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 oil pressure and oil temp gauge adapters |
Conan
 12th Nov 2018 12:27pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 2 · Views: 2012 · Subject: oil pressure and oil temp gauge adapters |
Thanks man! one down, one to go  |
| Gauges advice - what, how, where? |
Conan
10th Nov 2018 1:29pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 5 · Views: 2522 · Subject: Gauges advice - what, how, where? |
| Though this is a TD5 dash the top dash padding is the same on a 300TDi and I fitted a Bolt on Bits dash gauge where the ash tray was, The good thing about this pod sitting over the ash try hole is tha ... |
| Gauges advice - what, how, where? |
Conan
10th Nov 2018 1:26pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 5 · Views: 2522 · Subject: Gauges advice - what, how, where? |
Thanks Conan,
That's more or less. exactly what I'm thinking of. At this stage I'm anticipating it will be temporary, but who knows. So I'm thinking of an aluminium mounting like that, stuck down w ... |
| Gauges advice - what, how, where? |
Conan
9th Nov 2018 11:51pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 5 · Views: 2522 · Subject: Gauges advice - what, how, where? |
| I'm working on a similar project. I took some inspiration from the MUD pods that fit in place of the ash tray, because I don't want to clutter and/or butcher my dashboard either. It's made out of alum ... |
| oil pressure and oil temp gauge adapters |
Conan
8th Nov 2018 9:05pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 2 · Views: 2012 · Subject: oil pressure and oil temp gauge adapters |
Can someone help me find out which adapter I need to fit an auxiliary oil pressure gauge and an auxiliary oil temp gauge.
I found these two adapters. The T piece is for the oil pressure and the plug ... |
| Cummins Repower Diesel Engines |
Conan
26th Sep 2018 12:24pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 46 · Views: 24947 · Subject: Cummins Repower Diesel Engines |
I agree with your concern about the viability of a diesel engine...
This being said, if you are a diy-er, wouldn't it be a lot cheaper to fit a 4 or 6bt? The R2.8 is not cheap and it's still not a b ... |
| Cummins Repower Diesel Engines |
Conan
26th Sep 2018 8:12am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 46 · Views: 24947 · Subject: Cummins Repower Diesel Engines |
| As mentioned the 6bt has been installed into many Defenders and Discos. There is a very active Facebook group for it where I believe you can buy all the adaptors to make it fairly easy. I believe a do ... |
| Wing top air intake |
Conan
25th Sep 2018 7:47pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 9 · Views: 3604 · Subject: Wing top air intake |
| in my case, just for the looks. I love those top wing mounted snorkels... |
| Wing top air intake |
Conan
25th Sep 2018 7:16pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 9 · Views: 3604 · Subject: Wing top air intake |
I think and I know someone will correct me if I am wrong, but Nakatanenga do a kit for this. Albeit for the Puma, but I suspect it can be used on an earlier Defender.
EDIT: Here you go:
Since ... |
| Wing top vents - options |
Conan
25th Sep 2018 12:39pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 17 · Views: 10560 · Subject: Wing top vents - options |
you can always make your own... My plastic one was broken/cracked, didn't want to buy a new one, so I made this instead...
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/20838/normal_P1360365.JPG |
| Defender load area sleeper setup |
Conan
23rd Sep 2018 8:43am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 3233 · Subject: Defender load area sleeper setup |
I had this set up in the back of my 90 ,with a Self Inflating Mattress which are only 5cm thick,I had some very good nights sleep .Could be packed away in minutes.
https://www.defender2.net/gal ... |
| Advice needed - Wheel size |
Conan
21st Sep 2018 9:41am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 9 · Views: 11868 · Subject: Advice needed - Wheel size |
Thanks to both of you for your input. I will probably be looking at a 6.5x16 rim then, so I can fit 265's safely.
I wanted to avoid putting spacers on, first because I'm not sure they are legal in my ... |
| Advice needed - Wheel size |
Conan
21st Sep 2018 8:21am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 9 · Views: 11868 · Subject: Advice needed - Wheel size |
Hi all, I would like to upgrade the wheels on my Defender 90. I currently have standard steel rims (number on it says 5.50x16x33) with Michelin tires (7.50 R16 C).
I'm looking for a beefier look, ... |
| 90 300tdi rear mudflaps |
Conan
20th Sep 2018 7:40am
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 12 · Views: 5463 · Subject: 90 300tdi rear mudflaps |
| Simon, mine are the same. |
| 90 300tdi rear mudflaps |
Conan
20th Sep 2018 7:33am
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 12 · Views: 5463 · Subject: 90 300tdi rear mudflaps |
Mine have a cut out as well.
I don't have pitcures with me at the moment but can send some later if needed. |
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