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| Joncorry Member Since: 03 Apr 2022 Location: Cheshire Posts: 167   
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I’ve used the Defender much as the other cars have been rather demanding. This week, I did manage a couple of little jobs which included fitting the crystal headlamps which seem to have aligned ok but I’ll need an MOT test machine to be sure. I also changed the rear work lamp switch from a knackered old rocker version to an OEM style Mud Stuff type.
I also popped in the USB socket as it’s always handy to have and a pair of their sunvisor storage thingys. SP Panels supplied some window seals for the alpine glass and the little ones on the rear of the body. These will be done when the rack comes off to allow the roof to be polished and the better rack goes on. I think the windscreen seal is leaking as there’s ingress in the passenger footwell so it may be a good time to upgrade to a heated one. 
Click image to enlarge 2003 110 G4 used in 03 and 06 events - its well travelled. 2002 Range Rover G4 Event car (Australian leg) 2008 Discovery 3 G4 UK Selections car 1968 Series 2a |
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17th Nov 2023 7:09pm |
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| Joncorry Member Since: 03 Apr 2022 Location: Cheshire Posts: 167
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Last weekend we had the G4 Owners Club Xmas party and attending was the UK competitor Brian Reynolds. He kindly pulled up some period pictures of him driving my Defender as it held the fleet number 1 and was used in selections. This however flagged that my current Mantec raised air intake isn’t correct so PA Blanchards have supplied another, correct, item.
It’s great when old unseen pics emerge of the car. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge 2003 110 G4 used in 03 and 06 events - its well travelled. 2002 Range Rover G4 Event car (Australian leg) 2008 Discovery 3 G4 UK Selections car 1968 Series 2a |
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6th Dec 2023 8:37pm |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410 
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Beautiful. I do love your 110.
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6th Dec 2023 8:52pm |
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| stu_007 Member Since: 23 Jan 2014 Location: Cardiff Posts: 99
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The issue is that that vehicle was used in both 2003 and 2006 and was fitted with both kits from those years and then had them removed when the vehicle was finally sold. The items put back on it were done by Nene Overland and were a mixture of 2003 and 2006 parts. The vehicle was returned to 2003 spec slowly, and as rare kit was found, but the snorkel was left as a 2006 one as the 2003 ones tend to rust more….. Current
2021 D110 HSE 2013 D90 XS Previous BP07 OZR D110 (1930 YBA) 2007 G4 Mongolian Recce Vehicle BP52GHZ D110 2003 & 2006 G4 Event Vehicle |
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6th Dec 2023 8:54pm |
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| Joncorry Member Since: 03 Apr 2022 Location: Cheshire Posts: 167
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Cheers Stu, I’m sure what Nene Overpriced did was well intended. It’s just once I spot something…..
It’s good to have the option of having her in 03 or 06 trim although the Breed racks are harder to source than the Safety Devices one. I noticed the front plaque is also lade back at an angle but I’ll keep her straight. I’ve not traced her South African number plate yet which would help with identifying her in pics from the archives. The Rangie was easier to spot as the Aussie plates are listed on the db. 2003 110 G4 used in 03 and 06 events - its well travelled. 2002 Range Rover G4 Event car (Australian leg) 2008 Discovery 3 G4 UK Selections car 1968 Series 2a |
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7th Dec 2023 8:22am |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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Interesting I didn't know they used different racks in 03 than 06. What is the difference?
I did notice some have 5 feet and others 6 feet. I suspect the angled rack sign was just for practicalities of dragging boats etc up and down. |
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7th Dec 2023 9:30am |
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| Joncorry Member Since: 03 Apr 2022 Location: Cheshire Posts: 167
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Geobloke - Pictures demonstrate the difference better but the 06 Breed rack has a much squarer stance, going pretty much straight up from the gutter. It also has side lashing points and in my opinion a nicer looking rack - rare though. The 03 SD rack tapers in from the gutters.
03 Click image to enlarge 06 Click image to enlarge 2003 110 G4 used in 03 and 06 events - its well travelled. 2002 Range Rover G4 Event car (Australian leg) 2008 Discovery 3 G4 UK Selections car 1968 Series 2a |
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7th Dec 2023 9:38am |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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Thanks for that Joncorry
So similar but quite different. I do not think I have ever seen the Breed rack in person. Just the SD one G4 original or aftermarket. |
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7th Dec 2023 9:56am |
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| Joncorry Member Since: 03 Apr 2022 Location: Cheshire Posts: 167
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Even the SD racks can be subtly different. The one currently on mine is wrong for an 03 car as the ladder is mounted incorrectly.
The replacement I have is correct and has two lugs welded on it specifically for the ladder to mount to and the vertical work light mount on the right. Took me a while to spot these but after a long time driving down to, around and back from Morocco following one I did start to notice differences. I’m currently debating whether or not to chuck a 1.2 TFR box in in case I have to take it to Skye for Xmas! 400 miles in winter in a Defender, should be a fair test of my wife’s patience. 2003 110 G4 used in 03 and 06 events - its well travelled. 2002 Range Rover G4 Event car (Australian leg) 2008 Discovery 3 G4 UK Selections car 1968 Series 2a |
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7th Dec 2023 10:30am |
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| Joncorry Member Since: 03 Apr 2022 Location: Cheshire Posts: 167
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I managed a trip out to the Wirral yesterday in the 110 and I noticed a bit of a squeal as rpm neared 2K which stopped as a back off the throttle. From some of the Juice Motors YouTube videos, I thought maybe its the spigot bearing/bush (the brass thing) but this noise is a constant speed related screech at motorway speed (I only did 55mph home).
I’m now wondering if I have transfer box woes as it seems to be coming from that area. It’s only under load, will increase and decrease with revs, not tried it in neutral and revving it though. Maybe best dropping the tfr box fluid and looking for sparkles? Helpful pointers always welcome. In other news, the Wipac crystal lights and classic car led bulbs work a treat at night, no flashes from oncoming motorists either! 2003 110 G4 used in 03 and 06 events - its well travelled. 2002 Range Rover G4 Event car (Australian leg) 2008 Discovery 3 G4 UK Selections car 1968 Series 2a |
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10th Dec 2023 9:36am |
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| Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2108 
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Always a nice read 👍
Great to see the historic photos. Glad your recent mods are successful. |
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10th Dec 2023 9:58am |
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| Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3430  
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Screeching from spigot bush should only occur when you depress the clutch pedal, as only then there is relative movement between the engine crank and the gearbox input shaft.
Would also rule out a dry thrust bearing, as that should also be noisier when you depress the clutch. I would check and re grease the prop shaft UJs as my first port of call. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing 2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black |
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10th Dec 2023 10:52am |
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| Joncorry Member Since: 03 Apr 2022 Location: Cheshire Posts: 167
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It’s got a new rear prop as the old UJ’s were very worn. However I will check these and grease, thanks for the pointer 👍 2003 110 G4 used in 03 and 06 events - its well travelled.
2002 Range Rover G4 Event car (Australian leg) 2008 Discovery 3 G4 UK Selections car 1968 Series 2a |
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10th Dec 2023 11:13am |
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| Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3430
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The front prop UJ next to the TC output flange can take a bit of water splashing from the front wheels
 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black |
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10th Dec 2023 5:10pm |
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