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Matthew_Mills



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LR Raised Air Intake
Today I fitted a LR RAI...

I know, I paid more than a Mantec would have cost, but I like OEM kit (even if someone else made it...). I prefer the shape and the black upper mount - looks great.

But god I hate drilling holes in my new 100 XS Station Wagon...

Anyway I spent a few hours last night before picking it up trying to find some instructions - to make sure I had all the tools. But even Google let me down and I could not find anything - I assumed the Mantec was similar and borrowed a Viv-Nut setting tool. I needed it as i'm sure most of you know.

So I thought I'd scan and upload in case anyone else needs to find them. There's no copyright so no issue - Unless Martin feels differently - which I totally understand if they are removed but I hope not.

I've also read all of the other - you need to 'seal the internals' posts...

Thus far I did release the torqs and sealed the inter ring element - I'll do the pipes and drain holes etc., at some point too.

Mantec bumper and Zeon 12 next - any guidance on that front?

Matt



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I think it has been known to be possible to bond the A pillar bracket to avoid drilling, at least I think that's what K9F did.
Mind you it has to be a really good bonding agent! Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧
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Matthew_Mills



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Customer90Steve

Done now... drilled the 'A' post and wing and inserted the RivNuts. I don't plan removing it, so no worries. I did waxoyl all the holes and used a tar based sealant on the gasket which never hardens fully. So hopefully a job done well!

We'll see - annoyingly found 2 chips in the windscreen and 3 on the bonnet already - checker plate maybe!

Matt
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Well

I only know one Matt Mills Shocked

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Matthew_Mills



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TJ101

Mine is a 110 Station Wagon, previously on this site with a 90 XS SW and before that a 90 TD5...

Not sure we know each other?

Matt
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TJ101



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My mistake Matt,, Rolling Eyes

Must be 2 Matt Mills in Somerset then,, thought a new 110 is not the Matt style i know ? more like a bowler or similar

The LR RAI, is made by Mantec,, as is the LR winch bumper,,
I have the same, so the exterior, visually looks as per LR official fitted accessories,, for a reason Whistle California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

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custom90steve wrote:
I think it has been known to be possible to bond the A pillar bracket to avoid drilling, at least I think that's what K9F did.


I did indeed....Sikaflex was my weapon of choice. Thumbs Up


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Matthew_Mills



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TJ101 wrote:
My mistake Matt,, Rolling Eyes

Must be 2 Matt Mills in Somerset then,, thought a new 110 is not the Matt style i know ? more like a bowler or similar

The LR RAI, is made by Mantec,, as is the LR winch bumper,,
I have the same, so the exterior, visually looks as per LR official fitted accessories,, for a reason Whistle


Great minds!

Yep, but I think the LR version is better in terms of the upper bracket, shape, and the gasket configuration...

As for the bumper - yep knew that, but LR do not have a Zeon version!

Mine arrives in a week or so...

Matt

PS I'd love a bowler! Mt wife would not! Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter
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Good good, glad you got it protected well, that can be the issue with corrosion. Keep an eye on the bracket too. Other than that it should be trouble free. Wink Any photos fitted? Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧
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Matthew_Mills



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Pic fitted...



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Rear work light and new style under shield... That's all now.

Zeon 12, Bumper, and new Head lights on the way...

What else - Hmmm, let me see?

Matt
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The same instructions are found buried in the public access part of Topix in the accessories part
http://topix.landrover.jlrext.com/topix/vehicle/index?cat=OWNER#

Along with other fitting instructions.
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Matthew_Mills



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JWL

Now that's a revelation I knew nothing about that site - cheers I'll bookmark it!

CHEERS...

Matt

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Love the 110. Thumbs Up Probably passed you at some point on the roads unless your down in the Deep South. Laughing Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧
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