quick fixes, bodges and creations

[milkloss]

No one should be, the vet can operate it from the place he stands to jab the cattle.

The original catch on the door is much more dangerous as you basically have to stand in front the door to open it

Did my rotator cuff with the original type latch. Work of the devil.

 

[exmoor dave]

Did my rotator cuff with the original type latch. Work of the devil.

Had a ministry vet here once, she was quite short and went to open the front door, the bullock jumped forward making the door fly open the latch handle hit her square in the middle of the forehead

 

[Hooby Farmer]

Not mine seen on fb probably on the last hole as well.

 

[Nearly]

This man is a genius.

 

[joe soapy]

with a set of mud terrain tyres i could see that usefull for mowing a lawn,
either tethered or allowing free movement,
that man deserves a double page spread in PFI.
for a real hitech version it could be fitted with auto steer.
how to make your lawn work for you, be much cheaper to construct than to buy a robot mower

 

[Andrew]

This man is a genius.

Definitely one for Mike @Practical Farm Ideas

 

[Chris F]

Definitely one for Mike @Practical Farm Ideas

@farmideas it certainly is!

 

[exmoor dave]

Yeah I know.....I know..... the Jaf patches are new..... bit only on this thread amongst fellow bodgers is this behavior not only accepted but also encouraged

 

[pycoed]

Yeah I know.....I know..... the Jaf patches are new..... bit only on this thread amongst fellow bodgers is this behavior not only accepted but also encouraged

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The only time I've seen a Defender with that little oil around the engine is when it was dry! Check your dipstick* - quick!

*Dipstick - a removable rod used by drivers who don't keep stock to check the level of lubrication oil in the sump of an engine.

 

[Pilgrimmick]

The only time I've seen a Defender with that little oil around the engine is when it was dry! Check your dipstick* - quick!

*Dipstick - a removable rod used by drivers who don't keep stock to check the level of lubrication oil in the sump of an engine.

What’s this ‘oil’ you talk of? Is that the stuff that the entire bottom of the car is coated with, Land Rovers patented constant loss chassis lubrication system?

 

[Shovelhands]

What’s this ‘oil’ you talk of? Is that the stuff that the entire bottom of the car is coated with, Land Rovers patented constant loss chassis lubrication system?

I think it’s only on the front half unfortunately.....

 

[Rod Dumbreck]

What’s this ‘oil’ you talk of? Is that the stuff that the entire bottom of the car is coated with, Land Rovers patented constant loss chassis lubrication system?

its the stuff you put in the seven ten cap

 

[Pilgrimmick]

its the stuff you put in the seven ten cap


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I”be never put any in, mine has 15,40 on the tin! So wrong stuff!

 

[exmoor dave]

The only time I've seen a Defender with that little oil around the engine is when it was dry! Check your dipstick* - quick!

*Dipstick - a removable rod used by drivers who don't keep stock to check the level of lubrication oil in the sump of an engine.

Well.... there's a good reason for that.....1 month ago and all through lambing it was covered in oil cause the injector seals were naff......also the turbo was letting oil in to burn


New turbo and injector seals and wa-la clean engine (for now)


Edit- it also needed a sump gasket

 

[joe soapy]

Yeah I know.....I know..... the Jaf patches are new..... bit only on this thread amongst fellow bodgers is this behavior not only accepted but also encouraged

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have had jap rubbish since 1979, still got some of them and i cant ever remember having a rad hose fail.
its only on the expensive premium us and uk stuff it happens on now

 

[Spear]

Had one of the very first 300 series since new and oil is only just starting to weep.
Never had to touch the engine on it. Over 100k miles still going strong.

 

[Shovelhands]

Had one of the very first 300 series since new and oil is only just starting to weep.
Never had to touch the engine on it. Over 100k miles still going strong.

You just given it the kiss of death with that statement....








......I’m joking, obviously...

 

[exmoor dave]

have had jap rubbish since 1979, still got some of them and i cant ever remember having a rad hose fail.
its only on the expensive premium us and uk stuff it happens on now

It's the intercooler hose, well known problem on defenders,
Last 2.4 tdci did the same.
£38 for a new one

 

[milkloss]

GPS whatsit fell off the roof. Proper high tech solution as I didn’t (couldn’t be arsed) to go back to the yard

Thought I’d squeeze another couple of bags On the way past the yard later ........nope, so did a takeaway! I think I was a bit keen.

 

[Badshot]

GPS whatsit fell off the roof. Proper high tech solution as I didn’t (couldn’t be arsed) to go back to the yard
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Thought I’d squeeze another couple of bags On the way past the yard later ........nope, so did a takeaway! I think I was a bit keen.
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Now that's an extension hopper