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Cheshire110



Member Since: 26 Jul 2013
Location: Cheshire/London
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landys1 wrote:
Cured the gearstick 'buzz' (under load in 5th/6th) with a dribble of super glue to secure the weights on the bottom of the gearstick - 10 minute fix, no more rattling, yay!!


Can I have some info on that please? Have the same issue. Put your foot down @ 40 in 5th and it buzzes, end up keeping my hand on the stick all the time to stop it... Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8.
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landys1



Member Since: 04 Dec 2013
Location: Cheshire
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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
David, this is an easy fix - exactly same symptoms as yours, buzzing under load in high gears and very annoying! Simply pull down the gearstick gaiter (not up) till right off the gearstick base, then unclip the gearstick (two black tabs hold it in place over white plastic 'knobs'. Lift out gearstick, you'll see two metal weights at the base which will be very slightly loose in their mountings - this is what causes the rattle. I just put a smear of superglue to 'fix' the metal to the plastic housing at either side. Replace stick and gaiter, job done. Just road tested mine this afternoon for an hour up the M6 and back - completely cured the buzz Very Happy 1959 Series 2 Ragtop
1989 SWB Stationwagon
1998 300Tdi Hard Top and 2012 2.2 Puma Hardtop (at work)
2011 Puma 90 2.4 XS
Post #312642 1st Mar 2014 5:23pm
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Cheshire110



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Perfect! Cheers! Added to my list of little jobs to do Thumbs Up Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8.
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custom90



Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
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And me, need to do that job. Thumbs Up
Post #312649 1st Mar 2014 5:37pm
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nosnibod



Member Since: 15 Aug 2007
Location: West Midlands
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United Kingdom 1998 Defender 110 300 Tdi SW Bronze Green
We filled it to the gunnels with load of cycling stuff and then off to the local cycle jumble sale. Made over Ł320 for charity Thumbs Up

Once home (and after an absolutely smashing bacon and egg sandwich) decided to replace the rocker cover gasket that had been weeping for while and coating everything below. Amazing how far a tiny bit of oil goes...

Also made sure the VGT turbo actuator was nicely free after feeling that it had been taking a bit of time to spool up recently. Seemed to do the trick on a quick test run.

Then washed it. And polished it. And then went round with the ACF-50. Looking great and doesn't look like it's 10 years old with over 244,000 miles under its wheels.

I'm absolutely bushed and nursing a nice Old Speckled Hen to recover. Dave
Green Goddess - 1998 Defender 110 300tdi

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Post #312671 1st Mar 2014 6:33pm
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Lewisgregory8



Member Since: 17 Sep 2012
Location: Durham
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2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Fuji White
bpman wrote:
popped over to ZenOverland to collect a Rigid Industries Light bar Thumbs Up - fitted it this afternoon

also started to test a new 52mm dual battery volt meter, been waiting for a while for it to arrive. this will show the voltages of both batteries at the same time and has an optional night illumination setting.


I bought my rigid light bar from them guys a few years ago. Great service
Post #312690 1st Mar 2014 7:42pm
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LandRoverAnorak



Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
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Used mine to visit a friend that I'm designing an extension for and whilst there she presented me with this Laughing


 Darren

110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak

"You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia
Post #312751 1st Mar 2014 10:41pm
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Alex1976



Member Since: 23 Jan 2013
Location: Buckingham
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Spent today fitting a brand new Adwest steering box as the old one was leaking and had slack in it (with no more adjustment to take it up). Brand new PAS pipes while I was at it too. Also converted to a Disco drop arm and a Gwyn Lewis sumo bar drag link. Busy day but lovely in the sun!

Even had the first BBQ of 2014!
Post #312754 1st Mar 2014 10:43pm
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GUM97



Member Since: 05 Feb 2012
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United Kingdom 1997 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Stornoway Grey
LRA- Now that's cool! Cool An engine to TDi for!
"Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948"
Post #312792 2nd Mar 2014 7:08am
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Welshsurferdude



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Did an oil change on snotty, greased the UJ's and Props and also replaced an wheel bearing as old one was knackered with an half an inch play in the hub! No more grinding feel on the brake pedal now! Drives like an silk purse now relatively for an 2002 110 DC with 180k! 2008 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold)

2015 Discovery 4.5 Black pack Firenze red XS

2008 Corris Grey 110 XS USW (sold)

2011 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold)
Post #312852 2nd Mar 2014 11:18am
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K9F



Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Long overdue but upgraded security with a decent tracker fit. National company let me down initially using weather as an excuse and I was going to contact the manufactrurers to see if they would let me fit myself. Came good in the end with a late afternoon phonecall stating they'd be there in 5 minutes.

Thumbs Up If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
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ericvv



Member Since: 02 Jun 2011
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Switzerland 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
Ran the SVX thru the car wash, thereafter at home vacuumed and towel dried it, let it further dry out with all doors and bonnet open, put tire gloss, WD-40 into the towing sockets, etc.
And then the Mrs. called me for lunch.... with the SVX in the background... Thumbs Up

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BigWheels



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green
Kraut wrote:
Laughing , perfect comment, they decided themselves to go the difficult way!

Good conclusion would be to install an app with a gps speedo on your mobile device, was very helpful when travelling in the UK


UK doesn't need to use fingers & toes to count, so multiples by 10 etc not so needed as for you "metric people" Rolling with laughter Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender
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BigWheels



Member Since: 21 Mar 2010
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green
Filled tank up with Esso Supreme, put back dried out carpets (after driving through flooded area) & have ordered noise absorbing mats from Simmonites. Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender
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Cheshire110



Member Since: 26 Jul 2013
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Kraut wrote:
Laughing , perfect comment, they decided themselves to go the difficult way!

Good conclusion would be to install an app with a gps speedo on your mobile device, was very helpful when travelling in the UK


I'm pretty sure miles came before kilometres... So it is you being awkward Whistle

Multiples of 3, 12 and 14 are clearly just easier than 10s Wink Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8.
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