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 20 year wait over |
Dave12345
 3rd Dec 2023 4:56pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 76 · Views: 20235 · Subject: 20 year wait over |
Another couple of jobs ticked off.
Seat rails removed and repainted.
Decided to finally stick a radio in - most journeys are down the a55 to Anglesey so I wanted to listen to Radio X and to sor ... |
| 20 year wait over |
Dave12345
26th Oct 2023 4:00pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 76 · Views: 20235 · Subject: 20 year wait over |
Slightly late as I spent some time sorting the intermittent rear indicators, and it passed its MOT.
Zero advisories!
Very happy with that. |
| 20 year wait over |
Dave12345
18th Sep 2023 7:40pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 76 · Views: 20235 · Subject: 20 year wait over |
| Trip to Yorkshire followed by some little jobs done this weekend. Can confirm the boot of a Skoda Octavia estate will fit in the back of a 90. Helped fit that to a friend’s car then we started tinke ... |
| 20 year wait over |
Dave12345
4th Sep 2023 10:00pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 76 · Views: 20235 · Subject: 20 year wait over |
| Thanks Clayton - weather certainly showed up which helps! |
| 20 year wait over |
Dave12345
4th Sep 2023 9:16pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 76 · Views: 20235 · Subject: 20 year wait over |
| Another weekend gallivanting around North Wales, camping with friends. Seen here looking over Llyn Gwynant and heading towards Capel Curig. Very pretty, but far too busy - I think the entirety of Live ... |
| A day in the life of Miffy the 110... |
Dave12345
29th Aug 2023 9:55pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 897 · Views: 221205 · Subject: A day in the life of Miffy the 110... |
| Tidy job and looking good Guy! Passed near yours yesterday whilst trying to avoid the endless caravans |
| 20 year wait over |
Dave12345
29th Aug 2023 9:32pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 76 · Views: 20235 · Subject: 20 year wait over |
Fantastic weekend down near Dolgellau with a few mates.
Stayed at “Cefn Coed” (“Back of the woods”) campsite, which was huge, but we had a lovely quiet corner with some trees for the hammoc ... |
| Defender 300tdi vacuum pump question. |
Dave12345
24th Aug 2023 10:38pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 1 · Views: 1120 · Subject: Defender 300tdi vacuum pump question. |
| Unfortunately I was unable to find the o-ring when I looked a few weeks ago. I’d try to very carefully clean up the original oring and refit with a dab of hylomar (beware - seriously carcinogenic, u ... |
| 20 year wait over |
Dave12345
23rd Aug 2023 10:50pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 76 · Views: 20235 · Subject: 20 year wait over |
| As it’s my hols and I got bored I showered it with a bit of love this week. Gearbox and transfer box oil change, and the rear diff too (front done recently - then got distracted). Oil in the gearbox ... |
| 20 year wait over |
Dave12345
19th Jul 2023 10:57pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 76 · Views: 20235 · Subject: 20 year wait over |
Thanks guys! Feel very fortunate to have them both.
A small update for my own records. Not exciting but satisfying for me.
As I needed to top up the oil I drained the lot and gave it a service, ... |
| 20 year wait over |
Dave12345
9th Jul 2023 8:54pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 76 · Views: 20235 · Subject: 20 year wait over |
Need some pics of the 997 please!!
Oh yeah, sorry about the vac pump!!
Any excuse!
With a slightly muddy 90 and moody sky after I went camping on a wet weekend.
https://www.defender2.net/ ... |
| 20 year wait over |
Dave12345
9th Jul 2023 5:22pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 76 · Views: 20235 · Subject: 20 year wait over |
Been a while since I posted!
Bought an old 997 which has been taking up much of my attention (hated the golf R unfortunately) and just been bumbling about in the Landy enjoying it.
Unfortunatel ... |
| What Did You Do In Your Defender Today |
Dave12345
1st Feb 2023 10:20pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 20658 · Views: 7311311 · Subject: What Did You Do In Your Defender Today |
Went to wd40 the plugs for gearbox and transfer box, ready for an oil change and found my front prop like this:
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/28487/normal_436C20DE-78D2-4F2A-85D ... |
| "Mystery" supplier |
Dave12345
1st Feb 2023 9:50am
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Forum: eBay & Bargain Spots · Replies: 3 · Views: 1337 · Subject: "Mystery" supplier |
| Yep just to confirm this specific “seller”/page is a scam - been highlighted multiple times on the Facebook groups im in |
| What Did You Do In Your Defender Today |
Dave12345
18th Jan 2023 9:53pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 20658 · Views: 7311311 · Subject: What Did You Do In Your Defender Today |
Pressed back into daily service after selling my Golf R - absolutely loving it.
Was told it’s a “sick truck” by some of my year 8 students yesterday.
Discovered a McDonald’s coffee slot ... |
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