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L110CDL



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Nice fix there mash Thumbs Up nice scenery in the back ground as well Whistle 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


Clayton.
Post #645550 21st Aug 2017 9:22pm
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Mash



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Guernsey 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Nato Green
Soo after a long time not giving much time to Jas as Maggie has had my undivided attention it was time to do some overdue maintenance to Jas, with winter coming and a stack of dinitrol I thought it was time to give a coat over Jas's chassis.

Up on the ramp she goes:



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A lot of dust/c Censored p later I have a clean chassis but after looking at the bushes, shocks and springs I have decided to replace the lot, springs were properly ok but at nearly 20 years old I might as well put new ones on prior to underselling her.

Jacking up:

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Old and new Very Happy



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Not much sag for 20 years.



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As I haven't shown Jas much love in the last few months she decided to repay me in the way all grumpy women do and fight me on everything, every nut,bolt,alignment of anything was a struggle!



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Rear tie rod bolt seized solid in the metal sleeve and detached from the bush, the angle grinder, big hammers and lots of swearing were called upon a lot Rolling with laughter

New bits fitted:



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Just needs new springs that didn't arrive Friday Rolling Eyes


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And the pile of rubbish:



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So hopefully I will get some rear springs tomorrow and I can get a layer of dinitrol on.............. let's just and the words Land Rover to that and I'm covered to have it done at some point some time in the future Rolling with laughter Thumbs Up 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............
Post #660338 29th Oct 2017 6:58pm
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L110CDL



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I hope that you didn't think it was going to be straight forward Mash Laughing it never is Wink nice work so far Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


Clayton.
Post #660382 29th Oct 2017 9:16pm
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Mash



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Guernsey 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Nato Green
Straight forward Clayton no......... a complete pain in the ar$€ I was hoping not, still I have the advantage of a huge toolbox so most things can be overcome Thumbs Up 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............
Post #660399 29th Oct 2017 10:21pm
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L110CDL



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Very envious of your large toolbox and the workshop that you keep it in Wink you know what women are like if you dont give them some attention every now and then Laughing 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


Clayton.
Post #660406 29th Oct 2017 10:29pm
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Mash



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Guernsey 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Nato Green
Wish she did live in the workshop but I only get it out of hours, still luckier than most so I can't complain, yea women are fun and interesting characters, it really is amazing how much Land Rovers assume that role Rolling with laughter 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............
Post #660409 29th Oct 2017 10:31pm
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L110CDL



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Rolling with laughter Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


Clayton.
Post #660431 29th Oct 2017 11:00pm
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Kit



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United Kingdom 1993 Defender 90 200 Tdi SW Scotia Grey
Good work mate Thumbs Up

My front bulkhead is a little scabby and mid next year i'm thinking that I need to check it to make sure it's solid before the whole 90 is resprayed, how much time should I allow for a strip down? 1993 200 Tdi 90 CSW
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1958 Series 1 Soft-top
Post #660435 29th Oct 2017 11:21pm
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Mash



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Guernsey 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Nato Green
I took about a week and a half for the whole job including paint. To check it out all you really need to do is remove the bonnet and the front wings and any interior carpet, the wings are only 5 bolts on the bulkhead, a couple mounting on the inner arch and 3? On the radiator mount, removal of a few bits like fuel filter/header tank etc. The worst parts of a bulkhead tend to be the footwells and the top corners.

Time wise allow 3 days; a day to remove, a day to asses and treat with some rust converter then spray on some dinitrol and a day to rebuild, reality you could if all goes well do it in a weekend easily but always better to allow more time Thumbs Up


As you can see in this post when I did mine I coated the footwells in dinitrol and you can't see it unless the bonnets open and you look for it, definitely worth doing with the wings off as you can get to it easier. 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............
Post #660437 29th Oct 2017 11:34pm
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Mash



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Guernsey 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Nato Green
Well it’s been a while since Jasmin has had any love but as I’ve had a few nice days during my time off I thought it was about time to do something that’s been annoying me for a long time:



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How many shades of green can you count ? Rolling with laughter

As this is a genuine Wolf and I believe vehicles should be a working example apposed to beyond factory fresh that many military vehicle owners unfortunately fall into the trap of I decided that a field spray was most appropriate.



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A simple wash and a run around to remove the worst of the flaking paint completed my prep work, any bare areas had an etch prime and it was ready for paint:



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Fancied something a little different to just a NATO green so added a little sandstone:



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I’ve always liked this style of camouflage so this seemed an appropriate time to do it, there are a few runs and some overspray due to the wind and the slightly underpowered compressor but it’s nothing that can’t be fixed in time, on the whole I’m happy with the outcome. 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............
Post #788055 21st Aug 2019 3:49pm
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Looks a great job! Thumbs Up 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
Post #788060 21st Aug 2019 4:30pm
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CarMan



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Bow down Rob

1993 200tdi 90 hard-top
1998 300tdi 90 soft-top
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Post #788062 21st Aug 2019 4:32pm
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seriesonenut



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That's a great look Thumbs Up 2010 XS USW
1957 Series One 88 diesel
1958 Series One 88 4x2
Post #788071 21st Aug 2019 5:11pm
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Wouldn't a Wolf look great in your collection Richard! Whistle Laughing 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
Post #788072 21st Aug 2019 5:17pm
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Zed



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Like that. Nice work.
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