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Timbo



Member Since: 15 Jun 2021
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England 2008 Defender 110 V8 Petrol USW Tonga Green

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Initial incision was not big enough Smile


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Clutch pipe rerouted


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Gear box mount moved to tally up with transfer box mounts.
Post #940098 29th Jan 2022 9:42pm
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Timbo



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England 2008 Defender 110 V8 Petrol USW Tonga Green

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Having decided this is where they need to be I tacked these bits on

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Adding a bit more steel.

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Beefed up a bit more and added some bolts for extra security.
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LJMARSDEN



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Ooooh, looks like I'm losing the race at the minute Big Cry Rolling with laughter 4.0 V8 Defender 90

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Post #942261 13th Feb 2022 12:32am
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Timbo



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With all your shiney new parts and no need to invent a gearbox linkeage I think you'll easily catch up Rolling with laughter When we get these things mobile lets meet up Thumbs Up
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LJMARSDEN



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You may be right Whistle

we certainly should - be nice to see the machines in person.

and see which can make the most noise Rolling with laughter 4.0 V8 Defender 90

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Post #942382 13th Feb 2022 10:13pm
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Timbo



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It'll be mine Laughing
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LJMARSDEN



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Time will tell Tim. but, all I'm saying is that I'm prepared to go full asbo Rolling with laughter 4.0 V8 Defender 90

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I'm enjoying spectating this friendly East side West side gang rivalry! Cool

When you do meet up, be sure to post a video of a back to back noise off so we know who to award the asbo ankle bracelet to Wink Stuart


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Post #942393 13th Feb 2022 11:41pm
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GREENI



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Here’s some inspiration, albeit a 1uz.
Hopefully you can make out the engine mount solution, taken from underneath.
3uz photos to follow, when running. QRZ M8VPF
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LJMARSDEN



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Smyles_ wrote:
I'm enjoying spectating this friendly East side West side gang rivalry! Cool

When you do meet up, be sure to post a video of a back to back noise off so we know who to award the asbo ankle bracelet to Wink


Oh yes Rolling with laughter Thumbs Up 4.0 V8 Defender 90

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LJMARSDEN



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GREENI wrote:

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Here’s some inspiration, albeit a 1uz.
Hopefully you can make out the engine mount solution, taken from underneath.
3uz photos to follow, when running.


I love the colour matched rocker covers. 4.0 V8 Defender 90

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Post #942807 17th Feb 2022 12:26pm
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Timbo



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Smyles_ wrote:
I'm enjoying spectating this friendly East side West side gang rivalry! Cool

When you do meet up, be sure to post a video of a back to back noise off so we know who to award the asbo ankle bracelet to Wink


Will do Stuart Thumbs Up Laughing
Post #943100 19th Feb 2022 9:30pm
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Timbo



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England 2008 Defender 110 V8 Petrol USW Tonga Green
GREENI wrote:

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Here’s some inspiration, albeit a 1uz.
Hopefully you can make out the engine mount solution, taken from underneath.
3uz photos to follow, when running.


Thanks for showing me this after I struggled to make mine work Rolling Eyes Rolling with laughter
Post #943103 19th Feb 2022 9:32pm
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GREENI



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I meant to share photos as they were fabbed up, sorry Laughing QRZ M8VPF
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Dinnu



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Ensure that there is enough clearance between the engine mount and the diff pinion on full compression of the front spring. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
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