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Benny_IIA
14th February 2009, 10:41 PM
My firewall is rusted in my Defender, does anybody know if it is possible to buy a new one. I am presently pulling the old firewall out to repair it however I feel it would be easier to replace it with a new one. Please advise if you know or have any advice. Thanks Ben.
Slunnie
14th February 2009, 10:47 PM
Thats about the first TD5 anything that I've heard of rusting.
Psimpson7
14th February 2009, 10:55 PM
Try a main dealer. In the back of my mind I am sure they aren't as expensive as you may think. They are definetley available, and used to pop up on ebay.co.uk quite often (called bulkheads rather than firewalls tho)
Benny_IIA
15th February 2009, 12:44 AM
My TD5 started life as a beach vehicle with the Caloundra City Council. It was supplied new with a galvanised chassis however the bulkhead needs replacing due to rust. Thanks. Ben
rangieman
15th February 2009, 10:39 AM
I have a good Tdi firewall not sure if they fit;)
Benny_IIA
16th February 2009, 08:58 PM
I have a good Tdi firewall not sure if they fit;)

Hey mate sounds good...
Scouse
17th February 2009, 09:18 AM
Thats about the first TD5 anything that I've heard of rusting.LRH had his firewall replaced just before his big trip (under warranty fortunately) & I've seen a few scary Defenders with rust issues come through here too.

A new one would be available through LR but I'd hate to think what it's worth.
stuart
17th February 2009, 10:36 AM
New TD5 Firewall (Defender) Delivered to Brizzy...around $600-700 In stock...

Stu



My firewall is rusted in my Defender, does anybody know if it is possible to buy a new one. I am presently pulling the old firewall out to repair it however I feel it would be easier to replace it with a new one. Please advise if you know or have any advice. Thanks Ben.
Scouse
17th February 2009, 11:35 AM
New TD5 Firewall (Defender) Delivered to Brizzy...around $600-700 In stock...

StuNah....support your local LR dealer - list is only $3257 :eek:.
p38arover
17th February 2009, 12:49 PM
Nah....support your local LR dealer - list is only $3257 :eek:.

More than the cost of a new complete P38A bodyshell! :eek:
BilboBoggles
17th February 2009, 03:20 PM
So how do you order a defender with a galv chassis?

Also any chance of photos of the bad bits on the bulkhead - would be useful to others to see where these things are going to rust in 10 years time.
Benny_IIA
17th February 2009, 09:45 PM
Nah....support your local LR dealer - list is only $3257 :eek:.


Why such a big :o price difference?? is the quality the same?,,

Cheers Ben....
Benny_IIA
17th February 2009, 09:57 PM
So how do you order a defender with a galv chassis?

Also any chance of photos of the bad bits on the bulkhead - would be useful to others to see where these things are going to rust in 10 years time.


The Vehicle started life as a Caloundra City Council car, it was used to launch Surf boats. It has a Gal chassis so my guess is that it was either special order (not sure it this was an option) or it was stripped and Galvanised when the council purchased it.

I have some photos and i willl upload them tomorrow arvo.
Areas of Rust are:

1. The top the foot well (both sides) directly under bonnet hinges :confused:
2. Around the holes for the wiring harness.
3. In the Pillars under door rubbers.

Hope this helps.
Benny_IIA
19th February 2009, 09:05 PM
I have some photos and i willl upload them tomorrow arvo.
Areas of Rust are:

1. The top the foot well (both sides) directly under bonnet hinges :confused:
2. Around the holes for the wiring harness.
3. In the Pillars under door rubbers.

Hope this helps.

1(Right)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/02/471.jpg

1(Left)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/02/472.jpg

Forgot to get some of the holes for the wiring harness

3(Right)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/02/473.jpg

3(Left)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/02/474.jpg

Hope this helps