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       #Post#: 93523--------------------------------------------------
       Bloody expensive bits
       By: ferretjuggler Date: October 9, 2014, 1:30 pm
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       I think most of us accept the need for pattern parts, even if
       they are a PITA at times.
       I needed a few odds and sods this week to finish off various
       bits and pieces.
       The little countersunk screws for the adjustable seat rails.
       Just £6 each to you sir (L R Direct)
       That's £96 to do the vehicle  :eek:
       I got 20 x M6 countersunk off eBay for £1.88.
       Stainless too.
       Copper washers for the diesel pipes.
       £7 each FFS off L R Direct  :eek:
       I've got an assortment of 110 Imperial ones on their way for the
       same price.
       You expect OE stuff to be a bit dearer,  but that's taking the
       piss.
       #Post#: 93526--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Bloody expensive bits
       By: Roveerman Date: October 9, 2014, 2:05 pm
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       Have the same thing at work, I service and repair forktrucks for
       a living and any parts I fit during a service have a cost come
       out of the revinew that I get for the service, today I need two
       lengths of lift chain cost from outside supplier £126.87 from
       our stores £798.77 guess which one have to buy.
       Kiss good buy to my Christmas bonus.
       #Post#: 93586--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Bloody expensive bits
       By: NoelC Date: October 12, 2014, 2:36 am
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       I've noticed that too FJ. For some reason when Land Rover supply
       fixings through the genuine parts network they are often stupid
       money. The series military parts catalogues are very useful,
       unlike the civvy ones that say "BOLT" or "SET SCREW" they
       generally specifiy sizes too.
       #Post#: 93612--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Bloody expensive bits
       By: Matthew Date: October 12, 2014, 7:05 pm
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       It does always seem to be the little fiddly things, as you say.
       Want a set of genuine rubber mudflaps? That'll be £80, if you
       can find some.....
       I could do with a new set of trim for part of my [expletive
       boingy].... £150 from Land Rover, or I could buy a £10 roll of
       stick-on chrome barryboy strip from Halfrauds and repair the
       existing one  :smiley-furious:
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