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| meeerrrk Member Since: 12 Feb 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 548   
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Thanks, it’s actually Britpart’s new version, they’ve changed to Ring LEDs but they are bigger so needs a new bumper design. My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html
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13th Nov 2017 7:07am |
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| meeerrrk Member Since: 12 Feb 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 548
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Treated myself to a 5th sawtooth and BFG
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16th Nov 2017 8:22pm |
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| meeerrrk Member Since: 12 Feb 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 548
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Ticked another few jobs off the list;
The bodyshop who carried out the repair on the rear of my Defender also noticed I had a broken exhaust hanger and welded it back on for me which was great! I’ve now fitted a replacement reverse light switch - thanks to the advice on this forum - and it has cured my intermittent reverse light, which is great. I replaced my VCV which again, due to the wonderful people on this forum I got for a bargain. I then visited the very friendly and helpful Ian who carried out the VCV relearn for me. 
So despite the wrongun who recently visited this forum - it just goes to show most are a brilliant group of friendly, helpful and like minded people
I’ve also recently fitted the TMD cruise control kit, which is a really nice touch for long journeys and especially towing aup and down the motorways! Finally, and maybe my favourite mod (close run thing with the LED headlights!) is a new Pioneer headunit. This is the new Pioneer CarPlay unit, so does nav, music, all in one. Fantastic piece of kit! Click image to enlarge My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html |
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18th Nov 2017 9:20pm |
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| meeerrrk Member Since: 12 Feb 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 548
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Hi Ian,
I was going to PM you - yes as soon as I drove away I could feel it was smoother at low revs (under 2k) I’ve now done about 100miles and it’s markedly different, smoother and barely any stuttering.. I’ve also noticed it seems easier to start in the morning when cold, and barely any smoke although it hasn’t been quite as cold the last couple of mornings. So yes, all things considered, everything I hoped for 
Thank you My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html |
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21st Nov 2017 11:25am |
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| ian series 1 Member Since: 17 Nov 2014 Location: south Posts: 3127 
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Great news
 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"
Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered. |
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21st Nov 2017 1:42pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10782 
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Great to have a matching set  1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper. Clayton. |
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22nd Nov 2017 8:35pm |
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| meeerrrk Member Since: 12 Feb 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 548
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Finally found the time to fit the Wheel carrier, this is a britpart special. Since thinking I’d bought the Mantec then finding out they were no longer available, I hunted around for an affordable replacement. The rear door being brand new after the little bump, I didn’t want to damage it with that heavy Wheel and tyre hanging off the back!
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge I’ve now also bought some black plastic caps to cover the silver nuts and bolt heads. The Defender has gone into a local specialist today to have a few jobs done including fuel tank breather replacement as it can’t be filled up at the moment  - also Service and MOT, the first in my ownership  My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html |
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5th Dec 2017 1:42pm |
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| meeerrrk Member Since: 12 Feb 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 548
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Also having used the cruise control recently for a long journey towing - I would strongly recommend getting a kit to anyone, very smooth and controls the speed well. Made for a relaxing drive (other than the normal idiots on the road of course!)
My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html |
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5th Dec 2017 1:45pm |
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| meeerrrk Member Since: 12 Feb 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 548
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Good news, the Defender passed the MOT with no advisories
I also took the opportunity to have the following done, so I’m feeling the pain a little; - Fuel tank breather hose replacement – so it doesn’t leak while filling up - Annual Service - Diff Pinion seal - Oil leak on engine - Front steering damper (the recently fitted Bilstein had failed ☹ ) - Rear shock bushes - Panhard rod bushes and bolts (superpro) - Front swivel shim check / adjust An expensive few months of Defender ownership but I’m doing my best to keep on top of any issues which arise. My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html |
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7th Dec 2017 3:47pm |
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| mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6769 
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It'll all be worth it in the end though
looks great Ray
My build thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html |
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7th Dec 2017 4:36pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10782
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Great it passed the MOT
it's always best to keep on top of things 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper. Clayton. |
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7th Dec 2017 9:48pm |
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| meeerrrk Member Since: 12 Feb 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 548
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I filled my landy up with fuel and there isn't a puddle underneath
amazing My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html |
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8th Dec 2017 9:49am |
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| meeerrrk Member Since: 12 Feb 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 548
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no real updates on the defender front recently, but I have developed a couple of faults which I'm looking for some advice on.
the clutch is showing the classis signs of release bearing / spring failure, but I wonder if this also is causing the biggest problem I have at the moment (taken from a thread I started in technical section) : Could the failing clutch / release bearing cause a harsh vibration through the vehicle? The best way to describe it is - Imagine the feeling like you’ve shifted up to the wrong gear and really laboured the engine (ie like going to select 3rd but selected 5th instead) I’ve got the classic signs my clutch is failing (very noisy release bearing at idle and clatter when switching off) and now this vibration has appeared which seems to be only when cold (ie first few miles of the day) and at low speed / gears. At first I thought it was Exhaust, but it’s all secure on inspection. If not clutch, what else could it be? any ideas guys? the other problem I've got is what I believe to be EGR related; any good guides about for removal / refitting? (want to take it off to check the motor/gears and clean). My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html |
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23rd Feb 2018 12:09pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5183
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what centre caps are those? I am after a set for mine. Just to add that bling. ( still working on the money to get the tyres) Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back
Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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23rd Feb 2018 6:51pm |
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