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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3261   
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Looks great. Really need to do mine soon.
How did you prepare and what did you use? |
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15th Apr 2018 9:50am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7904 
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Looks great! Mine desperately needs doing too. I was considering taking a shortcut and not removing the tow bar bolts but seeing this reminds me if a job is worth doing, do it properly and remove the bolts! 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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15th Apr 2018 9:57am |
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| Siwynne Member Since: 04 Nov 2016 Location: West lancs Posts: 578 
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Toolstation pro industrial coat. Cheap aerosol but a good satin finish.
Prime then paint Rub down with scotchbrite pads first to clean metal then panel wipe and paint Front bumper is now off and is in a right state. Angle grinder with wire brush is the first plan if attack. It was slightly bent when I bought the car so I’m going to see if I can get it straight Side steps and steering guard will follow if the bumper comes up ok. |
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15th Apr 2018 11:17am |
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| Siwynne Member Since: 04 Nov 2016 Location: West lancs Posts: 578
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The only other things done to this truck are clear LED lights, snow cowl, wingtop chequer plate, load area shelf and carpet, trans k9 dog box.
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15th Apr 2018 11:21am |
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| williamthedog Member Since: 29 Dec 2012 Location: south wales Posts: 3441 
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I know it's a bit late now but I always spray mine with acf 50 and have done since it was new. It's still as good as day one
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15th Apr 2018 11:28am |
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| Siwynne Member Since: 04 Nov 2016 Location: West lancs Posts: 578
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Bumper and steering guard done. The bumper was rotten underneath. Really poor for five years old. I’ve got a fifty year old Vw that has bumpers that are in better condition than these.
Rear folding step left to do black then windscreen blocks in body colour. |
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15th Apr 2018 6:55pm |
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| Siwynne Member Since: 04 Nov 2016 Location: West lancs Posts: 578
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 Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Came out ok |
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15th Apr 2018 6:59pm |
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| Siwynne Member Since: 04 Nov 2016 Location: West lancs Posts: 578
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My insurance is due next month so I started to look around. Gave A-Plan a call as most on here seem happy with them. I nearly dropped a
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16th Apr 2018 4:42pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7904
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Did you call the Thatcham office? They don't like everyone but I pay under half that with all mods declared. 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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16th Apr 2018 5:04pm |
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| Siwynne Member Since: 04 Nov 2016 Location: West lancs Posts: 578
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Yes called the thatcham office. Mentioned def 2.
I live in west lancs but have an L postcode and suspect this was the issue. LV have quoted half of what A plan did. |
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16th Apr 2018 5:26pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7904
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I guess it must be a postcode issue then maybe.
I used to be with LV, no problems with them. I only went with APlan this time as they were a few pounds cheaper and forum sponsors. 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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16th Apr 2018 6:20pm |
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| Def2ns Member Since: 06 May 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 7  
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that looks great
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8th May 2018 2:48am |
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| Siwynne Member Since: 04 Nov 2016 Location: West lancs Posts: 578
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Truck is back in the dealership.
Last year there was a little work carried out that involved removing the timing cover. It leaks. So dealership are trying to put it right. Between them and extended warranty it’s costing somebody. I’m back in a disco sport for the 110th day in the last twelve months. Truck is five years old with 60000 miles on it. I’ve done 3500 miles in hire cars this year. Extended warranty for another year last week. Will do this up until 100,000 |
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16th Jun 2018 3:38pm |
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| Siwynne Member Since: 04 Nov 2016 Location: West lancs Posts: 578
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Had it back from dealership about four days. Leak seems to be sorted. It was crank seal and timing chain cover leaking. Gave it an A service last night the drove a short distance. It always sounds better after a filter and oil change.
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26th Jun 2018 8:35am |
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