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| trickster5000 Member Since: 12 Dec 2015 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 512   
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Yeah I just chucked them on to see if it works, will obviously tie them up out of the way before taking it out for a spin Matt.
'89 90 CSW with a 3.5 V8 conversion (WIP) - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic46809.html |
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11th Jul 2017 8:47pm |
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| trickster5000 Member Since: 12 Dec 2015 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 512
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After what started out as a simple head gasket replacement nearly 2 months ago, we took her out for a spin around the block. The new engine seems to have a lot more poke than the old one and is quieter as well. It pulls very well with absolutely no smoke which is surprising for an engine that's been sat for a couple of years.
Overall extremely pleased, glad to have it back on the road and I can now focus on some mods  (oh and fix some of the new rattles  ) Matt.
'89 90 CSW with a 3.5 V8 conversion (WIP) - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic46809.html |
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12th Jul 2017 8:43pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10891 
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Great outcome there with the engine
 at least the "new " rattles should be easier to sort out  Clayton.
1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper. |
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13th Jul 2017 8:23pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5239
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Normally the case, you don't always know what the story was with the old engine that was dropped in. It could have been bodged up and just dropped in to sell on. When you fixed the head gasket it, you may have un earthed more problems. When we did the head gasket on my rover metro last year, what should have been a simple fix as people said, turned into a major, major nightmare. I ended up un earthing problems after problems. At the end I just cut my losses and got shot, when it decided to jump into gear when I started the engine. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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13th Jul 2017 8:30pm |
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| trickster5000 Member Since: 12 Dec 2015 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 512
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Starting to wonder if the rattles aren't new but seem more audible now as the new engine is quieter and smoother. Turned out to be an absolute bargain, picked the engine up for £50 as spares or repairs, bit of a gamble but definitely paid off! Was also a pleasant surprise to find out the previous owner put new recon g/box and t/box on less than 4000 miles ago.
Got my side steps on this evening, passenger side was easy, used the sticky DIY rivnut tool thread to help with the rivnut bit. Driver's side however was an absolute sod to get on, managed to drop the fuel tank just enough to contort my hands through the tiny gap and somehow get a ring spanner on the nut. An unpleasant job to say the least but it's done now and they look great!  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Matt. '89 90 CSW with a 3.5 V8 conversion (WIP) - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic46809.html |
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13th Jul 2017 8:43pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10891
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Looks a good there with the steps
we all need some luck now and then, you certainly got that with the £50
 you maybe right about the rattles now as you can hear them better Clayton.
1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper. |
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13th Jul 2017 9:18pm |
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| trickster5000 Member Since: 12 Dec 2015 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 512
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Managed to get out for a few snaps this evening:
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge And this one I really like, reminds me of the gorgeous B+W photos they have in the first page of the Hanyes manual of, at the time, brand new 90s and 110s. Click image to enlarge Matt. '89 90 CSW with a 3.5 V8 conversion (WIP) - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic46809.html |
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14th Jul 2017 6:32pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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They look great - very atmospheric
 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 |
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14th Jul 2017 7:48pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5239
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looking well neat there now, that's not bad for 50 quid if the engine and gearbox is spot on! Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back
Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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14th Jul 2017 8:24pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10891
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Great pics
 Clayton.
1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper. |
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16th Jul 2017 8:19pm |
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| trickster5000 Member Since: 12 Dec 2015 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 512
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Thanks
Had a fantastic day at the Kelmarsh LR show. Always enjoy a good look around the 2nd hand stalls for little gems, this time I managed to pick up a Td5 clutch assembly with a clutch spring assist so hoping for a lighter clutch. Got a new gear lever and knob with proper threads for the knob to screw into so it doesn't twist and turn. Picked up one of those pesky seat recliner lever caps, had one missing for ages but didn't want to pay a fiver for a new one. Finally I got a pair of retro heritage badges for a bargain of £25! Admittedly they're not Artmin but at less than half the price I'm extremely pleased! I opted for the safer option of putting rivets in the holes and sticking the badge on with double sided tape. Removing the green oval and 3D lettering I applied last year was a bit of a pain - I was very worried about damaging the paintwork and in the end I did end up pulling a bit of paint off with the badge but it will be covered by the new one. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Matt. '89 90 CSW with a 3.5 V8 conversion (WIP) - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic46809.html |
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21st Jul 2017 8:33pm |
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| Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674  
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Those badges do look very smart
90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html 110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html 52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html D3 Hse - Fiona Capri 2l S - Anna Think I might have a problem............ |
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21st Jul 2017 9:01pm |
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| Van Whalen Member Since: 16 Apr 2017 Location: Melbourne Posts: 29 
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Badges look great! I've just ordered the same/similar for my 90.
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22nd Jul 2017 6:00am |
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| trickster5000 Member Since: 12 Dec 2015 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 512
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Thanks I'm really pleased with them.
Today I swapped the clutch pedal assembly, or at least tried. Swapping the pedals was surprisingly easy - 6 bolts and then a bit of wiggling to squeeze it through the bulkhead. The problem came when we tried to bleed it. It sort of dribbled out a bit but no bubbles, no pressure and the pedal had no resistance. After a while trying to bleed with no change, we came to the conclusion that the master cylinder is knackered. Is this a reasonable conclusion? Can I just swap over my old master cylinder? Either way I'm going to have to remove the entire pedal assembly again... Matt. '89 90 CSW with a 3.5 V8 conversion (WIP) - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic46809.html |
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23rd Jul 2017 8:06pm |
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