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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2017 13:07:03 GMT
Following on from our previous location....... Great day on Saturday with some Series owners. I had to do some running repairs to my side steps. One of the lanes was rutted and the brackets that clamp to the chassis were removed by the terrain. I have bent them back and re-clamped them, but it has confirmed that if I wish to continue using my Defender on the green lanes, I will need to do something about it as they have taken a severe battering. I have ordered a fuel tank guard and a pair of tree sliders from Paddocks. They are supposed to be good quality and they are galvanised so should be able to take some abuse. I don't want to run without either steps or sliders as it leaves the sills and the soft aluminium door skins vulnerable to car park damage.  P1000199 by Mark Lee, on Flickr  P1000198 by Mark Lee, on Flickr  P1000195 by Mark Lee, on Flickr  P1000193 by Mark Lee, on Flickr  P1000189 by Mark Lee, on Flickr  P1000187 by Mark Lee, on Flickr  P1000186 by Mark Lee, on Flickr  P1000183 by Mark Lee, on Flickr  P1000182 by Mark Lee, on Flickr  P1000181 by Mark Lee, on Flickr |
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Post by LandieMark on Mar 23, 2017 17:05:58 GMT
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Post by LandieMark on Mar 29, 2017 16:27:47 GMT
Found a tank guard that fits. It was a fair bit cheaper but still 5mm galvanised steel.  IMG_1362 by Mark Lee, on Flickr |
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Post by michael on Mar 29, 2017 20:37:37 GMT
Looking good.
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Post by LandieMark on Mar 30, 2017 18:55:21 GMT
Today I fitted an alarm. It is in theory, a thatcham cat 1, but it won't be as I am not qualified. Not that it matters. Defenders are so easy to start without even trying to bypass the alarm and immobiliser it's pointless paying £150-200 for someone to fit. I just wanted something that will make a noise if a window is smashed and or someone tries to get in. The only reason I had to buy something reasonably sophisticated is that I wanted a microwave as opposed to an ultrasonic. Defenders are a touch draughty at the best of times and false alarms at 3am would be a pain.
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Post by Roadsterstu on Apr 6, 2017 8:09:47 GMT
Is it worth fitting a tracker? Or Smartwater marking the panels and major parts?
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Post by LandieMark on Apr 6, 2017 8:13:41 GMT
Is it worth fitting a tracker? Or Smartwater marking the panels and major parts? It has a Skytag already and I've done so with the smart water, although I've cancelled the subs for the smartwater as it was a ripoff. |
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Post by LandieMark on Apr 7, 2017 18:51:12 GMT
I fancy getting my wheels refurbished. I am no longer keen on the gunmetal finish now that the gunmetal chequer plate sills have gone. They have been done cheaply (had a blow over) in the past and the paint is flaking off. I will get a new tyre for the spare at the same time so all of them match in both size and tread.
In the meantime, I have managed to bag a set of five alloys with mud tyres on for £200! Depending on how good the wheels are, I may just get my all terrains put on the new set and flog the tyres, or I may use the tyres for green laning.
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Post by LandieMark on Apr 17, 2017 12:32:22 GMT
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Apr 18, 2017 8:31:41 GMT
Surely there has to come a point when you just can't physically add anything further to it?  |
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Post by LandieMark on Apr 18, 2017 9:21:31 GMT
There are no bits to add to it. Just tweaks. I removed the side steps to fit the new slider sills and underbody protection.
I just need someone to fabricate a couple of brackets so I can mount the hi-lift jack to the roof rack.
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Post by LandieMark on Apr 18, 2017 12:35:15 GMT
It's passed the MOT. Let's face it, it would have been disappointing had it not done! Just waiting for the 12k service to be completed.
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Post by LandieMark on Apr 20, 2017 15:38:44 GMT
I was sick of the slack in the wipers. Last year, I changed the wheel boxes, drive cable, motor and gearbox but the wipers, although much better, still flopped about. I remember that the drive cable was a pig to fit and was a Britpart item while the wheel boxes were Bearmach bits. I ordered a Bearmach cable. It fitted really easily and all the slack has disappeared. Shitpart for a reason then, although they are supposed to be getting better.
I took delivery of some chassis paint and have given my rear crossmember and towbar a couple of coats. They look much better. If we get a warm day then I may treat the rest of the chassis (it has been painted but it hasn't proved to be very durable).
Finally, I fitted a new panhard rod (stops lateral movement of the axle in relation to the chassis). I was advised at the service that there was some play in the bushes. £25 for a new rod with bushes attached and took half an hour to fit. Steering is now very firm with no slack and I hope it has stopped an occasional slight shimmy under braking.
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Post by Boxer6 on Apr 20, 2017 20:15:11 GMT
I took delivery of some chassis paint and have given my rear crossmember and towbar a couple of coats. They look much better. If we get a warm day then I may treat the rest of the chassis (it has been painted but it hasn't proved to be very durable).
What make is it and would it do for a TD5 chassis? Herself's is looking very sorry for itself, and we were going to de-rust it and slap some Hammerite on it. Proper stuff would be much more preferable I reckon, if not too expensive. |
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Post by LandieMark on Apr 20, 2017 20:29:43 GMT
I took delivery of some chassis paint and have given my rear crossmember and towbar a couple of coats. They look much better. If we get a warm day then I may treat the rest of the chassis (it has been painted but it hasn't proved to be very durable. What make is it and would it do for a TD5 chassis? Herself's is looking very sorry for itself, and we were going to de-rust it and slap some Hammerite on it. Proper stuff would be much more preferable I reckon, if not too expensive. It's made by arc-rite.co.uk It is their own chassis paint and you can paint it straight on rust after it has been rubbed down and decreased. www.arc-rite.co.uk/anti-corrosive-chassis-paint-any-colour |
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Post by Boxer6 on Apr 21, 2017 7:39:04 GMT
What make is it and would it do for a TD5 chassis? Herself's is looking very sorry for itself, and we were going to de-rust it and slap some Hammerite on it. Proper stuff would be much more preferable I reckon, if not too expensive. It's made by arc-rite.co.uk It is their own chassis paint and you can paint it straight on rust after it has been rubbed down and decreased. www.arc-rite.co.uk/anti-corrosive-chassis-paint-any-colourGrand, thank you. |
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Post by LandieMark on Apr 21, 2017 9:43:29 GMT
Painted crossmember - much better.  Went and collected my wheels this morning. I am glad I decided to take the advice of the wheel place and stay with the dark colour. With the standard spare set on: -   And with the refurbished set back on: -    photo and image hostingI am really pleased with them. |
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Post by Martin on Apr 21, 2017 10:00:02 GMT
The dark wheels do look a lot better. Interestingly, quite a decent number of forum cars have dark (or partially dark) coloured wheels.
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Post by Roadsterstu on Apr 21, 2017 10:04:13 GMT
Looks better on the dark wheels, definitely.
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Post by ChrisM on Apr 21, 2017 12:16:36 GMT
Looks better on the dark wheels, definitely. +1 |
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Post by Tim on Apr 21, 2017 12:58:47 GMT
I prefer the silver wheels  |
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Post by PG on May 3, 2017 12:09:46 GMT
Blacked out rear glass, dark wheels....you'll be ordering Project Kahn add ons next....  |
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Post by PG on May 3, 2017 12:10:24 GMT
Ahh, my first double post on the new forum....
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Post by LandieMark on May 3, 2017 12:19:59 GMT
The extended body panels would hide the scratches, for sure! It clicked over to 210k the other day. Caught this this morning.  |
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Post by LandieMark on May 3, 2017 18:11:01 GMT
I forgot to mention. I was having some issues changing gear so removed the gaiter to have a look. As it turned out, the gear selection turret was loose on the top of the gearbox and moving around side to side - that would certainly explain it. However, the selector pin is very badly worn where the bias springs rest (it has a deep groove on one side) so I have taken the opportunity to upgrade - as you do. Hopefully will be taking delivery of a Synchro Gearboxes Slickshift. I have tightened it up for the time being and there is a massive improvement so I am glad there isn't anything wrong with my year old gearbox! Took it laning yesterday. I shouldn't have bothered polishing all the scratches out a couple of weeks ago!  |
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Post by Roadsterstu on May 3, 2017 19:28:15 GMT
Is it actually worth washing it at all?!
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Post by LandieMark on May 3, 2017 19:40:31 GMT
May as well do the body when I pressure wash the underneath. 😂
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Post by LandieMark on May 15, 2017 17:43:23 GMT
Fuck, arse and bollocks. I had to go to Darlington today to deal with an errant fire alarm. On arrival, the alarm on the Defender started doing odd things. It still allowed me to start it but the hazards would keep flashing beyond the usual single or double flash. Water has found its way into the control box which I placed behind a speaker.  I've bypassed the immobiliser for the moment and removed the control box, dismantled it and sprayed it with contact cleaner. It is currently in the airing cupboard overnight. I'll try it in the morning. If not it means a new alarm.  if it does work, I'll relocate the control box to a dryer location! |
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Post by LandieMark on May 16, 2017 7:52:37 GMT
All fixed!  Immobiliser circuit wired back in and ECU relocated. Phew! |
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Post by Roadsterstu on May 16, 2017 8:10:07 GMT
Water relief!
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if it does work, I'll relocate the control box to a dryer location!
Immobiliser circuit wired back in and ECU relocated. Phew!