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excossack



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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue
Wing air intake and heater fan
While replacing the Turbo oil return feed gasket I noticed that there is a gap between the heater housing fan and the plastic box that sits under the wing. I can see the blades for the fan. Is this correct or should there be a rubber seal or boot of some kind? I can post a picture if need be. 1999 Defender TD5 110

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John M0VAZ
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Post #139259 14th Apr 2012 6:46pm
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diesel_jim



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Should be a foam seal in there. part # MRC8378, about £4.94


Easy to fit... undo the 7 screws that hold the wing top grille in place, remove it, then there's 2 or 3 countersunk screws, undo them and it will release the plastic ducting thing.

Bit of jiggling (And you may need to undo the wing support bracket) it'll pull out.

Stick the new gasket on the end (they come already sticky) (you'll think you've got the wrong one when it arrives, as it comes on a small oblong box, not a round bag like you'd expect, but you peel it apart and stick it in a round shape)

reassemble, then relish in the better heater. Mr. Green
Post #139274 14th Apr 2012 7:17pm
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excossack



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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue
I thought there should be something there. Maybe that will explain the water that comes through the passanger side lower dash vent..? 1999 Defender TD5 110

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John M0VAZ
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Post #139282 14th Apr 2012 8:07pm
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davew



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excossack wrote:
I thought there should be something there. Maybe that will explain the water that comes through the passanger side lower dash vent..?


Might do but while you have the plastic air intake thing out, check that the drain in the bottom of it is clear.
Post #139288 14th Apr 2012 8:35pm
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excossack



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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue
Cheers will do. 1999 Defender TD5 110

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John M0VAZ
Econet Station 48 no clock
Post #139291 14th Apr 2012 8:49pm
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changill



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And keep checking the drain. Mine clogs up all the time and causes heavy condensation! Only Alcohol Can Save me Now

Nanocom Available in the North West
Post #139415 15th Apr 2012 6:26pm
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Mountain_man



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Just fitted this seal about 20 minutes ago. Just as described above. When removed from the oblong box you need to turn it inside out and it will clearly form a circle then.
Post #139433 15th Apr 2012 7:21pm
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landy andy



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Took mine out, and left it out.

Can't see a need for it, can you????

Andy
Post #139443 15th Apr 2012 7:41pm
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excossack



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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue
Foam gasket replaced today....A PITA of a job...
The wing grill came off OK but the plastic box under the wing wouldnt budge. Sussed why. Cos there are two screws hidden by the chequer plate wing cover....So eventually removed the screws/bolts holding it on, and then managed to move the plastic box enough to get the foam gasket in place.
I did however find the original foam gasket stuck to the inner wing looking a bit sorry for itself! 1999 Defender TD5 110

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John M0VAZ
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Post #140737 21st Apr 2012 5:57pm
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