What did you do on your Defender today ? (well, this week anyway)

[VladTepes]

I have acquired some drawers for the back of the 130.
Yesterday I bolted down the frame, fitted the drawers and drawer stops.
Next job is to put the top back on them.

[ninetubes]

I finished my motor trimming apprenticeship! I'd like to thank exmoor trim for sending me all the course material (ie a carpet set that was not even close to fitting).

Jokes aside, I did the front carpet just over a year ago, which makes it feel pretty plush and actually isn't the cleaning hassle I thought it would be, so I ordered a rear set last week. Bearmach was the same price as exmoor but the shipping was miles cheaper, so I treated myself to a full LED light kit too.

Fitted the lot on the weekend and all looks great

[VladTepes]

You can't tell me that 5 days has passed without someone doing anything to their Defender? [biggrin]

Whatcha been up to folks?

[rar110]

Had the engine stop control (EDIC) replaced this week. It’s luxury to be able to turn the key which results in the motor turning off.

[rmd]

I finished my motor trimming apprenticeship! I'd like to thank exmoor trim for sending me all the course material (ie a carpet set that was not even close to fitting).

Jokes aside, I did the front carpet just over a year ago, which makes it feel pretty plush and actually isn't the cleaning hassle I thought it would be, so I ordered a rear set last week. Bearmach was the same price as exmoor but the shipping was miles cheaper, so I treated myself to a full LED light kit too.

Fitted the lot on the weekend and all looks great

Do you recommend the front carpet? I’m about to lay resomat sound deadening and need something to put over it.

[manic]

Rested a snorkel top on the wing top vent cover, and looked at it for a while [emoji848]https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/01/1008.jpg

[timax]

Lost my door keys!

I only had 1 set of keys which is dangerous i know.

Thankfully i do have the ignition key.

4 new barrels and 2 keys on their way.

[Nick S]

I have acquired some drawers for the back of the 130.
Yesterday I bolted down the frame, fitted the drawers and drawer stops.
Next job is to put the top back on them.

Great to hear the draws are in and I guess the canopy is bolted down Vlad, I found the spare keys for the canopy and draws so will mail to you.

I fitted the new clutch, DM flywheel, Ashcroft gearbox with HD bearings and taller top gear + transfer with ATB to the 130. First impression is good and seems to be quieter at 100kmh but had to go overseas for a week so busting to get back and go for a good drive
Nick

[travelrover]

Finally managed to remove the old steering damper which required a lot of work with the angle grinder and replace with a new Bilstien on my 300Tdi project and then mounted the APT steering guard.

Also replaced the rear axles and hubs with heavy duty ones I have been waiting on since December. Then got the rego renewed!

[simmo]

Changed the 4 ball joint boots, one of them was cracked. I scooped out the old grease, (one was dry and crusty), and refilled them with MDS grease. To do all 4 of them took about 1.5 hours. I noticed there's not much grease in them, so was generous in refilling them. all the ball joints still felt tight and smooth, so not bad after 220,000 kms. I expect they'll be good for another 5 years without any attention. The new boots came from MR Automotive in brissy at $8.5 each.

cheers simmo

[DiscoMick]

Replaced the little plastic clip that holds the bonnet stay in place, after the clip fell out over bad corrugations and the stay rattled around and scratched the top of the mudguard.
Replacement cost $20 including postage and I siliconed it in place, but I don't trust it, so in future I'm going to cable-tie tie the stay in place when heading for corrugations.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/02/20.jpg

[travelrover]

Replaced the little plastic clip that holds the bonnet stay in place, after the clip fell out over bad corrugations and the stay rattled around and scratched the top of the mudguard.
Replacement cost $20 including postage and I siliconed it in place, but I don't trust it, so in future I'm going to cable-tie tie the stay in place when heading for corrugations.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/02/20.jpg

Was trying to find the part number for that last year...

[Robmacca]

Purchased some NEW Brembo Rear Brake Pads, hoping that this solve my squeaky rear brakes. The difference between the old RDA and the Brembo is that the Brembo don't have a slot across the middle....

Anyways, new pads in and....... that flamin squeak is still there, if not worse, so I'm now thinking can glazed Discs be causing my brakes to squeak.....

Will try sanding the Discs then to roughen them up a bit and see what comes of that then.....

[CraigE]

You can't tell me that 5 days has passed without someone doing anything to their Defender? [biggrin]

Whatcha been up to folks?
I think we are all too busy constantly working on them and have no time to post on here what we have done.[thumbsupbig]
Nothing this week as gardening, house duties.
Next break hopefully front ATB in and new tie rods.

[dazzler]

Replaced the little plastic clip that holds the bonnet stay in place, after the clip fell out over bad corrugations and the stay rattled around and scratched the top of the mudguard.
Replacement cost $20 including postage and I siliconed it in place, but I don't trust it, so in future I'm going to cable-tie tie the stay in place when heading for corrugations.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/02/20.jpg

Does not look like it is installed properly ..is it?

[harro]

Does not look like it is installed properly ..is it?

I agree, I think you are meant to break it into two pieces then through the collar and push together.

Paul.

[JDNSW]

Washed it a couple of days ago. Took the big trailer into town to pick up a load of furniture - my sister has had to move from a retirement village into a nursing home, and the family is clearing out her unit. Got a call last night to go in again on Sunday to get the rest. The first load included a sofabed, dressing table, table, sideboard, chairs, double mattress. Couldn't take the bed as we didn't have a set of Allen keys to take it apart. I imagine the next load will include fridge, freezer, bed, can't remember what else was left.

A niece of mine had a dual cab ute and a tandem trailer with a stock crate, but took mostly pot plants.

[weeds]

Purchased some NEW Brembo Rear Brake Pads, hoping that this solve my squeaky rear brakes. The difference between the old RDA and the Brembo is that the Brembo don't have a slot across the middle....

Anyways, new pads in and....... that flamin squeak is still there, if not worse, so I'm now thinking can glazed Discs be causing my brakes to squeak.....

Will try sanding the Discs then to roughen them up a bit and see what comes of that then.....

I’ve only ever used OEM pads......always quite. No idea brand they are

[djam1]

Was trying to find the part number for that last year... Use a wingnut and glue a magnet to it that way the stay is held by the magnet and cant jump out. The plastic things are always broken off by mechanics in my experience.

[manic]

Took out the clutch pedal housing to replace leaking master cylinder.

Ended up stripping it, bit of lube, fresh lick of paint. New TRW master.c

Then found a low km puma salvaged pedal housing with the over center spring assist. So I will be putting that straight in with its genuine master.c which looks to be in good shape.

I have driven the newer pedal set up a few times and found it to be a little jumpy, with less control over clutch slip. A lighter pedal would be nice, so I probably wont miss the old set up, but keeping it on the shelf just in case!



https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/02/78.jpg

[DiscoMick]

I agree, I think you are meant to break it into two pieces then through the collar and push together.

Paul.
Are you? I didn't realize it came apart. Thanks.

[harro]

Are you? I didn't realize it came apart. Thanks.

Have a look at this Mick, looks pretty simple.

Cheers.


DEFENDER2.NET - View topic - Bonnet stay plastic clip! (How to)
(http://www.defender2.net/forum/post422024.html)

BTW thanks for the post, reminds me I should carry a spare:BigThumb:

[DiscoMick]

Thanks all. Good spot. Now fixed. The base part had to be separated and turned up the other way. Duh!
I still don't trust it though.

[DiscoMick]

I’ve only ever used OEM pads......always quite. No idea brand they are
Just had new rear rotars and pads installed - and now they squeak. Think I'll just ignore it. Broke at the moment what with other bills.

[rmd]

Sound proofing sux!!https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/02/88.jpg

[dazzler]

Thanks all. Good spot. Now fixed. The base part had to be separated and turned up the other way. Duh!
I still don't trust it though.

I have had one break on me, well it snagged whilst working under the hood, it around $15 from JLR.

This is a better aftermarket design.

LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90 110 130 BONNET PROP STAY CLIP - PRC3180 | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LAND-ROVER-DEFENDER-90-110-130-BONNET-PROP-STAY-CLIP-PRC3180/370559591364?epid=1142645133&hash=item564712a3c4:g:M4MAAOSwRoZZfyCe)

Also can you share a photo how yours looks installed if you don't mind? I don't remember swapping ends, just cut and shave the bottom piece and shove the top one into it for a flush fitting


pd

[DiscoMick]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/02/93.jpg
Hope I finally got it right.
I pulled the bottom off, pushed it up through the hole as far as it would go, then pushed the shaft of the top down into the hole.
I'm a bit embarrassed I didn't realise the bottom separated. After mine disappeared I couldn't remember how it had looked. It's one of those things you ignore until it breaks.

[DiscoMick]

I have had one break on me, well it snagged whilst working under the hood, it around $15 from JLR.

This is a better aftermarket design.

LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90 110 130 BONNET PROP STAY CLIP - PRC3180 | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LAND-ROVER-DEFENDER-90-110-130-BONNET-PROP-STAY-CLIP-PRC3180/370559591364?epid=1142645133&hash=item564712a3c4:g:M4MAAOSwRoZZfyCe)

Also can you share a photo how yours looks installed if you don't mind? I don't remember swapping ends, just cut and shave the bottom piece and shove the top one into it for a flush fitting


pd
That does look better. Amusing it only costs $6.67, but the postage is $34.

[dazzler]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/02/93.jpg
Hope I finally got it right.
I pulled the bottom off, pushed it up through the hole as far as it would go, then pushed the shaft of the top down into the hole.
I'm a bit embarrassed I didn't realise the bottom separated. After mine disappeared I couldn't remember how it had looked. It's one of those things you ignore until it breaks.

That is still not right and will break, will post a picture tomorrow

[Cruiserlux]

Replaced P gasket
Replaced power steering pump
Replaced front and rear output flages and seals on transfer case.

Still more to do

[harro]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/02/93.jpg
Hope I finally got it right.
I pulled the bottom off, pushed it up through the hole as far as it would go, then pushed the shaft of the top down into the hole.
I'm a bit embarrassed I didn't realise the bottom separated. After mine disappeared I couldn't remember how it had looked. It's one of those things you ignore until it breaks.

Mick, that doesn’t look right.
Read the WHOLE thread from the link I posted, both pieces go into the top of hole on the mounting plate.
the comment of the piece coming in through the bottom is wrong.
Should look like this...

Cheershttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/02/105.jpg

[dazzler]

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[DiscoMick]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/02/108.jpg
OK so now I hope it's right.
Who would have known it could be so complicated to find the right way to fit a little clip?

[ATH]

Although the Puma is up for sale I still give it a check over as we still use it. Today I put grease in the swivels and checked diff levels. Tomorrow I'll do the prop shaft greasing and wash it underneath.
I might be mad according to some people but I've always looked after my vehicles. Probably it started when I was a maintenance shift fitter many moons ago and had access to heaps of oil/grease etc. and no one watching........ you could have fried eggs with my engine oil it was so clean. :)
AlanH.

[simmo]

I have a auto AC guy looking at my AC later this week, he needed some info on the filter dryer/receiver, so I removed the LHS headlight and the power steering reservoir so I could see the numbers on the filter dryer.

removed the turbo outlet metal pipe, it needs some paint its rusting on the outside. I'd like to get a new one that doesn't have the crushed in section but after ringing around, i put that in the too hard basket.

I'll inform how the AC service goes and the cost.

cheers simmo

[DiscoMick]

I have a auto AC guy looking at my AC later this week, he needed some info on the filter dryer/receiver, so I removed the LHS headlight and the power steering reservoir so I could see the numbers on the filter dryer.

removed the turbo outlet metal pipe, it needs some paint its rusting on the outside. I'd like to get a new one that doesn't have the crushed in section but after ringing around, i put that in the too hard basket.

I'll inform how the AC service goes and the cost.

cheers simmo
Please do. I may get my AC checked soon so I'd be interested in what you find.

[mattims]

removed front drive shaft for about the 5th time in a week ... I'm getting pretty quick at it now.

All this phasing of driveshaft has been hurting my head how it can work .. and it seems on my car it just doesn't.

[Stinkler]

Present day for the Defender, popped into ARB and picked up a portable twin compressor, recovery kit and digital tyre pressure gauge. First visit to ARB, nice toy shop indeed! Money goes fast there.

[travelrover]

Present day for the Defender, popped into ARB and picked up a portable twin compressor, recovery kit and digital tyre pressure gauge. First visit to ARB, nice toy shop indeed! Money goes fast there.Always thought ARB had good gear but sometimes going in there is like going into Dick Smith 30 years ago. Enthusiastic young people who often give misleading or just plan wrong advise. (Not unlike many places i suppose).
This view was reconfirmed on a recent visit to my local ARB shop, first time in over 15 years.
Hope you enjoy your new toys Stinkler, am thinking not much change from $1k? ;-)

[Stinkler]

Ha, indeed no change! I'm a total novice, so to be honest I have no idea what the advice was like. He seemed a good clear bloke.

I definitely went top end with compressor, but I'll be working it on my land and needed one that would run a few basic tools.

Time will tell, steep learning curve for me.

[simmo]

Hi guys, well it finally happened, its been on my gunna do list for a few years.
I had a mobile guy come around, and I did the prepation for him, and gave the description of the filter dryer-receiver, hoping it would be cheaper. I'm not sure how that worked out it , the service cost $200.

The filter dryer is behind the LHS headlight on my Tdi, ( and many other models i suspect), I removed the headlight before he came.

I also took the bolts out of the bracket for the PS reservoir so it can be moved aside.

And unbolted the filter dryer so it could be moved a little to get the spanners on oK.

The filter dryer is a generic 4 port one with the same dimensions as the one fitted, ( not sure if that was original makers equipment or not.) It looks like they are a common type, so not difficult to get.

Andy, the AC guy transferred the LP cutout, and gauge connection
across.


Vacuum pumped down the system and added 1095 grams of R134a, (why not 1100 you ask?)
Ran the AC on full blast to check the head and suction pressure, all ok.

It was a mild day only about 26, the AC was cutting out after a few minutes, I had to open the windows so it would run continuously. Cooler inside than its been since since I left Victoria. :)

I had the grill and bug screen off just so I could get feel for the breeze created by the fan, the fan is moving a lot of air, and the head pressure was only about 14 bar.

cheers simmo

[Robmacca]

Finally got around to installing the Shingleback Sill Tank in my Defender 110. Just got to get around to filling it up to see what it holds....

I ended up installing a 2nd Filler just below the Passengers Door but using a 50mm size filler made it a bit more harder due to the short piece of hose required and the angles involved to mate them up, but I eventually got it to fit.... but I'm a bit concerned on the pressure I need to use to get the hose & fittings to mate up, so I'll be watching for any signs of fatigue on the filling point and the joint into the tank.... Time will tell though.... If I could have found a more flexible hose I think it would have made it easier but I went with what I could find....

Decided to go with a simple setup of just using a facet pump feeding back into the Main Tanks Breather hose as well as teeing the Aux Tank Breather hose into the Main Tank too. I decide not to install a Fuel gauge at this stage and will just switch the facet on and hopefully rely on the time it takes to pump 70ltrs across which should be around 30mins or so.....

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[dazzler]

Do they make a water tank as well for the other side?

Thanks

[Eddie]

Just ordered my BAS170 and intercooler and nuggets sealed air intake all spent up

[Robmacca]

Do they make a water tank as well for the other side?

Thanks


I believe he will do once he finalizes the RHS as a package....

[scanfor]

Added the new 200W solar panel and MMPT controller.
That should keep the beers cold while I'm parked up.

[CraigE]

Well over my break, fitted the front ATB diff and replaced all the ball joint / tie rod ends.

[ezyrama]

Added the new 200W solar panel and MMPT controller.
That should keep the beers cold while I'm parked up.

Wouldnt the MMPT controller make the fridge trip on low voltage?

[ezyrama]

Put a new CFX75 Waeco in, the old CF80 only lasted 15 years, so I'm thinking of making a warranty claim :cool:. The new one drew bugger all compared to the old unit over the weekend. After Dyna matting and carpeting the front footwells and seat box over the Christmas break, I got the Db meter out and at 100km/h, recorded 83Db. And in the falcon ute at work, at 100km/h I recorded 81Db. Sweet!

[scanfor]

Wouldnt the MMPT controller make the fridge trip on low voltage?Shouldn't affect the load side, it just tracks the best point for the solar panel input.
Something stopped it working though, so I've wired the load direct to the AGM now and it's working perfectly

[ezyrama]

Shouldn't affect the load side, it just tracks the best point for the solar panel input.
Something stopped it working though, so I've wired the load direct to the AGM now and it's working perfectly

Must have been that quasi nuclear phase interlocked dipthrong retarder you bought off fleabay

[Eddie]

Haven't fitted it yet but my BAS intercooler, silicon hoses and ecu remap turned up today only one week from the uk quick delivery. Looks like I will be busy next days off work.

[earlgrey_d90]

Installed a new set of LED Headlights courtesy of Mr Nugget. So far, so good. Just need some clear indicators now.

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[DiscoMick]

Installed a new set of LED Headlights courtesy of Mr Nugget. So far, so good. Just need some clear indicators now.

136280136281I'm jealous of your LED lights.

[earlgrey_d90]

I'm jealous of your LED lights.

Cheers Mick

I wish I had gone them sooner then spending an arm and a leg trying to make the factory ones work reliably.

[tact]

Took delivery of the nugget stuff sealed airbox kit last week. I suppose will be fitting it some day soon.

Don't have a snorkel and unlikely to fit one. I do have the BAS 170hp AB tune and want a more open airway into the air filter box.

[mwbrydon]

I wish I had gone them sooner then spending an arm and a leg trying to make the factory ones work reliably.

Quick Question: Does upgrading to the LEDs circumvent any issues to do with the lack of headlight relay and need for uprated/higher gauge wiring?

[JDNSW]

mwbrydon - no, it does not circumvent the issue, but enables you to get more light than the standard lights without exacerbating the issue.

Yesterday, going into town in temperatures in the low forties, the platic hubacp on the RH front wheel came loose and leaked oil all over the wheel.

The near new hubcap, at these temperatures (probably add a bit of heat from the brakes) is about as rigid as a plastic bag. However, on removing it and cleaning everything up, I find that the ridge that is supposed to hold the hubcap on is actually about 50% wider than the groove it slots into. Hence is unlikely to hold it by anything other than friction.

I located an old hubcap (I have a new one, but it was the same) that not only has the correct width ridge, and is much more rigid. Unfortunately, it is also slightly loose, so I assembled it with a line of Loctite No. 4 gasket sealant. Hopefully that will stay on and sealed.

[Eddie]

Just installed my BAS intercooler lot bigger the original, and a set ofsilicon hoses, the intercooler was easy but putting the silicon hoses on was a bit of a pita.

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[scanfor]

Must have been that quasi nuclear phase interlocked dipthrong retarder you bought off fleabay

Cheap imported rubbish, shoulda known better

[numpty]

Finally added these pretty colours to the rear of the 130.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/02/400.jpg

[County4.4]

Kings and konis ?
What model kings ?
What sort of weight in the back ?
Need to sort mine out as well. Ive got some Ome springs and shocks from the last owner which are somewhat harsh

[numpty]

Kings and konis ?
What model kings ?
What sort of weight in the back ?
Need to sort mine out as well. Ive got some Ome springs and shocks from the last owner which are somewhat harsh

Yes Kings and Konis.

Sorry, I can't remember the numbers, although I'd written them down somewhere. They are +50mm and +500kg's. The vehicle weighs around 3500kg's all up of which aprrox 2200 to 2300 is over the rear and it has this weight all of the time.

I had standard springs and Puma rear shocks previous and it wallowed noticeably.

[Robmacca]

Hardwired in my ARB compressor under the RHS passengers seat + also relocated my 12/240v inverter & also installed a power outlet box....

[scarry]

On a tilt tray off to MR auto...[bigsad][bigsad]

Shagged clutch or input shaft....

Didn't bother to investigate any further.First time it has broken down.

Actually it is one of my son's,so I can still say I have never had one of my LR's break down[biggrin]

[ninetubes]

Removed the snorkel and fitted the nugget airduct kit. Reinstalled snorkel and ran the roof spotlights wiring inside it. All very tidy.

Minor one, but installed a leatherman raptor into the cubby lid. Good emergency tool (window breaker & seatbelt cuter) close to hand. Hope it never gets used in anger.

[ezyrama]

Having a fuel pre-filter and new radius control arm bushes fitted as I type this (contra deal for an air con unit ) for a run down Ballina beach this coming weekend. It'll be interesting to see how much sand has been washed away after the big tides we have atm.

[tact]

Removed the snorkel and fitted the nugget airduct kit. [...]

What was your process for installing the nugget airduct kit? Got one sitting on a shelf to fit one day soonish.....

Printed instructions talk about removing the front wheel, wheel arch inner, etc.... Did you take any shortcuts?

[ninetubes]

What was your process for installing the nugget airduct kit? Got one sitting on a shelf to fit one day soonish.....

Printed instructions talk about removing the front wheel, wheel arch inner, etc.... Did you take any shortcuts?

Hi Neil,
I thought the same thing when I looked at the instructions. They are actually pretty good and i did follow them (loosely [wink11] )

Removed the wheel, left it on the jack with the tyre under the steering guard and dropped it about 20mm so it was touching the tyre. Used a small screwdriver to push through the center pins from the clips that hold the guard. Popped off the whole flared arch. This only took 10 mins and was totally worth it. I should have done this when I first put the snorkel on.
From there: Snorkel off. Wingtop cover off. Undo airduct bracket. Cut up airduct (I used a sharp stanley knife as I wasn't keen to start waving the sabre-saw around in such a small space.) & remove. Disconnected hose from filterbox for better access. Cleaned everything up and assembled per instructions. Snorkel back on. About 4 hours.
Only comments: 1 - Black sealant would look better than the blue if you're a bit messy, like me. 2 - I didn't see the need to remove the airfilter box.

Wasn't as bad a job as I thought it would be. Gullwings next weekend....

[dazzler]

What was your process for installing the nugget airduct kit? Got one sitting on a shelf to fit one day soonish.....

Printed instructions talk about removing the front wheel, wheel arch inner, etc.... Did you take any shortcuts?

No need of removing any thing to be honest. I even managed to pull the old piping without hacking into it. Just remove the supporting bracket for the existing pipework and stick your hand through the guard and gut it like a fish ;) ...literally. I installed the replacement box first then installed the pipework (bit of a fiddle but works). Sing out if you need a hand.

Many Thanks,
pd

[Neill675]

Got plywood cut and covered in marine carpet ready for the 90. Hope my gullwing comes soon so I can get it all put in and find a place for everything.

[TheGrumpy]

Knocked up a couple of tables. One fold down and one attached to a bracket under the number plate.https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/02/575.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/02/576.jpg
Also added a Anderson Plug to my Ctec charger to top up the aux battery (D34).
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[tact]

No need of removing any thing to be honest. I even managed to pull the old piping without hacking into it. Just remove the supporting bracket for the existing pipework and stick your hand through the guard and gut it like a fish ;) ...literally. I installed the replacement box first then installed the pipework (bit of a fiddle but works). Sing out if you need a hand.

Many Thanks,
pd

Thanks for the kind offer of assistance. It doesn't look like a hard task at all - maybe rated 2 barked knuckles only. ;) If that goes up to 3 barked knuckles due to being too lazy to remove a road wheel and inner guard... no issue.

[tact]

Ok job done. Fitted the nugget air box etc. Zero skinned knuckles. Didn’t pull any wheels or guards.

Got a question though - how did others route the 90mm tube? I couldn’t find a route that isn’t pressing on other things like brake lines etc.

Appreciate a photo if if you have this kit fitted. Thanks

[dazzler]

Ok job done. Fitted the nugget air box etc. Zero skinned knuckles. Didn’t pull any wheels or guards.

Got a question though - how did others route the 90mm tube? I couldn’t find a route that isn’t pressing on other things like brake lines etc.

Appreciate a photo if if you have this kit fitted. Thanks

Nice work, what do you think? I shall provide a pic for you first ting tom.

PS did you get the new type airbox coupler?

[tact]

Nice work, what do you think? I shall provide a pic for you first ting tom.

PS did you get the new type airbox coupler?

Thanks dazzler, not sure what kind of airbox coupler I got - wouldn’t know new or old type if I tripped on it.

[filcar]

Thanks dazzler, not sure what kind of airbox coupler I got - wouldn’t know new or old type if I tripped on it.

New style is around 21 cm long, the old one was only 9 cm, new style is designed to eliminate fouling on the alternator bolt head which can occur on some installs

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/the-verandah/255472-nugget-stuff-sealed-air-box-system-upgrade.html#post2737712

[tact]

New style is around 21 cm long, the old one was only 9 cm, new style is designed to eliminate fouling on the alternator bolt head which can occur on some installs

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/the-verandah/255472-nugget-stuff-sealed-air-box-system-upgrade.html#post2737712

Tks filcar, in that case I have all the new designs, the longer adapter and “dignified black” 90mm hose.

[filcar]

Tks filcar, in that case I have all the new designs, the longer adapter and “dignified black” 90mm hose.

I have found the old pipe colour of a dirty reddy orange suits the general colour scheme under my bonnet actually ....

[tact]

Nice work, what do you think? I shall provide a pic for you first ting tom.

PS did you get the new type airbox coupler?

I can comment now on the results of the change in ducting from fender to air filter box - now that I have driven the vehicle (before/Saturday, after/Sunday).

Before I comment on the results of the changes - here is starting point, exactly what has changed and the purpose of the change.
Starting point:
- Vehicle has the BAS 170hp AB tune and larger intercooler. Has had for a few years now.
- Until Saturday evening the vehicle had the stock LR air intake duct from fender to airbox. No snorkel and no intention to fit one.

What changed:
- pulled out the stock air intake ducting from fender to air box, replaced with the Nugget Stuff product.

Reason for the change:
- Had been concerned that the stock air intake duct from fender to airbox could be a bit restrictive and Pete Bell did suggest some mods to the inside of the airbox to make that less restrictive with the 170 AB tune installed.
- (So had a vague notion of possible benefits to the engine of a less restrictive inlet to the airbox)
- The stock ducting also comes with paths for air to be sucked in through multiple gaps in that ducting under the bonnet.
- (So had a vague notion that it'd be better if the only path for air into the air filter box is from outside of the engine bay, via the grille in the fender - which I can also see/monitor from the driver seat if needed!)

Results:
1. From the driver's seat, with window down, can notice a nice new crisp edge to the induction noise at the air intake grille that wasn't there previously.
2. Definitely more "suck" at the air intake grille in the fender. So one of the above objectives have been achieved. Assumption proved - that only partial weak flow of air to supply engine needs ever passed that way previously.
3. Considering the need to add yellow/black hazzard stickers ajacent to air intake now (Advice needed - which of the attached examples would work best?)
4. Turbo clearly spools up faster as there is marked improvement in acceleration from a standstill
5. Throttle roll-ons in any gear with revs above 1800, show clearly noticeable improvement
6. Fuel consumption dropped 10%
7. Handling on twisty mountain roads improved markedly
8. Driveline backlash and clunks all virtually eliminated
9. The knocking/rattle in the B pillar gone!
10. All points after #2 above, i.e. points 3 to 10 are all clearly bull****.

[biggrin]


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[tact]

[...]
Results:
1. From the driver's seat, with window down, can notice a nice new crisp edge to the induction noise at the air intake grille that wasn't there previously.
2. Definitely more "suck" at the air intake grille in the fender. So one of the above objectives have been achieved. Assumption proved - that only partial weak flow of air to engine needs ever passed that way previously.


Just to add: One job still to do:
- the way I have the 90mm tube is positioned right now provides a subtle downhill run from the nugget box attached to the inside of the fender, into the air filter box.
- got to smooth away a portion of the wheel arch inside the engine bay so I can pull the tube up higher, to give something of an uphill run for any water that may hit the intake grille.

[ninetubes]

wasn't really planning on it, but ticked a few items off on sunday:



Cleaned the MAF sensor, it threw an error last week, so we'll see...
Installed twin USB power outlet into the glovebox, nice and discrete.
Installed the passenger gullwing.
installed a strip light just inside the gullwing, hard wired with a dimmer and yellow/white switchable to reduce the bugs.
Bought a waeco cfx50 as its a bit bigger & lighter than my old engel, plus side opening lid is really nice next to the gullwing


Here is the evidence:
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[dazzler]

Just to add: One job still to do:
- the way I have the 90mm tube is positioned right now provides a subtle downhill run from the nugget box attached to the inside of the fender, into the air filter box.
- got to smooth away a portion of the wheel arch inside the engine bay so I can pull the tube up higher, to give something of an uphill run for any water that may hit the intake grille.


Tried taking pics, booster is firmly in the way of the camera. Mine has no kink however and nestles nicely between the booster and the guard. I did think about the lack of sump to catch water, you have more of a problem than I do. That said my sealed unit can still collect water through the hat.

[tact]

Tried taking pics, booster is firmly in the way of the camera. Mine has no kink however and nestles nicely between the booster and the guard. I did think about the lack of sump to catch water, you have more of a problem than I do. That said my sealed unit can still collect water through the hat.

I fiddled some more this afternoon. Pulled the 90mm hose well forward of the brake booster, kind of over the wheel arch inner. Still not as “uphill” from the box inside the front guard as I’d like. Might source another piece of the tube, a bit longer.

I still have the self draining bung inside the air filter box functional.

[dazzler]

Yeah Airbox drain!! forgot about that!!


also ..sure you have unleashed a few more ponies with this performance upgrade ;)

[Eddie]

Just installed my BAS 170 on my 110 today and picked my home made spare wheel carrier up from the sand blasters and painters.
busy afternoon

[timax]

Fixed my click-click click starter motor.

Had my transmission rebuilt and have had starting problems ever since.
New battery helped then ended up with a clicking starter which i repaired with a kit only to have the problem come back not long after.
Decided to look into earth strap locations and couldnt find one at all to the engine. Had it been left off when the tranny was out??
So off to supercheap and 10 min under the car with the strap from Starter mount bolt to chassis and its like a new car. Starts so fast its crazy!

[tact]

After fitting my sealed system from front guard to air filter box I did a quick test - covering the intake grille at the front guard to see how well sealed it was.

The 90mm duct tried to implode but the engine kept running. Didn’t test more as I got a bit sus about the standard hose that seems to go from the top cover of the engine to the air intake hose between air filter and turbo. Maybe blocking the air intake at the front guard would cause increased suction on crankcase and potentially expose the turbo to more oil than acceptable.

All purely speculative and something to validate one day.

Today I stumbled on this!:
Bas Remaps - I think I MUST be the first to go this in... | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BASREMAPS/posts/1184768911594741)

Interesting read!
”...So that is that then.. KBX and snorkels ARE restrictive and cause more vacuum draw on the crank case which is the nearest point to the turbo inlet and without a shadow of doubt can con tribute towards oil in the compressor housing of the turbo and a difference in power to a non snorkel car.”

[earlgrey_d90]

I picked up a WIPAC LED lamp conversion kit from a forum member down the road and installed all but the indicators last night, mozzies got a little too friendly in the end.

[bln]

I'm getting our 'new' defer ready for the Madigan Line - can't wait for our first expedition in a Defer (2012 110).
Additions so far include:-


Dynamat in the rear, rear passenger floor and front floor wells
Installed Thumper battery just behind the left rear seat with an Intervolt DCDC charger
Installed GME XRS UHF CB - great unit
Mantec rear wheel carrier (installed by PCB Landrover)
LRA long range tank (installed by PCB Landrover)


Still more to do yet - will keep you posted.
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[travelrover]

Replaced the clutch master and slave cylinders on my Td5.

The 300Tdi is still waiting for me to replace the inside rear oil seals with corteco ones sitting on the work bench as the standard seals which are only 1k kms old dont seem to like the heavy duty drive shafts. Looking too hot this weekend for this job.

[omy130]

So..... getting the old 110 back up and running. All the below is happening over the weekend.

New Ctek 250S dual battery installed.
New rear brake calliper as it through a brake pad last weekend.
All new water/radiator hoses with a thousand new hose clamps.
New Ironman Foam cell pro shocks and damper.
Seat rail extensions.
Pull out injectors for a service.

[FARGO]

Replaced offside rear air lift bag, bag had perished (installed in 03) and both engine mounts on my TD5 . Engine mounts were date stamped 99. So would have been original fit. Both engine brackets were sitting on the outer rubber of the mount. Much less vibration now[smilebigeye].

[earlgrey_d90]

Full LED conversion done, couldn't be happierhttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/04/439.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/04/440.jpg

[DiscoMick]

I'm getting our 'new' defer ready for the Madigan Line - can't wait for our first expedition in a Defer (2012 110).
Additions so far include:-


Dynamat in the rear, rear passenger floor and front floor wells
Installed Thumper battery just behind the left rear seat with an Intervolt DCDC charger
Installed GME XRS UHF CB - great unit
Mantec rear wheel carrier (installed by PCB Landrover)
LRA long range tank (installed by PCB Landrover)


Still more to do yet - will keep you posted.
139036139038139041139040139042Have you fitted the extended seat rails? Makes a huge difference. I couldn't drive ours for long without the extra room.
Also recommend the extended stays so the rear doors open further. Makes access much easier, as does the rear door stay.
These should all be standard, I reckon.

[travelrover]

Had to race down to Supercheap yesterday to get a new cranking battery for the 300 Tdi project vehicle which is as of today my daily runner (for a week or so at least) as the Puma suffered major gearbox problems yesterday on a trip back from the airport and is on a truck heading to Graeme Coopers' right now (- see the Puma thread if interested). So SWMBO is now driving the Td5 which is normally my daily runner...and me in the 300Tdi :-(

[Zeros]

Had to race down to Supercheap yesterday to get a new cranking battery for the 300 Tdi project vehicle which is as of today my daily runner (for a week or so at least) as the Puma suffered major gearbox problems yesterday on a trip back from the airport and is on a truck heading to Graeme Coopers' right now (- see the Puma thread if interested). So SWMBO is now driving the Td5 which is normally my daily runner...and me in the 300Tdi :-(

Hey TR, I needed to do that a couple of years ago, now my 300Tdi is my daily driver...love it. He’s jealous though because the Puma gets to go on all the big trips these days.
I’d like a 90 too but the budget and the driveway couldn’t cope with another!
Cheers, Z

[travelrover]

Hey TR, I needed to do that a couple of years ago, now my 300Tdi is my daily driver...love it. He’s jealous though because the Puma gets to go on all the big trips these days.
I’d like a 90 too but the budget and the driveway couldn’t cope with another!
Cheers, Z

Hi Zeros. The Puma is a shorty and we usually use it around the Hawkesbury (home) and use the others for big trips out west. However we did do a run up to Glen Innes/Moree/Narrabri/Coonamble in it after Easter and it ran very well... had the Td5 from new (MY1999) and it is the easiest to drive on and off road. She’s pulled plenty of black wattles out on the farm over the years.

[Zeros]

Hi Zeros. The Puma is a shorty and we usually use it around the Hawkesbury (home) and use the others for big trips out west. However we did do a run up to Glen Innes/Moree/Narrabri/Coonamble in it after Easter and it ran very well... had the Td5 from new (MY1999) and it is the easiest to drive on and off road. She’s pulled plenty of black wattles out on the farm over the years.

i’ve never owned a Td5...my 98 Tdi has been so good. But I’d be very tempted if a good one showed up, they sound great. I must say though I’m loving the quietness of the puma for long trips. Tdi is still more fin to drive, but it’s loud and hot over a long journey.

Hope it’s just your adapter shaft on your puma, because once fixed you won’t need to worry.
Cheers

[travelrover]

i’ve never owned a Td5...my 98 Tdi has been so good. But I’d be very tempted if a good one showed up, they sound great. I must say though I’m loving the quietness of the puma for long trips. Tdi is still more fin to drive, but it’s loud and hot over a long journey.

Hope it’s just your adapter shaft on your puma, because once fixed you won’t need to worry.
Cheers

I have owned a few other 300Tdi’s over the years including an ex Calvert expedition (1996) 130 ‘tucker truck’ which was brilliant and great for towing horse floats and carrying all the crap that you need with horses. Nothing wrong with them at all, but the Td5 has more power and can be chipped. Mine has mild chip and acceleration is quicker than the Puma :-). Love them all

[MLD]

fitted a double DIN stereo with front and rear cameras. Many thanks to the instructional in this post and another post on this forum.

Land Rover Double DIN dashboard fitted | Landroverweb.com (http://www.landroverweb.com/landrover/land-rover-double-din-dashboard-fitted/)

For the first time in defender ownership i have inbuilt GPS navigation, no need to have a audio jack from my phone to the headunit to play music, podcasts and audiobooks and hands free phone use (only tested when stationary. I expect at hwy speed it will be an annoyance to the other person). One thing i did notice is my FM reception is worse with this unit compared to the ancient headunit that was in it.

I fitted a generic plug for power and speakers into the factory harness just in case i have to change units in the future. I did have a head scratch trying to work out what the white cable is for that attaches to the bracket between the 2 vents. The only thing that my imagination concludes is the remote key antenna.

One Tip - there is a reverse light trigger pick up at the engine harness plug adjacent to the heater tap (green/brown wire)

[DiscoMick]

From memory the remote antenna is white, so you could be right.

[travelrover]

[QUOTE=MLD;2815729]fitted a double DIN stereo with front and rear cameras. Many thanks to the instructional in this post and another post on this forum.



QUOTE]

Sounds great, any photos?

What brand of cameras did you use (assuming dash cams)?

[Island_Moose]

Bull bar, roof rack and barrier.141251141252141253

[MLD]

[QUOTE Sounds great, any photos?

What brand of cameras did you use (assuming dash cams)?[/QUOTE]

I went with a Kenwood unit about $700 (last year's model).

Sorry no photos. That article is all you need re photos. I was struggling with the birds nest behind the dash illuminated primarily with a head torch. With a looming holiday deadline i'm working on it at night after work. There was a tip from someone else to use a hot air gun to push down the air vents for the head unit to fit. I removed the metal bracket and whacked the mount with a hammer for the head unit to fit. Another tip, the orange/dark orange wire (i vaguely recall as i sit 50km from the car) on the factory pug is the illumination trigger which most head unit now have. When the head lights turn on the screen is dimmed.

The rear camera is one from Jaycar bit pricey at $110 but it has LEDS and great night vision. The camera uses a 4 pin video lead that i ran to the dash and used an adaptor to split the video from the power. The front camera is one that came with the Kenwood (CMOS). I drilled a hole in the number plate and mounted it. It should give me vision when you are on the precipice and the track is below your line of sight. Also when trying to park a 130 and the rear of the car in front is lost below your line of sight. My experience those small car owners don't appreciate my touch (with bull bar) parking technique.

Other presents for the D130: BAS remap (yet to load) and a GAP diagnostic tool (yet to receive). Will remove the rear seat box and fit an 85 ltr water tank on the floor. New turbo (old one has a sticky waste gate and over boosts) and i will remove the entire EGR system and re-route or plug the hoses. I see no point in adding heat from the exchanger to the cooling system and i'm yet to come across a mechanic that inspects the back of the engine block for Rego. If i was dedicated i'd replace the EGR exchanger with a water heating exchanger for showers but i'm not that fussed and the wife travels with me only in a blue moon when pigs are flying backward.

[Explorer30]

Full LED conversion done, couldn't be happier

Looks great. Which conversion kit/headlight did you go with?

I'm in the process of researching different options for my 110. Trying to decide between the Britpart Lynx Eye, the JW-Speaker or the Nugget Stuff option from Wayne (headlights).

A bit overwhelming to be honest.

Cheers,

Matt

[DiscoMick]

Bull bar, roof rack and barrier.141251141252141253Looks great.
Can I ask what barrier that is and where you got it. Is there room for drawers to fit under it?
Scoping barriers for mine.

[Robmacca]

Looks great.
Can I ask what barrier that is and where you got it. Is there room for drawers to fit under it?
Scoping barriers for mine.

x2 :)

I'm looking at making one or modifying one from another vehicle is I can't find one.....

[Island_Moose]

Looks great.
Can I ask what barrier that is and where you got it. Is there room for drawers to fit under it?
Scoping barriers for mine.

It’s a TRAVALL barrier, imported from the UK but got here in about 6 days. I paid about $400NZD all up.

They sell one that is just the top half if you have drawers.

Google TRAVALL.

[SSmith]

I expect at hwy speed it will be an annoyance to the other person

You may be plesantly surprised - Mine is actually better than the factory unit in my (now former) daily drive.

[travelrover]

I bought 5 new tyres for my 300 Tdi project vehicle, but the tyre shop was unable to balance the wheels as the centres in the Dynamic rims (which were on the vehicle when I bought it) are about 1/2 an inch wider than the standard Defender rim and they didn't fit their balancing machine.

This photo is with the Dynamic rim on the 300 Tdi.

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and the second is my Td5 on standard rims (they are both running heavy duty axles and hubs) and it is quite clear the Dynamic's are bigger.

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The guy at the place said that 90% of tyre fitting places would not have the larger attachment to enable balancing these.. This surprised me as was the fact he didn't have the attachment as this was a large and busy tyre business with lots of 4WD's coming and going.

However driving the 40kms home after the fitting with unbalance wheels, all seemed fine though I would certainly like to get them balanced.

[JDNSW]

Perhaps worth commenting that the practice of balancing tyres except on high performance cars is relatively new - almost unheard of on four wheel drives when I first owned Series vehicles.

[travelrover]

Yes, I have owned a couple of series 1’s and a series 3 over the last 40 years and I don’t recall if we ever got the bar treads balanced!

[earlgrey_d90]

Looks great. Which conversion kit/headlight did you go with?

I'm in the process of researching different options for my 110. Trying to decide between the Britpart Lynx Eye, the JW-Speaker or the Nugget Stuff option from Wayne (headlights).

A bit overwhelming to be honest.

Cheers,

Matt

Morning Matt

I used the mudstuff 73mm LED conversion kit for the body lights and the headlights I bought spare of the moment from Wayne actually but they aren't his. These ones are from ************ and he was using them for some R & D so I took them off his hands when I was picking up some other things from nugget.

[martnH]

New battery in.
I choose Varta H3. Price 390$

It's of exact same dimensions as the factory battery, with 10 ah more capacity at 100ah

Also I find out the factory battery in my puma defender is actually a deep cycle lead acid...CCA 800 90ah.
Code is lfd 90. Made by Varta

In many ways, I think It make sense to have a deep cycle battery with enough CCA in a off-road vehicle. At times you will have power consumption and run the battery really low....E.g. bogged in a mudhole at night with light bar on.....Waiting for help.....

Cheers
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[martnH]

Recently received this
Now I need to find time and fund to install:
mt 82 adapter shaft
lt230 ATB,
rear p38 ATB...

Also dashmat on. Lovely bit of kit.
I placed the order via ebay and it was made to order in WA.

Also order for airbagman helper airbag.will put these on soon.

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[martnH]

Lt230 atbhttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/06/254.jpg

[tact]

Lt230 atb

Getting ready to pull the trigger on one of those too.... they are out of stock now and for the past several weeks. Its not an urgent priority for me right now, I will be waiting for something to break (LT230, MT82, or clutch) before it gets fitted - just want it on hand so there is no "waiting for parts" delay when the time comes.

[edit]: Just asked DPL to organise some HD rear half shafts and drive flanges too. Will get those fitted next service in a few weeks time.

[debruiser]

I installed a new gear knob - the old puma one cracked up and fell apart. While trying to short cut doing that I broke the turret.... so ordered and installed a slickshift! Very good mod, nice and clean shifts now.

[ozscott]

Stripped it...its going to the alloy and steel recyclers tomorrow which is sad. Very little rust. Lovely deep.chassis rails. Cut down 110 inch. Cheershttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/06/288.jpg

[Rolly]

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[Phil B]

Stripped it...its going to the alloy and steel recyclers tomorrow which is sad. Very little rust. Lovely deep.chassis rails. Cut down 110 inch. Cheershttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/06/288.jpg

Why aren't you parting it out?

[ozscott]

Plenty of parts available including expensive Brit dash consoles and gauges, instrument surrounds, check plate floor, lights, flares, front Black Stallion bar, HR tow bar, adjustable HD trailing arms, brit fibreglass bonnet never used etc etc. Cheers

[martnH]

Airbags will go in this weekend.https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/06/319.jpg

[dazzler]

Airbags will go in this weekend.https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/06/319.jpg

where from and how much

[Ancient Mariner]

Added another lever:Rolling:

[numpty]

I added an Ostrich Wing awning to the 130 which will get a workout on our upcoming trip.

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[travelrover]

I added an Ostrich Wing awning to the 130 which will get a workout on our upcoming trip.

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Looks pretty cool [emoji41]

[JDNSW]

I wonder how it goes in a bit of wind?

[Shoogs]

I wonder how it goes in a bit of wind?


I have had one of these for a few years, no shortage of wind on the west coast and no issues... point them into it is the answer.

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[martnH]

where from and how mucheBay $300
From spare box..


I got a bit bored last night after dinner and decided to install the airbags.

This morning I did 30km to work. These airbags totally transform the drive. They make so much difference even at 5 psi.

The truck goes around roundabout like as if sway bar was on.... Just amazinghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180622/1f6a26c2832cf72510e6b3c989d7dcb5.jpg

[martnH]

Fyi
This is the part number for my helper airbag.
It fits a Puma defender 110 station wagon.
This is standard airbag, not the high pressure one.

Being a cheapie, I can't pay $100 extra for the sleeves...(aka high pressure version

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[dazzler]

Nic one!, Mines ordered with the sleeve for 398, want to install it before 3wk trip next weekend.

[weeds]

I added an Ostrich Wing awning to the 130 which will get a workout on our upcoming trip.

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Nice addition.....price wise I think they are better value than the alu-cab......A guy at Cooma was kind enough to open and close his ostrich, a couple of little fiddlely steps.

[numpty]

I wonder how it goes in a bit of wind?

It has one pole if needed, to tie it down and additional poles can be purchased for each arm. They're very strong, but like everything, care may be needed on occasions.


Nice addition.....price wise I think they are better value than the alu-cab......A guy at Cooma was kind enough to open and close his ostrich, a couple of little fiddlely steps.

No fiddle really Kelvin, apart from me being a shortarse and having to stand on a box, as the canvas relaxes with a bit of age it will open and close more easily.

[weeds]

It has one pole if needed, to tie it down and additional poles can be purchased for each arm. They're very strong, but like everything, care may be needed on occasions.



No fiddle really Kelvin, apart from me being a shortarse and having to stand on a box, as the canvas relaxes with a bit of age it will open and close more easily.

They do look very solid.

[Zeros]

Very cool rig Numpty. ...I’m in the market for an Ostrichwing when I can save the cash!

[sizl]

Initial prototype mud shield under the left front wing. Needs a little more support. Feedback welcome. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180630/f55caab0db7fb8a69c03352155837e59.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180630/40183d2cae5262d25baec9913448b2de.jpg

[harro]

Installed my reconditioned Roamerdrive today.
Test run was a success, many thanks to Ray Wood and his 28 tooth input gear conversion.

Paul.

[Witchdoctor]

Finally wired up the 9000lb winch that has been in the bar cradle for close to 4 years.
I have an isolator in the seat box to stop mischief, with the fully sealed solenoid mounted inside the drivers guard just under the plastic cover. The remote is hard wired to that plastic cover for this trip.
I also fitted a pair of Nugget Stuff front mud flaps on the rear, with a little modification worked a treat.

Cheers
Dave

[martnH]

Installed the second-hand towbar that is compatible with the long range fuel tank.

It's an ARB unit. Lable says "tow master". Require absolutely no grinding...

Big shootout to Phil @TRS. Thanks mate

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[MLD]

spent the morning searching for a SCV and PRV that can supply in 24 hrs. Eventually sourced the parts from a Ford dealership. Been nursing a truck that is over fuelling and running rough. At idle it sounds like a tin bucket of bolts on top of an vibrating pad. The fumes are enough to spike the CO2 levels. The cascading problem solving is bringing me to a state of hatred for the old girl. Then when you think you hit rock bottom the mechanic says why not a toyota and all of a sudden i'm all defensive of the old girl. Started with a new turbo that was over boosting and removal of the EGR that was causing it to go into limp mode. As soon as i fixed that i get a fault for a fuel pressure relief valve which also throws it into limp mode. Once your PRV is triggered it needs to be replaced. Been warned that a faulty PRV often means a faulty SCV too. Well at least in my head no point putting a band aid on the problem and potentially leave the cause unattended to. All this in less than a week out from a 5 week outback Oz trip. Who needs this sort of drama on the eve of a big trip

[Robmacca]

What capacity is your LR Tank?





Installed the second-hand towbar that is compatible with the long range fuel tank.

It's an ARB unit. Lable says "tow master". Require absolutely no grinding...

Big shootout to Phil @TRS. Thanks mate

More preps coming for my canning stock route 2019https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180703/c1c7be3238a8164ae40a4afd1182828c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180703/21752041f6c8df382755a6e1cbc657a8.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180703/0550ba2ed14ceca5234e4600baa3b3d1.jpg

[martnH]

It's an long ranger tank.
127L capacity
What capacity is your LR Tank?

[MLD]

It's an long ranger tank.
127L capacity

FYI - Long Ranger will sell a HD version that has a second skin (total 6mm of steel) welded to the bottom for an extra $150. If you have the Puma the usable capacity is 120ltr. the ECU goes into limp mode before the final 7ltr is usable. I'm looking into changing the car configuration with my diagnostic tool to 80ltr so the ECU thinks there is an extra 5 ltr in the tank postponing the limp mode to access the final 7ltr. If you don't mess with the fuel pick up you will get about 95km from light to limp mode.

[martnH]

Thanks.

In the beginning I thought what they mean is I will be carrying a dead weight of 7lt diesel. But seems those fuel is still usable. It's there and will still be picked up. It's just the ECU will put the truck into limp mode.

So presumably, the limp mode will improve fuel efficiency? Otherwise.....


FYI - Long Ranger will sell a HD version that has a second skin (total 6mm of steel) welded to the bottom for an extra $150. If you have the Puma the usable capacity is 120ltr. the ECU goes into limp mode before the final 7ltr is usable. I'm looking into changing the car configuration with my diagnostic tool to 80ltr so the ECU thinks there is an extra 5 ltr in the tank postponing the limp mode to access the final 7ltr. If you don't mess with the fuel pick up you will get about 95km from light to limp mode.

[tact]

Sent it to DPL for 75k km service.

Gotta give a huge call out regards Bruce Davis' great attitude towards customers - Bruce ordered in HD rear axles & flanges for me, at my request, but then talked me out of replacing what I had, as it wasn't really needed, hardly any slop/wear in what I had. I didn't want to leave Bruce stuck with the stock, but he wasn't worried - likes to keep a set in stock etc... What a great bloke! He could have just shut up about my gear not needing replacement and just taken my money.

BTW - I still have the original LR axles, but had fitted Ashcroft HD flanges a few years ago at about 18k km and kept them nicely greased up at intervals ever since. At the time this removed a LOT of the driveline slop I had been experiencing, clearly the original flanges were worn more than the original axles. I had asked Bruce to do the HD axle/flange replacement thinking that this is likely where some added new slop in the driveline had crept back in over the years. i.e. Had expected that the stock axles would not have lasted so well even with Ashcroft HD flanges and grease - but seems they are ok.

Front diff pinion seal had been leaking for some time, so it got a bit of loving attention too. Rego is coming up in a few weeks and I suspect I'll be asked to get the vehicle inspected before rego renewal, so fixing leaks now is timely.

Bruce also picked up an exhaust leak around the cat pipe and fixed that for me nicely, won't be having any cat problems in future.

[omy130]

Since getting the 110 up and running after a 3 1/2 yr rest in the shed, it's costing a small fortune with more to spend in the next few months.

✔️New alternator. Playing up after sitting around.
✔️30 second awning (similar to the one Numpty fitted)
✔️Traxide head/spot light wiring upgrade. I was a bit short of heavy duty cable (unsure why, but I did mount the relays on the RHS guard) but happy with kit supplied.
✔️couldn't afford LED headlights so when with the Narva 72002, a halogen bulb lenses setup with a free form rear reflector. Had Trucklight LEDS but too much dead space without light. Only realised I have WIPAC lenses once I bought the Narvas. So now need to work out if I put the LEDS or WIPAC into my Mark 2 cortina project.

[JDNSW]

Windscreen having been replaced recently, refitted the trim on the LH side of the windscreen - properly. Checked that the bolts holding the RH side of the A-frame pivot to the chassis were still tight - I found them loose in the last service (and that got rid of the noise at the back I could not find!).

Another interesting noise I found and fixed recently, which I thought was a tappet or possibly a loose timing gear, turned out to be the throttle cable from the aftermarket cruise control vacuum unit tapping against the inner mudguard.

[MLD]

Thanks.

In the beginning I thought what they mean is I will be carrying a dead weight of 7lt diesel. But seems those fuel is still usable. It's there and will still be picked up. It's just the ECU will put the truck into limp mode.

So presumably, the limp mode will improve fuel efficiency? Otherwise.....

when i fitted the LR tank i wanted to see what range until empty (limp mode). I have 8% lower gearing and adjusting for the usual 5% inaccuracy in the Odo the actual kms from light to limp mode is about 93Km. If you are running 33" rubber the Odo is pretty accurate. What you say is not quite correct and i take blame for the misleading description. When mine went into safety mode i was on a stretch of road that i couldn't pull over so drove for about 700 to 900m to pull over. When the low fuel safety feature kicks in the engine hesitates in a rude way and does it every 300m odd. From my reading of the RAVE it will shut down at some point and you can restart to proceed. I didn't understand the RAVE to imply limp mode ie 5km/hr with capped RPM like you get with a system fault ie EGR failure. I haven't tested it past shut down (nor have any interest except in an emergency). You would have to be a desperate man to be push through the hesitation and shut down to access the 4 ltr in the 'theoretical' swill tank that the ECU is working on then also the 7 ltr in the bottom of the tank due to the larger surface area compared to the factory tank. The up shot for the 2.4 is no pick up pump therefore no burning it out if you run dry, but at $2400 for a genuine high pressure fuel pump, that's expensive desperation.

[Zeros]

A 120 litre tank with a 7 litre reserve sounds good to me. So does the double skin option.

[sizl]

Repainted the corroded aluminium outer locking plate for a sliding window latch . Decided to colour code to the car. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180707/88520cc2006c4ddf84a725325f061225.jpg

[VladTepes]

Degreased, prepwashed and sprayed some etch primer on the rear crossmember of the ute.
Gonna hit it with some satin black to tidy it up so it doesn't have that new against old look,. when I fit the rijidij rear carrier that has been sitting in my garage too long.

[big harold]

Started pulling the engine out of the 2012 110 Defender.
Have a pile of hoses I can't jump over.
Hopefully have engine on the deck tomorrow.
Mark

[malsgoing130]

Just had a week and a half of fixing stuff that should not need fixing!
108000km and new silicon inter cooler hose from turbo to inter cooler, knuckle did its job, had the alisport inter cooler welded up as it was cracked on both input and output headed tanks, oil catch can fitted- heaps of blow by (standard right) new exhaust manifold gasket ,1 and 2 breaches have been loose for yonks. Lastly fixed the nailing sound from injector with a replacement. 2.4 sounds normal again, no nailing no whooshing no whistling. And me a few K lighter. Ah the joys

Cheers Mal

[martnH]

Started pulling the engine out of the 2012 110 Defender.
Have a pile of hoses I can't jump over.
Hopefully have engine on the deck tomorrow.
MarkCurious... what happensedto the engine?
Cheers

[big harold]

Curious... what happensedto the engine?
Cheers
Martn,
Engine failed at 106000km suspect cracked #2 piston.
Got the engine out today won't be able to disassemble till next week.
See this thread
2.2 puma 130 engine failure (https://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defender-county/228802-2-2-puma-130-engine-failure.html)
Mark

[ninetubes]

Made a bit of a table by cutting some ply and bolting a bit of steel above the bottom step of my ladder. It just slips in between the two and makes a cantilevered shelf off the ladder.
Super handy having such a quick flat surface available near the back door.
After much testing, it appears to make a pretty good bar!
https://www.aulro.com/mobile-gallery/712674be1b92a4e17ad5168aa28223c8.jpg

[Larry]

Made a bit of a table by cutting some ply and bolting a bit of steel above the bottom step of my ladder. It just slips in between the two and makes a cantilevered shelf off the ladder.
Super handy having such a quick flat surface available near the back door.
After much testing, it appears to make a pretty good bar!
https://www.aulro.com/mobile-gallery/712674be1b92a4e17ad5168aa28223c8.jpg

They're not bad are they? I have a smaller version in the same location.

[ninetubes]

They're not bad are they? I have a smaller version in the same location.

brilliant, love it! no idea why no one makes one integrated with a ladder to be honest.

[VladTepes]

no idea why no one makes one integrated with a ladder to be honest.

Because 130's don't have ladders, and only 130's matter ! :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

[Robmacca]

Dan, I'm interested to know more about those Canvas Pockets u have off your rear door.... Where can one source those from ?



Made a bit of a table by cutting some ply and bolting a bit of steel above the bottom step of my ladder. It just slips in between the two and makes a cantilevered shelf off the ladder.
Super handy having such a quick flat surface available near the back door.
After much testing, it appears to make a pretty good bar!
https://www.aulro.com/mobile-gallery/712674be1b92a4e17ad5168aa28223c8.jpg

[ninetubes]

Dan, I'm interested to know more about those Canvas Pockets u have off your rear door.... Where can one source those from ?


Hi Rob,
I get asked this a lot.
We pretty much live out of the back door pockets, keeping all our go-to stuff (tie downs, torches, lights, gloves, pooping kit, towels, toiletries, cups, plates cutlery etc etc) in there to avoid rummaging about in the back. This set up, combined with the gullwing access to the fridge suits us super well.

The bottom one is from tuff-trek in the UK, it's top notch.

The top one i sketched up and got made by a canvas guy. We made it to suite, cups plates, cutlery etc. I riveted some alum sail track (bunnings) at the top of the door and a rope edge in the top of the organiser. The bottom is just 2 brass eyes and those little plastic toggle things riveted to the car.

i have attached a better photo and the sketch i sent the guy.

Cheers, Dan


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[big harold]

Well got the engine stripped today found #4 piston cracked, funny thing is that it was coming up with #2 cylinder misfire?
Mark

[martnH]

Well got the engine stripped today found #4 piston cracked, funny thing is that it was coming up with #2 cylinder misfire?
MarkAre you going to replace the engine?

[martnH]

Hi Rob,
I get asked this a lot.
We pretty much live out of the back door pockets, keeping all our go-to stuff (tie downs, torches, lights, gloves, pooping kit, towels, toiletries, cups, plates cutlery etc etc) in there to avoid rummaging about in the back. This set up, combined with the gullwing access to the fridge suits us super well.

The bottom one is from tuff-trek in the UK, it's top notch.

The top one i sketched up and got made by a canvas guy. We made it to suite, cups plates, cutlery etc. I riveted some alum sail track (bunnings) at the top of the door and a rope edge in the top of the organiser. The bottom is just 2 brass eyes and those little plastic toggle things riveted to the car.

i have attached a better photo and the sketch i sent the guy.

Cheers, Dan


142190142191I plan to purchase the upper door organizers.

In the past weekend, I installed a front runner tailgate table. The table itself is designed for a jeep wrangler but I just extend the spare wheel carrier bolts and drill secure the table on these extended bolts.

Table $160 so I didn't bother making my own...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180712/8a80ef5847a67e15d5dd7379bf19d3bb.jpg

[big harold]

Are you going to replace the engine?
At this stage I am looking at rebuilding with a new set of pistons.
Has a slight line in the bore but you can't feel it with a fingernail so will get the block honed and go from there.
Going to replace intercooler hoses and coolant hoses.
Plus clutch.
Intake is dirty as expected so I will fit a catch can and pre fuel filter.
New injectors as well.
Mark

[VladTepes]

Ninetubes - those pockets are great.

I've been looking for a molle thing for the back of the front seats in the 130, as that'd be a great storage option for me, but they are ridiculously expensive.

[sid]

Took off the faded headlight surrounds and grille, primed with plastic primer and repainted with matte black auto spray. They looks as though they're straight out of the factory! Very chuffed for such an easy tart-up.

[tact]

Pressed “go” on orders for Traxide combo headlight wiring upgrade and Ashcroft centre ATB. Both are pre-emptive strikes:
- Want to avoid headlight switch leaving me in the dark some future day.
- Want to ensure I have the ATB on hand for whichever future date might see gearbox dropped. Have a fair bit of slop back in driveline and suspect the spud shaft. If that lets go, will have the transfer box opened up and centre diff replaced with the Ashcroft beastie.

Edit: How fast is that.. ordered the centre diff/ATB from Ashcrofts on Friday evening my time (before midday their time)... and it was delivered at 7.30am this (Monday) morning my time!

[travelrover]

Took off the faded headlight surrounds and grille, primed with plastic primer and repainted with matte black auto spray. They looks as though they're straight out of the factory! Very chuffed for such an easy tart-up.Photos sid!!

[fred1922]

Hi all, recently I obtained a defender Td5 130. It needed a bit of lovin, Headlining, short shift, drivers seat repair, new radio, roof racks, light bar, spare wheel bracket, drivers seat repair and now the heater core leaked. I have bypassed the heater box and am waiting for new core. I have made a start on removing heater box but wont go further until core arrives. Cheers all.

[fred1922]

Hi all, recently I obtained a defender Td5 130. It needed a bit of lovin, Headlining, short shift, drivers seat repair, new radio, roof racks, light bar, spare wheel bracket, drivers seat repair and now the heater core leaked. I have bypassed the heater box and am waiting for new core. I have made a start on removing heater box but wont go further until core arrives. Cheers all. Finished heater core, found out you do have to remover heater box. However I didn't remove any of the dash. Cut the lower nuts off and installed m6 rivnuts and new bolts.

[Tote]

Installed a pair of Land Rover front mats

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Regards,
Tote

[VladTepes]

Installed a pair of Land Rover front mats

Affordable? I need some for my ute. The old ones were all worn right through to the floor over about 30% of their surface area. Gone in the bin now.

[travelrover]

Affordable? I need some for my ute. The old ones were all worn right through to the floor over about 30% of their surface area. Gone in the bin now.

I bought some recently around $130 plus shipping, so kinda steep for what they are but the do look pretty good.

[Zeros]

I bought some recently around $130 plus shipping, so kinda steep for what they are but the do look pretty good.

I cant believe the prices of floor matts! I just bought some heavy duty ribbed rubber off the roll at the big green shed. Cut to fit. Going strong after 85,000kms. Looks ok too.

[debruiser]

Installed a pair of Land Rover front mats

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Regards,
Tote


Nice...... My drivers mat has split through and now drops stuff through - also has a decent wear spot (98000kms old). not looking forward to replacing them.

[eeyore]

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Had KLR fit one of their Isuzu turbo kits [bigsmile]. In deference to my ute's 620k kms, Brad agreed to a milder tune than their standard settings. Even so, I'm very pleased with the result. With the camper etc, the ute is 3tonnes plus and I'm usually down to 3rd and 70-80km/hr on a couple of hills heading back to Canberra but post turbo I'm easily doing 105 with more to come. It's also had the benefit of smoothing out the occasional clutch shudder I had when accelerating from a standstill and cleaned up the bit of exhaust smoke I had under load. Engine is smoother and quieter too.

[Shoogs]

New wheels for SVX...

[Robmacca]

About 99% finished the stage-2 of the rear of my Defender - converting the rear storage/drawer setup I had to a setup that I can now sleep in but also still be able to pick up the kids from school if req'd. Managed to use some of my previous drawer setup as well, so that kept the cost and time down....

Now, I've just got to go for an overnighter somewhere to test it out :)

[Plutei]

Robmacca, that looks pretty much exactly like how I plan on doing my bed, could you post a photo of how it folds?

[Robmacca]

Robmacca, that looks pretty much exactly like how I plan on doing my bed, could you post a photo of how it folds?


I've got some photos with the self inflating mat and sleeping bag on top and myself at 6' I can comfortably fit. The Front platform has the 25x25 ally boxing screwed around the edge of the platform and then I simply made another vertical section out of ally that snugly fits in between the frame bolted to the platform. When needed the vertical leg simply folds back up into between the ally frame under the platform and I can then slide it back into the rear and then lift the seat up so the 3 kids can sit in the back. Hopefully these photos may help.... If they don't I can get some better ones

[Plutei]

Ah, sliding forward instead of folding, that will make things much easier to fit, cheers!

[JDNSW]

On Tuesday, when I went to town, I flashed my lights to greet a Defender coming the other way - and the multifunction switch went all floppy and it stayed on high beam. On Wednesday I ordered a new switch, which arrived this morning.

So I proceeded to pull the dashboard apart and remove steering wheel and the steering column shroud, after disconnecting the battery. Then remove the light switch, leaving it hanging, and then the wiper switch, leaving it hanging. Then simply disconnect the plug, loosen the clamp screw and lift off the multifunction switch. Haha!

It took two goes with WD-40 and forty-five minutes to get the plug undone.

Fitting the new switch was quick and simple, a bit more with three fiddly screws fitting the wiper switch - then as I was starting to fit the light switch something did not look right (see picture). Take it all off again for a closer look. This revealed that one of the fixed contacts in the switch, I think, high beam, was floating round loose.

Of course, by this time the supplier has gone home for the weekend. Needless to say, the new switch was in a box clearly labelled "Lucas"!

Not happy! Looks like the 2a into town next week.

[JDNSW]

Oops - forgot the picture.142829

[cuppabillytea]

Beware the Prince of Darkness.

[JDNSW]

The supplier of the Switch has just agreed to send me a replacement - they asked the question "Was it a Lucas Part"!

All I could say is that it came in a Lucas box, but on closer examination, it actually has Lucas on the part as well, although it is easily overlooked, as the colour used is low contrast on the cadmium plated frame of the switch.

[Albert]

Made a start on my HD diff build142886
Swaping the maxidrive over from my bent one.

[omy130]

Dyno'd the old girl. Not bad. Power straight up.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180807/aeda58e9642d25730a68b3a6ce266f01.jpg

[sizl]

May I ask how much this cost you?

[omy130]

May I ask how much this cost you?

$330.

[JDNSW]

Fitted replacement switch to the County, and then replaced the fuse that was apparently a casualty of the switch failure. All seems to be working now.

But it is so long since I have had the steering column shroud apart that I had forgotten what a pain it is! And also forgotten that you have to get the top bit in position first.

[barney]

Finally got around to buying and fitting a new radiator in the old girl. The last one I fitted was back in late 2001 when I rebuilt the motor onto a 4L cross-bolted block. This was started 3 weeks ago, had some issues with stripped bolts on the thermostat housing, then getting it to seal again as the recess for the thermostat to sit in was corroded and the thermostat kept falling out.
Sealed it all up the other day after a major leak from the thermostat housing and ran it up to temp and.... no leaks!
Took it for a run last night and it is running sweet.
it's a special kind of satisfaction you get from conquering an old cooling system in a Land Rover

[earlgrey_d90]

Happy 15th birthday Earlgrey, some much needed love

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[JDNSW]

Washed it (yes, don't look shocked!), fitted new wiper rubbers (I'm sure it will rain some time), and new seal on the fuel tank cap.

[strangy]

Fitted D2 1.21:1 transfer case yesterday and stripped the newly acquired Puma bonnet ready for some Camel Yellow today.

[Zeros]

Washed it (yes, don't look shocked!), fitted new wiper rubbers (I'm sure it will rain some time), and new seal on the fuel tank cap.

New wiper blades too! (85000km not bad). Didn't wash it though! Adventure today: picked up some mulch and firewood in the trailer. flawless performance all day. enjoyed every minute of the drive. It rained and the wipers worked. Newish Kumho AT tyres are excellent. the dog loves jumping in the back. took him for a run in a paddock. reluctantly parked Defender back in drive-way and unloaded wood. Defender is dreaming of a Mulgo pop top and a real road trip... checked the oil. All good. [bigwhistle]

[Dan110]

Today i fitted a new replacement drivers door card, new inside lock setup (dog ate these), new drivers side door handle (button fell out/off?), new wiper relay, new hazard switch, raptop dash binnacle and mount and new RHS driver side dash end piece, new drivers side seat belt (dog again), new dash edge cover piece, new fuel filter, gave it an oil and filter change. Now dropping the oil out of the diff's, transfer and gear box and hoping to get them refilled before the rain comes!

Pretty good having a working door lock/button again after all these years haha!

[barney]

Today my TD5 got a new one of these.143877

[incisor]

Today my TD5 got a new one of these.143877

just in time it could be said ...

[numpty]

Removed the starter motor from my Td5 to take to the auto elec on Monday as it's been playing up. The top nut is a bugger to get to when you don't own any 3/8 drive socket stuff. Luckily I could borrow said gear from a mate.

[dfendr]

Had an Ashcrpft ATB Transfer case diff fitted
This is what came out of my 2016 Defender 110



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More cost cutting from JLR

[JDNSW]

The rear seat on my 110 has been getting pretty tatty for several years now. So yesterday I took the cushions in to a local upholsterer (by arrangement) at 0900, picked them up and parted with $200 at 1400.

Then spent this morning reinstalling them.

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[weeds]

The rear seat on my 110 has been getting pretty tatty for several years now. So yesterday I took the cushions in to a local upholsterer (by arrangement) at 0900, picked them up and parted with $200 at 1400.

Then spent this morning reinstalling them.

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Very flash John

[sizl]

Sanded, repainted the rear cross member. Installed bumperettes that I acquired from a friend. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180908/83d6749892b24d708d9dcdd784edc14d.jpg

[DeeJay]

I just modified my rear wheel carrier to accomodate a 20l Jerry. I have 2 types of Rims which have different offsets, so I had to make the plate adjustable to in & out 30mm anyway. The Jerry is strapped down, but with some added metalwork, it cant be removed with the carrier closed ( it can lock closed) Also, the Hi Lift Jack cant be pinched in the closed possy either.

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[djam1]

Had an Ashcrpft ATB Transfer case diff fitted
This is what came out of my 2016 Defender 110



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More cost cutting from JLR

Even for Land Rover that is pathetic, cost cutting at its worst

[FARGO]

Fitted a K&N air filter, Slick Shift from Syncro Gearboxes along with a LT230 Transfer Box Oil Feed Plate. Finished up with a transfer case cover from Roamer Drive. Impressed with the Slick Shift

[jbe]

Today, I actually drove it rather than repairing random stuff that decided to stop working [emoji51]

[travelrover]

On my 300Tdi I changed the diff oils, greased the drive shaft and UJ grease nipples. Had to tap and install a new nipple as the PO had stripped the old one on the front universal somehow. Fitted a front diff guard.

Also fitted a Front Runner hi lift jack rear mount only to find that neither of my hi lift jacks will fit!! The foot plate on the jacks are too wide to allow the pin on the mount bracket to go through the rear most hole. I can mount it using the inboard hole but it looks stupid! Any ideas??

[Ancient Mariner]

Knocked up a aluminium instrument binnacle getting rid of the last bit of plastic ****

[Shoogs]

Put a new roof on...

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[Zeros]

Put a new roof on...

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Very nice. Really interested to know why you chose AluCab over Mulgo?

[Shoogs]

Very nice. Really interested to know why you chose AluCab over Mulgo?

I had used the Alu Cab gear in Africa and have been quite impressed, I have not seen the Mulgo product but have no doubt just as good, in essence though Mulgo is 4000 kms away from me, Alu Cab is 10 kms...

[Zeros]

I had used the Alu Cab gear in Africa and have been quite impressed, I have not seen the Mulgo product but have no doubt just as good, in essence though Mulgo is 4000 kms away from me, Alu Cab is 10 kms...

That all makes perfect sense 👍😎

[Dan110]

Today i repainted the bar work and and fitted a pair of spotties. Dropped in the rear battery and moved the fridge back in.

[DiscoMick]

Sent the Polaris GPS unit away to be replaced because it's not reading the SD card properly. Great unit though.
Vacuumed it.
Polished the roof and bonnet - very shiny now.

[Dervish]

Knocked up a aluminium instrument binnacle getting rid of the last bit of plastic ****

How'd you do that, AM?

[Fubar]

Got a damn sight closer to be able to drive it again.

https://photos.smugmug.com/4BD1T/i-xKkqQCw/0/ff66e12c/X3/20180927_155823-X3.jpg

[Ancient Mariner]

How'd you do that, AM? The panel that holds the instruments was cut to shape out off 6mm plate the holes cut with a holesaw and the recess for the gauges bored 4.5mm deep .A 55mm strip was then formed and tacked around the edge and trimmed to shape .The top ,front and bottom piece was formed with three folds and the passenger side folded at 90 deg to form the end.The drivers side is a little more complicated so a piece was made and welded in .The shape off the first panel was cut out and tacked in place. The whole lot was then welded fully dressed up and sand blasted as seen in pic.I then painted with crinkle paint but got a bit impatient and tried to install after 24 hours[bigsad] where 36 hours is needed before handling .finished up damaging the paint .Any way looked ok so decided to paint the binnacle around the steering I made for the Toyota switches last year

Noel:wheelchair:

[Dervish]

That's such a good job it's almost upsetting.

[mattims]

Fitted some new headlights... cursed the previous owner!! Turned a 20 minute job into a few hours. All of the clips that hold the metal ring around the light were missing and they had sikaflexed the headlight into the ring instead.

Oh well... guess I have the most over engineered light clips ever now.

Defender HeadLights - Google Photos (https://photos.app.goo.gl/VMzfHqEBRAUWTmSW7)

[JDNSW]

Fitted some new headlights... cursed the previous owner!! Turned a 20 minute job into a few hours. All of the clips that hold the metal ring around the light were missing and they had sikaflexed the headlight into the ring instead.

Oh well... guess I have the most over engineered light clips ever now.

Defender HeadLights - Google Photos (https://photos.app.goo.gl/VMzfHqEBRAUWTmSW7)

At the risk of getting off topic, reminds me of cases I have come across where the previous maintainer of a piece of machinery clearly has as his favourite tool an electric welder. Bolt missing, damaged keyway, loose rivet, leaking pipe joint, spline worn - never mind, weld it!

[JDNSW]

Not on, but with. Drove to Molong to pick up some grandchildren from my son who was driving up in a D2 to meet me. Got three girls and two dogs and brought them home.

Traffic was unusually heavy, but pretty well behaved (double demerits?). Saw a few Discoverys of various age, none returned my wave. One Defender, who did return my wave (actually I think he started first!). Saw one police car, going the other way, but there were said to be a lot of unmarked cars about..

No incidents or issues, except partof a road I don't use that often is getting badly corrugated, and there is a noise, which, if it wasn't something inside, I need to check. County is running well.

[rijidij]

I've actually found a bit of time recently to do some work on my own car, some necessary and some for improvement or modification.


Found a hairline crack in the head on my County Isuzu, so fitted a brand new head and gasket.
Made some rear spring spacers, similar to the Gwyn Lewis ones. 25mm
Made some drop down shock mounts to match the shocks to the addition of the spring spacers.
Made some heavy duty track rod protectors and got them galvanised.
Had some hazard switch panels laser cut from stainless steel.
Fabricated an all steel dash and inner mount.


I just wish I had time to make all the other little things that are in my head. [smilebigeye]

[rijidij]

Spring spacers, head and gasket.

[FARGO]

Noticed that the engine seemed to be down on power and was missing. Initially thought that it was a oil in wiring issue. Cleaned the electrical plugs and reassembled. Started up and it did not appear to have made a difference. Went for a test drive and engine developed a loud intermittent clatter that was not engine speed dependent.

Long story short bit the bullet and removed the rocker cover. The attached images show what I found. The noise turned out to be the injector rocker hitting the rocker cover. Spring has fractured and other components then failed. No other apparent damage other than the injector adjusting screw. I have located all the remains of the components and have fished extensively with a magnet for any remaining metallic debris. Next step to conduct an oil and filter change then track down a replacement black top injector, and bits to fit it and a replacement adjusting screw.




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[noyakfat]

In order to free up some dollars for other (more necessary) things, I decided to part with my beloved Rijidij bull bar. I removed it for later sale, and today I re-fitted my original defender bumper.

I decided, despite not really loving the look, to mount the driving lights to the defender bumper. I ended up putting them immediately below the headlights, which I suppose is a bit different, but it made it easier for me to reach everything during installation. (There is a support bracket welded into the bumper on each side of the mounting bolt holes, and I had to ensure enough space on the inside of the bar for the driving light mounting bolts and a decent diameter flat washers to help brace it all up).

Please excuse my poor photography with my aging and very dirty iPhone camera...

Cheers,
Nige

[martnH]

Install new brake pads all around....
Previously was using RDA extreme 4wd pads...the brake pedal felt woody and braking mediocre (bad)

Put in new brembo pads and much better.
Although I still can not lock the wheels/abs lights on on bitumen. Maybe it's because running bigger tyres 255 85....

Was able to do that with factory tyre and pads (Continental contact 235 85 16)

[rick130]

Install new brake pads all around....
Previously was using RDA extreme 4wd pads...the brake pedal felt woody and braking mediocre (bad)

Put in new brembo pads and much better.
Although I still can not lock the wheels/abs lights on on bitumen. Maybe it's because running bigger tyres 255 85....

Was able to do that with factory tyre and pads (Continental contact 235 85 16)Most people don't understand how much pedal feel can vary with different compounds.

Initial bite, total retardation and quite importantly, release all vary.

Release on tyres with relatively minimal traction and no ABS is really important so you can modulate the pedal.

[rick130]

Noticed that the engine seemed to be down on power and was missing. Initially thought that it was a oil in wiring issue. Cleaned the electrical plugs and reassembled. Started up and it did not appear to have made a difference. Went for a test drive and engine developed a loud intermittent clatter that was not engine speed dependent.

Long story short bit the bullet and removed the rocker cover. The attached images show what I found. The noise turned out to be the injector rocker hitting the rocker cover. Spring has fractured and other components then failed. No other apparent damage other than the injector adjusting screw. I have located all the remains of the components and have fished extensively with a magnet for any remaining metallic debris. Next step to conduct an oil and filter change then track down a replacement black top injector, and bits to fit it and a replacement adjusting screw.






The filter/s will catch any debris.

Tdi's are notorious for destroying lash caps and the resultant debris doesn't affect overall wear.

[DiscoMick]

I've actually found a bit of time recently to do some work on my own car, some necessary and some for improvement or modification.


Found a hairline crack in the head on my County Isuzu, so fitted a brand new head and gasket.
Made some rear spring spacers, similar to the Gwyn Lewis ones. 25mm
Made some drop down shock mounts to match the shocks to the addition of the spring spacers.
Made some heavy duty track rod protectors and got them galvanised.
Had some hazard switch panels laser cut from stainless steel.
Fabricated an all steel dash and inner mount.


I just wish I had time to make all the other little things that are in my head. [smilebigeye]Would there be a market for any of those bits you made?

[noyakfat]

Took the family into the Brindabellas for an outing today. Discovered that my drivers side rear mudflap was hanging a tad off kilter. At first I thought I'd lost the top nut off the bolt that attaches the outboard side of the bracket to the panel. Turns out a triangular chunk of panel had just cracked off, with nut and bolt still in place.

Didn't have any particularly good bits and pieces on hand, so I used some tin snips to cut a little section out of the lid of an empty jar. I laid it across the gap, with a stainless washer on each side of it and reattached the nut. Won't win any beauty contests, but it's pretty solid.

I suppose I should try and replace it with something more suitable, but it's ok for now.

Image 1: Cracked off little piece of panel

Image 2: Donor lid

Image 3: Repair from the inside (sorry about the poor focus)

Image 4: Repair from the outside

Cheers,
Nige

[rijidij]

Would there be a market for any of those bits you made?

Yeah, I do sell the hazard switch panels, track rod guards and steel dash replacements, but there’s so many small things that can be manufactured and not enough time to do it all.

Cheers Murray

[FARGO]

Well tracked down all the required parts. Pulled all the injectors and inspected. Replaced cooper sealing washers and o rings on all injectors. Changed oil and filters. Also took the opportunity to replace the fuel regulator. It took a while to fire after conducting the fuel purge procedure. Did 100 kilometers this weekend and it is running well. Will need to update the ECU for the replacement injector when the current group buy for a nanocom finishes.


Cheers Hugh

[manic]

Replaced the original 89 seats with some fresh 2016s . Shown side by side. Gain a slightly higher backrest and easily adjustable/removable headrest, otherwise pretty much same deal.

The old ones need a new home PM if interested.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181110/7aa7c2b142b353680f677e39632c2e60.jpg

[manic]

Installed a lockable box.

Cubby is suposed to go on top, but plan to stick a cushion on it instead.

From mudstuff. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181118/d82135d79a3f5e512583eb8b80919785.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181118/e294b001459687c11592fa28a1efd949.jpg

[Wallyb]

Replaced the security nuts with normal nuts on my wheels .. I did leave one on the spare.

I just don't know - has anyone ever had their wheels stolen?

[incisor]

i washed it!

it even resembles shiny....

i had to rescue the youngest daughters pajero from the carpark at morayfiled.

sadly the pajero appears to have popped an alternator.

so the big fella got a bath to share the love...

[4xsama]

Installed a Headlight/Driving Light Loom Upgrade (about 12 months ago).

Before last Christmas I installed the loom upgrade but have procrastinated in posting. I have seen how Jon installed his (see post: Alasdair, the MY16 Keswick 110 (https://www.aulro.com/afvb/members-rides/236135-alasdair-my16-keswick-110-a-9.html) ) but thought I'd stick to the recommendations from Traxide for now by installing on the L/H side. There really isn't much space under the bonnet so I had to jerry rig the mounts on top of each other. Suffice to say everything works and getting it in was ok (albeit a real fiddle) but I'm dreading the 10.00pm light malfunction fiddle - probably in the rain - by the side of the road in the middle of no where. Anyway, pics below;

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[4xsama]

As you can see below it is still tight for access/fiddling. I'll ponder the install over Christmas and see if I can come up with a better place for the relays. I'd really like to install under the drivers seat or in a box under the dash (preferred I suppose) but am conscious of extending the wiring too much. When I relocate the relays I'll relocate the wiring from under the seat into the ExBox. Before I do that though I need to invest in a decent set of crimpers. Using the side cutter cutters for crimping has go knobs on it. Any way, more install pics below. Special thanks to Penny the Lab for the supervision. (she sat there for hours watching. It's nice to be needed)


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Dropping screws in and around the lights (behind the bullbar) was a total bi**h hence the taped on screws. Once the screw dropped into the bar it was a real job to locate and retrieve them.

I also want to fit a snorkel and do something about the music situation. Neither really bother me that much and the snorkel is more for aesthetics at the moment). Because of where the relays for the lights are fitting breathers will be a problem I think.

Cheers

[travelrover]

Special thanks to Penny the Lab for the supervision. (she sat there for hours watching. It's nice to be needed)


Cheers

Lab tested?

Yeah dropping those screws is a pain as they are not magnetic, take some finding and retrieval.

[4xsama]

Lab tested?

Yeah dropping those screws is a pain as they are not magnetic, take some finding and retrieval.

Lab Tested - Brilliant! I'll keep that in store next time they go over and beyond.

[tc_s1]

Installed a lockable box.

Cubby is suposed to go on top, but plan to stick a cushion on it instead.

From mudstuff. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181118/d82135d79a3f5e512583eb8b80919785.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181118/e294b001459687c11592fa28a1efd949.jpgWhere did that cupholder tray come from?

[manic]

Quite a while ago now. I think it was mudstuff also.

[rangieman]

Quite a while ago now. I think it was mudstuff also.
We all know the yanks love their cup holders[bigwhistle]

[tc_s1]

We all know the yanks love their cup holders[bigwhistle]Ouch....

[carpdvl]

Made up a little bar table for the back of the 110 to complement the table on the drawer. Was inspired by another user on here who had a similar mechanism but had a hinged leg.

Wanted mine to be able to slide in flat on my drawer under my gear and so it uses a cantilever design in the ladder rungs. Can't see in this pic (as did not have the wire on) but has two hooks at the license plate end underside that are connected by a tense wire rope looped under the bottom rung meaning it doesn't need the wire rope shown (although will use as safety if ever cook on it!)

Pretty happy with how it came out and means can leave the camp table at home for smaller trips. With both wires on held my weight (80kg) no problems for a quick test.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181203/40be8ecfb54df00921c7363bf77bb4fe.jpg

[4xsama]

Hi Carpdvl,

Mind telling me what the wheels are on the vehicle.

I have a set of Sawtooth's and am thinking of swapping out for a set of black steel wheels (Sunraysia's etc).

Cheers,

Andrew