Hello from Suffolk
- Groundhog001
- Got muddy boots
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- Location: Suffolk Coastal
Hello from Suffolk
I never thought about getting one of these having had the power of a 2.7 td Maverick, but she was up for sale at a giveaway price when I needed a car in a hurry and what a surprise I had.
Ok, she's 21 years old, noisy transmission, the clutch is high on the pedal, she has emulsion in the oil which I think is down to the 2 mile a day journey the previous owner did (and I don't do much more myself) but she has no severe loss of coolant in the expansion bottle.
The 1.6 petrol manually operated choke engine starts every time and the steering is perfect. MPG is a bit of a shock, I just wish the LPG tank had not been removed but as all the other gubbins are there, I may see if the engine still runs on gas one day.
She is great fun to drive though and does everything I ask except for a big shop in the luggage area, all I need to do is get used to the short backside when reversing.
I may get brave enough to get muddy tyres and join you peeps for a bit of weekend fun.
Not sure if she's up to pulling my 2 berth caravan as it's a very close match weightwise not the suggested 85% so may be the tail wags the dog, if not the tent will come into play.
Ok, she's 21 years old, noisy transmission, the clutch is high on the pedal, she has emulsion in the oil which I think is down to the 2 mile a day journey the previous owner did (and I don't do much more myself) but she has no severe loss of coolant in the expansion bottle.
The 1.6 petrol manually operated choke engine starts every time and the steering is perfect. MPG is a bit of a shock, I just wish the LPG tank had not been removed but as all the other gubbins are there, I may see if the engine still runs on gas one day.
She is great fun to drive though and does everything I ask except for a big shop in the luggage area, all I need to do is get used to the short backside when reversing.
I may get brave enough to get muddy tyres and join you peeps for a bit of weekend fun.
Not sure if she's up to pulling my 2 berth caravan as it's a very close match weightwise not the suggested 85% so may be the tail wags the dog, if not the tent will come into play.
- dan_2k_uk
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Re: Hello from Suffolk
Hi and welcome to SCUK.
Janspeed manifold, LWB Vit vented discs and calipers
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- twiss
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Re: Hello from Suffolk
Hi and welcome to the club!
Twiss
'93 Suzuki Samurai Sport 1.6 16v SU. Virtual lift, spring under, 31s
'93 Maruti Gypsy MG410
"If brute force doesn't fix your problem, you aren't using enough of it."
'93 Suzuki Samurai Sport 1.6 16v SU. Virtual lift, spring under, 31s
'93 Maruti Gypsy MG410
"If brute force doesn't fix your problem, you aren't using enough of it."
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Re: Hello from Suffolk
1985 SJ413VX (SJ50V) with SPOA, rear disc brakes, 31x10.5R15 Kaiman Malatesta tyres, an MOT and a lot left to do!
My: Build thread ● To-do list ● Pay and Play map
My: Build thread ● To-do list ● Pay and Play map
- Jordi
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Re: Hello from Suffolk
Welcome to SCUK
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank
- ROBBIE
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Re: Hello from Suffolk
Hello
Sid James gone but never forgotten
Jimny 1.6 not as good as an SJ but still good
Jimny 1.6 not as good as an SJ but still good
Re: Hello from Suffolk
Welcome!
2002 Jimny O2 Ragtop
Safari Snorkel, Freewheeling Hub Conversion
Diff Breathers, G/Box and T/Box Breathers, 2in Suspension Lift
HD Recovery Points and Winch Plate
Kuhmo KL71 MT / Goodyear Wrangler AT
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- SlimGrim
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Re: Hello from Suffolk
Welcome!! I'm from Norfolk
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1988 SJ413 (JSA) Samurai, SoftTop - White (sometimes)
1988 SJ413 (JSA) Samurai, SoftTop - White (sometimes)