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| twopoint6khz Member Since: 18 Aug 2011 Location: North Lakes Posts: 654   
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The reason I posted that was that my old V-plate 90 still had no visible corrosion anywhere on the chassis at 10 years old. The rear x-member was totally solid. Fair enough I looked after it, but I did off-road it and leave it covered in crap too. Didn't think they were that bad TBH, but I'm happy that mine was the exception to the rule
New one seems pretty solid too, but that's only 6 years old. |
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21st Mar 2012 9:03pm |
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| Retroanaconda Member Since: 04 Jan 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 2641 
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Indeed, it depends how it's looked after. I have a 1992 90 that evidently hasn't been in its previous life, so it's had a new rear crossmember and various other patches from me. A Td5 that has been looked after should still be OK, as yours proves
But the metal is far thinner on a Td5, which makes them very prone to rotting through, And the design with that silly hole for the towing socket doesn't help things either. |
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21st Mar 2012 9:08pm |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248  
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The one I have got has never been offroad but it has spent the last 10 years in Portland so I would expect some problems with rust.
The rest of the chassis looks fine and two of us had a damn good inspection of it to make sure it was OK. The guy who looked at it with me is just putting a new chassis on a series 3 and has had land Rovers since he could drive. His opinion was the same as Retro's, TD5 rear crossmembers are not good. He did fit a new one to a 110 and said it would have been better to put a new chassis on. Thanks for the heads up on MIB Retro, just had a look on their site 
Bob 2015 Jaguar XE240 R Sport - goes like ....... !! 2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold 2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold 2001 TD5 90 CSW - offroad project - sold to a forum member 2011 Porsche Boxster - for the sunny days ! |
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21st Mar 2012 9:12pm |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248
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Picked it up
Drives like a dream, not bouncy like the 90 Pumas I have driven but that could be down to the tired suspension. Had time to look round before dark, rear cross member not that bad (has had an advisory for the last five years  ), rest of the chassis looks good. Couple of areas of bubbling paintwork to sort and, bodywise, thats it.
I will have a galv chassis fitted this year. Front and rear diff pinion seals are leaking, I will check the breathers at the weekend to make sure that is not the problem. As twopoint6khz said, release bearing shuts up after 5 minutes so that is being left alone. And the engine sound (without a decat and centre box removed - yet  ) - fantastic
The really bad point (apologies to dog owners - I have owned dogs for many years but not recently so am not biased) - the stench of wet dog inside 
First job is to bin all the carpets, remove the seats and headling and give everything a damn good airing. It is having rubber mats fitted throughout, probably get the Exmoor R380 set, not cheap but all I can find at the moment. Overall, very happy - pictures at the weekend
Bob 2015 Jaguar XE240 R Sport - goes like ....... !! 2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold 2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold 2001 TD5 90 CSW - offroad project - sold to a forum member 2011 Porsche Boxster - for the sunny days ! |
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22nd Mar 2012 9:17pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20342
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Sounds great Bob. Yes, carpets and dogs don't mix at all least of all wet ones Far easier to clean and keep clean having rubber throughout. Look forward to seeing your pics. |
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22nd Mar 2012 9:24pm |
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| chiefstoker Member Since: 11 Oct 2010 Location: Weston-super-Mud Posts: 897  
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I never really understand why carpets are fitted to Defenders anyway
2005 TD5 90 Hard Top
Beer 'n Sex 'n Chips 'n Gravy  |
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23rd Mar 2012 6:34am |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248
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Here she is, back from the health farm and ready to be modified
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Bob 2015 Jaguar XE240 R Sport - goes like ....... !! 2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold 2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold 2001 TD5 90 CSW - offroad project - sold to a forum member 2011 Porsche Boxster - for the sunny days ! |
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19th May 2012 1:29pm |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013
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That's very nice, same colour, age as my last 110. I would have one over a TDCi 90 SW anyday
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19th May 2012 2:32pm |
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| JSG Member Since: 12 Jul 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2412 
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Nice
John
http://www.hampshire4x4response.co.uk 2011 Tdci 110 CSW XS |
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19th May 2012 2:32pm |
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| wslr Member Since: 18 Jul 2010 Location: Wellington, Somerset Posts: 581
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How are you getting on with the exhaust note?
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20th May 2012 9:23am |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248
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I think it needs just a bit more growl
It is just about perfect and there have been a few comments already - all good
Bob 2015 Jaguar XE240 R Sport - goes like ....... !! 2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold 2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold 2001 TD5 90 CSW - offroad project - sold to a forum member 2011 Porsche Boxster - for the sunny days ! |
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20th May 2012 5:23pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 
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nice looking truck Bob ...
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21st May 2012 6:34am |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248
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New pictures
Progress has been slow due to having done my left knee in 
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Work done. New drivers and passenger doors fitted. Steering guard fitted (Bearmach) Silver CP replaced by Mammouth black version Mantec snorkel fitted All above from site sponsors Defenderbits
New rear headling courtesy of site sponsors Duckworths - not sure if I should thank you or curse you Dan - it was a ****** to fit
All interior stripped of wet dog smelling carpet etc. rear fully sound proofed and rubber mat put in. Top part of dog guard found and fitted. Rock sliders fitted to replace sills. CB installed. All instrument lights replaced by LED's - what a difference
Crystals and night breakers fitted, with stainless rims from Mobilecentre and new levelling motors installed. Windscreen hinges replaced with new ones sprayed black. Nato hitch and reinforcing kit fitted to rear cross member. Start made on the body work. Not a vast amount mainly bubbling on the ali plus bimetalic corrosion under the old CP that has spread (you can see an area at the rear that has been taken back to metal and etch primed. Still to do. New wheels and tyres. Winch and bumper. New shocks and probably front springs. Sound proof and finish rubber matting in the front. Finish the paintwork. I may also put new discs on when doing the suspension, the old ones will probably need replacing before the end of the year. Getting there
Bob 2015 Jaguar XE240 R Sport - goes like ....... !! 2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold 2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold 2001 TD5 90 CSW - offroad project - sold to a forum member 2011 Porsche Boxster - for the sunny days ! |
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1st Jul 2012 4:43pm |
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| 22900013A Member Since: 23 Dec 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 3149 
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Looks very good Bob. I want that same type of snorkel for my 110 later this year, any recommendations on best place to get one?
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1st Jul 2012 4:45pm |
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