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AndrewS

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2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Manual Alveston Red

CFB wrote:
Sounds like the same method as the D3 install, 2 x captive nut brass thingies above the wing duct?

12th Nov 2007 9:37pm

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Andrew, When you fitted the mantec RAI, I realised you had to drill the A pillar, but did you have to drill the wing too Question
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1st Dec 2007 7:27pm

CFB

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2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Manual Stornoway Grey

You will need to drill 2 holes just above the air intake grille
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1st Dec 2007 8:38pm

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Thanks Andy, do you think drilling holes in the metalwork devalues the vehicle Question
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1st Dec 2007 9:19pm

CFB

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Maybe but when I sold my D3 I removed the snorkel and filled and painted over the holes. You couldn't tell anything had been there.
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1st Dec 2007 10:15pm

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1st Dec 2007 11:16pm

solmanic

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2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Manual Stornoway Grey

CFB wrote:
Maybe but when I sold my D3 I removed the snorkel and filled and painted over the holes. You couldn't tell anything had been there.

When there's just a couple of holes left after removing a piece of kit I find it better to simply plug them with stainless steel, cup-head screws rather than try to cover them completely. Let's face it, it's a Defender with exposed rivets and everything so a couple of extra shiny screws won't make a difference.
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2nd Dec 2007 1:06am

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Good idea, maybe I would even paint the screws keswick green Thumbs Up
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3rd Dec 2007 4:09pm

CFB

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Just got my Mantec kit today, the instructions are useless Sad

Most if it is fairly obvious but not sure about how to fix the mounting bracket to the windscreen pillar, the kit includes 10mm bolts which it claims are self-tapping, not sure though as they have blunt ends rather then pointed, guess it's a case of drill the hole and hope for the best Shocked
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3rd Dec 2007 4:28pm

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I hate drilling painted surfaces Crying or Very sad you only get one chance
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3rd Dec 2007 4:49pm

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CFB wrote:
Just got my Mantec kit today, the instructions are useless

Most if it is fairly obvious but not sure about how to fix the mounting bracket to the windscreen pillar, the kit includes 10mm bolts which it claims are self-tapping, not sure though as they have blunt ends rather then pointed, guess it's a case of drill the hole and hope for the best

The bolts/screws do seft-tap in OK, just make sure you drill the correct size holes Thumbs Up

4th Dec 2007 12:59pm

JSG

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2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Manual Java Black

So are these a DIY job or do I need some special tool for the captive nuts that go in the wing above the vent?

17th Feb 2008 11:36am

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You need a rivnut expander tool
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17th Feb 2008 11:44am

AndrewS

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JSG wrote:
So are these a DIY job or do I need some special tool for the captive nuts that go in the wing above the vent?

I will bring my rive nut tool to Yarwell we can fit them then. You drill the holes before you leave. Thumbs Up

17th Feb 2008 1:37pm

Nidge

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2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Manual Cairns Blue

Fitted Mantec plastic Snorkel yesterday.
Handy fit - Thanks Andrew for details photos. Thumbs Up

I didn't have a Rivenut gun - But bolted it thru the wing instead. If you remove the plastic cover on top of the wing its easy enough get some lock nuts on.

Its a good job that new snorkle, no vibration and does not obstruct your view thru windscreen as some others do.

17th Feb 2008 4:43pm

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