Late Model Defender Questions

First thing I'd do is spray inside the chassis rails, bulk head and any crevices you can get access to with some sort of rust protection. I used to use lanolin until my neighbour who is a panel beater sprayed the whole thing with a thick wax like product that drys to a firm skin. This skin is firm and flexible at the same time and doesn't Crack. He uses it in his hot rods etc so it must be good.

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Originally Posted by 1nando

First thing I'd do is spray inside the chassis rails, bulk head and any crevices you can get access to with some sort of rust protection. I used to use lanolin until my neighbour who is a panel beater sprayed the whole thing with a thick wax like product that drys to a firm skin. This skin is firm and flexible at the same time and doesn't Crack. He uses it in his hot rods etc so it must be good.

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Any chance of getting the name of this product??

The son got his Hilux done with a similar product, I don't know the name, but he's happy with it. Make sure you get it cleaned thoroughly first, so no rust grows under it.

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Originally Posted by 1nando

First thing I'd do is spray inside the chassis rails, bulk head and any crevices you can get access to with some sort of rust protection. I used to use lanolin until my neighbour who is a panel beater sprayed the whole thing with a thick wax like product that drys to a firm skin. This skin is firm and flexible at the same time and doesn't Crack. He uses it in his hot rods etc so it must be good.

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I took a look underneath before I bought it and it's super clean, but upon closer inspection the chassis paint is quite thin, so will look into protection, thanks for the heads up.

The best thing to spray in is X-troll Rust Conquerer UV. Cheers

HI All,

New to the defender Scene and have got the bug... Just wondering what are the differences in the late model 90's 2010/ 2011/ 2012 2013/ 2014/ 2015/ 2016

looking to buy and haven't found to much information on this maybe because there is not to much difference..

Lastly what year model you would go for and why?

If I were you I'd go for a vgc. nice Fuji white 2010 110 with 175K on the clock. All upgrades to axles and output shaft done for you. And it just so happens that I have the beast waiting for you right here in the West....[bigsmile1]
AlanH.

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Originally Posted by puppet79

HI All,

New to the defender Scene and have got the bug... Just wondering what are the differences in the late model 90's 2010/ 2011/ 2012 2013/ 2014/ 2015/ 2016

looking to buy and haven't found to much information on this maybe because there is not to much difference..

Lastly what year model you would go for and why?

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I guess the main difference was the change from the 2.4 to the 2.2 Puma engine.

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Originally Posted by DiscoMick

I guess the main difference was the change from the 2.4 to the 2.2 Puma engine.

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thanks Disco appears the 2.2 performance is superior from some of the forums i have read? Looks like there is no real benefit of buying a newer model other than the potential for less km's and better condition.

Similar performance, but runs cleaner, from what I have read.