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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2301   
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Don't think I can justify ATB's at the moment. Looking for a cost effective way to upgrade just the front diff rather than changing both front and rear to expensive ATB units
 Four pin diff up front will be ok for my drive to Italy
Thinking Aschroft's 4 pin diff centre looks like a reasonably priced option. I also have a spare diff I could use for buildup https://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/4-pin-diff-centre.html > 110 XS Double Cab Last edited by hank on 26th Jul 2021 12:58pm. Edited 2 times in total |
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1st Jul 2021 10:55am |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2301
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Air con gassed today with the new condenser. No leaks detected on the leak test, 700g gas, leak tracing fluid and oil pumped in... Icy cold air conditioning once again
 Will make a big difference driving through France.
One thing the guy said which I had completely wrong in my mind was to use the AC as much as possible. I actively try to use it as little as possible, kind of preservatively I suppose. He said this does the components no good. > 110 XS Double Cab Last edited by hank on 9th Jul 2021 10:59am. Edited 1 time in total |
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9th Jul 2021 8:51am |
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| Intercept Member Since: 27 Feb 2017 Location: Suffolk Posts: 587  
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As well as the refrigerant gas there's some oil in the system. Among other things that keeps the O-rings from drying out. Additionally, AC is good for dehumidifying the interior, which given most Defender's sieve-like tendencies is no bad thing.
So, if you use the AC it will eventually wear out. But if you don't use it the AC will die without any benefit. Personally I use mine at least once a week regardless of the temperature. |
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9th Jul 2021 10:18am |
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| Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3424  
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10-15mins on a regular basis is enough to keep it from 'drying'. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black |
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9th Jul 2021 10:38am |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2301
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Bigger 14" SPAL AC fan fitted to condenser
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26th Jul 2021 11:09am |
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| Welshsurferdude Member Since: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Newport Posts: 2415
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Ill be fitting the same once I find my new 110! 2008 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold)
2015 Discovery 4.5 Black pack Firenze red XS 2008 Corris Grey 110 XS USW (sold) 2011 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold) |
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26th Jul 2021 12:05pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10784 
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That looks much better to do the job properly
1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper. Clayton. |
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27th Jul 2021 8:26pm |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2301
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Missed your reply Clayton - thanks!
Made a start on the dogs seat for the drive down to Italy. Having the dog in the front frees up the rear seats for luggage which is essential since double cabs are crap for load space. These front centre seats are not meant for Puma's and their mounts position the seat too far forward meaning it nudges the transfer box shifter into neutral so I cut the mounts off and welded in two lengths of 25mm square hollow section to the seat frame which pick up to the cubby box fixings. I appreciate that this would fail an MOT and that the cubby fixings are not beef enough to mount a seat etc... But it's just somewhere for the dog to sit and will be swapped back to the cubby when I return home Had to wait for the paint to dry but will fit the seat covers and put it in the Defender later Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge > 110 XS Double Cab |
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10th Aug 2021 2:15pm |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3314 
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What a great idea, looking forward to seeing it fitted. How big is the dog? WARNING.
This post may contain sarcasm. |
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10th Aug 2021 4:06pm |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2301
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XS seat cover fitted and in the vehicle. Bit of a squeeze with the premium seats!! Dog is small/medium, around 16kg… Jack Russel mongrel cross
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10th Aug 2021 4:36pm |
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| Co1 Member Since: 19 Aug 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 3681 
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Very tidy install. Looks great.
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10th Aug 2021 5:26pm |
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| bankz5152 Member Since: 02 Feb 2017 Location: South London/North Kent Posts: 2178 
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Looks good! You say that about the middle seat, but the standard front seats are held in place with 4 oversized m8 rivnuts. No different to the cubby box fixings.. Instagram @defender_ventures Empire Tuning - Agent |
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10th Aug 2021 6:54pm |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2301
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Next job this evening was the panhard rod bushes. My steering had developed a notch between left and right turns as well as a general feeling of vagueness. You could see the rod eyes move with steering input!
Ordered a superpro full vehicle kit from Gwyn Lewis and did the panhard bush this evening… Notch is gone and steering is a lot more positive. Will get the other bushes on over the next week or two. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge > 110 XS Double Cab |
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10th Aug 2021 6:58pm |
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| LandymanStefan Member Since: 30 Aug 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 881 
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Seat is looking good!
Will be interested to know how you get on with the super pro bushes. I’m torn on whether to go for super pro or genuine in the future. |
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10th Aug 2021 7:21pm |
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