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Paul1275s



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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 110 Td5 SW Belize Green
No I haven't. I might blank it to see if I feel any difference. No engine cover so I wont go for the full kit. 2003 Defender 110 TD5 SW
2003 Caterham 7
2006 Mini Cooper GP
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Tommo



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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 Black LE Java Black
To be honest I am glad I have re-instated it following some reading around the subject and the impact on the engine as well as potential insurance problems if not notified it is missing and the implications of more stringent MOT checks on our old polluters
in the future especially with the growing climate change agenda.
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Paul1275s



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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 110 Td5 SW Belize Green
Rear crossmember fitted and a new addition after my air filter looked like this after a day on Salisbury Plain...

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2003 Caterham 7
2006 Mini Cooper GP


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Paul1275s



Member Since: 21 Apr 2019
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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 110 Td5 SW Belize Green
Sailed through MoT after the new rear crossmember was fitted and the track rod ends, front pads were a bit of a fight as some of the pistons on the callipers refused to retract. Bought a pair of Bearmach callipers to fit for now, I’ll refurb the originals with stainless pistons and new seals and keep them on the shelf. Radius arm bushes replaced too. Finally got around to fitting the 2” lifted front springs and shocks, I was well prepared with all new hardware so it was a three hour job outside my house using the angle grinder to dismantle... Standard rear springs still fitted but I’m happy with the overall height now, it’s a lot more even and I want to keep the resr end as compliant as possible.

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2003 Caterham 7
2006 Mini Cooper GP


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mobilesawmiller



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Good looking, honest Defender - I love it.
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LandRoverAnorak



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Ditto. It looks great. Darren

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Post #807393 23rd Dec 2019 8:06pm
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Paul1275s



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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 110 Td5 SW Belize Green
Cheers guys! Trying to get it almost perfect under the skin but the 'patina' will remain on the outside. There's going to be some frame repairs to the doors in the future I'm hoping to retain the original skins intact.... 2003 Defender 110 TD5 SW
2003 Caterham 7
2006 Mini Cooper GP
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Paul1275s



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I really must get a bigger garage.

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2003 Caterham 7
2006 Mini Cooper GP
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Paul1275s



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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 110 Td5 SW Belize Green
Rooting around underneath yesterday to try and diagnose why no diff lock light, too much slop in the linkage. Engages ok manually from underneath and I get a light! Now to source spares.

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2003 Caterham 7
2006 Mini Cooper GP
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Tompoole



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England 2004 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Java Black
bet the wire has just come loose on top of tbox Thumbs Up
ignore I didn't read posy properly Rolling Eyes Have fun be happy
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Paul1275s



Member Since: 21 Apr 2019
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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 110 Td5 SW Belize Green
One more job done! Old door was proper knackered, various bodge repairs over the years. New one fits well, managed it all in about 3 hours including putting new glass in with the original seal. Well happy with the rattle can paint job. Just a few bits to finish it off, the rivnuts for the grab handle, a plate for the Mantec and refit trim. Non genuine glass so I painted the third brake light surround in, currently waiting for araldite to set on the brake light mounting posts. Might work, worth a try! Had to lay in a couple of cables for the brake light too. Heated rear window now works!!


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L110CDL



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That's looking better with the back door done and what a cracking job you have done with the rattle cans Bow down 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


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Paul1275s



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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 110 Td5 SW Belize Green
A bit of Sunday fun...

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2003 Caterham 7
2006 Mini Cooper GP
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L110CDL



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Good bit of work there done and looking proper Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


Clayton.
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Paul1275s



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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 110 Td5 SW Belize Green

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Fuel pressure regulator decided to let go on Saturday, kit ordered from Amazon, arrived Sunday at 12, all running again by 1. 2003 Defender 110 TD5 SW
2003 Caterham 7
2006 Mini Cooper GP
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