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| mrfirepro Member Since: 06 Nov 2020 Location: kent Posts: 231   
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Been doing a bit more work on the tub, bulkhead flange removal, not pretty but will be covered in carpet, hopefully it's strong.
Prep ready for forward facing rear seat mod.  Click image to enlarge Started stripping off the very patchy underseal Click image to enlarge |
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7th Feb 2021 7:54pm |
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| mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2899 |
Are you fitting the rear seats? Going good
 Andy
2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3 https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233 2014 Corris 110 SW http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html My old Xtech 90 build.. http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html LS3 V8 build... http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html |
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7th Feb 2021 9:46pm |
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| mrfirepro Member Since: 06 Nov 2020 Location: kent Posts: 231
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Andy, you know whats it's like, I'm going to try, using the YRM parts, looks quite straight forward, any advice welcome. Your build is looking awsome and a source of inspiration and ideas.
Chassis, engine and gearbox are due to arrive in two weeks time and then the fun really starts.... Thank god dry January is over.... bet you thought I'd missed that comment, made me laugh Last edited by mrfirepro on 9th Feb 2021 12:05am. Edited 1 time in total |
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7th Feb 2021 11:58pm |
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| Shroppy Member Since: 25 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 866 
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Regarding parts suppliers, I've had nothing but good experiences with shop4autoparts. They are run by EAC parts and are incredibly helpful. Would recommend you go for OEM parts where available, genuine is most likely unnecessary and the price difference usually only equates to an LR box...
Some Britpart parts are good quality and offer a healthy saving over genuine, the difficulty comes in determining which bits. As a general rule, for anything that moves or seals I opt for OEM/Timekn/Corteco, all of which Britpart supply. 1985 127 V8 Build Thread Series 2 109" Series 1 80" |
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8th Feb 2021 9:04am |
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| Linds Hanson Member Since: 16 Jan 2021 Location: Cornwall Posts: 486
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If you want it to work,not leave a puddle on the floor or kill you I would avoid Brit####! Definitely Gen for swivel housings as most of the aftermarket ones have had fatigue failures over the years. Even innocent things like door seals make all the difference from JLR.
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9th Feb 2021 3:06pm |
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| mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2899 |
Agree on the door seals, I tried some aftermarket recently and couldn’t get the doors to close
 . Andy
2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3 https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233 2014 Corris 110 SW http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html My old Xtech 90 build.. http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html LS3 V8 build... http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html |
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10th Feb 2021 5:50am |
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| mrfirepro Member Since: 06 Nov 2020 Location: kent Posts: 231
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thanks for the help, keep the comments coming as every comment makes me think about the build in a different way and consider other options.
Got a large delivery of YRM parts today so should keep me in work at the weekend. Got the tub stripped a little bit more Click image to enlarge and the floor test fitted Click image to enlarge And the excitment level has risen due to the arrival of the first engine/trans package pictures. This package should leave the states tomorrow and be with me in around a week Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge I finally made a decision on the brakes and have opted for the 405mm discs with 8 and 6 pot calipers. I've nearly ammassed all the parts for the ABS conversion as well and have sorted the TPMS out. Still on the lookout for a XS bulkhead loom if anyone has any leads, ive tried a quite a few places but no one ever gets back to me, very frustrating. |
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10th Feb 2021 10:43pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7906 
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Have you spoken to Dan Padmore at Pace Automotive? Dam seens to be the wiring guru. 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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11th Feb 2021 6:53am |
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| mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2899 |
8 pots
Will be interested to see the wheels you go for. Think there is a 20” SMC or nemesis?? Andy 2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3 https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233 2014 Corris 110 SW http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html My old Xtech 90 build.. http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html LS3 V8 build... http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html |
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11th Feb 2021 7:01am |
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| mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2899 |
There are a few used xs looms on eBay at the minute that support windows, aircon, heated seats and TC. Andy
2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3 https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233 2014 Corris 110 SW http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html My old Xtech 90 build.. http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html LS3 V8 build... http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html |
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11th Feb 2021 7:03am |
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| Black Puma Member Since: 31 Jan 2015 Location: Sydney Posts: 198 
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This build is looking fantastic. I cannot fathom pulling a whole Defender apart and back together. The ultimate project. How do you know where everything goes afterwards. Amazing stuff.
Love watching the progress. It's gonna be a ripper when it's done. I think the 18" would be ideal if you're putting big brakes in. Can't imagine anything bigger on a 90. The bigger wheels look less out of place on 110's and 130's, even then, 18 looks as big on those. You keeping the colour as is? The green looks great. Sympathise with you parts sourcing frustration. I'm currently buying a range of parts, spending decent amounts. So many companies/suppliers ignore emails. Strange business model, if your selling stuff, sell it - that's all you need to do... don't make it difficult or impossible for customers to give you their money! Keep up the great work!  |
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11th Feb 2021 7:57am |
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| Defendermatt Member Since: 15 Sep 2016 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 313 
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I'm interested to hear how you are getting ABS to work? Are you getting the required engine signals from the LS ECU or are you running it through the OEM diesel ECU?
As for the fitting of rear seats, I remember watching a video from Masai on retrofitting. They said that you need to align the seats with the cutouts in the window trim in order for them to fold away correctly, it might be worth a watch. 1989 90 4.3 V8 2012 L405 OF 2014 D4 HSE Lux (SOLD) 2015 90 HT (SOLD) @d9o.mf |
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11th Feb 2021 8:17am |
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| mrfirepro Member Since: 06 Nov 2020 Location: kent Posts: 231
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Hi Matt,
I did watch that and was very concerned fixing seats directly to a 2/3mm piece of Ali, no subfame and no fixings back to the chassis. I am absolutly no expert but even with my limited knowledge it seems wrong. (perhaps there are parts not shown in the video). Compare that against OE or the YRM kit both have a steel subframe and both connects to the chassis. Your advice on the location is good though, I've taken the distance of the floor fixings from the original so hopefully it will end up in the OE position as I dont have any trims yet. As for the ABS/TC, the new ECU will replace the LR ECU and connect to the GM ECU that way the standard cluster works and I get AC control as well and have even integrated (in theory at this time) a canbus tyre pressure monitoring system. Cluster should look like this Click image to enlarge Theory is all good but still need to get it all working in practice. As for the question of colour that is the topic of the moment in our house right now....watch this space |
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11th Feb 2021 8:58pm |
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| Defendermatt Member Since: 15 Sep 2016 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 313
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Which ABS unit are you retrofitting? Bosch or Wabco?
I have looked into retrofitting the ABS system but without a stock Land rover engine ECU present I am struggling to replicate the signals required to get it to work – I am running standalone management. Could you offer some advice on how you are getting the GM ECU and ABS ECU to communicate? TMPS sounds like a very interesting install!!! That cluster looks very tidy, will it be able to display gear indicator? 1989 90 4.3 V8 2012 L405 OF 2014 D4 HSE Lux (SOLD) 2015 90 HT (SOLD) @d9o.mf |
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12th Feb 2021 9:34am |
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