What did you do to your Puma today?

[danny_]

[QUOTE=El Rey;2663081]Had the front and rear dashcams fitted, QUOTE]


I have had my DR650s for 3 years now and its been in 4 cars.
No issues in the Defender with rough roads, Its probably done 12,000km in 4 months and none of the cameras have fallen off.


Climb 1 - YouTube (https://youtu.be/RwNerP2A-44)

[In A Landy Down Under]

Easter weekend spent fitting the new gullwing doors by Frontrunner and lining the roof with Dynamat, is good to be able to start putting stuff back in. Roof lining went back in easy, and I remembered to get a bunch of the Fir-tree trim studs to replace the mangled ones I pulled out. Now to fit Dynamat and Dynaliner to the rear tub. I will complete the job with 3 packs of Dynaliner and I have covered almost every bit of white panel I can find..


You won't know your car after the Dynamat and Dynalyner. Great stuff.
Hows your sense of humour after removing the bonded windows? A mongrel of a job.
Ken

Questions guys, I think you've both recently just added Dynamat to your roof lining.....im just wondering why. Is this purely a sound deadening exercise or does it help with heat reduction in the car too?

Also, im doing the front footwell and surrounds on mine soon.....will 1 x Dynamat Xtreme Bulk Pack (Nine 18" x 32" sheets) be enough or do I need more?

[El Rey]

[QUOTE=El Rey;2663081]Had the front and rear dashcams fitted, QUOTE]
I have had my DR650s for 3 years now and its been in 4 cars.
No issues in the Defender with rough roads, Its probably done 12,000km in 4 months and none of the cameras have fallen off.
Climb 1 - YouTube (https://youtu.be/RwNerP2A-44)


Thanks for the comment - good to know. Have you ever captured any craziness on it?

[Baytown]

Hi Landy.
Both. The Dynamat Extreme dampens any drumming and absorbs heat, and the Acoustic liner absorbs sound and doesnt transfer heat either.
As I have a Rhino Rack on my 110, heat from the roof is not really that big an issue. The insulation will also help in cold environments as well, as I plan some extensive Tassy travels during winter.
Best wishes.
Ken


Questions guys, I think you've both recently just added Dynamat to your roof lining.....im just wondering why. Is this purely a sound deadening exercise or does it help with heat reduction in the car too?

Also, im doing the front footwell and surrounds on mine soon.....will 1 x Dynamat Xtreme Bulk Pack (Nine 18" x 32" sheets) be enough or do I need more?

[danny_]

[QUOTE=danny_;2663291]


Thanks for the comment - good to know. Have you ever captured any craziness on it?


www.facebook.com/danny.walters/videos/10154404889232409 (http://www.facebook.com/danny.walters/videos/10154404889232409)
have a read :)
The video is from the dash cam.

[Baytown]

Well, the Postie finally came today, so I finished installing the Dynamat Extreme and Dynalyner to the ceiling of my 110.
I also did the wiring while the head lining was down for the new Mud Stuff centre LED lights.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/webkit-fake-url://8a35c781-bbb4-43f8-8d9b-e97d257031cd/imagejpeg
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My Nugget Stuff Air box and plumbing arrived as well, so it goes in tomorrow.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/webkit-fake-url://8921c1ff-6758-4743-8f6e-4f7448c9caa2/imagejpeg

As does my Car Builders Zero Clearance heat shield, peel and stick, which will be placed along the exhaust from the Turbo back. I have two large sheets so enough to clear the cab and along to the rear muffler.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/webkit-fake-url://2f39ab64-468f-4689-a0b3-ba91dfdfae53/imagejpeg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/webkit-fake-url://6f7089b8-3596-4472-89ee-65eef3c63678/imagejpeg

Photos ons of the finished jobs to follow!

Ken

[El Rey]

[QUOTE=El Rey;2663893]
www.facebook.com/danny.walters/videos/10154404889232409 (http://www.facebook.com/danny.walters/videos/10154404889232409)
have a read :)
The video is from the dash cam.

Wow.

[Baytown]

Hmmm;
I'm just installing my Nuggett Stuff water tight Air box kit to my 2012 110, after installing 1 1/2 sheets of Car Builders Zero Clearance heat shield under the centre muffler and tail pipe area.
Re the air kit, you have to cut up the OEM air duct as you can't remove it otherwise. It's tossed after you fit Nuggets kit anyway.
I found this paint blistering under my Safari Snorkel body when I removed it.
Not good!
Oh well, I'll wait for the blue goo to dry by tomorrow, and will Sand that blistering paint back, re apply undercoat and top coat to repair it. It won't need to be spot on as it's hidden by the snorkel body.
For those with time on their hands, it may pay to remove your Safari Snorkel intake and check your body work as well. I'm sure I'm not the only one out there with this going on in the background.
Nuggets kit is so much better sealing, and I have full confidence that it won't leak water unlike the OEM air induction.
As usual of late, sorry about the side ways photos!


Ken
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[Baytown]

My 30m of 10mm Dynema 97 arrived today.
So light! Weighs no more than 1kg, if that.
Easy to handle and easy to wind on the spool. If your not using a winch silly often, I don't see any down sides to this product, even if you replace it every two years or so. It's not expensive. 1kg vs 15kg (including roller fairlead).
Im sold on it!

[cuppabillytea]

Redid the aerial connection on my UHF. Now I can hear every Eeeeeeejit in Sydney.

What does "Ormgordbro. Crackda****enmirraonyalambageeeni." mean? Any one know?

[jon3950]

Redid the aerial connection on my UHF. Now I can hear every Eeeeeeejit in Sydney.

What does "Ormgordbro. Crackda****enmirraonyalambageeeni." mean? Any one know?

"By golly, old chap. You seem to have done a little damage to that jolly Lambo of yours."

[cuppabillytea]

Thanks John. I'll have to get you to teach me Linguistics some day.

[Baytown]

Today I fitted my new aluminium winch hawse to suit my new Dynema rope. Very inmpressed, looks good, and so much lighter than a roller fairlead. It's only 15kg saving, but it all adds up.
I purchased a flash Factor 55 Pro link hookless winch hook (they really should rename it). It's red, so it'll work better.
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I also removed the blistered paint around the Safari Snorkel, reprimed it, three coats of no where near matching silver Dulux from a can, and three coats of clear.
Its not pretty, but at least there's no rust or crook paint, and it'll be hidden mostly behind the snorkel body interface. (Mostly!)
While talking snorkels, I purchased Nuggets Sy Klone adaptor, and three port Diff/transmission breather manifold just now. Jeez I like Wayne's bespoke offerings for our trucks.
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Im booked in for a heavy duty clutch replacement of my rattly clutch on 9th May in Cairns, so that's one less concern.
And my second set of BAS Silicone intercooler hoses arrived today in a stupid big box (no wonder we get screwed with UK postage rates) so I'll refit the lower hose tomorrow hopefully, this time without screwing up my trimming that needs to be done.
Lots of little jobs but it's coming together nicely.
Ken

[ezyrama]

Hi Ken, yep, first one took all day of swearing, sweating and worrying about damaging the surrounding bodywork. Second one done before lunch the next day, so am getting faster at it. Thankfully I don't have to do this again (I hope,,). As for the sound insulation, even without the rear floor covered I can notice the difference, engine and tyre noise frequency seems to have dropped quite a bit, which is more pleasant than the constant whining of the MT tyres. Not sure it will ever be Range Rover quiet, just more comfortable would be nice.

Do the underside of the bonnet as well, did mine as well as the front footwells and I get quite a few remarks from other Puma drivers as to how much quieter it is in mine.
Cheers Ian

[Rig110]

Do the underside of the bonnet as well, did mine as well as the front footwells and I get quite a few remarks from other Puma drivers as to how much quieter it is in mine.
Cheers Ian
Hi Ian,

Did you do the entire underside of the bonnet or just the skin? I'm thinking of just doing the skin on mine.

Cheers

Dave

[ezyrama]

Hi Dave
Just the centre skin with a sheet 1200mm2
Works a treat. I have been looking at temoving the roof lining and doing that, mainly as I am also looking at replacing the centre muffler with something not so restrictive. How was the roof lining to r&r?
Cheers Ian

[Baytown]

Well, seeing as I'm having the HD clutch fitted in 11 days or so, I thought I'd bite the bullet and purchase a Red Booster Clutch Servo from the Mother Land.
These are suppose to be the bees knees re giving a lighter clutch effort, and highly recommended if you fit an up rated clutch.
Due to the restricted space in my engine bay, Ill have to work out where my Alloy expansion tank is going to go, as well as Nuggets 4 port breather manifold, and my Provent 200, as currently, they are all suppose to use the same mounting points on the left side of the engine bay. A bit of confliction occurring there!
I can see some quality bracketry manufacture and extended plumbing will be in order.
Pics of this engine bay jig saw puzzle to follow!
Ken
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[tact]

After some long delays, mostly self inflicted, about a week ago my vehicle boarded ship and departed on a nice cruise from Malaysia to Australia. It is currently in port in Singapore. Expected to land at Port Kembla around mid May.

Hoping for, but not expecting, trouble free transition to Australian roads on arrival (mechanical inspections, NSW rego, insurance).

Can't wait for the handover of keys after fitting shiny new plates!

[cuppabillytea]

After some long delays, mostly self inflicted, about a week ago my vehicle boarded ship and departed on a nice cruise from Malaysia to Australia. It is currently in port in Singapore. Expected to land at Port Kembla around mid May.

Hoping for, but not expecting, trouble free transition to Australian roads on arrival (mechanical inspections, NSW rego, insurance).

Can't wait for the handover of keys after fitting shiny new plates!
Hi Neil. Great news. I have next week off if you need a hand with it or anything else.

[Baytown]

Finally fitted the lower BAS Intercooler hose (mongrel of a job)
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Fitted Nuggets sealed air cleaner to Snorkel kit,
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And fitted the The beautifully made Factor55 Hookless Winch hook thingy. Very impressed and brilliant service from Snake racing.
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[Tombie]

What did Snake slug you for that?

[Baytown]

Hi Tombie.
I think it was $175.

[Toxic_Avenger]

Needs Moar UltraHook
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/04/70.jpg

I run a Factor 55 flatlink.
One think to keep in mind is the width of the 'hook thingy' and what shackles it can accept. Some shackles fit, others are too small by a blonde-one.
Sometimes I miss the 'hook' part, other times I like the false sense of security that extra metal bits (AKA projectiles) bring to my winching operation.

[HUE166]

I finally had a chance to fit my Rijidij Spare Wheel carrier to the 2.4 Puma 110 DCPU. I have had the wheel carrier boxed up in the hangar for well over 12 months and have been waiting for the opportunity to have my rear cross member repainted because Land Rover must have run out of paint just before my ute rolled out of Solihull. I had the rear cross member repainted a couple of weeks ago by Specialty Paint Repairs here in Orange and am really happy with their work.

Hayley and I arrived back from 2 weeks holiday this week so I took the chance to open the wheel carrier box and mount it once and for all. I allowed myself the entire day to get the job done but was pleasantly surprised to see it finished only an hour and a half after laying out the parts.

I must say that Murray of Rijidij has done a superb job in engineering the kit that he sent me over 12 months ago. I'll drop a link to his web page at the bottom of this post. The installation was a breeze thanks to the precise manufacturing that Murray has done. The fit is absolutely perfect and the quality of the carrier is awesome.

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I couldn't be happier with the fit.

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Sorry about the poor photo but I couldn't wait to get the ute home and fit the Melvil and Moon wheel cover that they sent with the order of seat covers that I also bought 12 months ago. I'm happy as Larry now.

Murray's website can be found here. I very confidently recommend his wheel carriers. Home - Rijidij Off Road (http://rijidijoffroad.bounce.com.au/)

[tact]

Hi Neil. Great news. I have next week off if you need a hand with it or anything else.


Thanks Billy. Enjoy your week off! Thanks for your kind offer - but it's still a few weeks before the vehicle is landed.

[cuppabillytea]

Needs Moar UltraHook. I run a Factor 55 flatlink.
One think to keep in mind is the width of the 'hook thingy' and what shackles it can accept. Some shackles fit, others are too small by a blonde-one.
Sometimes I miss the 'hook' part, other times I like the false sense of security that extra metal bits (AKA projectiles) bring to my winching operation.
Do you need the UltraHook for the 90 or the 90 for the hook? :p
What I like about that design is that it leaves no chance for the Shackle to slip sideways.
I've seen the aftermath of a shackle slipping sideways at 60 ton+. Glad I wasn't there when it happened, although I did set up the gear and I'd like to know how it happened.

[Toxic_Avenger]

It's a rather expensive ornament.
Very well made, but probably surplus to my requirments 'most of the time'.

[cuppabillytea]

It's a rather expensive ornament.
Very well made, but probably surplus to my requirments 'most of the time'.

And that's the way we like it.... Isn't it?

[Toxic_Avenger]

My sombrero fell off and I almost dropped my burrito when I saw the price. It's about double what a flatlink is!
Although it will pull the ladies, and the traffic will part in awe...

[cuppabillytea]

We're going to have to find you a couple of Gunbelts to complete the picture.:rocket:

[Baytown]

I got sick of my bright red ARB Intensity round and Bar LED lights. Stuck out like the proverbial, so I bought plastic paint in a can, and clear, and gave the red bits a liberal dose of carbon black.
It looks so much better than the red on a silver/black vehicle.
Pics to follow in a day or two as mylight bar brackets are on their way.

Ken

[Baytown]

Well, the British postie came this morning and bought my third Mud Stuff LED interior light to fit into the Center passenger area of the truck.
I also received a heater deflector which stops you getting a roasted shin. Not a big issue in the tropics, but great for down Sth or early desert mornings.
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[Tombie]

Heater deflector also helps put cool air around your feet rather than your left calf

[Baytown]

Heater deflector also helps put cool air around your feet rather than your left calf

I didn't think of that.Great win-win!

While I'm on the subject, look what I just bought!
Rough Parts Switzerland again.
Ive got both sides, will have one for the air hose and gun connected to an air tank, the other probably first aid kit, snake bite kit etc.

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[Baytown]

This looks so much better, if I say so myself.
Quite happy with the result.
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[Baytown]

I had the 110 booked in to get Airbag man rear air bags with Kevlar sleeves fitted hopefully next week, as well as ARB front and rear Air lockers.
I wasn't keen on getting air lockers, but was swayed due to the five year warranty, local fitment, Australia wide support and to have the work done by my local ARB tech who is a really nice fella. We are driving the CREB track Nth of Cairns next weekend which will be good fun. A heavy Rainforrest track for those who don't know of it.
Pics to follow.


Also, for anyone interested in ARB BP51 shocks (stunning gear), they won't be available for the foreseeable future to suit Defenders. ARB advise that they believe there's not enough room in the wheel arches for them to mount the remote reservoir. I'm sure it can be custom mounted, but they sell off the self, not custom.
Direct from ARB Shock tech area.


Ken

[DiscoMick]

Well, the British postie came this morning and bought my third Mud Stuff LED interior light to fit into the Center passenger area of the truck.
I also received a heater deflector which stops you getting a roasted shin. Not a big issue in the tropics, but great for down Sth or early desert mornings.
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Looks good. Just a question if I may - is the 28 pound price on the Mud website for one heater deflector or a pair, as the pictures show them fitted to both sides, but the quantity is stated as 1?

[Wolfman_TWP]

Looks good. Just a question if I may - is the 28 pound price on the Mud website for one heater deflector or a pair, as the pictures show them fitted to both sides, but the quantity is stated as 1?

It's a one piece unit. It clips into place and is held on with two clips on each side.. (You need to drill two small holes on each side of the dash.

MUD Puma Heater Deflector - MUD Stuff - Products (http://www.mudstuff.co.uk/products/mud-stuff/mud-puma-heater-deflector.html)

Wolf.

[dazzler]

I have one sitting around for over a year and I have lost the clips, I am going to use double sided tapes to secure it in place. Saves having to unnecessarily put holes if I can avoid it.

[Tombie]

I have one sitting around for over a year and I have lost the clips, I am going to use double sided tapes to secure it in place. Saves having to unnecessarily put holes if I can avoid it.

Seen it tried, tends to fall off!

The holes aren't a problem... (what is it with people's aversion to clean thought out hole cutting)...

Its not like you'll take it off when you sell [emoji6]

Just get some small trim clips on eBay...

[dazzler]

thanks mate, was thinking of the wheel arch "Trim Moulding Clips" which I have a plenty of ...if i can be bothered putting the hole that is

[Tote]

What did I do to my Puma today?

Scraped lots of ice off the windscreen and drove it home from night shift for a sleep.

Boring

you need one of these
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/05/870.jpg


Regards,
Tote

[Baytown]

This morning I installed the left side Gull Wing. I still need to fit the fold down table and Max Trax carrier.
Such an easy job once I paid professionals to remove the bonded glass!
I then drove into Cairns and purchased a left (55l) and right (65l) sill tanks from Long Range Automotive, TJM. They will fit them.
$3500 fitted, but no more Jerry cans for me.
This gives the Defender 230 litres fuel range, which is pretty good range andwill suit the needs of the Canning.
pics to follow.
Ken
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[Baytown]

As above, my Tech in Cairns fitted my new HD clutch today.
so much nicer not having to listen/worry about the clutch rattle when in neutral.
My Red Booster Clutch Servo hasn't arrived yet, so I'll get that fitted after I get bracketry made up to accomodate the Alisport expansion tank and Provent 200.
pics of this solution to follow.

Ken

[DiscoMick]

As above, my Tech in Cairns fitted my new HD clutch today.
so much nicer not having to listen/worry about the clutch rattle when in neutral.
My Red Booster Clutch Servo hasn't arrived yet, so I'll get that fitted after I get bracketry made up to accomodate the Alisport expansion tank and Provent 200.
pics of this solution to follow.

Ken

Can I ask the cost of your HD clutch please?

[Baytown]

Hi Mick.
Its an LUK Germany HD clutch for the Puma.
price to follow, as I'm just sitting here waiting to pick the truck up now.

Ken

[D90 orkney]

Hi Mick.
Its an LUK Germany HD clutch for the Puma.
price to follow, as I'm just sitting here waiting to pick the truck up now.

Ken


Ken, can you let me know how much stiffness difference there is compared to what you had on there?

[Baytown]

Hi fellas.
$1600 including all the normal clutch swap stuff. Machining flywheel etc.
Even though it's a HD clutch with 20% heavier springs, my clutch effort at the pedal feels if anything, less that before.
Im extremely happy with this mod/repair.
Excellent!

[malsgoing130]

Hi Ken,
I too have the dreaded clutch rattle, been noisey for 1 year now. Please if you can, post the Luk part number.
Cheers
Mal

[Baytown]

Sorry Mal;
'Then part number wasn't on the receipt, just Defender clutch 2007 and later.
Sorry I can't be of help.

Ken

[justinc]

2 clutches and 1 coupling in 2 days... *sigh* I'm getting too old for this...😮

[justinc]

LUK make some of the new upgraded genuine ones.. they are an OEM supplier. Well made and well regarded in the industry.

Jc

[D90 orkney]

LUK make some of the new upgraded genuine ones.. they are an OEM supplier. Well made and well regarded in the industry.

Jc


Hi Justin.

So so you can recommend the latest clutch from LR? Not one has rattled since?

[justinc]

Hi Justin.

So so you can recommend the latest clutch from LR? Not one has rattled since?

In the last 2 years we have fitted plenty of the latest revision part number oem clutches. None have been problematic as yet. Have been toying with the idea of fitting a transit dual mass flywheel and clutch however even they have issues too...

Jc

[D90 orkney]

In the last 2 years we have fitted plenty of the latest revision part number oem clutches. None have been problematic as yet. Have been toying with the idea of fitting a transit dual mass flywheel and clutch however even they have issues too...

Jc

Ok. That's good news then. Thanks 👍🏻

[tact]

Got mine a step closer home! It's arrived Port Kembla today. A few days ahead of expectated arrival (15th).

:MileStone:

[Baytown]

My new Gepida electric bike and Thule bike rack, for kicking around some of the less heavy trips whilst away.
Very impressed with the quality of both.


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[Baytown]

Three small jobs today.
I fitted the curved door catch assemblies to the front doors.
They lessen the chance of catching your pants on the door catch in Defenders.
Nice gear.
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I fitted the Mud Stuff elbow pad to my door lock area. Takes away some of the discomfort of resting your right elbow on the hard plastic of the door sill.
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And, fitted the Mud Stuff heater vent deflector.
Stops you getting hot or cold air on your left shin, redirecting the air into the foot well properly.
Nice little touches.
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You can get these items in Oz from 4x4 Outdoor Tuning. Good people to deal with and great gear for Defenders.


Ken

[Dorian]

Fitted Diesel Care 2 Micron secondary filter. Great kit, all the parts that were needed, no extra bits and everything fitted. Instructions weren't too bad either.

[Baytown]

Today, I finally finished fitting my left side Rough Parts Gull Wing box, table and Max Trax.
Drilling holes in the body, what could go wrong? (nothing luckily!)
This side will be the cooking gear, plates etc.
Geez I'm glad this job is finished!
Ken
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[tact]

Got mine a step closer home! It's arrived Port Kembla today. A few days ahead of expectated arrival (15th).

:MileStone:


Approved additional cleaning as requested (and half expected) by quarantine. Fair enough too - considering where the vehicle has been in its 3 short years, all the foreign plant matter and earth that's likely lurking in the crevices of the chassis and body work. [smilebigeye]

[cuppabillytea]

Approved additional cleaning as requested (and half expected) by quarantine. Fair enough too - considering where the vehicle has been in its 3 short years, all the foreign plant matter and earth that's likely lurking in the crevices of the chassis and body work. [smilebigeye]

Off for two weeks next week. Night shift this week so some free time in the day, but not this morning. Offer still stands if you need help.

[tact]

Off for two weeks next week. Night shift this week so some free time in the day, but not this morning. Offer still stands if you need help.

Much appreciate the offer, Billy. Depending on when the quarantine, compliance, and rego are all completed - when I have a date that I can go collect the vehicle from the workshop I might check with you whether you are free. Probably done "need" help but any excuse for a beer/coffee and a "parking rules" photo opportunity. [biggrin]

[ezyrama]

Attempted and failed to lubricate a squeaky clutch pedal spring, it's starting to get annoying.

[D90 orkney]

Attempted and failed to lubricate a squeaky clutch pedal spring, it's starting to get annoying.


Its not the spring.

if you pop the bonnet near the brake fluid bottle is a black rectangle plate with I think 6 screws holding it in place. You need to take this off and put some grease in their making sure it gets on that shaft. It will run down clutch cable and stop your squeak. I have to do it every so often to stop that annoying squeak.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/webkit-fake-url://afda6439-7c72-4846-9dc1-9bed36fb109c/imagejpeg

[ezyrama]

Its not the spring.

if you pop the bonnet near the brake fluid bottle is a black rectangle plate with I think 6 screws holding it in place. You need to take this off and put some grease in their making sure it gets on that shaft. It will run down clutch cable and stop your squeak. I have to do it every so often to stop that annoying squeak.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/webkit-fake-url://afda6439-7c72-4846-9dc1-9bed36fb109c/imagejpeg

That explains why it started a few weeks ago after I spent 6 hrs getting a mates idiot son and other morons out of multiple mud holes when they all decided to go 4wding when the aftermath of cyclone Debbie came through.
Thanks for that.
Cheers Ian

[cuppabillytea]

Much appreciate the offer, Billy. Depending on when the quarantine, compliance, and rego are all completed - when I have a date that I can go collect the vehicle from the workshop I might check with you whether you are free. Probably done "need" help but any excuse for a beer/coffee and a "parking rules" photo opportunity. [biggrin]

Exactly.[emoji12]

[Tote]

OK, So I'm sick of being very dusty at the end of a day out if I happen to be not at the head of the convoy. After thinking about how I might be able to fit a filter into the cabin air system somewhere I concluded that the easiest way would to be to put a snorkel sock on the inlet, all I needed was a snorkel.

Some scrap checkerplate cut to size and a piece of 50x3mm strap fashioned into a tube.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/05/432.jpg


Tacked in place with the TIG


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/05/433.jpg


The unused snorkle head from SWMBO's jeep


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/05/434.jpg


Looks a bit industrial but it seems to generate a bit more flow with the fan off and might get some cooler air into the aircon for those hot days driving into the afternoon sun when the A/C seems to struggle a bit. I might etch prime it and paint it black too when I get a chance.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/05/435.jpg



https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/05/436.jpg


I'll order a snorkle sock to suit the head for dusty trips and report back whether it makes a difference.

Regards,
Tote

[Tombie]

Muddy runs a similar setup

[Chops]

Muddy runs a similar setup


His works really well too. He has a foam type slip on cover over the head which he uses baby oil I think.

It'd be something I'd do too with the Defender if travelling a bit in convoys, but first one would need to check that the rest of the unit is sealed pretty well to, otherwise it won't work properly.

Muddy had no dust in his car at the end of Googs track,, unlike most of us,, although I do tend to drive with the window down a bit [bigwhistle]

[muddy]

I have great success by using a similar system.

I have a ram head filter from Uni filter 024322200 (Gosford) buy direct from them before they oil it than soak it with baby oil (no breathing impurities ) and wash with soap and water .,you will be amazed how much it catches .123426

make sure you run the cabin fan with fresh air selected on 2or3 to pressure the cabin

[jon3950]

Baby oil - brilliant. Have been thinking about how to add a foam filter underneath the snowcowl, but the filter oil was the stumbling block. That's another project added to the list.

Why is that the more things you do to your Defender, the longer the list of unfinished projects gets?

Cheers,
Jon

[muddy]

Jon
check out uni filter on the net ( 4x4 Pre-Cleaners (http://www.uniflow.com.au/contents/en-us/d2_4x4precleaners.html) )the one known as droopie should fit under the snow cowl

[Tombie]

Droopie won't fit.. made for snorkel tube [emoji6]

[muddy]

Mike

I would have thought it would have fitted down the intake tube . but tube may not be long enough----just a thought

[tact]

[...]but first one would need to check that the rest of the unit is sealed pretty well to, otherwise it won't work properly.

Muddy had no dust in his car at the end of Googs track,, unlike most of us,, although I do tend to drive with the window down a bit [bigwhistle]

Thats a key thing.... My 2013 model TDCi had a large gap between the fresh air duct and the blower unit in the engine bay. The face where the duct and blower unit are supposed to mate - they didn't. They misalign by about 15mm leaving a largish gap down the inside edge. Hard to see but I could slide a finger into the gap easily.

Complained to LR under warranty - they attempted a fix but its a real bodge job which makes me think that perhaps the fault (misalignment) may be on lots of other TDCi's. I wonder if a few other TDCi owners could check if they have the same issue. (?)

[Tombie]

Mike

I would have thought it would have fitted down the intake tube . but tube may not be long enough----just a thought

Yeah, my thought are what you've written...

It will bottom out and reduce its flow capacity.

Your external one is easier, more efficient and you can visually check it [emoji6]

[Tote]

I rang Unifilter this afternoon and they were most insistent that they don't supply their socks without being pre oiled. The nice lady suggested washing out with turps and then soap and water.

Regards,
Tote

[Baytown]

I added power into my left hand Gull Wing box today, so I can power gear on the table as well as run my solar into the accessory battery via the Anderson plug. I can also monitor the battery level via the volt display.
It's a 20 Amp cable, fused into the accessory battery fuse box with a 15 Amp fuse, and also has a 15 Amp circuit breaker at the outlet.
I mounted the two colour Korr LED bar with my favourite industrial 3M Dual lock, so I can move it around my camp area. I have an extension for the light, and it also has a dimmer.
Happy with this mod.


Ken
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[Baytown]

Great, I purchased a Mud Stuff right hand Fender Locker this morning and they posted it today via DHL Priority.
Brilliant service!
Pics to follow.

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[Toxic_Avenger]

Strewth!
You're going to need dimple-die'd body panels to get in under GVM soon!

[Tombie]

Strewth!
You're going to need dimple-die'd body panels to get in under GVM soon!

It's ok.. his wallets a lot lighter since he got the Defender [emoji56]

[Toxic_Avenger]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/05/404.jpg

[jon3950]

I have a fairly old Droopie somewhere (yeah, yeah, everyone's a comedian [bighmmm]) from when I had a Safari Snorkel on my D2. It's a lot shorter than the current version (not again :bat:). I might dig it out on the weekend and see if it fits. I think the problem will be the shape of the ducting though.

Mine doesn't appear to have a gap between the duct and the blower so I think what dust I'm getting in is through the inlet. (Oh, and the open windows, and the doorseals, and the panel gaps... )

What I had in mind was a block of foam to cover over the inlet grill, held in place by the cowl. Haven't dealt with Uni-Filter for a while now but they used to be able to do stuff like that. I also have various bits of old socks and pod filters floating around so may be able to knock something up.

It's now on the list.

Cheers,
Jon

[Baytown]

Gday Mitch.
While the mods all ad up, I carry very little camping gear etc as it's just me, and I'm not into silly BCF type folding seats, tables, Oz Pigs etc.
The roof top tent is only 60kg and I carry nothing else up there sans lights.
I reckon I'm fine!


Strewth!
You're going to need dimple-die'd body panels to get in under GVM soon!

[Dorian]

Thats a key thing.... My 2013 model TDCi had a large gap between the fresh air duct and the blower unit in the engine bay. The face where the duct and blower unit are supposed to mate - they didn't. They misalign by about 15mm leaving a largish gap down the inside edge. Hard to see but I could slide a finger into the gap easily.

Complained to LR under warranty - they attempted a fix but its a real bodge job which makes me think that perhaps the fault (misalignment) may be on lots of other TDCi's. I wonder if a few other TDCi owners could check if they have the same issue. (?)

Neil
My MY13 has the same gap. There are a couple of mentions this on other threads. Seems to be a common problem. It can't be just TDCis though
Glen

[Baytown]

I'm heading off to Cape York tomorrow, but thought I'd add some stickers that I purchased to the truck to break up all the silver.
I think it came up ok.
Pics from my quick run up the Cape to follow.
Ken
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[DiscoMick]

Neil
My MY13 has the same gap. There are a couple of mentions this on other threads. Seems to be a common problem. It can't be just TDCis though
Glen
Mine too. I shoved a finger into it today. Makes the fresh air warm from engine heat. I don't know what to do about it.

Fitted some checker and a snow cowl today.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/05/371.jpg

[Toxic_Avenger]

Mine too. I shoved a finger into it today. [/IMG]

This product would work
3M™ Extreme Sealing Tape 4412N | 3M Australia (http://www.3m.com.au/3M/en_AU/company-au/all-3m-products/~/3M-Extreme-Sealing-Tape-4412N?N=5002385+3293241577&rt=rud)

There's a few different widths, so depending on your size of your finger, there is a product to cover the hole.

[cuppabillytea]

This product would work
3M™ Extreme Sealing Tape 4412N | 3M Australia (http://www.3m.com.au/3M/en_AU/company-au/all-3m-products/~/3M-Extreme-Sealing-Tape-4412N?N=5002385+3293241577&rt=rud)

There's a few different widths, so depending on your size of your finger, there is a product to cover the hole.

You should have been a Scientist sonny.[thumbsupbig]

[D90 orkney]

Pulled the trigger on these recaros last night. Remanufactured. Specialist M. Mine will be exactly like the ones in the picture with cloth center and leather surrounds. I won't have the Land Rover emblem. I will have recaro in black on one of the ribs. 8 weeks away.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/05/274.jpg

[davebudge]

I got most of the way through building a fridge platform and drawer in place of the passenger side rear seat. The 40 of the 60/40 split. The plan is to use the larger part of the drawer for food and the smaller part for cutlery etc

I'll be finishing it with black paint and marine carpet to match the Drifta drawers I have in the rear

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/05/305.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/05/306.jpg

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[tact]

Got the word today... My dual cab has been cleaned to AQIS satisfaction (only cost me $286) and released from both quarantine and customs. Will be trucked from Port Kembla to a workshop in Sydney for the compliance plate and rego on Wednesday!

Wooohooo.... so close now!

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[komaterpillar]

DBA T2 slotted rotors, genuine pads, Ashcroft axles and flanges.

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[Chops]

Dave, (?) not trying to shoot you down in any way, and please don't take this the wrong way, but, would it be more beneficial to have the rear slider on the "main" box section as opposed to on the cutlery part? Just thinking that food items can get rather heavy, and the strain may be a bit much for that section. (??).

[fitzy]

DBA T2 slotted rotors, genuine pads, Ashcroft axles and flanges.

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Nice twist on the axle, how did that happen?

[davebudge]

Yeah I know what you mean Chops. I decided to go ahead with the easiest possible solution first. I'm going to add a few more supports under the cutlery part and with the front on it'll be a pretty strong box. Have left a 13mm gap on the side of the main box between the carcass so can install a runner there if needed.

[komaterpillar]

Nice twist on the axle, how did that happen?

Can't recall any specific instance, but it does cop it's fair share of pedal buried to the floor off-road, and has been on 33's since it was almost brand new.

[fitzy]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/05/294.jpg
Here's one of my shed ornaments,
The metal has reached its yield point and can't spring back anymore, these are the ones that snap on the kerb at the servo and you wonder why.

[ezyrama]

I took to the seat box this weekend just gone and mounted the air compressor in next to the battery. Should be a lot easier to use and it free's up some storage room in the deep cycle battery box in the rear. Cut a template out of cardboard, ( used the back of an old calendar) cut black colourbond sheet to suit, folded a feather edge for strength . Cut out the seat box lining, cut down the template 10mm all round and marked it onto the seat box, cut with a grinder, cleaned the hole with a file and lined it with some 7mm pinch weld I had lying around. fitted hinges to the new door and fitted the key lock. riveted the hinges to the seat box, then put some 3mm foam tape to seal it. Then glued the original seat box lining to the colourbond for effect. Removed the wheel chock and fitted the compressor in its place, ran the air hose around the battery. Just have to fit a new on/off switch somewhere just inside the door and leave the original one switched on. Pretty happy with the outcome

[Crocodile Dundee]

I took to the seat box this weekend just gone and mounted the air compressor in next to the battery. Should be a lot easier to use and it free's up some storage room in the deep cycle battery box in the rear. Cut a template out of cardboard, ( used the back of an old calendar) cut black colourbond sheet to suit, folded a feather edge for strength . Cut out the seat box lining, cut down the template 10mm all round and marked it onto the seat box, cut with a grinder, cleaned the hole with a file and lined it with some 7mm pinch weld I had lying around. fitted hinges to the new door and fitted the key lock. riveted the hinges to the seat box, then put some 3mm foam tape to seal it. Then glued the original seat box lining to the colourbond for effect. Removed the wheel chock and fitted the compressor in its place, ran the air hose around the battery. Just have to fit a new on/off switch somewhere just inside the door and leave the original one switched on. Pretty happy with the outcome


Very Snazzy l really like that idea Super duper
2 more weeks and my 130 will be ready f--- YEAH
Thanks for the Great Ideas[bigsmile1][bigsmile1]

[Toxic_Avenger]

I took to the seat box this weekend just gone and mounted the air compressor in next to the battery. Should be a lot easier to use and it free's up some storage room in the deep cycle battery box in the rear. Cut a template out of cardboard, ( used the back of an old calendar) cut black colourbond sheet to suit, folded a feather edge for strength . Cut out the seat box lining, cut down the template 10mm all round and marked it onto the seat box, cut with a grinder, cleaned the hole with a file and lined it with some 7mm pinch weld I had lying around. fitted hinges to the new door and fitted the key lock. riveted the hinges to the seat box, then put some 3mm foam tape to seal it. Then glued the original seat box lining to the colourbond for effect. Removed the wheel chock and fitted the compressor in its place, ran the air hose around the battery. Just have to fit a new on/off switch somewhere just inside the door and leave the original one switched on. Pretty happy with the outcome

H--- YEAH!
Lookin' good.

Does the top of the seat box flex more with the side panel cut out?
I've thought of something like this on the Driver's side, but the seat box is fairly weak before chunks are removed.

[ezyrama]

No movement at all from what i have seen, but I will check it out and post.

[D90 orkney]

Pulled the trigger on these recaros last night. Remanufactured. Specialist M. Mine will be exactly like the ones in the picture with cloth center and leather surrounds. I won't have the Land Rover emblem. I will have recaro in black on one of the ribs. 8 weeks away.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/05/274.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/05/275.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/05/276.jpg

[D90 orkney]

As I'm getting my smash repaired and getting the smashed led reverse light replaced o thought it's time to protect them as this is the third time they will be replaced and at 500 a pop for genuine it's worthwhile. Had to move the mounts across a little to fit them.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/05/237.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/05/238.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/05/239.jpg

[ezyrama]

H--- YEAH!
Lookin' good.

Does the top of the seat box flex more with the side panel cut out?
I've thought of something like this on the Driver's side, but the seat box is fairly weak before chunks are removed.

Checked it out, fat bastard lent on it, sat on it etc (me) [emoji41] seems pretty rigid, didn't flex.

[nealkt]

As I'm getting my smash repaired and getting the smashed led reverse light replaced o thought it's time to protect them as this is the third time they will be replaced and at 500 a pop for genuine it's worthwhile. Had to move the mounts across a little to fit them.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/05/237.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/05/238.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/05/239.jpg


An orkney coloured D90 with a frenchie - looks kinda familiar... (here's the 'navigator' giving us the hurry up somewhere on the Gibb last year).

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[D90 orkney]

An orkney coloured D90 with a frenchie - looks kinda familiar... (here's the 'navigator' giving us the hurry up somewhere on the Gibb last year).

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Haha nice one!

[ninetubes]

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[D9Oh..]

Hope the trailer brakes are up to it Dan..

[Tombie]

Ike is back - Solitaire did a magnificent job.
The roof panels replaced, fitted my sound deadener whilst they were at it!

Repaired some damage to the bonnet (bird droppings damaged paint in sun) and colour matching some parts (mirrors, flares, crossmember)...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/05/220.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/05/221.jpg

[cuppabillytea]

That looks shmicko Mike. How'd you like to borrow mine for a year? [biggrin]

[Tombie]

Need to now get him in the workshop at home and finish the electrical fit out, the remaining sound and heat insulation and a few other tweaks..

[scanfor]

Checked it out, fat bastard lent on it, sat on it etc (me) [emoji41] seems pretty rigid, didn't flex.

Better let me at it then for a proper test [bigsmile]

[ezyrama]

Just paralled an Anderson plug up onto the solar panels lead and ran one out from the deep cycle batteries so I don't have to keep opening the storage/ battery box to clamp on the alligator clips.

[LR V8]

A Provent 200 and rear airbags. Many thanks to Johnny at the Series Workshop.


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[tact]

Got the word today... My dual cab has been cleaned to AQIS satisfaction (only cost me $286) and released from both quarantine and customs. Will be trucked from Port Kembla to a workshop in Sydney for the compliance plate and rego on Wednesday!

Wooohooo.... so close now!

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Wednesday they say - compliance plate done and rego ready to go!

Might have a shiny new NSW drivers license then too, converting across from the Malaysian license. (Or might be on shiny new L plates if I fail the practical test on Tuesday!)

[protonpills]

Finally got round to fitting a compressor and anderson plugs
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/05/129.jpg

[D9Oh..]

Got the Landy back from the Paint Shop on Friday, blasted and re-sprayed the surface rust off the rear cross member, blasted and re-coated all the bar work, deep cut and polish to the paint work. She looks like new...

Now to put it all back together

D9Oh..

[D9Oh..]

And just to protect the new paint work, a nice winter coat..canvas cover made here in WA to fit the 90, including over the snorkel. Top job by Chief Car Covers.

D90h..

[Tombie]

Nice cover..

Grab a couple of pool noodles and put them on the roof to keep air flow or you'll get some damage up there.

[tact]

Wednesday they say - compliance plate done and rego ready to go!

Might have a shiny new NSW drivers license then too, converting across from the Malaysian license. (Or might be on shiny new L plates if I fail the practical test on Tuesday!)

- Approved the installation of 3 child restraint anchors for compliance.
- Approved replacement starter battery. (The original one is over 3yrs old and this cold weather and extended periods not being driven saw it refusing to take a charge).
- Declined regular service (will organise that myself)

- had a brief read of the "How to pass a NSW driving test" website found here: The big test - tips from testing officers - Getting a licence - Your licence - GEARED (http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/geared/your_licence/getting_a_licence/the_big_test.html)

[cuppabillytea]

I would have thought they'd just hand you one. Good luck with the test if they don't. [thumbsupbig]

[DiscoMick]

There would be an online practice test you could do.

[Baytown]

Got home from The Tip, Cape York last night after a BIG days driving.
1250kms, Punsand Beach to Innisfail, left at 7AM, got home at 1030PM, which included a repair to a burst radiator hose ( the radiator fan shroud tip rubbed through it) Fixed on the side of the road at Mareeba in the dark with Rescue tape. Absolutely swear by it! You need to carry a roll. I replaced the hose today between high pressure washes of the 110. I brought more than a few kgs of dust and mud back with me.
Big week next week prior to heading down to Tassie for a month in Winter: Front and rear ARB Diff locks, twin air compressor and 4 litre air tank, Air bag man HD air bags, and twin sill Long Range Automotive accessory tanks. Gives me 245 litres of Diesel for remote trips. Anyone want to buy some used Jerry cans?
Pics to follow.
Best wishes all.


Ken
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[Baytown]

I forgot, I also received and installed my Spot Trace GPS tracker.
very impressive. $110 US per year, but it gives a GPS fix, or Google maps location of your vehicle every 2 1/2 mins. Also notifies you by message on your phone or email when your vehicle moves.
A great asset re vehicle security.

[Toxic_Avenger]

Have you tried turning your parrot off and then on again?. Every picture it's in the wrong orientation (cape york pic and profile pic)!
That's a good trip. Wouldn't you say that the landy looks better when it's covered in the mud of the last big expedition?

[Baytown]

Hi Mitch.
Ever since the big site crash of 2017, I've not been able to post photos as before. Annoys the hell out of me. Re the mud, yep, the Defender certainly got some looks in town today! I've pressure washed it twice and still need to wash it by hand to remove the red film.
The interior is a real mess as I had to climb through my window to get in and out when covered in mud to effect two winches.
My back door came open on the corrugations multiple times so I've got a serious amount of red dust in side. Not looking forward to cleaning it tomorrow!
Great trip though.

Ken


Have you tried turning your parrot off and then on again?. Every picture it's in the wrong orientation (cape york pic and profile pic)!
That's a good trip. Wouldn't you say that the landy looks better when it's covered in the mud of the last big expedition?

[tact]

I would have thought they'd just hand you one. Good luck with the test if they don't. [thumbsupbig]

Thanks, Billy.
- NSW licence in hand. All good.
- compliance all done, no extra work other than child restraints
- rego should be done today!

[Baytown]

I just fitted my Airbag Man Heavy duty airbags and Kevlar sleeves.
No worries about a droopy back end now ( for the Defender anyway!).
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[tact]

Thanks, Billy.
- NSW licence in hand. All good.
- compliance all done, no extra work other than child restraints
- rego should be done today!

And... there it is, NSW rego, keys handed over, and my baby's home!

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[cuppabillytea]

AQUIS did a lovely job of cleaning her up as well.

[tact]

AQUIS did a lovely job of cleaning her up as well.

They did at that, inside and out. Looks like a bought one!

Did your sharp eye for detail pick up the bent bumper has been straightened? I didn't ask for that, and the workshop didn't mention it. I suspect someone thought the damage may have been done in transit and needed to be rectified.

So its completely honest to say I received the car back in better condition than it was in when it was collected from me in Malaysia.

On that note: Happy to give high recommendation to the guy I used. Thats Dominic Bonasia who owns and runs Personal Imports. I wanted a nearly "door to door" service and got what I wanted: i.e. Handed over keys in Malaysia and was handed back keys in Australia, to a car registered and ready to roll on Australian roads. Better still - the entire process was handled well and basically painless. (end of gratituous free plug).

[tact]

...put him straight back to work, despite being almost fresh off the boat, as daily driver. Here pictured parked where he should be, in a reserved spot in the exec parking area at the office!

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[cuppabillytea]

I didn't pick up the straightened bumper. I was hoping to offload my spare one when you got it here. My sharp eye did pick up the fact that your Executive spot is for a 90 not a 110.

[tact]

I didn't pick up the straightened bumper. I was hoping to offload my spare one when you got it here. My sharp eye did pick up the fact that your Executive spot is for a 90 not a 110.

Couldn't be considered worthy to own a Defender, if lacking the skill to get biggish things into slots that usually accommodate something smaller. :firedevil:

[Baytown]

I'm towing my off road caravan to Tassie for a month in June-July, so I changed my engine oil at 10,000kms (jeez I made a mess of my garage floor!) tracked down a blown fuse to my driving lights, and installed the correct Double Din stereo brackets to my Alpine head unit, replacing the items that I made while trying to track down the correct brackets. I made the cable to the Apple Car Play head unit neater by drilling an access hole on the glove box area. No more cable on the floor.
This time next week I'll be on the road, heading Sth.
'It's pretty cool here near Cairns at 23 deg C, so Tassie will be character building!
I bought an 800kg ceiling hoist so I can remove my roof top tent myself. I won't be using it in Tassie so it's good to be able to put it on and off by myself.

[cuppabillytea]

Gees you get around Baytown.
I wonder what your average speed is for the past year.

[Marty90]

Hi Ken,
Have you got a link on the ceiling hoist?
Thanks in advance

[ATH]

Although my the 110 is up for sale it doesn't mean I stop checking or driving it so underneath I went today and spotted 2 grease nipples in just the right position for a squirt. 2 down 2 to go which when I park it tomorrow I'll do them then.
Maintenance doesn't stop, but it stops vehicles from stopping...... mostly. [bigsmile1]
AlanH.

[Baytown]

Hi Marty.
It is just an EBay special, but gets good feedback. My roof top tent is only 60kg, but I live by myself in the bush, so this will make life easier. I bought a heavier unit than I need in case I need to remove bull bars etc.
Ken
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Hi Ken,
Have you got a link on the ceiling hoist?
Thanks in advance

[Surrufus]

And... there it is, NSW rego, keys handed over, and my baby's home!

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110 Dual Cab looks badass!
I couldn't justify it to myself!

[tact]

110 Dual Cab looks badass!
I couldn't justify it to myself!

Heh thanks... and yes I reckon it does too. Not to everyone's taste, granted:
- Basically I have all the gear in individual plastic crates with lids that make them fairly dust/water resistent: cook crate, food crate, camping gear etc....
- recovery gear and first aid kits, trauma packs, and bugout bag in the cabin behind the rear seat.
- tarp it up as needed for travelling

At camp I toss all the crates out of the tub. Throw the tarp across the vehicle and extend out to the back or side. Have some short posts with rubber stoppers on the end as tent posts to raise the tarp up enough to sleep in the tub (with tailgate down) and use the tailgate as a kitchen bench under cover if its raining. Properly rigged can also get into the cab of the vehicle via rear passenger doors under tarp cover when raining.

Have a peek here: I tossed together a few family camping pics with the dual cab...
Show us your Deefers ! (https://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defender-county/49826-show-us-your-deefers-post2679676.html#post2679676)

[DiscoMick]

Looks functional, but I wouldn't sleep on the ground in a Malaysian jungle.

[tact]

Looks functional, but I wouldn't sleep on the ground in a Malaysian jungle.

Heh... why not?

[DiscoMick]

Heh... why not?

I might not wake up in the morning, or discover something had swallowed my foot.

[tact]

I might not wake up in the morning, or discover something had swallowed my foot.

Fairy nuts.... (but seriously - bugs, snakes, and panthers/tigers/bears/elephants don't bother you if you have a green mozzie net over you when you sleep on the ground, or on a stretcher)

:zzz:

[Baytown]

Well, that's the fuel storage sorted.
One right Long Rane Automotive sill fuel tank with 65 litres, one left sill fuel tank with 55 litres, and the rear Long Ranger tank with 127 litres.
No more Jerry cans for me!
Both sill tanks have their own filler, electric transfers pump and electric gauge on the centre consol.
Very neat.
I had to loose my running boards, but I'll have a set of rock sliders made to fit with the sill tanks.
Ken
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[110 mac]

Did the electric window mod, popped a 99 relay in for the windscreen wipers and extended the remote control wire so I no longer have to hold the fob against the drivers side window to open the beasty. Also soldered in new wires for the central locking on both rear doors as they've been knacked for the last year and I'm over reminding the kids to push the button down when they get out. Finally got round to taking the rooftop tent off the roof rack. Beer.

[dazzler]

Did the electric window mod, popped a 99 relay in for the windscreen wipers and extended the remote control wire so I no longer have to hold the fob against the drivers side window to open the beasty. Also soldered in new wires for the central locking on both rear doors as they've been knacked for the last year and I'm over reminding the kids to push the button down when they get out. Finally got round to taking the rooftop tent off the roof rack. Beer.


Is yours a 2.2? I am trying to find the remote control wire form my 2.2. I am tired holding the fob to my head :(

[110 mac]

Is yours a 2.2? I am trying to find the remote control wire form my 2.2. I am tired holding the fob to my head :(

Mines a 2.4 but I would imagine it would be in the same place (but I could be very wrong). There's quite a few posts about it. I pulled out the drivers side front speaker to get at it. If you look straight up you will see a green box with two harnesses attached to it. I think the remote aerial was the top wire in the upper harness (I wasn't paying too much attention). It is an orange wire with a grey stripe, about 6-7 inches long with the last 5mm (sorry, mixing imperial and metric) stripped to expose the wire. I just stripped it back a little bit more and soldered another metre and a bit of wire to it, then fed it up the A pillar and into the roof. Works a treat. [emoji3]

[dazzler]

Thanks for that, mine is a different setup actually. where did you get the relay for the wiper? been wanting to do it for a while

[Robmacca]

Any chance of getting some photos of how its been plumbed?? Would like to know where or how they have tee'd into the main tank? I assume your 2 Aux Tanks pump back into the main tank?

rob




Well, that's the fuel storage sorted.
One right Long Rane Automotive sill fuel tank with 65 litres, one left sill fuel tank with 55 litres, and the rear Long Ranger tank with 127 litres.
No more Jerry cans for me!
Both sill tanks have their own filler, electric transfers pump and electric gauge on the centre consol.
Very neat.
I had to loose my running boards, but I'll have a set of rock sliders made to fit with the sill tanks.
Ken
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[110 mac]

Thanks for that, mine is a different setup actually. where did you get the relay for the wiper? been wanting to do it for a while

I got mine secondhand off eBay for $15. There are a lot advertised there but most are a lot more expensive and all the ones I saw were used (unless you want to pay silly money). Mudstuff do a brand new one for £31 (about $54) but you have to add postage to that. The one I have is: no. 99 vw golf intermittent wash wiper relay 357 955 531.
Mac

[1nando]

Sorry Ken but my curiosity is what has lead me to asking this question:
What does your vehicle owe you so far?
It's so well setup and I'd like to know a ball park figure is if you don't mind sharing, if not all good as its really none of my business

[dazzler]

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Found out today [bigsmile]

[AndyG]

I might not wake up in the morning, or discover something had swallowed my foot.
If its only your foot, your ahead of the game.

[DFNDR90]

Fitted a ARB twin compressor (CKMTA12) in the drivers seat box.[thumbsupbig] MY11 Defender 90. Apart from tidying up existing cables/looms/relays, nothing needed moving to fit it here.

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[Baytown]

Heading towards $50K in mods.
'It's insured for $75K. Scary when you think about it, but I must admit, it's comfortable, fairly able in the bush and I can now drive from A to C, bypassing Fuel prices at B.
No kids, and not many vices, just me and my critters.
Ken


Sorry Ken but my curiosity is what has lead me to asking this question:
What does your vehicle owe you so far?
It's so well setup and I'd like to know a ball park figure is if you don't mind sharing, if not all good as its really none of my business

[Baytown]

I had to change the 30 amp fuse to my caravan brakes and power yesterday, on the road just Nth of St George, QLD, after my good mate fried it, with a make shift Anderson plug consisting of two bolts to his Dads 40 year old charger. He then proceeded to reverse the charger cables frying my fuse which of course is in the battery box, with Recaros bolted above.
I took the opportunity to rotate my two Recaros, to even out the wear.
Luckily I carry suitable large fuses as well.
Job done and it's nice to have brakes back on the van for my Tassy trip.
Ken
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[Greg4427]

Lovely looking 110 Ken

[ninetubes]

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Nice work Dan, once I have mine back from the ignition fix we will have to arrange a "test" drive. Test the new BAS 170 Map and other such additions.
Cheers
Afton

[ezyrama]

Removed the back seats and built a 2 piece storage system, had the 80k service done and a Maptec remap done on the ECU. Goes like a train now, smoother more lineal pull thru the rev range, no where near as snatchy when backing off and accelerating.

[1nando]

Removed the back seats and built a 2 piece storage system, had the 80k service done and a Maptec remap done on the ECU. Goes like a train now, smoother more lineal pull thru the rev range, no where near as snatchy when backing off and accelerating.
Maptec? Never heard of them. Any figures as to expected power and torque? Egts?

[ezyrama]

The people that do the Tunit chip have moved over to remaps for TD5's 2.4 & 2.2 Puma's a lot of other LandRovers and some other inferior vehicles. I'll see if i can get some info. They had a special on from $890.00 down to $600 until EOFY.

[Marty90]

Maptec is an Australian company based in Brisbane I think. Do their own software upgrades. Someone on the forum gave them a big rap a while ago.

[ezyrama]

Afternoon Landrover Tragic's.

Just spoke to Justin @ ,Maptec; Address: 5/39-41 Olympic Circuit, Southport QLD 4215 Phone: (07) 5528 6466.
Justin tells me he has done quite a few remaps now in Defenders, for a company (the name escapes me) and
typical power increase is approx 25 kw (90kw-115kw, 120hp-153hp)with an increase in torque of 70-80 nm.
(360nm-430/440nm) I could have gone higher but I am not interested in having a vehicle that's highly strung.
I have also just had the centre muffler replaced by a 450 mm silencer, so I am keen to take it for a run tonight
to check it out.
Cheers Ian

[Witchdoctor]

Just spoke to Troy at Maptec, your posted data is correct he quoted the EOFY price is $1040 including normal price is $1600.

Im going to take the EOFY deal just need to find the 40min for them to retrieve the data from the ECU in the next 1 week & 1 day.
Mapping takes them about 4 hours then another 15min to load the re-mapping to ECU or you can jus wait the 4+hours.

Cheers
Dave

[Rick Fischer]

Immobiliser again!

RF

[1nando]

Afternoon Landrover Tragic's.

Just spoke to Justin @ ,Maptec; Address: 5/39-41 Olympic Circuit, Southport QLD 4215 Phone: (07) 5528 6466.
Justin tells me he has done quite a few remaps now in Defenders, for a company (the name escapes me) and
typical power increase is approx 25 kw (90kw-115kw, 120hp-153hp)with an increase in torque of 70-80 nm.
(360nm-430/440nm) I could have gone higher but I am not interested in having a vehicle that's highly strung.
I have also just had the centre muffler replaced by a 450 mm silencer, so I am keen to take it for a run tonight
to check it out.
Cheers Ian
The torque relative to power increase seems quiet good. I wonder what sort of egts you'd get with their tune. Did they mention expected egts?
How much further could they have pushed it power Wise?

Have you driven it on the motorway
Yet? If so how did it go at 110kmph?

Sorry for all the questions but I love info and want to compare it to my Alive tune (which I absolutely love).

[ezyrama]

All good, I've been wanting to take it for a blat. New exhaust is good, slightly throatier but not noisy which is good.

Egts are about the same ( i have a temp gauge mounted in the pocket on left of wheel)


Didnt ask how much more kw's
Very happy with what I have though.

Took it down to Burleigh Heads tonite, pulled like a freight train, pick up is great went from 40kph to 110 in 5th with no labouring then cruised in 6th.
Responsiveness is very impressive and the snatchiness in 2nd is all but gone.
Cheers Ian

[Witchdoctor]

Found the time & dropped into Maptec this afternoon.
ECU was removed data transferred, mapping to be done.

Monday afternoon the new mapping will be installed & I can give it a good test up Mt Tambourine, then Friday the truck goes on the dyno for an information update.

im excited

Cheers
Dave

[DiscoMick]

Afternoon Landrover Tragic's.

Just spoke to Justin @ ,Maptec; Address: 5/39-41 Olympic Circuit, Southport QLD 4215 Phone: (07) 5528 6466.
Justin tells me he has done quite a few remaps now in Defenders, for a company (the name escapes me) and
typical power increase is approx 25 kw (90kw-115kw, 120hp-153hp)with an increase in torque of 70-80 nm.
(360nm-430/440nm) I could have gone higher but I am not interested in having a vehicle that's highly strung.
I have also just had the centre muffler replaced by a 450 mm silencer, so I am keen to take it for a run tonight
to check it out.
Cheers Ian
The 120-150bhp increase seems similar from memory to the BAS 122-150 bhp without the intercooler to go to 170bhp. Is that right?

[tact]

The 120-150bhp increase seems similar from memory to the BAS 122-150 bhp without the intercooler to go to 170bhp. Is that right?

Heh - I originally bought into the BAS 150hp tune. Logic being I wasn't really looking for more hp - but wanted the EGR managed and the smoother drive. No need for any intercooler upgrade. Nice and simple.

Good as the 150hp BAS tune was - the extra ponies got me lusting for even more. So it was only days later I asked for the step up to 170hp and ordered the larger intercooler. Did the air filter box mods.

Never looked back after that!

[Marty90]

Can I ask about the airbox mods?

[tact]

Can I ask about the airbox mods?
Sure .... this from Pete Bell.

[Toxic_Avenger]

Factory Hi-Clone? What-the?!

[Beery]

Factory Hi-Clone? What-the?!
Its a dust seperator/ejector. It's actually a pretty good design despite it being widely rubbished and removed.
Yes its slightly restrictive, but the high air velocities created by it are good for spinning the dust out and into the duckbill underneath.

Of course, you could replace it with a precleaner on a snorkel.

[davebudge]

I finally finished off the pantry drawer/fridge platform I started the other week. Now painted and carpeted.

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I've still gotta put some tie down points on. But first gotta decide on what fridge to buy. Ice box has been fine for years but we're now planning longer trips.

With the left over plywood and a couple of hinges I made a folding table top for the Frontrunner Wolf Pack boxes. We usually travel with 2-4 of these.
They stack great but the top surface is annoying.

With this little table top we've got a super stable 4 position bench. Folds in half so it fits in the wolf pack. The "legs" match the pattern of wolf pack top and stop it moving in any direction. Super simple but super useful.

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[Witchdoctor]

Mapping has been installed, Wow!

Driving back home the truck performed like the trailer was not even hooked up, very happy with that.
The real test for me would be Henry Roberts Drive. Normally i need to put the truck in 2nd to get up the first pinch of the Drive. This afternoon we did the whole hill without dropping below 3rd, very impressed.
Looking forward to taking her for a run without the trailer attached.

Very happy with the whole Maptec experience, got what they said i would get. All i wanted was the truck to drive like it does without the trail hitched.

Cheers
Dave

[Baytown]

Rotation, balance and alignment in HOBART, before I reluctantly return to the main land in two weeks.
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[110 mac]

Stuck a snow cowl on (hopefully get less puddles in the passenger footwell) and changed the wing mirrors for bigger, convex mudstuff jobbies. I can actually see whats behind me now. Recommend them, good bit of kit.
Put a new clutch master cylinder in (that was fun) and bled the system. Will find out if ive got any leaks tomorrow when its light.

[DiscoMick]

Laid noise insulation from Car Builders under the mats up front on the firewall and floor and in the rear. Just cut to size with scissors, peel off the back and stick it down.
Don't have a noise meter, but it has definitely muffled the higher decibel sounds and made the floor softer.
I used a waterproof single cell insulation designed for 4 WDs. I have also fitted a insulation sheet under the bonnet.
If you're interested just search Car Builders.
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[The Cone of Silence]

I installed a drop slide for my fridge and re-organised the interior storage.

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[travelrover]

Laid noise insulation from Car Builders under the mats up front on the firewall and floor and in the rear. Just cut to size with scissors, peel off the back and stick it down.
Don't have a noise meter, but it has definitely muffled the higher decibel sounds and made the floor softer.
I used a waterproof single cell insulation designed for 4 WDs. I have also fitted a insulation sheet under the bonnet.
If you're interested just search Car Builders.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/07/293.jpgHey DiscoMick

Three packs enough for a 110?

[DiscoMick]

I gave one to the son, and used a second to do the front and rear floors. Still have other areas to do with the third.

[ezyrama]

Mapping has been installed, Wow!

Driving back home the truck performed like the trailer was not even hooked up, very happy with that.
The real test for me would be Henry Roberts Drive. Normally i need to put the truck in 2nd to get up the first pinch of the Drive. This afternoon we did the whole hill without dropping below 3rd, very impressed.
Looking forward to taking her for a run without the trailer attached.

Very happy with the whole Maptec experience, got what they said i would get. All i wanted was the truck to drive like it does without the trail hitched.

Cheers
Dave

Pretty impressive isnt it. I find I am using a bit more fuel at the moment. Enjoying the upgrade with the right foot too much me thinks [thumbsupbig]

[ezyrama]

Left the Tardis at home for the day and rode the motorbike to work.

[The Cone of Silence]

Installed a Terrafirma storage locker in the rear wheel arch. Makes one pretty nervous, cutting great big holes in one's car.

Decided to put my recovery gear in there as it often arrives back in the car wit 3 kilos of wet mud, gravel, sand and dust. Note to self: drill drain hole in locker.

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[DiscoMick]

Good idea.
Does fitting that locker rule out installing a water tank on that side?

[cuppabillytea]

I just had a look in the Clutch master Cylinder Reservoir. No fluid, so topped it up. I can feel a rebuild comping on.

[one_iota]

I just had a look in the Clutch master Cylinder Reservoir. No fluid, so topped it up. I can feel a rebuild comping on.

Happened to mine...a puddle of jelly like substance on the driver's side floor well! The checking of clutch fluid was not part of the Land Rover prescribed routine service schedule so it was a neglected (dealer) service item. The temperature in the engine compartment can cook the fluid. My master cylinder gave up the ghost and it was replaced by someone who knew that this was an issue (not the dealer).

I might add that it was only my master cylinder that was replaced and not the slave as well. The replacement was a precautionary measure...you might be okay with just topping up the fluid.

[cuppabillytea]

Happened to mine...a puddle of jelly like substance on the driver's side floor well! The checking of clutch fluid was not part of the Land Rover prescribed routine service schedule so it was a neglected (dealer) service item. The temperature in the engine compartment can cook the fluid. My master cylinder gave up the ghost and it was replaced by someone who knew that this was an issue (not the dealer).

I might add that it was only my master cylinder that was replaced and not the slave as well. The replacement was a precautionary measure...you might be okay with just topping up the fluid.

The Catalytic Converter situated just below might have something to do with the heat problem.

Yes it definitely should be on the Service Schedule. In my lack of wisdom, I had assumed it was.

I think I might have gotten away with it. There is no sign of leakage. After top up, function has returned to normal.
For the next few weeks my left foot will be the most sensitive part of my Body.

[dazzler]

Have a surprise coming folks ...

[The Cone of Silence]

Good idea.
Does fitting that locker rule out installing a water tank on that side?

I imagine it does, Mick.

There's not a lot of room for anything else in there now. I have a 60l tank on the driver's side at chassis level between the front and rear axles so I was never concerned with the water tank in this location - although I do like the idea of it, with a wee tap at the back.

[The Cone of Silence]

Having started to do some work for the local polo club which includes regularly pulling their horse trucks out of bogs, the signage has gone on the vehicle. Part of a deal for much reduced expenses!

I fear this means I have to drive more sensibly now.

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[cuppabillytea]

Oh gosh . Monty's gone posh and yes, no more harsh words or unseemly gesticulations. [thumbsupbig]

[ATH]

What did I do to the Puma today"? Nothing much actually but did take a nice couple and their boy for a ride as they're interested in buying it. Then I cleaned up a tow hitch with ball as they have a small trailer they pull along with camping gear in it.
Interest in it is picking up and now fingers crossed they buy as I'm fed up with 2 vehicles in the drive and 1 on the grass..... and paying for all the costs that go with them.
AlanH.

[Rig110]

Did the thing that is sound deadening of the bonnet.

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Sounds quieter, now to do the cabin!!!

[Robmacca]

Had a good mate and his family around over on the weekend.... everytime I see his Puma it looks better and better.... Bars; snorkel and tyres/rims now added....

[1nando]

Thats one great looking ute!

[Baytown]

G'day everyone.
Back from my Tassie in winter trip and had my new Rough Parts Rear window replacement lockers waiting.
As usual, brilliant quality and both keyed alike which is great.
Its easy to remove the glass from the two rear corner windows. Just push hard and sharp against it. They pop right out which is disconcerting re security!
Excuse the red dust, that stuff gets everywhere and is impossible to remove!
You need to trim away the inner side window trim plastic panels. Did this with my Dremel.
Ill fit them in the morning. More to follow.
Ken
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[weeds]

G'day everyone.
Back from my Tassie in winter trip and had my new Rough Parts Rear window replacement lockers waiting.
As usual, brilliant quality and both keyed alike which is great.
Its easy to remove the glass from the two rear corner windows. Just push hard and sharp against it. They pop right out which is disconcerting re security!
Excuse the red dust, that stuff gets everywhere and is impossible to remove!
You need to trim away the inner side window trim plastic panels. Did this with my Dremel.
Ill fit them in the morning. More to follow.
Ken
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Ken there is a locking bead/rubber on the inside that you remove first.......a little strip of rubber in the centre of the main rubber.

[manic]

G'day everyone.
...
You need to trim away the inner side window trim plastic panels. Did this with my Dremel.
Ill fit them in the morning. More to follow.
Ken


Looked at these a while back, but the website did not show the interior view once fitted and email for pictures met with no reply. Looking forward to your follow up - curious to see how they sit from the inside.

[Baytown]

Thanks Weeds.
I found it after pushing the glass inside!
Live and learn.
All done now and very happy.
Ill put a photo of the inside tomorrow.
Ken
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[Chops]

Well, today I drove it into Melbourne Airport where we met, the now, new owners of my baby 👶
I have great memories and quite a few pics to remember her with.
I'm not ashamed to say I shed some tears 😭 as she drove off heading up to Sydney.

[cuppabillytea]

Well, today I drove it into Melbourne Airport where we met, the now, new owners of my baby 👶
I have great memories and quite a few pics to remember her with.
I'm not ashamed to say I shed some tears 😭 as she drove off heading up to Sydney.
If I see her, you'll see the Photos Markus. Sad day for you. [bawl]

[Witchdoctor]

When you own a Defender & a Game Of Throne's fan.

Sticker man installed this today after doing new signage on the rest of the truck.

Cheers
Dave

[ninetubes]

hopped under the bus on saturday for a few mods.

replaced factory shocks with terrafirma expedition shocks - had found the factory ones were struggling to stay on control with the roof tent and fuel on top.

also added in the terrafirma HD steering rods and a RTC dampener for good measure

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[komaterpillar]

Ordered ashcroft cv's and halfshafts to go with the 2 ashcroft air lockers that ive got at home for it.

[ATH]

Actually I did nothing but did revise slightly my price for it on carsales and did a bit to the Cooks shopping trolley Camry to ready that for sale. Then we're keeping the Deafener (if it still fails to sell) and the Cook is very happy about that. [bigsad]
AlanH.

[ATH]

Cooks Camry sold to the first couple that looked at it and for nearly the asking price. So now the roof rack comes off the Puma and in the carport she goes and we'll use her for our mild day trip and off road country trips.
Disco will be used for trips with the van and shopping plus the occasional pub outing.
That grin on the Cooks face is awful........ [bigsad]
AlanH.

[jon3950]

[bigsad]
AlanH.

Turn that frown upside down [bigsmile1] you know you really want to keep it.

Just drove mine home today after 5000km of outback touring for the last two weeks. Ready to jump back into it and do it all again. For that sort of trip I really do prefer it to the Disco. (Ok, I admit there were a couple of patches of corrugations when I started to re-think that.)

Cheers,
Jon

[davebudge]

Over the last couple of weeks I did a couple of things.

Put on some new BFG Mud Terrain KM2 235/85 r16 tyres. Thought long and hard about 255/85 but kept to the original size for warranty reasons. Love the look of the KM2s on the Defender, they've got something old fashioned about them. Plus they're very quiet - as quiet as the Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx I previously had - and they're great in the Otways and Gippsland where we travel a bit

Extended the Frontrunner rack to the full 2.8m length. I've had it for years on my old Discovery 2. With some new slats and some longer side rails I've got a crazy amount of space up there. It's been super helpful when moving house recently. But about to put the rooftop tent on and fit it out more permanently for travelling.

Fitted the Frontrunner rear ladder too. Kind of annoys me how it bolts at the bottom but gutter mounts at the top. I think I'll bolt it to the top as well.

Pictured here in its (un)natural inner city carpark habitat

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[komaterpillar]

Extended the Frontrunner rack to the full 2.8m length. I've had it for years on my old Discovery 2. With some new slats and some longer side rails I've got a crazy amount of space up there. It's been super helpful when moving house recently. But about to put the rooftop tent on and fit it out more permanently for travelling. Fitted the Frontrunner rear ladder too. Kind of annoys me how it bolts at the bottom but gutter mounts at the top. I think I'll bolt it to the top as well. Pictured here in its (un)natural inner city carpark habitat127933Hey mate nice looking landy, do you have any pics if it with the rack fitted but when it was shorter? Ive got the same rack, full 2.8m but am curious as to what it would look like if I trimmed it down.

I've got the same ladder to, bolted at the bottom gutter mount at the top. All been fitted for nearly 4 years, I'm 120kg and have had no issues with the gutter mounting of the ladder, its a solid unit. However the rack I've got to be careful not to stand in the middle of just one slat as they flex down far enough to almost touch the roof. Great rack, however it did knock my fuel economy aeound a fair bit

[Baytown]

My 110 having its twin ARB air compressor, 4 Litre Air tank and dual ARB Air Locker diff locks being fitted.
Fantastic service as usual from ARB Innisfail.
Interested to find that three cir clips were missing from the axel ends!
Land Rover factory QC at its finest!

Ken
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[davebudge]

Hey mate nice looking landy, do you have any pics if it with the rack fitted but when it was shorter? Ive got the same rack, full 2.8m but am curious as to what it would look like if I trimmed it down.

I've got the same ladder to, bolted at the bottom gutter mount at the top. All been fitted for nearly 4 years, I'm 120kg and have had no issues with the gutter mounting of the ladder, its a solid unit. However the rack I've got to be careful not to stand in the middle of just one slat as they flex down far enough to almost touch the roof. Great rack, however it did knock my fuel economy aeound a fair bit

Thanks. Here's a picture of it with the 1.8m "discovery" rack. It was a bit of an odd length. 2m would take it to the natural join in the roofline/b-pillar. Didn't notice any wind noise with it in that position, though do now it's full length.

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I've got the various shorter side pieces just sitting in my basement if you want to make an offer

Also wasn't really concerned about strength with the ladder connection to the gutter. Just that the connection looks weird with the big bolt sticking up and all.

[ATH]

I'm gonna stop that Cook grinning somehow.......
Yes I must admit I still love the Defenders looks and off road drivability. Corrugations aside they do make it so easy and enjoyable. I've actually taken it off the "for sale" sites and will do some tarting up while she's in the carport and re-fit all the stuff I took out ready for some good bush trips.
Does this working on damn Land Rovers ever stop?
AlanH.

[Crocodile Dundee]

I went and saw my Defender after 4 years in workshop doing mods finally and hopefully next month will be the reveal, lesson learnt never think it is easy, waiting is killing me mods are killing me l really can't wait, in the mean time l have lost all my hair waiting[bigsmile] anyway enough of my crying and winging [bigsad][bigsad][bigsad][bigsad] it is coming HOPEFULLY ,[bigwhistle][bigwhistle][bigwhistle][bigwhistle][bigwhistle]:bat::bat::bat::bat::bat::bat::bat::bat::bat::bat: TRULLY

[Vern]

I went and saw my Defender after 4 years in workshop doing mods finally and hopefully next month will be the reveal, lesson learnt never think it is easy, waiting is killing me mods are killing me l really can't wait, in the mean time l have lost all my hair waiting[bigsmile] anyway enough of my crying and winging [bigsad][bigsad][bigsad][bigsad] it is coming HOPEFULLY ,[bigwhistle][bigwhistle][bigwhistle][bigwhistle][bigwhistle]:bat::bat::bat::bat::bat::bat::bat::bat::bat::bat: TRULLY4 years! 🤤.

[Marty90]

Can you enlighten us on these mods please,Vern

[Baytown]

There.
If I get stuck now, I'm really stuck!
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[Baytown]

What size tyres Danny?

[danny_]

What size tyres Danny?


235/85/16
I didn't feel comfortable putting bigger ones on with stock suspension.
They are pretty chunky, 50%mud 50% road A/T tyre

I just did a return trip from Sydney to Goulburn and they were pretty good on the highway, Just as much noise as the continental A/T's

[ninetubes]

Fitted the slick shift. It has reduced lever throw distance by about 50%, removed nearly all the "slop" and improved my shifting pleasure a lot more than expected. great bit of kit and an easy fitment.

Also added a 11W lightforce LED flood into the rear bumper which is running off the factory fog lamp switch/circuit by decommissioning the red fog lamp.

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[cuppabillytea]

Not today but yesterday.
I Put my new AULRO Spare Wheel Cover on.
I like it.
Thanks Dave.

[dazzler]

Put it up for sale :(

[Damo89]

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Where abouts did you pick the rims up?

[danny_]

Where abouts did you pick the rims up?

I got them off facebook market place, 5 wolf rims and 1 other with 2x new STmaxx's for a good price
I might know someone that is selling new aftermarket wolf rims in sydney if you are interested.

[Tote]

I made it take the wool clip to town

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Regards,
Tote

[justinc]

I made it take the wool clip to town

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Regards,
Tote

Tell us more about dem sheep☺ breed? Number?

[Tote]

Tell us more about dem sheep☺ breed? Number?

Currently running about 180 head of Egelabra merinos. They have gone about 19 microns the last couple of years but stand up to foxes a bit better than the little superfines that they generally run around here.

Regards,
Tote

[justinc]

Currently running about 180 head of Egelabra merinos. They have gone about 19 microns the last couple of years but stand up to foxes a bit better than the little superfines that they generally run around here.

Regards,
Tote

Better mothers than most other Merino then😮. Seen some literally just get up and wander off after dropping a lamb. Do you shear/ class them yourselves?

[Tote]

We employ shearers but do the classing and wool handling ourselves. Good experience for the girls, SWMBO is doing her classing cert at the moment, I did mine 25 years ago and never bothered to get my stencil as I had taken a different career direction.

Regards,
Tote

[justinc]

😅 same!!! I ended up with a cert ag too but went back to oily old landies! Would've been about 25years ago fo me too😮

[cuppabillytea]

My Kelpie thought she'd round a sheep up for me once. It came to me at full clip, took my legs out from under me and broke three of my ribs. That's the closest I've come to a wool clip. [bigwhistle]

[ninetubes]

ordered her a brown davis 55l aux fuel tank. no more tour-de-servo!!!

[4wheeler]

Long Range Automotive in Lilydale fitted their 134 litre long range tank to the Defender yesterday. Great staff to deal with who provided excellent service and finished the job earlier than I expected. Also won free fitting of the tank at the Melbourne 4x4 show in August which was a bonus. I have had their tanks fitted to some previous dual cab utes I have owned in the past. Like those tanks, the Defender tank is well made. While there is a compromise with ground clearance and departure angle (which I was aware of before I purchased the tank), I am happy that the extra capacity makes up for these issues. The drain plug is also a bonus.
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[TheGrumpy]

Got a new windscreen after a bird tried the fly through it on the weekend.....

[dazzler]

Got a new windscreen after a bird tried the fly through it on the weekend.....

What Brand and how much did it cost?

[TheGrumpy]

The brand is “fy”, insurance job so zilch $.

[ATH]

Haven't done anything to it for a while actually as we've been away. But now I'm back and I'll use the last oil I have to change the diffs and transmission oils ready for putting it up for sale again.
One or two other things to do like maybe polish the bull bar but otherwise it's all good.
AlanH.

[Zeros]

Cleared out the odd broken bricks, firewood bark, building stuff and random gear from the back of the Deefer, ready to pack for a weekend camping...Woot!
Failed to remove the dog hair from the wierd superstikvelcrolike cloth on the back of the seats! LOL ...didn't polish anything. [bigwhistle]

[swissrover]

Fitted 2 Mud Stuff UK interior LED lights to the cab and rear of my 110.
BRIGHT!!!
You can switch between bright white lighting, or red night vision.
What a great mod.
About $150 Aussie shekels delivered, but well worth it.

Ken
What made you chose this upgrade ? Do you use light often?

[Toxic_Avenger]

I did the light mod. Less current draw than an incandescent globe, and good for my use as a more economical light source (power wise) when camping.
The red light has bit of a **** factor, but in the bush, I found it attracts slightly less bugs than the white light.

[Lewy110]

Hopefully nobody on here.

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[Graekynn]

[bawl] that's terrible. One less on the road now.....



Hopefully nobody on here.

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[MLD]

What's the worst that can happen, it rusts like a toyota out of the mines [bigrolf]

Damn shame though, i know that boat ramp well and sometimes it can get hairy.

If the owner is on here and the for sale price is legit, PM me. i need parts that can be salvaged and cleaned.