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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4216   
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I donโt think youโll find one brand that covers everything. In fact Iโd be wary of those. Better finding the specialist in that particular item.
My advice would be to sit back, relax and not do anything straight away (or at least nothing permanent or very expensive) and instead do loads of reading first. If you are anything like me, what you thought you wanted when first getting the car soon changes. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS |
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27th Oct 2021 11:04am |
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| Race.it Member Since: 27 Aug 2019 Location: Algeciras Posts: 820  
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welcome, best advice would be before changing things, ensure that that vehicle works well, as you could drop 3K on a set of wheels and tyres and find out you need some suspension bushes, or other work like a clutch etc, so I would drive it like it is, and as items wear out then replace them with upgraded items. (well thats my plan, now how do I convince myself my seats are worn out and I need some Recaro sportster CS seats in my life
 ) Searching for my first Defender...and started just as Covid hit, so talk about timing.
5 months after starting the search I found it, and here is the details |
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27th Oct 2021 11:43am |
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| Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3418  
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After you do what has been suggested above, then can share what mods you plan or you like to have.
I see that there are 3 mainstreams of mods... Make it go faster, kind of the Bowler route Make it look uuurrrmmmm strange, kind of the Khan route And there is the proper 4x4, full offroad, mud plugging or rock crawler route. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing 2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black |
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27th Oct 2021 12:31pm |
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| scotty38 Member Since: 21 May 2011 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 571  
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Boring but I'd look at security options first.
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27th Oct 2021 12:49pm |
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| AT1963 Member Since: 08 Jul 2020 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 148 
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even more boring make sure serviced correctly and on time
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27th Oct 2021 2:36pm |
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| discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2527 
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I'd go with what Scotty38 says about security. Otherwise you may not have a Defender to modify
 Defender 90XS SW
Mini Countryman Cooper S Morgan Plus 8 |
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27th Oct 2021 4:35pm |
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| diduan Member Since: 13 Oct 2016 Location: Central Balkan Posts: 260 
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Funny, this night I had a nightmare...I dreamed buying a set of big shiny wheels for the defender. When I saw them mounted I wanted to get rid of them but couldn't. Then I woke up. Phew... Defender 110 SW MY2011 2.4tdci decat, no EGR
Jeep Wrangler YJ 1990 4.0. Front 78' Dana 60, Rear CUCV 14 bolt |
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27th Oct 2021 5:12pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10772
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Another one for security first and then drive it for a while to see if you need / want to change anything
 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper. Clayton. |
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27th Oct 2021 9:44pm |
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| nitram17 Member Since: 08 Jun 2014 Location: newcastle Posts: 2261 |
I would start with the steering lock adjustment : http://defender90xs.blogspot.com/2013/11/s...tment.html |
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28th Oct 2021 11:15am |
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| I Like Old Skool Member Since: 23 Feb 2015 Location: Manchester Posts: 814 
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Steering stop lock adjustment is a good call, but aim for 5mm clearance instead of 15mm.
Also check brakes condition/function, handbrake operation, wheel bearings, grease propshaft splines and ujs, check swivels contain oil or grease, check/replace Fr & Rr diff oils, check/replace transfer box and gearbox oils, change engine oil & filter, inspect/replace air filter, inspect/replace ancillary belt. Not sure for later engines but for TDI engines REPLACE timing belt even if previous owner/seller says it has been done, unless you really, really, really believe them and still like to gamble! Flush cooling system and refill with the correct antifreeze/coolant. Most of the above are routine or essential service items but many owners seem to treat them like mods that are optional or might get done in the 'future'. Doing these can go a long way to making sure you are not left stranded at the roadside with an even bigger expense. Remember, 'Chrome don't get you home!' and flashy mods look shjt when you are on the back of a tow truck... |
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28th Oct 2021 4:13pm |
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| Race.it Member Since: 27 Aug 2019 Location: Algeciras Posts: 820
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Love it ๐๐๐.
I did most of the maintenance before I started to buy the shiny stuff I am now on my second round of maintenance but also more shiny stuff. Some stuff was needing to be replaced so I upgraded it at the same time as replacing. Searching for my first Defender...and started just as Covid hit, so talk about timing. 5 months after starting the search I found it, and here is the details |
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28th Oct 2021 5:09pm |
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