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TomB8

Member Since: 17 Nov 2022
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 115

My 110 in Arles Blue

Hi all,

New to defender ownership. Bought a 1994 110 in Arles blue. She needs a bit of love but overall I don't think she is a bad truck. Nowhere near as nice as some of yours, but she holds a special place in my heart.

She is not the exact car I wanted, but a very good friend of mine has sadly succumbed to dementia and his wife (knowing that I had always admired it) wanted it to go to a good home and sold it at a price I couldn't resist. It therefore holds very high sentimental value and I intend to own it for many many years

It had do e 70k when purchased by my friend in 2005 and has been driven a further 8k in those years. Whilst I know he loved it, he was not the most mechanically minded and so servicing has not been regularly carried out and (to my horror!) no cambelt change in that time!!!

The doors are rotten, there's some rust on the bulkhead which I think is repairable, there's some rust underneath, but the chassis is generally good. 1-2nd gear needs double clutching and she needs a good clean.

I'm on holiday at the moment, but will take more photos as the work progresses.

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17th Nov 2022 9:13am

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

Very nice. Arles blue is cracking colour. Do keep us up to date with your progress. Darren

110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak

"You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia

17th Nov 2022 9:20am

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17367

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

That's a lovely "proper" Landrover.

17th Nov 2022 5:53pm

Co1

Member Since: 19 Aug 2018
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 3673

Like that a lot! It might be the light, but is there some sort of sticker or striping going on with the paintwork?

17th Nov 2022 6:10pm

CarMan

Member Since: 29 Nov 2010
Location: Cotswolds
Posts: 1860

Love that - great colour (I have a 90) and in the circumstances great that he's gone to a loving home so hoping you've saved another one

Rob

1993 200tdi 90 hard-top
1998 300tdi 90 soft-top
2016 2.2 XS 90 hard-top (sold)

17th Nov 2022 6:18pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7905

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

Great base vehicle, just lovely! Good luck with the adventure.

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
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17th Nov 2022 8:49pm

TomB8

Member Since: 17 Nov 2022
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 115

Thank you all for your kind words!

Co1, yes, there is a sticker on there. I assume it was from factory, but not entirely sure. Tempted to try and remove it, but I think with the faded paint it probably wont look any better so may as well leave it alone for now. There is also duct tape from the previous owner which is holding the door together and trying to stop water getting through the waist seal.

List of things to do, in no particular order:

Engine oil, filters etc - Done
Fix reverse light - Done
Fix interior light - Done
Breather pipes - Done
Fix fog light - Done
Cambelt - Done
Accessory belt - Done
Rocker cover gasket - Done
Front radius arm bushes - Done
Steering box seals - Done
Steering drop arm - Done
Thermostat - Done
Coolant hoses - Done
Passenger door glass regulator
Door seals
Diff and gearbox oils - Done
Rear diff cover - Done
Replace drivers seat foam
Tub and windscreen seals
Repair hole in top of footwell next to brake booster
Rust proof/paint
Fit security - steering wheel lock fitted, x-eng pedal lock or gear stick lock, fuel and batt cut off
Reupholster roof lining
Sound proof
Fix 1-2 gear shift
Fit larger intercooler and tweak pump
New wheels and tires - Done
General repairs to bulkhead
Repair doors
Repair/replace bonnet
Oil pressure switch o-ring
EGT Gauge - Done

I have most of the bits to do the above list, apart from the welding and upgrade parts. Need to buy a welder and learn to use it and also wait for used upgrades to keep costs down.

That is a much longer list than I had in my head. If anyone has any comments/observations/other things I should be adding I am grateful for any and all input.

Also, if anyone wants the roof rack it has been removed and needs a new home.

Edit: updated 'Done' items

Last edited by TomB8 on 13th Feb 2023 1:23am. Edited 1 time in total

17th Nov 2022 11:59pm

LJMARSDEN

Member Since: 08 Jun 2021
Location: Nottingham
Posts: 333

probably A-Frame joint. Terrible job but does reduce the knocking and movement of the rear axle plenty. 4.0 V8 Defender 90

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18th Nov 2022 8:55am

TomB8

Member Since: 17 Nov 2022
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 115

AJ, thank you. I saw in the few invoices I got with the vehicle that was done a few years ago. It looks ok at the moment. Do they go regularly?

18th Nov 2022 9:17am

LJMARSDEN

Member Since: 08 Jun 2021
Location: Nottingham
Posts: 333

Not terribly so, but I was only assuming it'd need it with the rest of the list. its often overlooked. 4.0 V8 Defender 90

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18th Nov 2022 9:32am

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