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Pam W



Member Since: 25 Oct 2011
Location: North Yorkshire
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England 1998 Defender 90 Td5 SW Auto Oslo Blue
Pickles wrote:
V8 Steve, sounds like you packed a lot into a short time,...and that you found some great locations,...any pics?
"Wild camp spots"?...Does that mean you do your own cooking etc, for the whole time. In view of the short notice, & not knowing where you were going etc, how & what did you cook/ eat?
Pickles.


Just in case Steve doesn't spot this ...

In the UK the term 'wild camping' is a general term for when you make you camp somewhere that isn't a commercial camping or caravan site. It is usually free. The wild bit just means not an official site, rather than 'wild' as in Bear Grylls/Ray Mears hunting/gathering sort of thing.

(The laws are also different in England/Wales to Scotland. Wild Camping without prior permission of the land owner is not legal in England/Wales (but plenty of people get away with it!), but in Scotland the law allows for camping without permission in certain circumstances)

When we were travelling around Oz, we stocked up with food for 4 or 5 nights when we hit a town, and chose stuff that we could cook on a 2-burner gas stove, or eat raw. Hardly even knew where we were going to stay from one night to the next! Did some 'free camping' at rest areas and along the track side in the Simpson, but mostly in commercial camping or caravan parks. Our blog - http://landytravels.com/

Yorkshire Off Road Club - http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net
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RoadForce



Member Since: 17 Jul 2014
Location: Holland
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Netherlands 2000 Defender 130 Td5 HCPU Coniston Green
I bought it and drove it home!!! Cool

(Well technically, I did that last saturday, not today, but I thought I'd post it anyway.)



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She's not a 'looker' with a bit of rust and some dents and scratches all around (and those awefull white and rusty wheels!) but I hope I can get her cleaned up over the next few months. But she will never be a show model (and that's perfectly fine with me), so don't expect too much ok?
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TD5_dan



Member Since: 24 Feb 2012
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2001 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Java Black
RoadForce I think it looks lovely, full of character, great colour I wouldn't change much. The wheels just need a refurb don't get rid of the wolf wheels they suit it well. 2001 TD5 110 County Station Wagon - sold
1970 Series 2A Station Wagon
1970 Series 2A hard top
1960 Series 2
1972 Series 3
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RoadForce



Member Since: 17 Jul 2014
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Netherlands 2000 Defender 130 Td5 HCPU Coniston Green
Thanks Dan!

They are Wolfs, aren't they? I mean, as all 130's had them stock, right? How can I tell for sure by looking at them? I mean: the car is 15 years old, I am not certain they weren't replaced at any time. Are there any distinctive markers to identfy genuine Wolfs?

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Post #349729 5th Aug 2014 7:38pm
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Defpuma



Member Since: 10 Feb 2013
Location: Kent
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
Replaced the drivers side lower door hinge as all of a sudden the pin in the hinge snapped off. Thought it was going to be a complete nightmare but only took 5 mins! Pleasantly surprised for a change!!
Post #349731 5th Aug 2014 7:40pm
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maar10



Member Since: 02 Feb 2014
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Netherlands 2014 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Corris Grey
@RF: see http://www.landroverexpedition.com/equipment/wolf-wheels/ for example, they all rust slightly after some time. Nice 130 with character btw!!
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RoadForce



Member Since: 17 Jul 2014
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Netherlands 2000 Defender 130 Td5 HCPU Coniston Green
Thanks Maarten, will have a look!
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alwoodley72



Member Since: 14 Mar 2010
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England 2008 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Alaska White
Trailered my 'new' 'action man' 90 home after months in the paint shop, and some very late nights of reassembly...!

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Didn't break into a sweat...


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Just got to get the series military doors and the truck cab soft top, and the arches, and rebuild the axles, get hinged rear tub cover on etc etc...

Cheers. Alex
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johnszs



Member Since: 16 Aug 2010
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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Alveston Red
Looks like an intresting project Mr. Green 2004 TD5 Defender 90 xs station wagon
Post #350077 7th Aug 2014 7:10am
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custom90



Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
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Changed my NS shock absorber and new bushes to boot for new Performance Polybushes and new genuine shocks.
Old ones were a sod to get out especially the lower nut, which took me hours. Rolling Eyes
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custom90



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The arch lining cover was a pain too, but got it out.
OS to go tomorrow hopefully.
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mk1collector



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England 2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Bonatti Grey
Re-fitted my roof bars as it's holiday time soon!
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Nobby



Member Since: 09 Aug 2012
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England 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Santorini Black
Fitted my new Mantec spare wheel carrier. _______________________________
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Post #350250 7th Aug 2014 9:39pm
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DefenderJon



Member Since: 01 Dec 2012
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Northern Ireland 2000 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Epsom Green
Today I fitted new rear anti roll bar ball joints and bushes, new steering damper bushes, and a new UJ on my front prop.

Got my MOT in a few weeks time, so getting prepared. Smile

Jon.
Post #350426 8th Aug 2014 10:03pm
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custom90



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How did you find the anti roll bar bushes and steering damper bushes to change?

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