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Dave S



Member Since: 26 Aug 2020
Location: Dungannon
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Northern Ireland 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
My Project - 1960 Series 2.
Bought this beauty a couple of months ago. Removed bodywork, suspension, axels etc. I have replaced / renovated springs, shocks, brakes, axels etc. Repainting her in pastel green - her original colour. Chassis needed a bit of patching around the front spring mounts - at some stage she has had a new half chassis. Bulkhead needed a few replacement parts and a bit of patching but should be good for a few years yet. Next job is to get the engine running then bleed brakes and clutch and replace wiring loom. Can anyone recommend a self bleeding kit as I am doing the work by myself.

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Post #1076517 30th Sep 2025 6:33am
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I Like Old Skool



Member Since: 23 Feb 2015
Location: Manchester
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United Kingdom 1994 Defender 110 300 Tdi ST Coniston Green
Great project, kudos Thumbs Up

Can't recommend a self-bleed kit as have always involved wife or kids at this point (some willing, others not so much....) but have to say, WHAT IS THAT MONSTROSITY YOU ARE USING AS A TOW VEHICLE?

two chassis up rebuilds under my belt and now searching for a third. It's addictive!
Post #1076775 3rd Oct 2025 9:21am
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Screbble



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
Lovely series 2.
Just a little bit jealous. Mr. Green

Good old basic Gunsons self bleed kit will do the trick (uses tyre pressure) if you can’t find a willing or pressganged volunteer 👍
Post #1076780 3rd Oct 2025 10:15am
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BrickBox



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Location: Wales
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Wales 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Zermatt Silver
Good tip here for bleeding brakes by yourself. Skip to 8min35 on.

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2008 2.4 110 Utility Station Wagon XS.
Post #1076784 3rd Oct 2025 10:20am
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Dave S



Member Since: 26 Aug 2020
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Northern Ireland 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Thanks for the helpful replies - I'll ignore the one about the Grenadier.
Post #1076834 3rd Oct 2025 9:59pm
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Screbble



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
It’s not a monstrosity - but I don’t think it’s as pretty as your series 2.
Both are lovely in different ways to be fair Thumbs Up
Post #1076836 3rd Oct 2025 10:02pm
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Dave S



Member Since: 26 Aug 2020
Location: Dungannon
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Northern Ireland 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
That we are in total agreement on - I didn't buy the Grenadier based on it's looks!!
Post #1076838 3rd Oct 2025 10:05pm
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