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Hello I have owned my Defender for a few months now, Full major service when brought it including gear oils etc. Its on 204,000 and starts and runs well BUT i have recently been driving it a lot to and from a game farm and it is developing a few issues that id like some advice on. 1. ive noticed that i get a bit of blow by from the oil filler cap when the engine is hot, i also feel like the engine looses a bit of power the longer i drive it, not by alot but it is noticeable. I.e it will happily pull up to 35 in 3rd gear when cold but I seem to have to accelerate harder to get to 35 in 3rd wh
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I have a 99 Grand vitara TD with the Mazda RF lump and auto box,. It is a brilliant motor always get 40mpg and havnt had any problems apart from standard service items. Well worth a look, gota be the most economical 4x4 around!
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Hi, Im looking to buy a pick up in a few months and have narrowed the search down to an L200 or a b2500/Ranger. I prefer the L200 due to the 4x4 system and centre diff but what are the engines like, are they reliable? I have read allot about failures on the Pajero, is this the same engine? My mechanic has recommended the B2500 over the L200 due to its simplicity and old fashion diesel technology. But would appreciate any feedback on either of the motors! Will be spending around 3.5k Thanks J
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1996 Daihatsu sportrak for sale, I brought this to use when beating and for taking the dogs out, however i now have a long commute and need a slightly more economical car,. It has had a new alternator, new drivers side calliper, cam belt, new rear exhaust, full service and brake pads all round. I don't have any history with it so cant verify the millage (46000), but mechanically it has been looked after. Doesn't use any oil or water and plods along happily all day. It has had some welding on the arches, and i have wire brushed any bubbling paint and treated with a rust converter and red o
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Hi, Advertising these on Gumtree but thought some one may be interested on here. Happy to do a deal,px,swop etc I brought these last year to go on a Nissan Micra, they cost me over £400 and have been used for approximately 3000 milles. They are in "Like new" condition and have been stored correctly inside. I brought them as my wife was expecting a baby in December (2011) and i wanted to get to the hospital and back safely. We now have a larger car and they are no longer needed. There are some excellent reviews on the internet for them, they proved themselves in last year's January
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Hi I live in the Suffolk coastal area (Sax) and am looking to do some local beating, I have experience on the beating line and have a spaniel to work next season. Currently writing up my PhD thesis, in ecology, and always looking for any opportunity to get outside and get some fresh air and meet like minded people. I'm fully insured by the Association for Country Sports (SACS), and am reliable and easy going. Cheers James.
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I would avoid the sportage, just sold one which i only had for a few weeks, looked great with A/Ts on but it was seriously heavy on fuel, spent about £400 in three weeks doing a 40mile a day comute,and then it had loads of annoying squeeks and rattles and other issues, just not worth the hassle, parts are very expensive aswell! Traded it for a daihatsu sportrak and apart from some minor bits and bobs it great, wish i had of got one earlyer! cant go wrong with a vitara tho, we have a V reg Grand vitara with the mazda TD engine and it is amazing on fuel, must get about 45mpg on a run and
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Hi I have recently acquired a p reg sportrak with around 120k on the clock, It drives great and i am very happy with it, However when moving away in first gear there is some bad vibrating and the whole truck shakes. It can be managed by giving it more gas and being very gentle with the clutch, however this isnt great in heavy traffic! This doesn't happen in any other gear and reverse works fine with no juddering. Does this sound like i need a new clutch? is there anyway of checking the clutch or testing it? Thanks for any comments, Im very happy with the car, had a kia spor
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Hi all. I have just been reading some old copys of the Field, and found a great article on mink hunting with otter hounds, I dont have any experiance with this type of hunting, (always been in to shooting and working dogs on beats etc) but Mink hunting looked like good fun, (Only happy when im up to my eye balls in water and mud :-) Does anyone know if its possible to follow a hunt or how easy it is to get involved? I live in suffolk so if anyone knows of any clubs i could talk to in Suffolk/Norfolk area id be greatfull, only found dead links so far on google. Thanks for any
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Hi I am after some good comfy boots that will withstand a few seasons beating along with general field sports etc Im sick of buying wellington boots every few months, I used to have a very old pair of Hunters which were great but the new ones seem to be made purely for fashon and split and leak withing a few days in the field. I would like a proper boot rather than wellingtons so i have the extra support when clambering over fences and through fields So.. what do you recomend can go up to around £200 Thanks j
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Thanks for replys. Already got a Td Grand vitara which is ace, i love it. Picked up the sportage for £600 if i get a years relativly trouble free motoring ill be happy, and at that price if i wreck it with dogs things i wont be too worried. Drives well and already has some nice A/Ts on. Just to confirm the fuel economy is shite, think my old 2,5 V70 was better!
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Hi all, Still searching for a cheap dog bus, Noticed a 2001 sportage with a 2.0 petrol engine going cheap near me,. Anyone had one, or have any opinions? Just want somthing to chuck dogs in and go to a few shoots etc. Are they reliable, i hear the engines are Mazda sourced? Thanks in advance James.
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Ive got a suzuki grand vitara TD (2000 reg) with the mazda RF engine and im getting 45mpg with a gentle right foot, and thats in an Auto, almost as good as our 1.3 Nissan micra.
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Auto or manual? If auto could you send pics to james001coulter@yahoo.co.uk Thanks James
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Daihatsu sportrak: what are your views?
jaycey001 replied to jaycey001's topic in 4x4's, Quads & ATV's
Im in Suffolk, so would be a long trip but may be worth it! The Grand vit is in too good a condition to turn in to a mobile dog kennel. Not to mention the other half has got rather protective over it, lol! Look'd at reviews on net and havnt really seen anything negative yet! Would a K reg be carb or injection? -
Have been looking for a SWB auto Vitara for a few weeks, but have just found a Sportrak Auto for £800 its a 92 (import named Rocky) Years MOT and 70k on the clock. What are parts like for these. Are they any good? just want somthing to carry the dogs in and a bit of light off roading for beats etc. Would it be worth a punt? Only problem is that its some 500 miles away from me (needing an auto i dont have a huge choice) Advice/ views would be welcome. Thanks James. P.s If anyone is in Newton abbot area and doesnt mind having a look for me ill happily pay towards a few beers
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I have recently brought a 99 TD suzuki GV, Its a great car, best of all, i have been averaging 46mpg over the last few days! but now my other half has decided she likes siting up high and the ease of geting the babys car seat in and out. Thus has taken a likeing to MY GV! :-/ Kinda good as i have another excuse to get a new car :-) looking to spend around 2-2.5k must be an oil burner and auto. Im thinking of getting an old Disco as parts seem so cheap (despite what people say) and they seem fairly reliable (dont care if things drop off, as long as it gets me home!) My only reservat
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Hi I am acquiring an 8 week old springer pup to train as a gun dog for picking up and beating. However i also have a 10 year old staffy. The staffy has been very good with my mums bitch on her territory and even on his territory but i am unsure how he will cope with a puppy. He will tolerate other dogs when out walking for a short while but eventually gets fed up and has a "go" he is not a playful dog and was rescued so never really learnt to be sociable, despite many walks and interactions with other dogs. What would be the best way to introduce him to the new p
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I have the older G.V with the Mazda rf disel engine. Have been very impressed with mpg. On average im getting around 40-45 and if driven carfully 500 miles to a full tank. I have a 1.3 micra and the suzuki only costs around £7 more for my average 130 mile commute. I am a suzuki convert, think they are great cars!
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Just brought myself a TD suzuki grand vitara with the mazda Rf engine. Its a one owner car and so far i am very impressed, best of all im getting 40-45mpg :-) I brought it as a run around in the winter and for a bit of fun really, we live in a fairly rural area and last year we got snowed in so this should be great. (although i havent ventured in to real off road/snowy stuff yet!) Just wondering if anyone has any experience with these and what they are like when things get mucky? Also it didn't come with an owners manual, to select low range does the car have to be completely sta
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Hi have been looking for a 4x4 (re last post below, (thanks for comments by the way!) Just found a suzuki not far from me, Its diesel and auto so suits me, only thing puting me off is the millage its at 170k what do you think? is it worth a punt at £800 Also does anyone know the safe/legal towing capacity of one of these? Thanks in advance James
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Hello To put a long story short i need/want a 4x4 and have driven 400miles in the last 3 days looking at various options but cant decide. I dont really want anything huge, but a suzuki is out due to towing capacity. Went to look at a Disco but everyone keeps laughing saying they are a load of rubbish, but if im right the engines are strong and parts are cheap. So i then started looking at swb pajero's found a lovely one locally, full service hist etc with only 70k on the clock, thought that was the one for me, job done, asked my mechanic if he has any views and he said to av
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Hi. Thanks for the recomendations! It seems the suzuki has a big following! Ive found a lovely one near me, full service hist, 68K on the clock, and only 2 keepers, There is one huge problem tho.... its PINK! I shall keep looking! Im a bit reluctant to buy in the winter as it seems there is a huge snow tax on all 4x4's. my other half isnt too sure yet and my brother in law is a tree surgon, im not looking faward to the comments! but i have watched a few youtube clips and pretty impressed with their ability.. :-) Cheers Jay.
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This is my first post, so hello to everyone! seems a great forum!! I currently drive a 1984 sherpa van (Camper) which is great when it works, however i realy dont trust it in the winter and with its current track recored on the reliability front id like to have an alternative means of transport. Im moving back down to suffolk and have use of some woodland to keep my bees on and do a bit of shooting e.c.t. i also need to get down farm tracks and fields for my research (im a Phd student in ecology) So i have been researching what 4x4 would be right for me,it needs to be Automatic so