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| Red8eard Member Since: 21 Oct 2016 Location: UK Posts: 69  
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Frend of mine @mcma1 suggested i join up start a thread on my arguments.. i mean progress with my 130.
Bit of a background. Basically after selling my kitted D1 start of 2015 i wanted a defender and i wanted something to tow the race car triple axle and act as a support vehicle to the family business of Haulage. Around the end of 2015 i found a project case over here in N.I. an ex NIE 2002- defender 130 with no engine and missing alot of parts. I bought it and paid too much in hindsight since i scraped most of it lol.  Click image to enlarge Looking for TD5 engines and all proved expensive, around then i fell in with Nick Steggel, Ash Witty, Simon and Reece to name a few who quickly suggested i fit a cummins. I thought its mad... I LOVE IT, the added practicality of the on-board air compressor and towing ability soon had me hooked. Ive stuck a few photos in, started with this in December Click image to enlarge And ive been working my way through all year first stripping. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Then rebuilding and adjusting along the way Click image to enlarge Air suspension got added into the mix along the way Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Then a larger turbo and injectors
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge This is a short summary there is 100's of pictures on facebook etc and videos on youtube of it running and the suspension etc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20JAPFSQr4E Currently working on an exhaust and wiring.
Click image to enlarge Feel free to ask any questions or any advice welcome. -Ged Last edited by Red8eard on 21st Oct 2016 9:59pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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21st Oct 2016 9:48pm |
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| mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2893 |
Welcome Ged!, this is an awesome build guys.
 Andy
2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3 https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233 2014 Corris 110 SW http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html My old Xtech 90 build.. http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html LS3 V8 build... http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html |
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21st Oct 2016 9:55pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10382 
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Cummins 130. Swoon
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21st Oct 2016 10:53pm |
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| LANDROVER Member Since: 13 Feb 2016 Location: EAST OF ENGLAND Posts: 208
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That is amazing! I need a Cummins 5.9 in my life...
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21st Oct 2016 11:05pm |
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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3641 
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that is great DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,
I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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22nd Oct 2016 6:11am |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5843 
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Excellent. I like the whistle between gear changes. 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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22nd Oct 2016 10:27am |
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| Red8eard Member Since: 21 Oct 2016 Location: UK Posts: 69
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Cheers guys.
Well ive been cracking on with the electrics. Finished up the wiring under the seat adding a new switched live relay to power the accessories only when the ignitions on so you cant leave a seat or light on after the ignitions off. I then made all the looms to go to and from the cubby box. including the airride controller, but ill still have to make a bracket for that. I had to add some extra connector on the loom as i want to remove the box and cover-lid easily to get to the tbox. Also wiried up the main front light bar into the full beam and also into its own switch. So you can run it with or without main beam. Click image to enlarge The finished position for now, i may more it slightly further forward and crank the gear lever but ill see how it fairs with a few cups in the holders. Click image to enlarge Finally this lets me get some light on the situation without jumping wires. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge -Ged |
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23rd Oct 2016 9:47am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7906 
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Looks great work! Thanks for sharing. I look forward to reading more when I can find it on FB.
James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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23rd Oct 2016 10:17am |
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| Red8eard Member Since: 21 Oct 2016 Location: UK Posts: 69
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Thanks, theres albums and posts on redmanautoegineering on fb. theres not alot of writing but i try and keep it upto date.
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23rd Oct 2016 11:56am |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5843
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Which gearbox have you used and which truck did the 5.9 come from ? 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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23rd Oct 2016 3:42pm |
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| AJC Member Since: 30 Nov 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1362
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Awesome!
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23rd Oct 2016 4:17pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20371
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Mmmm Cummins, highly sought after and renowned in the U.S. Fitted in their trucks, especially pick ups.
Very nice, do you have a video or sound clip? $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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23rd Oct 2016 4:18pm |
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| Red8eard Member Since: 21 Oct 2016 Location: UK Posts: 69
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Its a zf s542 box, commonly found in daf 7.5t lorrys. Theres a few videos here nothing much yet ill do a proper walkaround and video when i get a chance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20JAPFSQr4E |
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23rd Oct 2016 4:28pm |
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| Cupboard Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2971 
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Is that and air assisted gearbox? What's the sound between between gears?
And have you got any more information about the air suspension? That looks awesome. |
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23rd Oct 2016 7:39pm |
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