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Message |
 Defender XS seats |
MGCarr
 4th Oct 2021 7:36pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 1767 · Subject: Defender XS seats |
| I have fitted heated cloth XS seats to my 300tdi 90, l find them more comfortable if mounted on Mud seat rails. The incoming wiring goes to the seat back and a wire comes out from the back to go to a ... |
| 04 TD5 Yellow Relays - ECU / starting issue - advice please |
MGCarr
17th Nov 2020 8:44pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 10 · Views: 7925 · Subject: 04 TD5 Yellow Relays - ECU / starting issue - advice please |
| Had a similar problem on a friend’s car which had us scratching our heads for quite a while until,more by luck than good judgement, we found that one of female spade terminals inside the multi-plug ... |
| For those who follow motor sports |
MGCarr
4th Oct 2020 2:02pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 9 · Views: 2683 · Subject: For those who follow motor sports |
| Fascinating video, thanks for sharing. |
| Drivers door popping open |
MGCarr
27th Feb 2020 12:31am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 15 · Views: 6421 · Subject: Drivers door popping open |
| I tried all the usual things on my 90’s drivers door and the only permanent fix was a new door latch. |
| SOLD [For Sale] Defender Boost wheels & Tyres |
MGCarr
22nd Jul 2018 8:08pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 8 · Views: 3045 · Subject: SOLD [For Sale] Defender Boost wheels & Tyres |
| You have a PM |
| MOTs on 300s with out EGRs |
MGCarr
2nd Jul 2018 2:25am
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 24 · Views: 10887 · Subject: MOTs on 300s with out EGRs |
| Earlier Defender 300tdi commercials came from the factory with a blanking plate where the the EGR valve would have been on the exhaust manifold. I don't know when this changed but I was certainly buyi ... |
| Would these van seats work in the back of a landy? |
MGCarr
6th Mar 2018 3:25pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 7 · Views: 3095 · Subject: Would these van seats work in the back of a landy? |
| Don't see why not - 20 years ago I'd have fitted them without a second thought. But apparently the world has changed, someone will be posting soon mentioning insurance and construction and use issues ... |
| Would these van seats work in the back of a landy? |
MGCarr
6th Mar 2018 3:24pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 7 · Views: 3095 · Subject: Would these van seats work in the back of a landy? |
| That looks like Unwin tracking or something similar, it is often used in minibus conversions or coach built accessible transport where there is a need to swap between carrying seated passengers and wh ... |
| Paint code |
MGCarr
13th Feb 2018 5:11pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 12 · Views: 4147 · Subject: Paint code |
| As above, there is space for it on the chassis plate just behind the brake servo but in my experience it has not been filled in by the factory on most 300tdi Defenders but you might be one of the luck ... |
| defender, lifted or standard height |
MGCarr
24th Jan 2018 12:41am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 16 · Views: 6490 · Subject: defender, lifted or standard height |
| To me that looks like a 2 inch lift that has been nicely done because the car is sitting level front to back. |
| [Sold] Project 110 - galvanised chassis |
MGCarr
20th Nov 2017 8:47pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 8 · Views: 3398 · Subject: [Sold] Project 110 - galvanised chassis |
If I had a spare £2500, which sadly I don't, I would be very tempted to have a go at marrying these two together
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic58079.html?sid=0384323ab84f21e51e9b481aa599b12a ... |
| Alan |
MGCarr
14th Nov 2017 1:48am
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 284 · Views: 102674 · Subject: Alan |
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/20959/normal_s-l1601.jpg
I had a slot cut out of the seat base for the heated seat wiring so I just widened that a tad and tucked the socket behind ... |
| Alan |
MGCarr
14th Nov 2017 1:28am
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 284 · Views: 102674 · Subject: Alan |
I had the headrests off when I stripped the seats to re-upholster with new foams, covers and heated elements.. I wonder if i pushed that one back in too far.. maybe I'm just not strong enough  ... |
| Straight through exhausts? |
MGCarr
14th Nov 2017 1:05am
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 13 · Views: 8375 · Subject: Straight through exhausts? |
I live by the side of the road and am forced to hear other peoples' noisy exhausts.
Day and night.
Seven days a week.
Whether they can hear them inside their cab or not.
Silencers have b ... |
| Straight through exhausts? |
MGCarr
14th Nov 2017 12:40am
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 13 · Views: 8375 · Subject: Straight through exhausts? |
| What sort of changes, if any, will occur by fitting a straight pipe? I mean in terms of fuel consumption, performance, noise etc. Considering it after watching a youtube video of a 300tdi straight pip ... |
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