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JeremyJ

Member Since: 16 Nov 2011
Location: Aylesbury
Posts: 1758

Thanks! Probably limestone at some point, not quite decided yet

10th Oct 2022 7:15pm

Oakseywick

Member Since: 20 Dec 2014
Location: Cirencester
Posts: 1000

Love the new engine Jeremy

I would love a V8 landy Andy
Defender 90
Defender 110 XS
Cupra 290

10th Oct 2022 9:03pm

west4x4

Member Since: 23 Jan 2010
Location: Rutland
Posts: 140

JeremyJ wrote:
She’s back on the road!

Now running a slightly tweaked 4.6 Thor - Piper cam, ported, etc. she’s pulls better than any Defender I’ve had before!

Brakes need upgrading, along with suspension bushes etc then a little work on the inside…

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How was the wiring going from a P38 to a 110. Did you have much difficulty stripping back the loom? Are you running a manual or auto box?

16th Oct 2022 8:38am

mur9h

Member Since: 28 Jan 2012
Location: London
Posts: 3

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HT Cairns Blue

decent

16th Oct 2022 5:41pm

JeremyJ

Member Since: 16 Nov 2011
Location: Aylesbury
Posts: 1758

west4x4 wrote:

How was the wiring going from a P38 to a 110. Did you have much difficulty stripping back the loom? Are you running a manual or auto box?

I got the engine already built up and running stand alone, then had my local specialist drop it in.

Running original LT95 gearbox (I like them so it’s staying for now)

16th Oct 2022 7:37pm

west4x4

Member Since: 23 Jan 2010
Location: Rutland
Posts: 140

The temptation to put a V8 in my series is getting stronger by the day and we’ll theres no replacement for displacement it’s already running an Lt77 and LT230 so originality doesnt matter. Just doing so research on concerting a 4.6 to a manual and how to deal with the ECU

16th Oct 2022 7:46pm

JeremyJ

Member Since: 16 Nov 2011
Location: Aylesbury
Posts: 1758

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Sadly a small loom fire (fuse box to headlight switch, lots of nasty smoke) livened up one morning commute last week…

12th Nov 2022 6:06am

BaronDefenders

Member Since: 28 Jun 2019
Location: London/Cotswolds
Posts: 896

2004 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Santorini Black

Crikey, that’ll get the heart pumping! Everyone inside OK? Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders

12th Nov 2022 6:10am

JeremyJ

Member Since: 16 Nov 2011
Location: Aylesbury
Posts: 1758

Just me thankfully! Ironically was due to have the glass fuses changed for blades two days later. The wiring was a mess in her but hopefully pretty much on top of that now

12th Nov 2022 6:18am

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7905

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

Having seen how quick a car can go up, that must have been quite a scare!!

Hope you get it sorted without too much trouble. James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers

12th Nov 2022 11:11am

JeremyJ

Member Since: 16 Nov 2011
Location: Aylesbury
Posts: 1758

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Before and after conversion to blade fuses

26th Nov 2022 8:59pm

JeremyJ

Member Since: 16 Nov 2011
Location: Aylesbury
Posts: 1758

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Think I was lucky!!

26th Nov 2022 9:06pm

JeremyJ

Member Since: 16 Nov 2011
Location: Aylesbury
Posts: 1758

Wiring now all good, fuses converted to blade from the early glass type, USB added and a few other little bits sorted.

Running really well, I’m getting quite attached…

Much more to come in the new year

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25th Dec 2022 5:01pm

BaronDefenders

Member Since: 28 Jun 2019
Location: London/Cotswolds
Posts: 896

Looking very good indeed! Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders

25th Dec 2022 5:16pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7905

Just lovely!! 🎯😎🙏🎄🎅 James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers

25th Dec 2022 10:09pm

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