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good stuff! 2016 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol
Post #489886 8th Jan 2016 10:00am
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Mash



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Guernsey 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Nato Green
Ok not been any updates for a while but work/time away means I haven't been able to play, however good news the order is in for a shinny new galv chassis Mr. Green lead time 10 weeks, so now I have something to get excited about, no too sure if my posty will be the same come delivery though Whistle 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............
Post #500439 4th Feb 2016 2:36pm
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Supacat



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Keswick Green
Liking your workshop Thumbs Up
Post #500479 4th Feb 2016 4:15pm
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Mash



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Guernsey 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Nato Green
^ I do wish it was mine, belongs to my employer so I can only use it out of hours as long as I have fixed all the other broken land rovers/ trucks during the day. 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............
Post #500617 4th Feb 2016 8:48pm
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w12leo



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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Keswick Green
keep it up fella! I'm enjoying this! and want to see those seats in action! Wink Wanting another 💭
Post #505621 17th Feb 2016 9:02pm
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Mash



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Guernsey 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Nato Green
Cheers bud Thumbs Up

New chassis is on order with RCs, so hopefully getting that early April. 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............
Post #505624 17th Feb 2016 9:14pm
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Mash



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Guernsey 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Nato Green
Finaly got some project time today, work is manic and shall continue to be so this is few and far between at the moment.

So today I got the engine up and mounted on my engine stand allowing it to be fully rotated, it was a little tricky with the engine stand moving about and the fact me and my mate did it as a two man lift but it fits nicely and definitely seems sturdy,
With the engine on the stand I started to remove the mounting brackets,starter,alternator and the exhaust manifold. The manifold bolts all came out really easily with no snapped studs, I guess the 2 odd months soaking in penetrating oils did a good job.

I then proceed to drain the engine oil and start with the cleaning of 30 plus years of grime and oil leaks.


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I shall continue tomorrow and add a few more pics. 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............
Post #513392 11th Mar 2016 10:09pm
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Mine is coming back out.....it has decided leak a bit of oil... So I'm ordering something a little more 'pokey'.
Post #513394 11th Mar 2016 10:16pm
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Mash



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Guernsey 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Nato Green
I had thought this but as this is the original engine I'd prefer to keep it in.

If however your leaky one was to be going in the bin I'm sure I could find somewhere for it to live Whistle 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............
Post #513397 11th Mar 2016 10:23pm
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Mash



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Guernsey 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Nato Green
Finaly got some more time on the V8, today was time to start stripping and cleaning up the Wolf axles.

Stripped the axle down to a bare casing, inspecting the diff, drive shafts etc as I stripped it, the hubs have been donated to other vehicles so a new set will be added to the purchase list. Using a knotted wheel on the grinder I was able to remove most of the rust/paint now I just need to get into the nooks and crannies (might have to buy me a shot blaster Whistle )
Still the majority cleaned up nice and the diff pan is still solid with only a few minor nicks.


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I also took a little time to prime my new heavy duty steering arms ready for a nice coat of black paint.


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 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............
Post #519069 29th Mar 2016 9:05pm
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France 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Corris Grey
So that's what the MT get up to behind closed shutters.... Whistle Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey
Post #519078 29th Mar 2016 9:27pm
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Mash



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Guernsey 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Nato Green
MT Shocked M Censored T

I shall have you know I am LAD good sir. 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............
Post #519086 29th Mar 2016 9:42pm
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Mash



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Guernsey 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Nato Green
Ok so small update due to my shot blaster being lost in the post Rolling Eyes

When stripping the engine down I managed to snap a fuel inlet pipe into the r/h carb.


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Now I have scrolled through the parts manual and can't find it in there, so to the more knowledgeable than I, can I find this item or even make a replacement easily or do I have to replace with an Edelbrock 500cfm carb and new intake manifold? Whistle

I did see a lovely set of 45dcoe carbs (by set I mean quad twins) but they are a little rich for me not to mention the mpg that would turn into gpm Rolling with laughter 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............
Post #521771 7th Apr 2016 12:07am
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Mash



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Guernsey 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Nato Green
So today I managed to start the proper de-gundging of the engine, an I thought I didn't have ocd Rolling Eyes

So I started with it looking like this:


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And with some good degreaser, a stiff nylon brush, a copper brush and my small steam gun I achieved this:



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Now that is one side done, out of the 6 and it's taken me about 6 hours and I'm still not 100% happy. Oh how easy life could be if I was a cowboy.

Once this is finaly cleaned, more stripping required before I'm happy I have all the sludge off (really is amazing the amount out c Censored that builds up over the years). I have to pick a nice colour to paint it, I am thinking silver with the rocker covers painted somthing special, anyone have any other ideas? 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............
Post #522587 9th Apr 2016 8:37pm
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Looking good Mash, what about painting the rocker covers the same colour as the body work ? 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.
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