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 chassis replacement - yes or no?
Tractorman

Post13th Oct 2024 4:44pm
Forum: Technical · Replies: 33 · Views: 2827 · Subject: chassis replacement - yes or no?
Thanks to all you guys for your responses and advice - greatly appreciated!
 chassis replacement - yes or no?
Tractorman

Post1st Oct 2024 4:45pm
Forum: Technical · Replies: 33 · Views: 2827 · Subject: chassis replacement - yes or no?
My 2011 hardtop SWB Defender failed MOT today - chassis rust rot rear offside chassis member connected to rear cross member (photo attached). Dilemma is (1) do I get some sort of weld job done and get ...
 Defender 90 rear shock absorbers
Tractorman

Post29th Jun 2024 9:01am
Forum: Technical · Replies: 19 · Views: 2316 · Subject: Defender 90 rear shock absorbers
Thanks guys for further info - much appreciated
 Defender 90 rear shock absorbers
Tractorman

Post18th Jun 2024 10:12am
Forum: Technical · Replies: 19 · Views: 2316 · Subject: Defender 90 rear shock absorbers
Many thanks for the further advice. It is strange that my Defender failed its MOT at 4 years old in 2015 and at 24k miles - worn rear shock absorber bushes. On the basis that these was original factor ...
 Defender 90 rear shock absorbers
Tractorman

Post17th Jun 2024 6:23pm
Forum: Technical · Replies: 19 · Views: 2316 · Subject: Defender 90 rear shock absorbers
Thanks Guys for great feedback - so much appreciated. So definitely not cheap ones! Any thoughts on torque level for nuts or maybe just tighten up hard? My hobby is working on old classic tractors (co ...
 Defender 90 rear shock absorbers
Tractorman

Post17th Jun 2024 12:39pm
Forum: Technical · Replies: 19 · Views: 2316 · Subject: Defender 90 rear shock absorbers
I have a 2011 Defender 90 which has done 64k miles. One of the rear shock absorbers needs replaced (the top cover that encases the piston arm has broken away and arm is exposed). I plan to replace bot ...
 Front wipers problem - 2011 Defender
Tractorman

Post1st Feb 2023 3:02pm
Forum: Technical · Replies: 10 · Views: 2279 · Subject: Front wipers problem - 2011 Defender
Great advice - many thanks to you all !!
 Front wipers problem - 2011 Defender
Tractorman

Post31st Jan 2023 4:27pm
Forum: Technical · Replies: 10 · Views: 2279 · Subject: Front wipers problem - 2011 Defender
Having driven a short distance from my home today the windscreen wipers suddenly stopped mid-screen(I thought a heard a very brief mechanical noise). Got back home to find the wiper arms were rock sol ...
 Lanoguard chassis treatment
Tractorman

Post2nd Jan 2023 4:02pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 21 · Views: 8691 · Subject: Lanoguard chassis treatment
Have any members used this chassis treatment - any recommendations or otherwise?. Thanks
 front bumper replacement
Tractorman

Post8th May 2022 5:31pm
Forum: Technical · Replies: 36 · Views: 12646 · Subject: front bumper replacement
Yes - hinged at bottom, but they are a bit of a pain. I bought the Landy from a main dealer back in 2012 as a 9 month old ex demo vehicle. They had fitted some extras - the most useful being the cold ...
 front bumper replacement
Tractorman

Post7th May 2022 5:22pm
Forum: Technical · Replies: 36 · Views: 12646 · Subject: front bumper replacement
Thanks again for all advice on replacing front bumper. I decided to go for a galv one and have fitted it unpainted at the moment. I know it will dull down and become grey-ish similar to my Ifor Willia ...
 front bumper replacement
Tractorman

Post5th May 2022 5:35pm
Forum: Technical · Replies: 36 · Views: 12646 · Subject: front bumper replacement
Many thanks guys for all the advice. I have bought a galv bumper from Paddocks - fitted it today and looks good (my 2011 Puma is light silver in colour so it doesn't stand out too much). Old bumper wa ...
 front bumper replacement
Tractorman

Post24th Apr 2022 10:38am
Forum: Technical · Replies: 36 · Views: 12646 · Subject: front bumper replacement
I have a 2011 hardtop Defender and need to replace the front bumper which has become quite rusty. I see a number of suppliers offering bumper kits - any recommendations or what should I avoid? I did a ...
 Engine, Gearbox & Transfer Box Oil Change
Tractorman

Post19th Dec 2021 3:29pm
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 201 · Views: 349796 · Subject: Engine, Gearbox & Transfer Box Oil Change
What are the dangers of over-filling the gearbox oil? I had a major repair cost recently when the splined shaft between the gearbox and transfer box failed and I lost transmission. Whole assembly was ...
 Engine, Gearbox & Transfer Box Oil Change
Tractorman

Post19th Dec 2021 3:29pm
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 201 · Views: 349796 · Subject: Engine, Gearbox & Transfer Box Oil Change
What are the dangers of over-filling the gearbox oil? I had a major repair cost recently when the splined shaft between the gearbox and transfer box failed and I lost transmission. Whole assembly was ...
 
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