!!!! Do NOT use stainless bolts, washers etc with galvanised parts - you'll get a...
by Spooky
Fri Dec 23, 2016 5:24 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Replacement boot gas struts
Replies: 13
Views: 9106

Re: Replacement boot gas struts

I used the 500N rating when I bought some a couple of years back - these worked just fine, even on a cold day with a ladder fitted.

The connection you require for a D3/4 is Push Fit Plastic 10mm Ball Socket To Fit M6 Thread, which is what I ordered (just looked back in my records) ...
by Spooky
Tue Oct 25, 2016 4:42 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Gearbox Remap
Replies: 15
Views: 8782

Re: Gearbox Remap

So, what's the opinion - has the transmission been altered, or simply had the 'adaptives' reset???
by Spooky
Fri Sep 23, 2016 3:22 pm
Forum: Pre event discussion (Open to all)
Topic: Salisbury 2016
Replies: 14
Views: 14398

Re: Salisbury 2016

I would, but unfortunately I won't be in Blighty at the time ... :cry:
by Spooky
Thu Sep 08, 2016 5:24 pm
Forum: Show us your Caravan / Tent
Topic: Latest Tug
Replies: 19
Views: 30862

Re: Latest Tug

Finally chased them down today - "We can offer that with our engine tuning service, but wouldn't be prepared to do it separately."

Not best impressed!!!! :headbang: