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dondiddy



Member Since: 13 Nov 2012
Location: Hamilton
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Scotland 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi ST Nato Green
I think its important to keep things in perspective! Yes its disappointing that water is coming in past the seals, however is this caused by rain or by some over enthusiastic jet washing! Either way Lewis shouldn`t allow it to spoil the excitement of owning a new car! (imho) Too many people on here would have Lewis turn into Mr Angry and burn his new Landrover in the dealers forecourt in protest if they had their way! (again imho) Leaks can be looked at when the Landrover is in for servicing or other work. Who would want to be deprived of their new vehicle so soon after getting it? Also you want to have a good relationship with your dealer as you will get much better service from them that way!
In reality any hand built vehicle that has a build construction (note I didn`t say quality!) like a Defender is going to suffer from water ingress more than a vehicle with a one piece bodyshell. Having said that water ingress into cars in general is probably more common than people think! Just look at the number of cars running around today with steamed up windows. Its caused in most cases by damp carpets or spare wheel wells full of water! When I worked in a Renault dealership years ago I lost count of the number of customers who brought their car in complaining that the heated rear window wasn`t working when in actual fact it was working fine! Its just that there was no way it was ever going to clear the amount of water that was on the back window which in turn was caused by a boot full of water! Don`t let this problem (or other forum members!) spoil your enjoyment of your new Defender! Do you have a wish list for goodies for Christmas or a long term plan for the future in terms of mods for your Defender? Enjoy! Thumbs Up

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Post #291417 18th Dec 2013 2:48pm
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Cuthbert



Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Up North
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As my Land Rover dealer told me this week - even he is surprised at how quickly Defenders are coming off the Solihull production line this month. Defenders that were planned for delivery in January are arriving pre-Christmas.

Maybe they are in an all out rush to clear the decks before the Christmas and New Year holidays - if so I trust quality control is not the first casualty?
Post #291461 18th Dec 2013 5:35pm
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pjb



Member Since: 08 Apr 2009
Location: Sunny Oxford
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When I take mine all so white to be cleaned a jet wash directed at the door seals leak - I get a spray of water - but in 2,500 miles in normal use rain etc I've not got wet, so just try to make sure I avoid direct jet wash to the door seals

White is so cool both when clean & they look good dirty like they are meant to be Very Happy Thumbs Up 2020 P300 HSE
Post #291462 18th Dec 2013 5:43pm
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Lewisgregory8



Member Since: 17 Sep 2012
Location: Durham
Posts: 395
2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Fuji White
Too be honest with you all it hasn't put me off the Land Rover at all, at the end of the day its a defender, they all have their faults, I've already been thinking of ways to stop the problems.

And as i a forum member has quoted before "you never own a defender you look after it"

Also. i have no carpets or ply wood in the back yet so its just the tub, maybe your defenders are leaking water in the rear tub you just don't know it�

But anyways.

Happy Days
Post #291576 19th Dec 2013 2:17am
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Lewisgregory8



Member Since: 17 Sep 2012
Location: Durham
Posts: 395
2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Fuji White
Today i decided to call into the dealers to see what they can do to the water leak.

They're ordering new seals for the doors, and sealing the underside. So i pick it up tomorrow afternoon. So job its all good.

They've gave me a nice 13plate 90 black XS to drive, must admit, i like my white one better�
Post #291657 19th Dec 2013 4:13pm
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Lewisgregory8



Member Since: 17 Sep 2012
Location: Durham
Posts: 395
2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Fuji White
Ive had a few spare hours today so I've did a few little mods


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Im not a fan of cubby boxes, so i wanted to make some thing to hide all my electronics when I'm not using them.
To get access behind the storage compartment i just need to move the top of the seat forward.


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Mounted the a second reverse light, I'm going to wire this up to the reverse light but also make it so i can switch it on


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Mounted iPad and twin USB socket to the tray

Ive also ordered a rear mat, should be with me monday. Click the link to see.

http://www.lrparts.net/defender-90-hard-to...-2007.html

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Post #292233 21st Dec 2013 5:56pm
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Cuthbert



Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
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Looking good - Interested in your I-pad fitting - how did you wire up the power supply/USB connections?
Post #292247 21st Dec 2013 6:41pm
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Lewisgregory8



Member Since: 17 Sep 2012
Location: Durham
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2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Fuji White
The iPad mount is made by RAM, i have just used three self tapper screws to secure it.

I still need to wire the USB socket up. But short term, I'm just going to connect it straight to the battery with a fuse on the live. Hopefully that will be done tomorrow

I have a 12way fuse board, i just can't decide on the best place to put it yet. Any ideas?
Post #292253 21st Dec 2013 6:53pm
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Byronavitch



Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: NE
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England 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
This is the best bit personalisation, Thumbs Up
Post #292271 21st Dec 2013 7:31pm
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Lewisgregory8



Member Since: 17 Sep 2012
Location: Durham
Posts: 395
2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Fuji White
Little play in the garage today. Finished the wiring for the usb socket. Had a little think how i can mount the led beacons into the grill.


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Post #292437 22nd Dec 2013 5:38pm
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GUM97



Member Since: 05 Feb 2012
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3555
United Kingdom 1997 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Stornoway Grey
Aux Fuse box is normally good in the battery box Thumbs Up

I hope you get your rubber mat alright, the Liverpool LR Centre as they used to call themselves couldn't organise a Censored up in a brewery! They're in driving distance from me, but I don't use them anymore!

What LEDs have you got to go in the grille? An engine to TDi for!
"Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948"
Post #292453 22nd Dec 2013 6:20pm
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Lewisgregory8



Member Since: 17 Sep 2012
Location: Durham
Posts: 395
2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Fuji White
I think I'm going to mount the fuse board behind the passenger seat, I had it there on my old defender. Quite a good location I think.

I bought the mat from a company on ebay, I was just using that company as an example. But will know not too use it in the future. Thanks Very Happy

I have some made by britax.

http://www.flashing-beacons.co.uk/index.ph...ts_id=2096

I have 4, two for the front and two for the rear even though I might change them for these

http://www.visionalert.co.uk/products/prod...mp;menuId=

And mount them on the inside pointing out the rear quarter windows
Post #292545 22nd Dec 2013 9:54pm
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GUM97



Member Since: 05 Feb 2012
Location: Cheshire
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United Kingdom 1997 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Stornoway Grey
Nice choice! We've got some of the second type in some of our trucks. Very well made and robust!

Btw: I hope nobody jokingly writes a "Y" at the end of your number plate... ORG"Y" Whistle Laughing An engine to TDi for!
"Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948"
Post #292548 22nd Dec 2013 9:59pm
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Byronavitch



Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: NE
Posts: 115
England 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
Is that your pit then,just what you need with a Defender to get your jobs done Thumbs Up
Post #292549 22nd Dec 2013 10:03pm
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Lewisgregory8



Member Since: 17 Sep 2012
Location: Durham
Posts: 395
2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Fuji White
I got too choose from three number plates Wink

Yeah it's our pit, 80ft long. We have a dairy and transport company. we run 100 trucks so a decent workshop is needed! One more good thing about owning a dairy is we have a stock of stainless steel nuts and bolts. So the defender over time will be having a stainless steel make over!
Post #292567 22nd Dec 2013 11:14pm
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