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diesel_jim

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Thon wrote:

It's all a question of the same process: offer-up, measure, mark, get paranoid, re-offer-up, measure, measure again, mark slightly differently, offer-up, re-measure, go back to original marks, get fed up, drill the f*cker anyway and hope for the best ....

:

Mine is a P&P full external, and like an idiot I printed off their template, trusted it, drilled, then offered up the cage....

So I've now got 4x (two each side) extra bolts in the side of the tub to fill the holes

13th Feb 2018 7:31am

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17598

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

bankz5152 wrote:
Ahh that makes sense as its a DCPU and thus no rear jets.

Horn is there just moved for security reasons. I dont appear to have a BBSU can one be retro fitted?

Yes, fit a BBUS (it is plug and play) but do not fit it in the "factory" location, since there it can be accessed and disabled through the headlight aperture. Either use an extension loom or modify the wing loom to bring the BBUS wires out separately from the bulkhead connector and fit it somewhere where it cannot be accessed without opening the bonnet.

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13th Feb 2018 8:16am

agentmulder

Member Since: 16 Apr 2016
Location: Outer Space
Posts: 1324

Ouch

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The SD flanges were sufficiently large to cover the template mismatch on mine - they certainly weren't centre to them which rubbed the OCD in me the wrong way.

Anyhoo, more the fault of LR build tolerances of course

, but you'd think SD should be aware of that ... Actually, we are aware of it too so ...

Any news from the OP? Solved the bowel problem, working on the consonants...

13th Feb 2018 8:17am

bankz5152

Member Since: 02 Feb 2017
Location: South London/North Kent
Posts: 2192

blackwolf wrote:
bankz5152 wrote:
Ahh that makes sense as its a DCPU and thus no rear jets.

Horn is there just moved for security reasons. I dont appear to have a BBSU can one be retro fitted?

Yes, fit a BBUS (it is plug and play) but do not fit it in the "factory" location, since there it can be accessed and disabled through the headlight aperture. Either use an extension loom or modify the wing loom to bring the BBUS wires out separately from the bulkhead connector and fit it somewhere where it cannot be accessed without opening the bonnet.

Any idea where I can get one from? Had a look on ebay/google couldnt find much, just the extension looms.

Just waiting for the cage to delivered! Wings are off ready to be marked and cut, cant do much more without the cage!

13th Feb 2018 11:10am

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17598

Google the part number, LR044570, and you should find plenty.

13th Feb 2018 1:26pm

bankz5152

Member Since: 02 Feb 2017
Location: South London/North Kent
Posts: 2192

Cage arrived about 11am this morning!! Been hard at it all day! Front end is nearly done!

14th Feb 2018 2:57pm

Grenadier

Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
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2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Corris Grey

Sorry to dredge up an old thread, but Bankz do you have any more 'during' and 'finished' photos? Was it a lengthy but altogether manageable job? Thinking of doing this before winter.

Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey

10th Sep 2018 9:05am

Grenadier

Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: The foot of Mont Blanc...
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For those interested in tackling this solo, I found a cracking DIY project with full photos from Estonia. Really good detail.

https://est.imedepold.ee/galerii/index.php...Cab?page=1 Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey

10th Sep 2018 9:15am

bankz5152

Member Since: 02 Feb 2017
Location: South London/North Kent
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Grenadier wrote:
Sorry to dredge up an old thread, but Bankz do you have any more 'during' and 'finished' photos? Was it a lengthy but altogether manageable job? Thinking of doing this before winter.

Bit of a write up here on landyzone.

Wasnt that hard just alot of time and alot of measuring!

I started weds at 11am finished friday at 8pm working roughly 8 - 10 hours a day alone.

You may be able to get it done in a weekend with a couple mates but i would allow at least 3 days either way.

Makita buzz gun on a low setting was a god send!

Buy plenty of automotive masking tape, plenty of 1mm cutting discs for the grinder, silicone sealant, pencils, fine sandpaper and undercoat paint. Instagram @defender_ventures
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10th Sep 2018 11:37am

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
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2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

When are you getting yours fitted Monsieur Le Grenadier?

Would look good!

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
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10th Sep 2018 11:42am

Grenadier

Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: The foot of Mont Blanc...
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I heartily agree.

Click image to enlarge Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey

10th Sep 2018 12:10pm

Grenadier

Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: The foot of Mont Blanc...
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bankz5152 wrote:

Bit of a write up here on landyzone.

Thanks Bankz. Even though you didn't include the link,

I managed to find it.

Very useful pointers, ta. And yours looks great.

Also love the Coopers on the Bowlers, definitely going to be my next tyre.

And what's your thoughts on the oversized air intake? Worth it? Think I might have asked before, but you seem to be one step ahead of many of my planned mods

Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey

10th Sep 2018 12:20pm

bankz5152

Member Since: 02 Feb 2017
Location: South London/North Kent
Posts: 2192

Oooops

https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/ban...68/page-38

On a standard one i doubt it but tuned up then yes. Turbo spools faster for sure, makes a great noise too!

Instagram @defender_ventures
Empire Tuning - Agent

10th Sep 2018 1:12pm

Grenadier

Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: The foot of Mont Blanc...
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Ta. Yup, plan to do cooler, filter, map, possibly turbo etc.

Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey

10th Sep 2018 1:14pm

bankz5152

Member Since: 02 Feb 2017
Location: South London/North Kent
Posts: 2192

Grenadier wrote:
I heartily agree.

Click image to enlarge

Where did you get those nets from?

Then worth doing!! Was 3.5" exhaust sections. X3 tight 90 degrees x1 60 degree, 900mm straight Instagram @defender_ventures
Empire Tuning - Agent

10th Sep 2018 1:21pm

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