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L90Andy



Member Since: 29 May 2014
Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon
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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 SW Zambezi Silver
Least interesting update ever, but progress is progress!
Replaced the really cr@p fog light that had been glued on with sikaflex. Toffee wheel took care of that mess nicely.


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2006 Land Rover 90 TD5 CSW Silver Edition

My 1984 Ninety: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56071.html - SOLD!
My 2015 Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39625.html - SOLD!
Post #718353 18th Jul 2018 11:55am
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Rosco



Member Since: 03 Dec 2010
Location: Burntwood
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
L90Andy wrote:


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Its surprising how quickly mother nature has tried to consume the 90 Shocked

Glad you've sorted the fog light. The other one looked to easy to snag on everything 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone
2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW
Post #718357 18th Jul 2018 12:30pm
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L110CDL



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That fog light looks much better than the Censored one Very Happy 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


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L90Andy



Member Since: 29 May 2014
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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 SW Zambezi Silver
Hmm, so some guy just knocked on my door asking if the Ninety is for sale. Father in law said no and sent him away, but now I'm nervous.
He was in a Defender and we got the reg just in case, that makes me slightly happier that it wasn't a transit van suggesting the occupants can redo driveways. Not that I'm stereotyping... Instagram: l90andy

2006 Land Rover 90 TD5 CSW Silver Edition

My 1984 Ninety: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56071.html - SOLD!
My 2015 Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39625.html - SOLD!
Post #718799 20th Jul 2018 6:21pm
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L90Andy



Member Since: 29 May 2014
Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon
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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 SW Zambezi Silver
Bonkers I've had this for two years and all I've managed to do is fit a soft top roof (which I removed again) and a fog light!
I massively underestimated how much time a house project and two little kids take up Big Cry
Still, at least I've saved it from being cut up and it must be quickly appreciating Rolling with laughter

Finally managed a few hours on it this weekend and in the ongoing game of roof hokey cokey, soft top went back on, gave the old girl her first wash in my ownership and finally got it back in the garage Very Happy
Looks good eh?


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Driving around, no roof, t-shirt on, in February Shocked
Great stuff. Instagram: l90andy

2006 Land Rover 90 TD5 CSW Silver Edition

My 1984 Ninety: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56071.html - SOLD!
My 2015 Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39625.html - SOLD!


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Post #760769 25th Feb 2019 9:27pm
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Looks perfect!! 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
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Post #760773 25th Feb 2019 9:39pm
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grafty99



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
I need a soft top 90 in my life. Lovely Cool 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
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Post #760776 25th Feb 2019 9:42pm
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Rosco



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
I had the privilege of all too briefly seeing this in the flesh this weekend, albeit still wearing its truck cab, but it's got so much character it makes me very envious, even if it would rank second in a list of least practical family vehicles (motorbike would have to be first, surely?) Bow down Bow down

I can only agree on how much of a time vacuum kids are Whistle but apparently your not allowed to list them on eBay anymore. Laughing 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone
2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW
Post #760788 25th Feb 2019 10:29pm
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L90Andy



Member Since: 29 May 2014
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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 SW Zambezi Silver
Nice to meet you Rosco, sorry we had to dash off otherwise I'd have been happy to do the tour and chat LR's!
Guess you didn't make it to Caffeine & Machine up the road?

Right, arty pictures out of the way, onto the realities of LR ownership - can't get the drivers door open!
Its got the old lift up handles as pic. Door locked closed. Key doesn't turn. Locking 'peg' inside doesn't have any effect, nor does the internal handle. Any advice on getting the door open?
So far I've got:
1) Drill the lock barrel out.
2) Unbolt the hinges, then strip door card off, then maybe 1.
I've got replacement barrels...


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2006 Land Rover 90 TD5 CSW Silver Edition

My 1984 Ninety: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56071.html - SOLD!
My 2015 Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39625.html - SOLD!
Post #760819 26th Feb 2019 9:31am
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GREENI



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Looks fab Thumbs Up

I very nearly took my door tops off and fitted the summer canopy, though I expect this weather may not stick around Laughing
Post #760822 26th Feb 2019 10:48am
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Slideywindows



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It does look very nice. Thumbs Up

With regards to the door lock, have you had the door trim off and a good look at the mechanism?

To my eye, from the photo it looks as though that is already a replacement door lock & handle. Are you sure - beyond any doubt - that the key you are using is the correct key for that lock? Sounds a stupid question, but once in the realms of old Land Rovers, nothing can be assumed!
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L90Andy



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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 SW Zambezi Silver
Cheers chaps Thumbs Up

Slidey, I can't get the door trim off as its locked closed.
No idea if the lock has been replaced or not, but the key that works in the passenger side and used to work in the drivers door is well worn so expect they've been fitted a good while.

Chassis wise, errm more patches than a pirate convention! Rolling with laughter
Its had recent bulkhead outriggers and a new rear crossmember at some point.
I think its solid enough for now, but ideally given time/money it would get a galv replacement.
In the meantime I'll grind back the surface grot and get some paint protection on it. Instagram: l90andy

2006 Land Rover 90 TD5 CSW Silver Edition

My 1984 Ninety: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56071.html - SOLD!
My 2015 Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39625.html - SOLD!
Post #760827 26th Feb 2019 11:52am
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Whirly90



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England 1993 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Keswick Green
Have you tried wiggling the key as you turn it? I've got the same problem on the passenger side of my 90 and i've sometimes had to spend 2 - 3 minutes wiggling it before it will open. I only persevere that long cos i'm 100% sure it's the correct key and it will open eventually. I'll get round to changing the lock one day.......or get locked out completely Embarassed
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L90Andy



Member Since: 29 May 2014
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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 SW Zambezi Silver
Yes, plenty of wiggling, twisting and lubing Whistle Instagram: l90andy

2006 Land Rover 90 TD5 CSW Silver Edition

My 1984 Ninety: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56071.html - SOLD!
My 2015 Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39625.html - SOLD!
Post #760830 26th Feb 2019 12:22pm
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L90Andy



Member Since: 29 May 2014
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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 SW Zambezi Silver
Great success Very Happy


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Got it open!
Removing the hinge bolts didn't help as door latch was still locked around trouser ripping device.
Just about to select drill bit for destruction of barrel when a quick poke around with a bent coat hanger and some choice words it popped open.
Of course, now the opposite problem of trying to get it to close Big Cry
Need to play with the shims and possible replace the sloppy hinges to get a good fit again.
Still, one step forward two steps back. Rolling with laughter Instagram: l90andy

2006 Land Rover 90 TD5 CSW Silver Edition

My 1984 Ninety: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56071.html - SOLD!
My 2015 Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39625.html - SOLD!
Post #760991 27th Feb 2019 12:48pm
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