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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5641  
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@Smyles. I assume this is now finished and running. How are you finding it.
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8th Jan 2022 1:00pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7902  
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  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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8th Jan 2022 2:23pm |
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| Smyles_ Member Since: 25 Aug 2018 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 517 
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I'll update you patient lot next Friday
Need to stop promising updates as I haven't been down in nearly 2 months now. Don't expect many frequent updates from here on either, I have to move house again to start my new job in a couple weeks. Handed in my notice today - felt amazing!! 
Also: STILL NOT FOR SALE!!! Stuart
Cummins 130 Build Thread 58 130 Double Cab HCPU - Cairns Blue 04 110 Double Cab - Black (gone) 07 Audi RS4 Avant - Silver Last edited by Smyles_ on 22nd Aug 2022 8:59am. Edited 1 time in total |
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12th Jan 2022 7:05pm |
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| Co1 Member Since: 19 Aug 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 3667 
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You owe us an update Stu!! How are you getting on?
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12th Mar 2022 12:43pm |
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| retromatic80 Member Since: 30 Jan 2021 Location: Melbourne Posts: 10  
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Any updates?
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16th Aug 2022 8:41pm |
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| Smyles_ Member Since: 25 Aug 2018 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 517
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No noteworthy updates, sorry folks. The project is still ongoing don't worry.
It was sitting in storage for a few months whilst they cleared other large projects and conversions. The 130 was though trailered back to their small garage as of 3 weeks ago to restart work - council planning and ecology studies have been holding up access to their new much larger workshop 
Got no progress pics either as I'm now back in the north of Scotland  Stuart
Cummins 130 Build Thread 58 130 Double Cab HCPU - Cairns Blue 04 110 Double Cab - Black (gone) 07 Audi RS4 Avant - Silver |
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22nd Aug 2022 8:58am |
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| retromatic80 Member Since: 30 Jan 2021 Location: Melbourne Posts: 10
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Thanks for update
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22nd Aug 2022 8:52pm |
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| Smyles_ Member Since: 25 Aug 2018 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 517
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Huuaahh! 
Thread resurrection. The Cummins is officially in and mounted. Click image to enlarge Can't say I am overwhelmed with how long it has taken to get to this milestone, but we are here nonetheless. 
Their new mechanic has his own Cummins 90, so is applying all his lessons learnt on mine. 
Little bit of bulkhead modification required around the drivers side footwell as expected for the starter motor and then a widened transmission tunnel for the air assisted clutch. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Only bit of chassis modification required was a slight trim to a web stiffener on one of the crossmembers for the hand brake drum. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge They attempted to start it last week but it's either a 24 V starter or it just requires some serious CCA, hopefully the latter. Either way, it melted their cables so some serious copper is on order along with 2 new starter batteries. Further, the 130 is apparently provisionally booked for bodywork and paint late next month. Can't lie in saying that I didn't lose a fair amount of interest in this project given the delays to works and my new grocery getter, but that's going in storage for the winter so a 130 under the Christmas tree would be ideal. Click image to enlarge What else is there to tell...? Apparently the "new" turbo that came mounted to it is far from "new" and will require change out. Holset he351 was the suggestion. Front radius arms which have a castor correction need to be swapped out for standard arms as the prop exit angle from the front diff means the prop will clatter into the gearbox bell housing with the front suspension under compression. The engine mounted air compressor has been removed on the understanding that it is obnoxiously loud. Instead an engine bay mounter Viair 485C electric compressor will be installed. That is it for now - no promises on the next update... Stuart
Cummins 130 Build Thread 58 130 Double Cab HCPU - Cairns Blue 04 110 Double Cab - Black (gone) 07 Audi RS4 Avant - Silver |
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12th Sep 2024 6:00pm |
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| Co1 Member Since: 19 Aug 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 3667
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Big milestone, you’ve got the patience of a saint! Drive day is within reach!
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12th Sep 2024 6:51pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10728 
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That is a big move forward and having a mechanic doing the install that also has the cummins under his bonnet is a bonus in my book
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12th Sep 2024 7:49pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20265
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Looks great, I guess you havent got to the state yet of thoughts on an exhaust system?
Banks do some good kit, but being Defender fit probably bespoke. |
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12th Sep 2024 8:24pm |
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| Co1 Member Since: 19 Aug 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 3667
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You don’t fancy selling the RS4 on do you..?
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21st Sep 2024 4:43pm |
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| Smyles_ Member Since: 25 Aug 2018 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 517
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Not ever, no!
But I’ll keep you in mind Col
Click image to enlarge Perfect for demolishing miles when I need to travel in the UK for work. Click image to enlarge I am totally in love with it - can’t recommend enough! Stuart
Cummins 130 Build Thread 58 130 Double Cab HCPU - Cairns Blue 04 110 Double Cab - Black (gone) 07 Audi RS4 Avant - Silver |
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