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| Morepower Member Since: 08 Jan 2013 Location: Fife, Scotland Posts: 630  
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Bowler did a lovely airbox kit... but it was serious moo-la It doesn't matter how bad it is, It can always get worse...
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24th Jun 2019 6:23pm |
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| Tommyharris Member Since: 20 Mar 2018 Location: Bristol Posts: 100 
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Just managed to disappear out to the garage this evening and removed the impeller thing a ma jig!! 👍🏼
Wont be driving it till the weekend but anything to make it breathe a little better, excited to see if the “lack of feel” bottom end improves |
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24th Jun 2019 7:47pm |
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| Guy Member Since: 11 Feb 2013 Location: St Eval, Cornwall Posts: 250 
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Sounds like a great mod to improve drivability slightly!
DINGO - '99 Discovery 2 V8 with 300Tdi transplant, chawton white. Repatriated from Australia and expedition prepped. **FOR SALE** SHARKY - '06 Discovery 3 HSE Auto, bonatti grey. SOLD. GEORGE - '99 Discovery 1 300Tdi Auto, willow green. Daily driver, travel companion, part of the family! SOLD. PINGU - '96 Defender 110 300Tdi station wagon. SOLD. Dream LR - 130 pop top station wagon camper. |
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24th Jun 2019 9:02pm |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4799 
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Just done this mod today, every little helps
 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90 2000 XS TD5 90 |
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24th Jun 2019 9:11pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17600 
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Do remember that the centrifugal separator is there for a purpose and if you remove it and do nothing else you are more likely to end up with a saturated paper air filter element in very wet or humid conditions. Unless you fit a more sophisticated prefilter as part of a more thorough upgrade, you might want to check the condition of your air filter element more often.
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25th Jun 2019 6:41am |
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| Bluericky Member Since: 26 Jun 2014 Location: Cornwall Posts: 647 
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Thank you Blackwolf, I’ll certainly remember to do that .
To be honest I didn’t try the new pipe work with the impeller still attached , I probably should have as the larger diameter pipe is what would logically make the biggest difference . Luckily I didn’t have to butcher the pipe work to remove anything so I may try it with it back in . https://www.instagram.com/hustynminepark/ |
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25th Jun 2019 11:32am |
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| K.M Member Since: 28 Apr 2016 Location: Salisbury Posts: 300 
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Is there a step-by-step guide for this mod available?
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25th Jun 2019 12:08pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20612
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Does anyone actually know the OEM of the Genuine air filters? Chillin In The Backwoods🇬🇧🇺🇸
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25th Jun 2019 2:57pm |
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| adafish Member Since: 30 Mar 2009 Location: atherstone Posts: 1385
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Blimey, old thread...…. Remember doing this mod with Porny back in the day. Putting Dreams on Drives at JLR Solihull..
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25th Jun 2019 8:51pm |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4799
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Old thread but new owners which is what makes this forum so good, so much knowledge to share.
‘Have you had any problems since you did yours adafish? 2015 HT XS 90 2008 SVX 90 2000 XS TD5 90 |
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25th Jun 2019 8:56pm |
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| adafish Member Since: 30 Mar 2009 Location: atherstone Posts: 1385
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NO, I meant I was working with Porny on the idea down at IRB at the time. Did a fair few early Puma back then, even his own development 90...Goode old days of R&D , many late nights and rolling road days... Putting Dreams on Drives at JLR Solihull..
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26th Jun 2019 10:21am |
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| Roy5695 Member Since: 15 Feb 2014 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1123 
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No problems with my airfilter in 4 years Simon, not with the standard pipe, snorkel, silicone replacement pipe Or my new 4” pipe setup. Not even a hint of a damp filter. 2011 Defender DCPU 2.2 - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic30623.html Instagram - @r22oyp Roy |
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26th Jun 2019 3:36pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20612
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No problems here either. Chillin In The Backwoods🇬🇧🇺🇸
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26th Jun 2019 3:38pm |
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| diduan Member Since: 13 Oct 2016 Location: Central Balkan Posts: 260 
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I removed the propeller-like-thing today. I didn't cut anything, just unhooked it with a screwdriver and took it away. Initially the plan was to remove the complete air box, but after I had it loose I realised that it wont come up because of the air-conditioning. Defender 110 SW MY2011 2.4tdci decat, no EGR
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