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Title: who here is 100% happy with there vehicle?
Post by: mark.yellow.series.3 on August 19, 2006, 15:40:22: is it just me or is there always somthing to be spending money on :?
Title: who here is 100% happy with there vehicle?
Post by: dew1911 on August 19, 2006, 15:54:54: Nope, and tbh I think there's always SOMETHING you'd like to improve, no matter how small.

I'd like mine running for a start...
Title: who here is 100% happy with there vehicle?
Post by: hobbit on August 19, 2006, 16:30:42: No matter what age or make/model, you can either find something wrong if you look hard enough or the problem will surface

I have a 1 year old meriva diesel, started showing engine management light then another one came on, turned out to be bad contact on the two block connectors going into the ecu.

Unplugged them cleaned the contacts with wd40 dried them off, no more warning lights :D

What chance has a 30plus year old landy got to keep going without any faults :?

To be honest with landys you expect problems so they are no surprise, just a list with priorities on certain jobs, the rest in theback of the mind filed under (when I get time) :lol:
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Post by: thumbs on August 19, 2006, 17:25:53: their is always someting to do :D

i would get bored otherwise :lol:
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Post by: steanlol on August 19, 2006, 17:38:20: I voted that im happy as at the moment , touch wood ,fingers crossed mine is 100% and im very happy :D :D
Title: who here is 100% happy with there vehicle?
Post by: clbarclay on August 19, 2006, 17:40:56: If its not a new shiny bit then it's the MOT, which is on moday and the exhaust resembles a culinder. Of course i'm happy :roll:
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Post by: v8kenny on August 19, 2006, 17:42:01: Quote from: "steanlol"
I voted that im happy as at the moment , touch wood ,fingers crossed mine is 100% and im very happy :D :D

Oooh what a risky thing to say !!!!! :lol:
Personally can't see the point in having a Landie unless you are constantly tinkering/ improving
Title: who here is 100% happy with there vehicle?
Post by: Edge on August 19, 2006, 17:48:13: Soon as ive fitted new chassis/front'n'rear winches i'll be 100% happy :wink:

EDIT
Sorry .....scratch that..... just remembered i want exterior full length roll cage/ diff lockers/ and an ejector seat for the missus.
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Post by: LandRoger on August 19, 2006, 18:59:27: Im totally happy with my PAJ, but wish it was a Landy -if only they could make a Landy as reliable as the Paj, :lol: :lol:
TBH if you have a truck with no ECU , no EGR, no electric gizzmos,
but have low tech deisel ,doors with window winders,cart springs,you will have a reliable truck-that spec sounds like a lightwieght , oh well!cant win em all,
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Post by: gtomo2 on August 19, 2006, 19:17:05: No lots to do to it and with it :lol: . but i would not change its a green ovel thing :D
Title: who here is 100% happy with there vehicle?
Post by: Bulli on August 19, 2006, 19:57:21: Mines in TOR this month , again, but ive still got about 1 million jobs i need to do. Ive fitted buckets and the front seats to the rear...just need to put the mounts in for my harnesses....then id like a 90 tfr case and a underdrive and an lpg system and the 3.9 im tinkering with finishing and fitting and a side awning and tree sliders on my sill protectors and my rear bumper finishing and a bespoke storage system..... oh yeah im nearly done :wink:
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Post by: TimM on August 19, 2006, 21:07:34: Quote from: "Bulli"
Mines in TOR this month , again

I spotted you hiding at the bottom of the "50 crucial modifications" feature, no prizes for guessing which modification they were thinking of :lol:

There can't be too much you want to change on yours now can there :?: :?
Title: who here is 100% happy with there vehicle?
Post by: Bush Tucker Man on August 19, 2006, 21:48:54: Not entirely.

I'd like it to be higher geared, as I thnik 2000RPM at just under 50MPH is far too high
Cheapest option is the high-range gearing, but then I loose the 'absolute towing factor' when I need it
GKN overdrive is too expensive at the moment

I'd also like a better steering lock/smaller turing circle

Satisfied with the MPG though :D
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Post by: TDi90 on August 19, 2006, 22:52:44: yeh, i'd like mine running too....
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Post by: Bishops Finger on August 20, 2006, 01:27:10: After today at War Wheels think I need a 3rd Jeep..or a deuce1/2 for camping 8)
Title: who here is 100% happy with there vehicle?
Post by: Bulli on August 20, 2006, 09:52:38: Tim, sadly there is always something im wanting to improve....
Title: who here is 100% happy with there vehicle?
Post by: Mutz on August 20, 2006, 17:34:46: Yes 100% happy with both my Pajero's.
There is the wish list and what you want it to do,but they are reliable and there is no charecteristic rust when you slam the doors and it doesnt perspire fluids like Landies.
So money and time spent, is on things I want to do to it, not what i have to do to it. :roll:

Graham
Title: who here is 100% happy with there vehicle?
Post by: Bulli on August 20, 2006, 18:50:14: So Graham you have a wish list??
Then you cant be 100% happy can you...or you wouldnt want to modify/alter anything.
Which pajeros have you got? I have a 2.8 shogun and had a 2.5 pajero - the 2.5 is a crap engine for wading....as the cambelt cover allows mud in which kills the belt in short order... i know :cry:
Title: who here is 100% happy with there vehicle?
Post by: Mutz on August 20, 2006, 19:42:39: Well Bulli it is a wish list at the moment the only real mod is turning up torsion bars and M/T's. oh yeah and throwing all the rear seats away.
both 2.5 swb 1xmanual 1991 1x auto 1992.
The thing is it doesnt need mods, it will go happily anywhere, so i am 100% happy with both my Paj's.
Athough 2.8 has more poke etc. it is more expensive to repair and uses more diesel, more expensive to insure, more expensive to buy.
Bet you use the 2.5 more off road!
The 2.5 Auto cost me a lot more than the manual and came with rear air locker and has never been stuck anywhere and no mods apart from stainless bullbar which isnt helping it in anyway but people have stopped bumping into it in supermarket carpark's!
But as i said its because i want to change things not have got to.
But im still 100% happy.
Title: who here is 100% happy with there vehicle?
Post by: simdeb on August 20, 2006, 21:03:15: i'm happy with my ramgie, paint work a bit scruffy but she's all mine! :twisted: :twisted:

debbie
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Post by: phoenixmad on August 20, 2006, 21:04:13: its all good thought nead parts cold mornings geting your spaners out to work on your beast nothing like it thats what days off where for
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Post by: Bulli on August 21, 2006, 10:29:02: Graham, i no longer have the 2.5 the engine was never the same after it took out all the followers....
If you havent got stuck - you arent trying hard enough!!
the rear locker helps big time but you can still get stuck
Title: who here is 100% happy with there vehicle?
Post by: Mutz on August 21, 2006, 16:58:26: Bully, ok mate i will try harder next time, friend of ours has just moved your way, chesterfield at the moment but is looking to buy in shefield told her we will be comming up and use her house as a base for off roading/greenlaning.

Still 100% happy :D
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Post by: Bulli on August 21, 2006, 17:01:34: Pm when you are on your way...i will take you to the best lanes in derbyshire, there is also a nice pay and play site not too far.
Infact there is a great weekend coming up in October the 20th i think if you fancy it
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Post by: Grant on August 21, 2006, 17:11:31: I'm really happy with my rangie

Just went cornwall and back no probs, really comfy & nice to drive, took a few toughish tracks easily as well despite the road tyres. Stainless rimmer exhaust sounds awesome 8) Averaged 20mpg as well :D

God, this post is asking for something major to suddenly break TOUCH WOOD, TOUCH WOOD, TOUCH WOOD!!!
Title: who here is 100% happy with there vehicle?
Post by: Mutz on August 21, 2006, 18:17:22: She hasnt got the house yet so doubt if it will be soon but thanks for the offer and i will pm you when we do come up.

Graham
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Post by: Terminus on August 22, 2006, 20:19:04: Ah sheffield .. happy days ... I went to uni there and lived out in Edale in Derbyshire for about 7 years ... ah the memories -- ah the far better alcoholic beverages ... gimme a good bitter ... and that coming from a Scotsman.

Oh but on the point I'm 100% happy but then I'll be 100% happy when I get lots of mods and 100% happy when i get even more - in fact I'm just 100% happy :lol: :lol:
Title: who here is 100% happy with there vehicle?
Post by: Mutz on August 22, 2006, 20:25:47: Exactly, Terminus, thats what ive been trying to say!!

I think :shock:
Title: who here is 100% happy with there vehicle?
Post by: Bulli on August 23, 2006, 08:17:01: i was merely acting as devils advocate asying if you want to change something then by definition you cant be 100% happy...maybe 99%
Title: who here is 100% happy with there vehicle?
Post by: rollazuki on August 23, 2006, 14:17:10: Quote
The 2.5 Auto cost me a lot more than the manual and came with rear air locker and has never been stuck anywhere
:lol:

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