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adafish



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United Kingdom 1984 Defender 110 300 Tdi DCPU Stornoway Grey
Might have trouble getting the Mud Club sticker replaced tho.. Putting Dreams on Drives at JLR Solihull..
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Tommo



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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 Black LE Java Black
Hi
I was rear ended in March by a galaxy!! (car, not interspace universe Wink )
had new rear cross member and wiring.
Now all ok but looking at yours you may get a new chassis if they repair it Very Happy
Hope it goes well for you.
Tommo
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Tommo



Member Since: 19 Dec 2013
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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 Black LE Java Black
Hi
I was rear ended in March by a galaxy!! (car, not interspace universe Wink )
had new rear cross member and wiring.
Now all ok but looking at yours you may get a new chassis if they repair it Very Happy
Hope it goes well for you.
Tommo
Post #344998 13th Jul 2014 8:13pm
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Tommo



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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 Black LE Java Black
Sorry for double post, twitchy finger syndrome Embarassed
Post #345000 13th Jul 2014 8:16pm
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Brewstop



Member Since: 28 Oct 2012
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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Zambezi Silver
Well, time for an update.

Note the time delay......

Had an letter from the third parties insurance company in September accepting responsibility, engineers report wrote off my vehicle in October.

Had a low settlement offer last week, I did a small amount of research, asked for a larger amount and the final figure was increased by £2000.

I've bought the Cat D salvage for an acceptable figure.

So, does anyone know of a TDCI or TD5 CSW being broken?? Sandy
Post #368684 1st Nov 2014 9:37am
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CFB



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Seems the way to go with Defender claims, buy back and repair yourself. What sort of figure does the salvage work out at in terms of % of realistic value if undamaged? Andy
Post #368706 1st Nov 2014 11:24am
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cornish rattler



Member Since: 31 Aug 2013
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United Kingdom 1988 Defender 90 200 Tdi CSW Bronze Green
Re: Rear ended in my Defender
Brewstop wrote:
Rubbish day on Thursday.

I was stationary, indicating right to turn when I was hit from behind by a Ford Galaxy.

You'll notice the bike. That was hit on its back box by the galaxy as it swerved, knocking off the cars LHS wing mirror.

The motorcyclist was a very lucky bloke.

I'm waiting for the damage assessment, however, new rear crossmember, new rear tub, wheel carrier, rear door and rear right side panel seems to be required. My thoughts are it will be close to a write off on a 2002 110.

Any thoughts or advice?









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To be fair though that rear X member looks rotten and the damage may not have been as bad if the X member was in better nick Smile Graham

1988 Defender 90 county 200tdi ( Beast )

Paul Walker 1973-2013
( I Almost Had You )
Post #368830 1st Nov 2014 8:00pm
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Brewstop



Member Since: 28 Oct 2012
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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Zambezi Silver
That's true, I would have been very unhappy if I'd replaced the x member before the shunt though.

However, it's done and dusted now, HD crossmember here we come! Sandy
Post #369204 3rd Nov 2014 12:43pm
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mk1collector



Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
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England 2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Bonatti Grey
Why not stick a galv chassis on it as it will make it last a lot longer and will be worth a lot more if you come to sell.
Post #369206 3rd Nov 2014 12:47pm
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cornish rattler



Member Since: 31 Aug 2013
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United Kingdom 1988 Defender 90 200 Tdi CSW Bronze Green
That's what I am doing next year as mine has had a new rear X member recently by p o but the chassis is going in the centre, it is repairable but really once you start welding them you never stop so have decided on a galv chassis Smile Graham

1988 Defender 90 county 200tdi ( Beast )

Paul Walker 1973-2013
( I Almost Had You )
Post #369247 3rd Nov 2014 4:51pm
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Brewstop



Member Since: 28 Oct 2012
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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Zambezi Silver
Well, strip down started in November with some good news, rear door was found to be serviceable after the spare wheel carrier was removed.



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More good news, I've found a rear wheel arch assembly complete with wheel box and fuel filler already spot welded in.



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Post #403630 2nd Mar 2015 11:23am
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mk1collector



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Excellent, keep the pics coming Thumbs Up
Post #403653 2nd Mar 2015 12:37pm
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ppad



Member Since: 16 Nov 2012
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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
Blimey, Mr. Green envious of your workshop space! Was tinkering out on the street Sunday afternoon here in Chur... Sold the much modified 110 2.8, in Oz
Brought the 90 home from Switzerland ...
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NickMc



Member Since: 01 Oct 2014
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Northern Ireland 2006 Defender 90 Td5 HT Bonatti Grey
I managed to get one of those wheel arch panels too, Land Rover must have caught on that they were to cheap as i looked for another last week and it was three times the price now Confused
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HardCharger



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Philippines 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey
Dang! Nice to see you're starting to get the truck back to working order. Keep sending us updates, some of us may need the information someday. Hopefully not though.

Is there anything we can do or add on to the truck to prevent such damage? Bumperettes?
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