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Happyoldgit

Member Since: 14 Sep 2007
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3471

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey

Zagato wrote:
Eh!

I was wondering how you knew that they don't have the same ethos or that

Quote:
some of these guys really don't give a *~#%$

? Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades.
Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW.

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I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic.

17th May 2011 11:12am

Zagato
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Member Since: 08 Jan 2011
Location: Billingshurst West Sussex
Posts: 5013

"most of the garages around here.........." Garages not Main Dealers. As said only just been introduced to the guys

As you say only had it a couple of weeks!!

But to answer your question relating to garages - Ten years of taking my cars into local garages

One example was when I took my Jag replica in two years ago and they managed to break the centre console bit, yanked out my immobiliser switch and the guy was resting his knee on my number plate holder and scratched the hell out of it luckily he didn't break it as it was made of fibre glass and the damage was hidden under the plate when it was put back on. I have read loads of examples on this forum also about damage done at main dealers so yeah worth having one eye on whats going on

As said theyre probably OK havn't heard any bad news about the particular branch - very pleased with the branch service so far.

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17th May 2011 11:29am

peanutbob

Member Since: 12 Feb 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 291

Well my 59 110 has been in for the recall last week. It returns this week for another diff oil seal, replacement of rusting wing mirrors, rusting rear sliding window catches. It then goes to another garage for attention to rusting bulkhead below front window rubber seal.
At least I had the chassis waxoyled.

17th May 2011 11:38am

Zagato
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Member Since: 08 Jan 2011
Location: Billingshurst West Sussex
Posts: 5013

Where exactly is the rusting "Peanutbob" is it from under the lower window rubber, from under the window frame that has the foam sealant strip where it rests on the bulkhead or the bonnet hinge on the bulkhead?

Cheers Chris

17th May 2011 12:00pm

peanutbob

Member Since: 12 Feb 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 291

It's under the lower window rubber where the rubber joins the metal window frame, about 3 cms long.

17th May 2011 12:07pm

Zagato
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Location: Billingshurst West Sussex
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Sounds like my old TD5, it had very bad rust all the way around the frame hidden by the window rubber. I only discovered it when I had the perished rubber replaced when it was 5 years old. The guy that did the work said it wasn't uncommon on Defenders as they don't put sealant in so water just sits behind the rubber most of the time

It was also the reason water made my roof lining drop as it filled up with water leaking from the sunroof rubber seal. He suggested I seal all my windows which i did and have done on the new one! Some say it's anal but of course it's common sense to look after something which costs so much when you are going to keep it a long time!

I hope they get it sorted for you properly

e.g. glass out, treat properly and inspect the rest of frame. It would be ideal if they could swing a new frame for you

17th May 2011 12:29pm

DefenderOfTheEarth

Member Since: 09 Nov 2010
Location: Cornwall, UK
Posts: 1304

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green

peanutbob wrote:
Well my 59 110 has been in for the recall last week. It returns this week for another diff oil seal, replacement of rusting wing mirrors, rusting rear sliding window catches. It then goes to another garage for attention to rusting bulkhead below front window rubber seal.
At least I had the chassis waxoyled.

Blimey! One of the unlucky Defender owners by the sound of it

Either that or you live in/by the sea. Defender 110XS SW gone... now VW California 180 4 Motion.

17th May 2011 1:32pm

Eduardo

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: RegiÃ³n Metropolitana
Posts: 2110

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey

Nothing happens here yet

Eduardo

MY 2007 110 SW PUMA 2.4: Big Fog of 64'
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17th May 2011 2:47pm

The Boy

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: East Northants
Posts: 1459

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Rimini Red

DefenderOfTheEarth wrote:
peanutbob wrote:
Well my 59 110 has been in for the recall last week. It returns this week for another diff oil seal, replacement of rusting wing mirrors, rusting rear sliding window catches. It then goes to another garage for attention to rusting bulkhead below front window rubber seal.
At least I had the chassis waxoyled.

Blimey! One of the unlucky Defender owners by the sound of it

Either that or you live in/by the sea.

Need to check the bulkhead but the rest I have had on my 09 110

17th May 2011 3:18pm

peanutbob

Member Since: 12 Feb 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 291

I had an 03 90 also with rusting wing mirrors (on the arms). One might have thought that L/R would have requested their wing mirror supplier to improve the quality of their product by now/or change supplier. I don't quite understand when you are paying 25/30 thousand pounds uk sterling L/R feel putting ancient mirrors with 1970s Leyland quality is acceptable!

17th May 2011 7:01pm

peanutbob

Member Since: 12 Feb 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 291

And why are the rubber seals around all the doors not glued in?? I have had the rear door seals replaced twice after they came away and the door catch mashed the strip. Both L/R and the dealer could not utilise glue, so I have now done so. All the other door strips come away with ease..
I've never come across such a wonderful and dreadful vehicle..I'll either sell it soon or keep it forever...

17th May 2011 7:29pm

RED-DOT

Member Since: 29 Jun 2009
Location: stirling
Posts: 2363

The satin black paintwork is thinner than a fag paper and it is still an issue.. i got my headlight rings replaced in Dec/10 and all the paint has fell off, side steps, chassis and mirror arms.. £32K Defender gets not 1p more rust protection than a Base model. We put up with it and to be honest the finish pre India was mince. 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..

17th May 2011 7:34pm

peanutbob

Member Since: 12 Feb 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 291

Shouldn't think you'd get mince post India. They're a bit touchy about the sacred cow and that sort of gough.

17th May 2011 7:44pm

RED-DOT

Member Since: 29 Jun 2009
Location: stirling
Posts: 2363

Aye buddy.. MATRON, MATRON!!! 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..

17th May 2011 7:46pm

warren

Member Since: 14 Oct 2009
Location: East Lancs.
Posts: 903

2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Santorini Black

Still not got mine! I'm feeling left out.

17th May 2011 9:22pm

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