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Sorry to see this, and glad that you're OK.Quote:
Originally Posted by SimmAus
But it is reassuring that it appears that the rear doors were still able to be opened after the barrel roll and the B pillar looks to be in good condition, all of which says a lot about the structural integrity of the monocoque body. How did the bonnet, A pillar and front doors fare?
"Cripes same thing is happening to me. I havent worked out what is it either yet. If you come up with anything please let me know."
After having had a scout around on this forum and from the advice I got from my Indy, it's most likely either the low pressure or the high pressure fuel pump.
I'm hoping in my case it is the LPFP and not the HPFP because;
a) it's MUCH cheaper,
b) easier to fit, and
c) the HPFP was changed on my car a couple of years before I bought it.
Hope that helps.
Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Arapiles
Didn’t try the bonnet (no need to).
From memory front and rear doors still opened (except those blocked by a tree / the mountainside)
I was very impressed by structural integrity of vehicle.
The only panel creasing I noted was top c pillar /roof on one corner. (Slightly)
All side / curtain bags deployed. 1 or 2 rear windows shattered.
As I said earlier...glad I was in a D4, could’ve been a lot worse.
I should try and get “after” photos....
Thanks. You had the 6 speed box then?Quote:
Originally Posted by SimmAus
The 8 speed is the only one that auto park brakes.
Mark glad you're OK.
I noticed in the video that you had a crash barrier and most of your gear was behind it.
did the crash barrier, in your opinion, aid the structural integrity?
my understanding from the comments on the video is that you were a little off your chosen track (line) and hit the step in the gully and this is what caused the stall.
i've been known to be wrong before though.
Regards.
"After" photos would be interesting to see - your D4 looks to have done much better than a Defender would've, judging from photos of rolled or crashed Defenders which I've seen.Quote:
Originally Posted by SimmAus
I'm just glad you made it out ok. That looked scary as hell.
It’s difficult to say conclusively. The barrier definitely stopped other gear flying forward...and for that reason is the first mod I would add to any vehicle on these trips.Quote:
Originally Posted by jspyle
I do store stuff on the second row, but it is usually soft bedding stuff or tied down.
I have heard that the cargo barriers add to the integrity, and they may well do so. I didn’t inspect the barrier or gaps between roof and barrier to check.
Modern monocoque vs ancient ladder chassis with bits hanging off it. Precisely why the Defender has gone. You can do safe, up to date ladder and body, but it ain't cheap.Quote:
Originally Posted by Arapiles
Modern monocoque is designed to sacrifice the car to protect it's occupants. The D4 was a write off the second it started rolling back.
The Defender is very week above the doors. Always has been. The d2 is chassis but they do rollovers a lot better.
Cheers