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Mullen



Member Since: 31 Aug 2011
Location: West midlands
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Back in a defender
Well 2 years ago i sold my 2004 Td5 defender which iv regretted ever since it went!

Here she was all cleaned up

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Crying or Very sad

Anyway heres the new toy

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She is a 1985 B reg thats had a 300tdi transplanted from a disco, r380 gearbox and 24 spline axles so she drives really well, its on 33" tyres, puma bonnet and has a mantec snorkel, it had a respray 12 months ago but as it has been used for green laning it is a bit tatty!

Plans are..

Wide arches
2" lift
New indicator lenses as there cracked
Td5 grill and light surrounds
New chequer plate on the wings as its a bit tatty
Needs a wheel bearing on the rear
Sump re seal

And the job thats got me really thinking is having it resprayed and returned to its standard blue colour? Thoughts?

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Post #249781 7th Jul 2013 6:12pm
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K9F



Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
I remember you selling your old truck! Welcome back! Thumbs Up If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
Post #249797 7th Jul 2013 7:22pm
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Thumbs Up Welcome back Andy, keep it black it looks a right beast Mr. Green CSK Automotive
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Post #249804 7th Jul 2013 7:31pm
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Mullen



Member Since: 31 Aug 2011
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Cheers chris, it does look a beast! I just would like a bit of originality lol
Post #249829 7th Jul 2013 8:15pm
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Mr Baldylocks



Member Since: 15 Jul 2010
Location: Nearer my home than yours.
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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Bonatti Grey
Hi Andy
Nice truck Thumbs Up what about a grey roof with matching series light surrounds? I know what you mean about selling your truck and regretting it Crying or Very sad it took me 2 years to get another one but now you'll have to pry it from my cold dead hand Twisted Evil Life is one big adventure, that's why we have the vehicle for the journey.
Post #249833 7th Jul 2013 8:24pm
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SteveT247



Member Since: 21 Feb 2011
Location: Central
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England 2002 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Bonatti Grey
Welcome back to the fold. You don't live too far away from me (I think) so I'll keep my eyes open for you.


Post #249836 7th Jul 2013 8:30pm
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adafish



Member Since: 30 Mar 2009
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United Kingdom 1984 Defender 110 300 Tdi DCPU Stornoway Grey
leave the MINI's ( BMW's ) to the ladies Andy.... Putting Dreams on Drives at JLR Solihull..
Post #249858 7th Jul 2013 9:14pm
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Mullen



Member Since: 31 Aug 2011
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Haha thanks ada but my 220bhp mini was a quick ladies car! Back in a defender anyway mate
Post #249861 7th Jul 2013 9:24pm
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BigWheels



Member Since: 21 Mar 2010
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green
Maybe its the light reflecting making it look different to my Puma's, but is that a LR made Puma bonnet? Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender
Post #249876 7th Jul 2013 10:42pm
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Splitpin



Member Since: 07 May 2013
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Hello again Andy you get everywhere!
Post #249878 8th Jul 2013 1:24am
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GSLRO



Member Since: 13 May 2012
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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Chawton White
Black looks sooooo Cool but it tends to show the bramble rash more easily Sad Adventure isn't paved!
Post #249889 8th Jul 2013 7:09am
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Mullen



Member Since: 31 Aug 2011
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BigWheels wrote:
Maybe its the light reflecting making it look different to my Puma's, but is that a LR made Puma bonnet?


Its a genuine puma according to the previous owner, said he paid £450 for it Confused

Splitpin wrote:
Hello again Andy you get everywhere!

Hi dave fancy seeing you here!

GSLRO wrote:
Black looks sooooo Cool but it tends to show the bramble rash more easily Sad

Yeah there is quite a lot of bramble rash already iv even mopped it but its still quite bad
Post #249891 8th Jul 2013 7:21am
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Mullen



Member Since: 31 Aug 2011
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Replaced the rear wheel bearing saturday, all went really well but strait after i did a 20 mile motorway journey, got to where i wanted to go but there was a very strong oil smell! Oil was coming out of the flange seal and the hub seal on the rear axle Evil or Very Mad

After asking speaking to a few people it was suggested my diff breather was blocked! And hey presto it was blocked solid, iv cleaned the oil off and it hasnt returned but my rear brake pads are covered in oil!

Here was the inside of the wheel

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Still got treated to a good clean today


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Post #251339 14th Jul 2013 9:18pm
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ttuck3r



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Scotland 1999 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
Looks well sweet Thumbs Up
Post #251355 14th Jul 2013 10:26pm
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Mullen



Member Since: 31 Aug 2011
Location: West midlands
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ttuck3r wrote:
Looks well sweet Thumbs Up


Thanks mate!

Just worked my consumption for its first tank of fuel, 240 miles to £53 which equals 28-29 mpg! I know its not accurate as its running 33 inch wheels but im really happy with that Very Happy
Post #251554 15th Jul 2013 8:03pm
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