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mk1collector



Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
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England 2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Bonatti Grey
mk1collector wrote:
Spent a few hours trying to sort a water leak. Couldn't test my handywork afterwards because it got dark Big Cry so will have a look if I've fixed it tomorrow unless I rains before Rolling Eyes


I apparently failed at sorting a water leak, so back too it tomorrow Big Cry
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jimbob7



Member Since: 06 Jul 2013
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bm52 wrote:
@jimbob

why don't you colour code the grill as well, I think it would look good.


Nah, colour coding's not for me,I just don't like the plastic headlamp surrounds. Tho the grill does want painting,or replacing with a (black) metal grill,if I can find a cheap one on bayE. Thumbs Up Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.
Post #297773 11th Jan 2014 11:48am
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bm52



Member Since: 04 Apr 2010
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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Havana
Black on green does look good Thumbs Up BM52
Post #297782 11th Jan 2014 1:07pm
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Alex1976



Member Since: 23 Jan 2013
Location: Buckingham
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England 
So far this morning all I have achieved is snapping my 1/2" breaker bar trying to undo the nut on the steering drop arm! I thought getting the drop arm off was meant to be the hard bit - I can't even budge the nut, and that was after WD40 and heat.

Now I need to go and buy myself a BIG breaker bar! Crying or Very sad
Post #297786 11th Jan 2014 1:44pm
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SailingTom



Member Since: 19 Nov 2013
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First time this year, a strange thing in the blue sky so the roof was off! Went and took some photos ready for the advert once my v5 comes back now in the next couple of weeks Sad Still plenty of plans for my next one though Thumbs Up Defender puma dormobile camper
Post #297790 11th Jan 2014 2:08pm
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ttuck3r



Member Since: 03 Feb 2013
Location: Dunning Scotland
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Scotland 1999 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
Well i removed my useless middle seat and installed a center metal cubby box, so there is now storage in arms reach and loads of it to....



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Post #297798 11th Jan 2014 3:09pm
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dnorrishill



Member Since: 15 Jul 2011
Location: Hampshire
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England 2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green
Replaced the A-Frame ball joint with an OEM spec one already installed in the fulcrum from Brookwells. It did come in a blue box (gulp), but on closer inspection it is an OEM spec Lemforder ball joint pressed into a Britpart fulcrum so think it should be OK.

Took longer than I thought as one of the 2 long bolts wouldn't budge without a lot of persuasion. VERY glad I bought new nuts and bolts as well!!

Only other issue was one the new bolts (Britpart) stripped the thread off the nut before getting to the recommended torque setting. I just used one of the old nuts to finish off for now.


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I also bought a 30mm impact socket from Halfords to remove the castle nut because it has a narrow collar that allows you to get the socket on the nut.



Also treated myself to one of these from Machine Mart which made the job a lot easier.


Post #297825 11th Jan 2014 5:13pm
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Alex1976



Member Since: 23 Jan 2013
Location: Buckingham
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England 
To cheer me up after my not so good morning of breaking tools I decided to fit a Mantec wheel carrier. I bought it from Flatdog as a xmas present to myself and it went on perfect today. Cheered me up after failing to get the drop arm off.

I cant believe that I had to buy some sheel spacers (big washers) as an extra for £17 when I had already paid £240 for the wheel carrier. Surely they should be included as standard for this price!
Post #297832 11th Jan 2014 5:45pm
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Cuthbert



Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
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ttuck3r wrote:
Well i removed my useless middle seat and installed a center metal cubby box, so there is now storage in arms reach and loads of it to....



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Having ordered a new 14MY Defender - I'd far rather have a 'useless middle seat' than a cubby box. One of my biggest disappointments - especially if buying a new pick up and you have a couple of pals or kids wanting a lift down the road.
Post #297833 11th Jan 2014 5:52pm
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Cuthbert



Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
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dnorrishill wrote:
Only other issue was one the new bolts (Britpart) stripped the thread off the nut before getting to the recommended torque setting. I just used one of the old nuts to finish off for now.


Assuming you didn't cross thread the nut or exceed the recommended torque setting - not a great advert for the fastenings supplied by Britpart. I'd be tempted to ask for a F.o.C. replacement?
Post #297834 11th Jan 2014 5:54pm
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excossack



Member Since: 22 Feb 2012
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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue
Replaced the main battery on the Landy. I replaced the old 650cca/90ah battery with a 830cca/100ah battery from Varta.

Replaced the bracket that holds the alarm siren in place. Not bad service. Ordered the bracket at 13:40 on Friday and by this morning at 10:00 it arrived in the post! 1999 Defender TD5 110

Regards
John M0VAZ
Econet Station 48 no clock
Post #297840 11th Jan 2014 6:11pm
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mk1collector



Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
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England 2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Bonatti Grey
Tried again to sort the water ingress out, but took the headlining out to make it easier this time. So fingers crossed for when I check it in the morning. Rolling Eyes
Post #297907 11th Jan 2014 8:00pm
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ttuck3r



Member Since: 03 Feb 2013
Location: Dunning Scotland
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Scotland 1999 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
Having ordered a new 14MY Defender - I'd far rather have a 'useless middle seat' than a cubby box. One of my biggest disappointments - especially if buying a new pick up and you have a couple of pals or kids wanting a lift down the road.

Maybe so but ive never had a propper use for it apart from loading it up with stuff that lands at my feet soon after,
she is 14 years old and the seat belt has never been used..
Post #297926 11th Jan 2014 8:37pm
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Jimb1978



Member Since: 05 Sep 2012
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England 2002 Defender 110 Td5 Black LE Java Black
When I got married I stressed to my wife that I would never go to ikea. I guess you could call it an unofficial pre-nup.

Anyway, drove to ikea today to pick some shelves up. Rolling Eyes
Post #297934 11th Jan 2014 8:58pm
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JWL



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England 2002 Defender 110 Td5 SW Coniston Green
The only saving grace about having to go to the Swedish Flat Pack Emporium is the Meatballs and Chips Whistle
Post #297949 11th Jan 2014 9:21pm
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