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| ROBBONTHEROCK Member Since: 23 Jun 2014 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 637   
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Changed the rear diff oil yesterday.
Also fitted one of these magnetic sump plugs, works well, but didn't screw it all the way in, its an NPT fitting and the thread is deeper on the new plug and I'm paranoid that i'd crack the diff housing....yes i could have torqued it up, but i didn't 
[URL=]  Click image to enlarge[/URL] Changed it to COMMA EP 80W-90, GL-5, its the equivalent of the Texaco stuff in the manual, i used the last of what i had. Oil that was drained was lovely, cleanish, no water present and more importantly no metal fragments. [URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] I would do the front diff, but in my wisdom I bought the wrong oil GL-4, will see if they will swap it over for the right stuff next Saturday. I also spent some time on here and ebay and bought a glovebox conversion kit, I'm gobsmacked it hadn't been done on this truck, its such a handy easy mod!!!! Last thing i need to decide on is whether to buy clear WIPAC LED's or coloured LEDS, the factory look on my truck would mean a mix of coloured and clear lens, i wonder if the bay's would split a set 
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1st Jan 2017 1:58pm |
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| ROBBONTHEROCK Member Since: 23 Jun 2014 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 637
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So today I have been mostly working on my truck
Checked all the fluids, nice to see nothing dropped since I last checked. Fixed the hands free phone, replaced fuse, think it popped when i had moved the radio last Sunday, certainly no wiring shorts that are obvious anyway. Fitted a glovebox conversion kit from Mobile Storage Systems. Nice kit, went together very nicely, no dramas, and it did include black flanged nuts, which I thought it hadn't when it was delivered. The glovebox conversion is begging for a USB charger or Torch Charger to be mounted in there I reckon, so thats next weekends job 
I also fitted my new private number plates - very cool, never had private plates before!!! Also test fitted my new genuine wing chequer plates, will look at getting the old mince checker plate off and replace it with my new ones. New clear indicator lights ordered but not arrived yet, also have new LED reg plate light but before I replace it I will replace the plinth, as the old one is badly scratched up, yes I know it doesn't really need it, but I have to unbolt the old one and by the time I'd faffed about fitting the new one, I'm unlikely to break back into the area again (LED is fit and forget) so be as well doing it right first time
Cheers Andy |
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8th Jan 2017 4:25pm |
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| ROBBONTHEROCK Member Since: 23 Jun 2014 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 637
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Ok, so new LED lights fitted to the truck, including new number plate light (photos to follow).
For the number plate light, I snipped the harness at the old light plinth and offered up the new plinth and the light, threaded the wires through the plinth, then soldered and heat shrink sleeved the connections. This avoided having to disturb the existing connector on the loom, and the old cable is really long (circa 12" or more). I also went for the XS type in the end, RDX ones from Bolt on bits, complete with new flasher relay. I also bought clear brake lights and clear rear indicators as I wasn't too sure which ones to go with....keep an eye out on the for sale section soon.... Just need new fog light and reversing light to complete the back end. I think I will also look at replacing the top level rear door brake light, but I'll have a hunt about for an LED bulb I think. Might get a chance to mount the cubby box locking under box tomorrow night - maybe. Cheers Andy |
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23rd Jan 2017 5:32pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10784 
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Looking forward to the pics Andy
 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper. Clayton. |
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23rd Jan 2017 8:28pm |
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| ROBBONTHEROCK Member Since: 23 Jun 2014 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 637
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Managed to forget to take pics, must do better - sorry!!!
Anyway, a big delivery made this week, 2 new half shafts and 4x new drive flanges. I'll be fitting these on Saturday, hopefully it'll remove the driveline kerthump i get every so often... Cheers Andy |
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2nd Feb 2017 11:10pm |
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| ROBBONTHEROCK Member Since: 23 Jun 2014 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 637
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Hi,
Thanks for the comments. Well fitted the new half shafts and drive flanges tonight. Fitted Genuine flanges and britpart half shafts, new bolts, gaskets, circles and rubber caps. Took it for a test drive, and yes, has made a difference alright, clunk has all but disappeared. Old flanges and half shafts were worn, not about to fail, but definitely contributing to the clunk. One interesting fact is that the gearbox feels less notchy, only notchy going 4 into 5, more miles needed before I'll commit to this though. Cheers Andy [URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] Had my apprentice working with me
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3rd Feb 2017 10:46pm |
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| ROBBONTHEROCK Member Since: 23 Jun 2014 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 637
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Gave the truck a good clean (overdue).
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5th Feb 2017 11:56am |
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| ROBBONTHEROCK Member Since: 23 Jun 2014 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 637
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Hi folks,
Spent a few hours spannering on the truck. Drained and re-filled the front diff oil, swept the dif for metal, some trace amounts, but no teeth
Fitted the new steering guard:- [URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] Also fitted the fuel cooler guard i bought:- [URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] All together a good days work
Cheers Andy Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated |
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19th Mar 2017 10:11pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5195 
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just needs the green badge switching to black
Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back
Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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20th Mar 2017 6:08am |
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| Enid_Puceflange Member Since: 25 Oct 2014 Location: edinburgh Posts: 1172 
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looks good Rob
My confidence has been writing cheques that my abilities can't cash for years. |
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3rd Apr 2017 12:58pm |
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| ROBBONTHEROCK Member Since: 23 Jun 2014 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 637
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Cool, look what the posties delivered today....
[URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] 4x LED spot lights. I also found a sealed up hole in the roof, it looks like one of the previous owners had wiring going to a rack I would say......Also aligns with some research on the previous owner of this car and also some other evidence in the car of extra wiring (no poorly done, well the rear spot light wiring is gash but think that was another owner.). So tonights job will be to mount the lights and maybe look at mounting a junction box behind the racks number plate plinth. Might 3d print myself a suitable junction box
Cheers Andy Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated |
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3rd Apr 2017 3:06pm |
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| ROBBONTHEROCK Member Since: 23 Jun 2014 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 637
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mmmmmm, hadn't thought of that, was thinking about swapping the grill to a black KBX..... Cheers Andy |
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3rd Apr 2017 3:09pm |
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| ROBBONTHEROCK Member Since: 23 Jun 2014 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 637
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Cheers mate
Cheers Andy |
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3rd Apr 2017 3:09pm |
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| ROBBONTHEROCK Member Since: 23 Jun 2014 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 637
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Hi all,
Referring to the my post above on the hole in the roof!!! See photo below:- [URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] How much work is it to remove the front roof lining, do I need to remove all three lining sections, or can i get away with removing the front winning only. if so does anybody know how to do it?? Cheers Andy Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated |
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3rd Apr 2017 5:40pm |
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