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Mash



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Guernsey 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Nato Green
Very nice Thumbs Up

Is it staying galv on show or are you painting it? 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............
Post #722048 7th Aug 2018 6:44pm
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shayes



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Location: Devon
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United Kingdom 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Coniston Green
I too am looking forward to following this thread. As my "Grover' is a keeper and I am no mechanic, I have learnt so much by following what you guy's do to your Defender's. Good luck chap,
Cheers Simon Bow down Thumbs Up
Post #722050 7th Aug 2018 6:47pm
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Profyaffle



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Nice.. another Yorkshire Landy... Thumbs Up 1993 200Tdi Defender 90
Post #722064 7th Aug 2018 7:01pm
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Procta



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under_rover wrote:
Can't see the sense in it either Procta, some tasks probably cost them more in time and cable ties than it would have done to do it rightin the first place. Very Happy


you want to see some of the things we have changed or sorted out, and its looking like its never had a belt change! The motor is on 125k! Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!
Post #722076 7th Aug 2018 7:16pm
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under_rover



Member Since: 02 Apr 2013
Location: Yorkshire
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2002 Defender 110 Td5 SW Oslo Blue
Mash wrote:
Very nice Thumbs Up

Is it staying galv on show or are you painting it?


Hi Mash,

Being painted, All T washed and primed now. Unfortunately still tacky this morning so maybe topcoat it over the weekend, time permitting



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Post #722712 10th Aug 2018 5:17pm
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under_rover



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2002 Defender 110 Td5 SW Oslo Blue
shayes wrote:
I too am looking forward to following this thread. As my "Grover' is a keeper and I am no mechanic, I have learnt so much by following what you guy's do to your Defender's. Good luck chap,
Cheers Simon Bow down Thumbs Up


Cheers Simon,
Post #722713 10th Aug 2018 5:20pm
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under_rover



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2002 Defender 110 Td5 SW Oslo Blue
Profyaffle wrote:
Nice.. another Yorkshire Landy... Thumbs Up


Lol Laughing , it is now, repatriated from rural Wales
Post #722714 10th Aug 2018 5:23pm
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under_rover



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2002 Defender 110 Td5 SW Oslo Blue
Procta wrote:
under_rover wrote:
Can't see the sense in it either Procta, some tasks probably cost them more in time and cable ties than it would have done to do it rightin the first place. Very Happy


you want to see some of the things we have changed or sorted out, and its looking like its never had a belt change! The motor is on 125k!


Lol.... Just taken timing cover off ours 172k.... pic of belt to follow soon
Post #722717 10th Aug 2018 5:33pm
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under_rover



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2002 Defender 110 Td5 SW Oslo Blue
A bit more progress made on the old girl over the last week Very Happy
Chassis is now all sprayed up


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Also managed to get the suspension and axle tubes in too Thumbs Up


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Hoping we'll get all the hubs, stub axles and steering in over the coming week .... fingers crossed
Post #723823 16th Aug 2018 3:48pm
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Procta



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Looking good there Thumbs Up I hope you ran a drill through the bolt holes, just to get shot of the excess galv. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!
Post #723911 16th Aug 2018 11:03pm
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Kit



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United Kingdom 1993 Defender 90 200 Tdi SW Scotia Grey
keep it up Thumbs Up 1993 200 Tdi 90 CSW
1956 Series 1 Hard-top
1958 Series 1 Soft-top
Post #723912 16th Aug 2018 11:14pm
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HK07



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England 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Cairns Blue
Hk07
Procta wrote:
Looking good there Thumbs Up I hope you ran a drill through the bolt holes, just to get shot of the excess galv.


Not needed on a Richards Chassis, is all ready to go Thumbs Up 2007 90 Puma - Love it - Best car I have ever owned.

1989 Ninety 200tdi - Love it - Second best car I have ever owned.

1951 80" Series 1 - Love it - Third best car I have ever owned.
Post #723924 17th Aug 2018 3:06am
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under_rover



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2002 Defender 110 Td5 SW Oslo Blue
Your spot on there HK07, been a breeze so far.... Very Happy , certainly a damn sight easier than taking it apart was Whistle
Post #723943 17th Aug 2018 7:39am
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Procta



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Hardest part is yet to come, see if it all works and making sure bits are not left over Laughing Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!
Post #723982 17th Aug 2018 1:12pm
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L110CDL



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Nice one, good move forward and hoping you move further on through the week Wink Clayton.

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper.
Post #724305 19th Aug 2018 9:04pm
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