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| Ramsay Member Since: 30 Sep 2015 Location: Moffat, Dumfries & Galloway Posts: 632   
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 thanks Shaggydog 1995 Defender 110 CSW
1971 SIIA Lightweight |
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17th Jan 2016 12:41pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347  
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And there is the golden nugget of information I was missing! The seal was a huge rubber sponge affair which didn't really fit very well to begin with so I think that caused 90% of the issues when refitting. Of course its now much more busy as the webasto water pump is now fitted to the bottom of it and the webasto has replaced the washer pump so is very much a tighter squeeze then it once was. Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter |
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17th Jan 2016 2:26pm |
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| Retroanaconda Member Since: 04 Jan 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 2706
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Goes without saying also, genuine seals only. Like most aftermarket seals, the Britpart/whatever versions of these are poorly shaped and make fitting even harder.
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17th Jan 2016 4:48pm |
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| dorsetsmith Member Since: 30 Oct 2011 Location: South West Posts: 4554 |
 Click image to enlarge one of these you meen |
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17th Jan 2016 5:40pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Quite so, I was recommended an Allmakes one which was not quite the fit I was hoping for.
I just have to dig my way into it now 
Click image to enlarge Ramsay Pictures for you Click image to enlarge The blue wire is the earth which is fitted to the air box foot bolt. It seems good enough but I may change it another day. The relays were added by drilling a hole and adding some paint to protect it. The do get a bit damp in this position so I may end up moving them so they are closer to the inner side of the wing. The drivers side wiring goes up over the top of the fan shroud and is cable tied to the shroud. I took a picture but it corrupted when downloading 
Click image to enlarge The drivers side is ring is attached to the power steering reservoir bolt. Again not ideal but it works and will do until I can find time to explore it a bit better. Dorsetsmith, yes that is the one! Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter |
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17th Jan 2016 5:42pm |
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| Ramsay Member Since: 30 Sep 2015 Location: Moffat, Dumfries & Galloway Posts: 632
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Thanks Shaggydog those are great pictures. I will make up a similar bracket at work to mount the relays. I will consider an enclosure for them. 1995 Defender 110 CSW
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17th Jan 2016 8:26pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Not much to report thankfully at the moment.
Just doing daily commute and getting very mucky. Went around underneath it the other day and greased all the prop shafts and other greasing points. Was a once in a lifetime event actually as I just parked up and the props were aligned just right so I could get to every single one! What are the odds!? I'm slowly trying to put a maintenance spreadsheet together for my truck so as certain mileages are reached I an perform the recommended maintenance. Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter |
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28th Jan 2016 1:20pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Bit of another boring update this one but hey ho that seems to be life at the moment.
My old girl has been working hard since our move, done over 4000 miles since new years and is returning a steady 31mpg which is a bit disappointing considering the gas flowed head. If I could have gone for a standard head I would have it is really not worth the extra money. It is slightly smoother but otherwise there is no performance gains and if anything I have lost mpg as I was a steady 33mpg last year. The only niggle I have at the moment (as I fly around the flat touching every piece of wood I can find) is my gearbox is leaking oil. Not allot, about 250ml every 3 months but it is making a bit of a mess under my parking space. Everything I can see points to the rear output seal being a full gearbox strip-down job to fix which is just not feasible at the moment. So I'm using steam engine technology and just keeping it topped up with oil. As one of my old CME's used to say "oil is the cheapest form of engineering" 
She is looking rather filthy at the moment Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge The weather is not exactly enthusing me to go out and wash it. Plus I have my neighbours brand new BMW on one side and my other neighbours brand new Mercedes on the other side so it makes you very careful about where your muddy soap suds land! As far as mods go everything is on hold at the moment as Miss Shaggydogs Td5 is a real drain on our living expenses at the moment which is not helping at all. But.... I can still make a list... Still To Do; Washer bottle leak Alpine light window seals Internal rear window mesh/guards Heated Windscreen and Mirrors Sort out heating system (full dash strip out and wing off seal, paint, insulate and probably welding) Would love to add heated seats but that is definitely blue sky thinking thing at the moment. Dash Pod for Rev Counter and Temp Gauge and Switches Properly Paint the USW panels and sort out the inside finally. Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter |
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5th Mar 2016 2:47pm |
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| Mo Murphy Member Since: 01 Jun 2008 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts Posts: 2285 
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It may be dirty but it looks tidy. I've just fitted a mini mud pod in mine, a tidy bit of kit and easy to fit.
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen. 50 Shades of Pennine Grey |
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5th Mar 2016 3:08pm |
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| Crofter Member Since: 19 Feb 2015 Location: Peterhead Posts: 169 
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Shaggydog
Your Defender looks good well worth the work. I enjoy this thread. Thomas |
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5th Mar 2016 4:42pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Thanks Guys
I'm glad people enjoy reading my ramblings and how to's makes it all feel a bit worth it
I have given her a clean now but came inside for a cup of tea and a biscuit, so will go and grab a picture in a minute. Quick once over with one bucket and then another bucket to give it a proper clean off, then a towel down and spray of liquid wax. Then gave the interior a quick hoover out and then gave her a going over with some hard wax just to try and give the paint some protection from the salt and mud. Mo, Which one did you go for? do you have a picture? I have been looking at the RDX ones from bolton bits which have the recesses for gauges in them ready. not sure what the quality is like but I remember reading someone else having fitted one with great effect 
I have the gauges and having now bought them do want to use them. Problem is I am having reservations because I don't want it to look like a "boy racer". I am leaning a bit more towards the lower one as it would take up less room and could hold the switches for the screen, seats and wing mirrors- eventually! Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter |
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5th Mar 2016 6:20pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Everyone loves a before and after shot!
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197
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5th Mar 2016 7:07pm |
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| Mo Murphy Member Since: 01 Jun 2008 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts Posts: 2285
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Here you go shaggydog 😊
[URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.
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6th Mar 2016 10:21am |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Looks Great! Thanks for the pic
 Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197
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6th Mar 2016 3:45pm |
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