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L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
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Great news with the end is in sight

Clayton.

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper.

31st Jul 2024 9:10pm

Ranger 6

Member Since: 17 Jan 2019
Location: Yorkshireman trapped in a Surrey postcode
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1988 Defender 90 V8 Petrol CSW Rimini Red

Still going - the old engine is now being stripped of the bits required to be put onto the new one.

Found that the heads are for an injection engine - not a surprise for the year as the 90 was the only non-injection V8 apart from some of the first discoverys

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There was also jokes about VVT - look at the slack on that chain. I'm surprised as the mileage hadn't reached 130k. No wonder they say a cam refresh is worth doing at 100k.

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The old engine is going to be kept with the car to retain a semblance of originality should it be necessary in the future. 90 V8 CSW - 1988

9th Sep 2024 2:21pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
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Thanks for the update

Clayton.

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper.

10th Sep 2024 9:01pm

Ranger 6

Member Since: 17 Jan 2019
Location: Yorkshireman trapped in a Surrey postcode
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A bit of an update - it's in, but needs all the little bits doing. Bellhousing bolts, radiator, hoses, cables etc.

Turned out the carbs were showing signs of leaks so they're having a new gasket set fitted.

He's going to do transmission fluids as well, seeing as the engine will. be 'fresh'. Then an MoT and we're back on the road.

Looking like it'll be Jan for a return

90 V8 CSW - 1988

11th Dec 2024 3:39pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
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Nice to have an idea of her return and not to long either

Clayton.

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper.

13th Dec 2024 9:21pm

Ranger 6

Member Since: 17 Jan 2019
Location: Yorkshireman trapped in a Surrey postcode
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So, catching up from the last one, here's some more pics

Engine built and ready to go in the hole

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Said hole

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Carbs rebuilt and fitted

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MoT station - yes, the Mot

, it's running, mobile and legal again

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I will ask for some videos with sound for the next update. While it's been off the road the rear diff seal has decided it doesn't want to seal any more so a new one will be going in once it can be sourced.

Then a running in oil change and diffs, transmission fluids and it'll be back with me

The engineers report will come with it - If anyone has any experience or suggestions for dealing with the DVLA and insurance for a change like this all will be welcome. 90 V8 CSW - 1988

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31st Dec 2024 4:38pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
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That is a great Christmas present with the 90 back running and with an mot

Clayton.

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper.

31st Dec 2024 9:41pm

Ranger 6

Member Since: 17 Jan 2019
Location: Yorkshireman trapped in a Surrey postcode
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Seal for the rear diff has arrived and he's going to use it for a couple of days, then an oil change and off we go. 90 V8 CSW - 1988

8th Jan 2025 4:13pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
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Clayton.

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper.

8th Jan 2025 9:37pm

Ranger 6

Member Since: 17 Jan 2019
Location: Yorkshireman trapped in a Surrey postcode
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The 90 has been in use as a tip truck for the last couple of weeks to get some miles on it.

A bit of ticking occasionally from one of the lifters, so keeping an eye on that.

I've entered a navigational event this weekend which is taking place on the tank driver training area at Bovington Camp. Known as the Saxon Express it's a good fun event with off-road orienteering and other challenges, so we'll see how things go. 90 V8 CSW - 1988

11th Mar 2025 9:26pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
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Best of luck for the weekend

Clayton.

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper.

12th Mar 2025 9:42pm

Ranger 6

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Thanks - pics to come afterwards

90 V8 CSW - 1988

12th Mar 2025 10:06pm

L110CDL

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Looking forward to seeing them

Clayton.

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper.

12th Mar 2025 10:20pm

Ranger 6

Member Since: 17 Jan 2019
Location: Yorkshireman trapped in a Surrey postcode
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Well, what a day!!

A great event, with lots of challenging parts. An excellent entry with a variety of vehicles. I saw a photographer out and about, but haven't had any back so the only shot is the lunch break

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Rebuilt motor is feeling good with decent torque, so going well. 90 V8 CSW - 1988

4th Apr 2025 1:08pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
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That is good news with the V8 going well and it looks as if you had a good day from the pic

Clayton.

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper.

4th Apr 2025 8:30pm

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