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| Bingo Member Since: 27 May 2020 Location: Moscow Posts: 84   
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Hello, John! Like the whole of Moscow, Gorky Park has changed a lot since that time) Nowadays:  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge (Photos from the Internet) O'Grady's Irish bar is no longer in that place, but there are many other restaurants and pubs)) So welcome back! “A word of command has made these silent figures our enemies; a word of command might transform them into our friends. At some table a document is signed by some persons whom none of us knows, and then for years together that very crime on which formerly the world’s condemnation and severest penalty fall, becomes our highest aim.” — Erich Maria Remarque |
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8th Feb 2022 6:12pm |
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| Bingo Member Since: 27 May 2020 Location: Moscow Posts: 84
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By the way, in January, the service where I serve my Defender was visited by Joff Willner and Steve Brooks, who travel on two yellow Defenders from London to New York!
 -) An expander and a turbine broke on one of the cars. The cars were successfully repaired and drove further towards the Russian North!
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Stay tuned! “A word of command has made these silent figures our enemies; a word of command might transform them into our friends. At some table a document is signed by some persons whom none of us knows, and then for years together that very crime on which formerly the world’s condemnation and severest penalty fall, becomes our highest aim.” — Erich Maria Remarque |
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8th Feb 2022 6:22pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10756 
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Hope this is better for you, looking at the pictures it looks as you had a great time and it's good to see you in person, Bingo  1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper. Clayton. |
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9th Feb 2022 9:39pm |
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| Bingo Member Since: 27 May 2020 Location: Moscow Posts: 84
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Thank you very much, Clayton!
“A word of command has made these silent figures our enemies; a word of command might transform them into our friends. At some table a document is signed by some persons whom none of us knows, and then for years together that very crime on which formerly the world’s condemnation and severest penalty fall, becomes our highest aim.”
— Erich Maria Remarque |
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16th Feb 2022 6:28am |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10756
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 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper. Clayton. |
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16th Feb 2022 9:25pm |
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| Bingo Member Since: 27 May 2020 Location: Moscow Posts: 84
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Into the comfort zone. Cruise control on Td5.
Hello, friends! With the arrival of spring, it was finally possible to put cruise control on the Defender. I like this option, I often use it on all cars both in the city and on the highway. The way to install cruise control on the Defender has been studied for a long time, everything is described in detail by the owners of these cars. As a rule, only the form factor of the cruise power buttons varies. Someone puts buttons from Discovery, someone puts an ordinary switch. I used, as I think, the most aesthetic option — the steering wheel switch dimensions / low beam. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge In a company that sells electrical wiring, I ordered wires with colors similar to the colors of the cruise control wires on Discovery. To connect the wires to the black ECU connector, I used pins ordered last summer on Ebay: Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge I connected everything according to the standard scheme: Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge The wires were passed through a rubber seal in the passenger seat box, passed along the frame, then outside the engine shield, and brought into the cabin again through a seal, through which a large wiring harness behind the dashboard is wound. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge It turned out not bad - the view is like from the factory: Click image to enlarge Everything works. I also put a joystick to control the radio. I have a Pioneer radio and volume control is carried out by small touch buttons, which are extremely inconvenient to get into blindly. Click image to enlarge I have long known that Sony car radio joysticks (rm-x2s, rm-x4s) are suitable for Pioneer, which have not been produced for a long time, but are found on the secondary market (even new ones come across). Click image to enlarge I bought a used joystick and put it on the steering column: Click image to enlarge The place is not ideal, because you still have to stretch, but it's still more convenient than distracting yourself from the road and looking at the radio if you want to reduce or increase the volume. Good luck to everyone! “A word of command has made these silent figures our enemies; a word of command might transform them into our friends. At some table a document is signed by some persons whom none of us knows, and then for years together that very crime on which formerly the world’s condemnation and severest penalty fall, becomes our highest aim.” — Erich Maria Remarque |
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15th May 2022 7:40pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10756
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Thanks for the update with the new additions fitted
1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper. Clayton. |
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18th May 2022 8:18pm |
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| Bingo Member Since: 27 May 2020 Location: Moscow Posts: 84
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Thanks for your attention, Clayton!
“A word of command has made these silent figures our enemies; a word of command might transform them into our friends. At some table a document is signed by some persons whom none of us knows, and then for years together that very crime on which formerly the world’s condemnation and severest penalty fall, becomes our highest aim.”
— Erich Maria Remarque |
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28th May 2022 8:58am |
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| Bingo Member Since: 27 May 2020 Location: Moscow Posts: 84
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# Repair. Big renovation.
Hello, friends! Since the appearance of the Defender, I have been strained by the tremors that occur during the gearshift process. Some time ago, when squeezing the clutch, there was a short-term buzzing, which stops after squeezing the clutch again. In the service that I visited earlier, the cause of the tremors could not be determined. Knowledgeable people in the Defender owners chat suggested that most likely the tremors occur due to the wear of the silent blocks and the ball bearing of the A-shaped lever. The buzzing is most likely caused by the wear of the bronze sleeve of the primary shaft. I decided to eliminate these problems from the master Dmitry, who has the fame of one of the best masters of the Defender to the west of the Urals. Back in February, I bought a ball bearing and silent blocks. I also purchased a bronze bushing and a rubber ring of the wings (you still need to remove the gearbox, so you need to sort out the wings). On the advice of friends, I ordered a delivery from the UK to a good person from Lof clutches, the installation of which, according to many reviews, cardinally solves the problem of the gravity of the clutch pedal on Defenders. The day before the repair visit, Defender decided to demonstrate his character and somehow all the fluid from the clutch master cylinder disappeared, as a result of which the clutch pedal failed and the gears refused to turn on. Click image to enlarge Since it was not possible to solve the problem promptly, I had to use the carsharing service for work and go to Kia, whose air conditioner stopped cooling in the middle of the way) The collective intelligence of the chat again suggested that there was no need to pump the system — it was enough just to top up the brake fluid in the master cylinder and the clutch would work. This is exactly what happened, as a result of which I safely reached Dmitry. Over the next two weeks, I promptly received reports from Dima from the front of the work. It turned out that there were much more problems from the bottom of the car than I expected — starting with the rear pads worn out to zero and ending with problems in the transfer case requiring bulkheads thereof. As a result, the rear calipers were sorted out, discs, pads and pistons were replaced, the rear axle seals were changed, the half-axles were replaced with those from Discovery, the transfer case was sorted out, the bronze sleeve was replaced, the clutch was changed, the backstage was rearranged, the oil in the bridges and boxes was replaced, the transfer case support was replaced and a crack on the frame in the area of the deceased support was welded, after which it was the turn of the engine… Diagnostics showed a huge number of errors, including quite ancient ones. As a result, the accelerator pedal, roller, flow meter, Radiator Cooling Fan, valve cover gasket were changed, the nozzles were adjusted, the nozzle spit connector was flushed from oil, the upper and lower fan casings were installed. Fortunately, Dmitry managed to quickly find all the necessary spare parts (except for consumables that he had in stock), most of them original. In addition, the doors were adjusted, the steering was diagnosed, and some other small things. It remains only to put a new wiring of the crankshaft position sensor on which there were also errors. The wiring is already waiting in the wings with another Defender electronics specialist.. As a result, the car became more frisky, especially at medium speeds, the tremors disappeared when switching. In general, I became somehow more collected on the irregularities. It slows down better) The backstage is clearly working. The clutch pedal has become much softer. In general, now it will be almost ideal to deal with the current air conditioning, body defects and some small things)) About 4 thousand pounds (in rubles) were spent on spare parts during a large repair. To work about 2 thousand. A few photos: Transfer case drain plug: Click image to enlarge Transfer case support: Click image to enlarge Welded crack on the frame: Click image to enlarge Anther: Click image to enlarge A dead flow meter next to a brand-new, beautiful one: Click image to enlarge Brand new cooling fan: Click image to enlarge Brand new pedal: Click image to enlarge Brand new clutch: Click image to enlarge A-lever: Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Bronze bushing: Click image to enlarge The backstage: Click image to enlarge Transfer case and rear brakes: Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge View from the workshop: Click image to enlarge Good luck to everyone! Stay tuned! “A word of command has made these silent figures our enemies; a word of command might transform them into our friends. At some table a document is signed by some persons whom none of us knows, and then for years together that very crime on which formerly the world’s condemnation and severest penalty fall, becomes our highest aim.” — Erich Maria Remarque |
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1st Jul 2022 5:14pm |
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| timmel_rimmel Member Since: 02 Jul 2022 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2  
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Great thread, really enjoyed reading all of this.
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1st Aug 2022 11:45am |
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| timmel_rimmel Member Since: 02 Jul 2022 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2
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Great thread, really enjoyed reading all of this.
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1st Aug 2022 11:45am |
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| Bingo Member Since: 27 May 2020 Location: Moscow Posts: 84
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Thank you wery much!
“A word of command has made these silent figures our enemies; a word of command might transform them into our friends. At some table a document is signed by some persons whom none of us knows, and then for years together that very crime on which formerly the world’s condemnation and severest penalty fall, becomes our highest aim.”
— Erich Maria Remarque |
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28th Aug 2022 5:07pm |
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| Bingo Member Since: 27 May 2020 Location: Moscow Posts: 84
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The cables of the crankshaft position sensor and the fuel temperature sensor.
July 12, 2022 Hello, friends! When I picked up the car after a major repair, the master said that it was desirable to change the cable of the crankshaft position sensor, because there are errors on it, although the sensor itself is normal. We have a person who manufactures new cables for the crankshaft position sensor and the fuel temperature sensor. The standard wires are in such conditions that they deteriorate during normal operation, as a result of which the sensor signals come to the ECU in a distorted form, which can lead to incorrect operation of the engine, or even to a breakdown thereof. Below is the information from the cable manufacturer. Maybe it will be useful for someone. "The Crankshaft Position Sensor, then just DPKV. This sensor is the main one for engine operation, it is due to this sensor that the engine control unit receives information about the position of the crankshaft and understands at what point to inject fuel. The sensor itself is very reliable and fails only in exceptional cases of contamination and mechanical damage by crooked hands, but the shielded wiring of this sensor is very capricious. The DPKV wiring is very poorly positioned and exposed to oil from the current valve cover gasket and to diesel fuel from the leaking fuel pressure regulator. Over the years, the aggressive environment and high temperatures do their dirty work, the cable seals in the connector and the cable braid become stiff and crack. Moisture, oil, diesel fuel begins to get into the cable and connector of the sensor, these factors negatively affect the sensor readings. What are the symptoms? The engine does not start, the start is difficult, the motor is throbbing and smoking, the motor does not reach full power, the flow rate is higher than expected, the EGT TEMPERATURE is very high. How to diagnose? Unfortunately, you can't do without a scanner here, since this is a very accurate sensor. The first thing to start with is to look at the engine speed at the time of winding. The scanner should show the starter speed +-250RPM, at zero values we can talk about damage to the wiring or complete failure of the DPKV sensor. Also, the engine control unit very accurately self-diagnoses this DPKV sensor and issues errors on it. The first error is high speed crank. The second more exotic error is high speed crank noise, this error indicates a deviation from the reference signal of the sensor. This error is not only more rare, but also more dangerous! When the engine is operated with incorrect DPKV readings, it is possible to increase the EGT temperature, which can damage the piston, valve, turbine. The main reason for this error is contamination of the DPKV or connector, damage to the cable, the use of an unsuitable cable without a screen. If, when the signal is lost from the DPKV, the motor simply stalls and the check engine lights up, saving the high speed crank in memory, then with High speed crank noise, the motor can continue to work, but with the possible negative consequences described above. The solution to the problem. The simplest and most obvious way to solve the problem is to replace the cable, but unfortunately the DPKV cable is woven into the motor wiring. My attempts to order a new motor wiring in England ended unsuccessfully;(In this desperate situation, I have established my own production of this cable. I use only a high-quality shielded cable, which in all respects significantly exceeds the factory one. All contacts are compressed and soldered, which eliminates deterioration and oxidation of contacts. The DPKV connector is glued with an oil-gasoline-resistant sealant, which eliminates damage to the rubber seals and penetration of oil and diesel fuel into the connector and sensor. The cable is provided with a lifetime warranty." https://www.drive2.ru/l/527787297760870554/ "A small inconspicuous problem that does not cause Check Engine ignition, has no error of its own, capable of burning through the piston, killing the turbine and automatic transmission! Let's get this straight from the beginning. The temperature sensor allows the engine control unit to understand the fuel density and provide more accurate injection. When the sensor fails, the ECU goes into emergency mode, which causes an increase in fuel consumption, a deterioration in traction, an increase in EGT temperature by 100-150 degrees! Under difficult operating conditions, such as towing a trailer, driving at high speeds, passes with high altitude above sea level, hot climate, the use of large off-road wheels ... an increase in EGT temperature can lead to the formation of cylinder bulges, piston burnout and turbine damage! On cars with automatic transmission, the automatic transmission control unit sees incomplete motor power, which knocks down the gearshift algorithm, reduces the pressure in the automatic transmission oil control system, which leads to slipping of the clutches and premature wear and failure of the automatic transmission. The sensor itself practically does not fail, the problem is the oil that gets on the cable and connector, the factory cable is not oil-resistant, the insulation loses flexibility and breaks the cable. The connector itself also does not stand up to bullying with oil and begins to fail. The solution to the problem. Replacing the entire cable with a connector. I made a high-quality cable kit with oil-resistant insulation designed for sudden temperature changes. The connector contacts and pins on the control unit are soldered, the connector is glued with an OEM-grade oil-resistant sealant. Such a high-quality level of manufacturing allows me to safely give this cable a lifetime warranty." https://www.drive2.ru/l/573886796656542217/ The new custom cables look like this: Click image to enlarge I came to the master manufacturer in the evening and he put a cable for me. There is only one photo) Click image to enlarge Later I decided to purchase and change the fuel temperature sensor cable. Since the procedure is simple, I decided to do everything myself. Sensor locations (DPKV on the left, fuel temperature sensor on the right): Click image to enlarge Cable: Click image to enlarge Connect the cable to the sensor Click image to enlarge We drag it under the bottom into the right seatpost Click image to enlarge Remove the red connector, pull out the pins with a needle: Click image to enlarge Insert the pins of the new cable Click image to enlarge Putting it back together Click image to enlarge It's simple) Good luck to everyone! “A word of command has made these silent figures our enemies; a word of command might transform them into our friends. At some table a document is signed by some persons whom none of us knows, and then for years together that very crime on which formerly the world’s condemnation and severest penalty fall, becomes our highest aim.” — Erich Maria Remarque Last edited by Bingo on 28th Aug 2022 6:53pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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28th Aug 2022 5:25pm |
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| Bingo Member Since: 27 May 2020 Location: Moscow Posts: 84
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200,000 km.
July 14, 2022 Hello, friends! Defender crossed the line in 200 thousand km. Click image to enlarge He appeared to me with a mileage of 183,039, so personally, my current mileage is just a little less than 17 thousand. From December 08, 2020 to July 20, 2021, the Defender was in the process of repair, first by technique, then by bodywork, and I practically did not see it, but since July 20, 2021 I have been driving it almost every day. So, I will tell you about some pleasant and not so pleasant moments with which Defender and I came to a significant figure. From February to July, the car was in the hands of body repair masters. Click image to enlarge Initially, the repair period was designated + -2 months, but in the end it turned out to be about 5 months. Painted, as usual, from acquaintances, verified and all that. A year later, problems appeared in the places of overlapping corners at the back, articulation of the upper and rear roof panels, under the side strips (those between the side panels and the "boat").: Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Smart people from among the owners of Defenders told me that the corners should be removed and processed in a loving way, but I trusted the painter, who felt that this was not necessary because there were no problems with them… The rear crossbar was painted with Hammerite, it began to peel off in winter: Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Driver's footrest: Click image to enlarge In the lower part of the right wing, the paint has slightly swollen: Click image to enlarge Roof: Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Decorative linings under the door and under the wing Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge In general, the situation is sad. Naturally, no one wants to take responsibility for themselves. The other day I spilled all the cracks with an anti-corrosion compound with ML-oils from the cylinder outside, I hope this will at least temporarily slow down the process. On occasion, I will disassemble the back of the cabin and spill the corners from the inside. Last fall, I connected the mirrors from the G-class. And then suddenly the mirrors stopped working. Having opened the wiring in the door (I connected the wires with a twist + heat shrink), I found this picture: Click image to enlarge Either the moisture in the door is to blame for the fact that the twists have rotted, or the wires themselves from the car shop. Since I have had good wires with a complete match of the G-class wiring colors for a long time, I will redo them on occasion and try to take measures so that this no longer happens. In autumn, in one well-known service, I installed a pre-heater Binar 5s with a modem (the Russian equivalent of Webasto): Click image to enlarge Naturally, it was not without jambs, which had to be eliminated by myself + I connected the heater motor control myself. With great pleasure, I went with him all winter — 30 minutes before leaving the house, you press a button on your phone and get into a warm car with a heated interior. I use it regularly already starting from +5 degrees and up to -25). There were no more severe frosts last winter. I put cruise control on in the spring. A very convenient thing — I use it often. Click image to enlarge In the summer, I installed a tachometer from Aliexpress: Click image to enlarge It performs its direct function well, but its backlight is white and very bright, as a result of which it significantly stands out from the beautiful style of the instrument panel. So either I'll take it off altogether, or I'll do something with the color and brightness of the backlight. In June, the car visited the best Defender master, who treated a lot of sores that I mentioned, as well as even more of those that I did not suspect. Among other things, a new clutch master cylinder from LOF Clutches was installed. The clutch pedal with it has become much softer, it has become more convenient to drive, especially in traffic jams. However, recently I began to notice a strange thing — when you release the pedal, there is some tension in the middle of its path — as if it is clinging to something or something is holding it. Then you lift your foot, the pedal also rises with a small click. It's unclear what it is. I'm going to change the oil soon — I'll ask you to look. More recently, the shaking of the engine has been annoying for a second or three after the car stops (at traffic lights, as a rule). I have almost come to terms with the flow of condensate in the cabin, which actively flows out of the air conditioner housing. It flows from the left side, where this tube is: Click image to enlarge At the same time, condensate also flows out under the car, but I have a feeling that it does not flow through the corresponding tube, but through some other hole) A decent puddle flows in a couple of hours. The cellular carpet saves — the puddle does not spill when emptying the rug. In general, it is necessary to understand) In short, life is just beginning at 200 thousand, and all small malfunctions are just an excuse to put your hands on and make the Defender even better!
A few photos: On the territory of a car service station that serves old American cars Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge From a trip to the abandoned churches and estates of one of the regions near Moscow (there will be a separate post): Click image to enlarge Good luck to everyone! “A word of command has made these silent figures our enemies; a word of command might transform them into our friends. At some table a document is signed by some persons whom none of us knows, and then for years together that very crime on which formerly the world’s condemnation and severest penalty fall, becomes our highest aim.” — Erich Maria Remarque Last edited by Bingo on 28th Aug 2022 6:55pm. Edited 2 times in total |
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28th Aug 2022 5:59pm |
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