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 Diesel Heater Box |
SimonR
 26th May 2025 4:06pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 13 · Views: 959 · Subject: Diesel Heater Box |
I like your solution with outlets front & rear.
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/13320/Heater.jpg
I fitted mine in the battery box. If you buy a 2kW heater - it fits quite ... |
| Corrosion Prevention Guide! |
SimonR
26th May 2025 3:50pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 1320 · Views: 871536 · Subject: Corrosion Prevention Guide! |
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/13320/Anode.jpg
I wondered if you might be interested in this.
I have 4 Sacrificial Anodes attached to my 90. Two on the rear cross member and tw ... |
| Focal Speaker Upgrade |
SimonR
28th Jan 2013 10:02pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 58 · Views: 51541 · Subject: Focal Speaker Upgrade |
| I have an Alpine sub, intended to fit under lesser car seats which have more room. Mine is under the rear seat and has made a tremendous difference to the sound. I have Alpines in the dash too but t ... |
| Diff Lock Lever won't engage |
SimonR
28th Jan 2013 6:29pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 9987 · Subject: Diff Lock Lever won't engage |
You beat me to it!
They seize up when not used - but generally a hammer then regular use sorts it out!
Si |
| Which Land Rover Show? - Advice Sought |
SimonR
28th Jan 2013 6:25pm
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Forum: Events · Replies: 15 · Views: 11099 · Subject: Which Land Rover Show? - Advice Sought |
Ive been to every Billing since 1992 and most Peterborough shows since about 2000 (as well as many others).
Although many people are saying Billing has had it's day as every year there is something ... |
| Fitting a, X Defend -Column ignition barrel shield to a Puma |
SimonR
18th Dec 2012 11:08am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 53 · Views: 67484 · Subject: Fitting a, X Defend -Column ignition barrel shield to a Puma |
| I've found that if the fob has a new battery, the coil will detect the fob over a range of about 1m. When the battery is getting flat, this reduces eventually to the point where it does not work at a ... |
| Fitting a, X Defend -Column ignition barrel shield to a Puma |
SimonR
17th Dec 2012 5:35pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 53 · Views: 67484 · Subject: Fitting a, X Defend -Column ignition barrel shield to a Puma |
as it meant I could get the new fluke one that I really wanted in the first place. 
You will be pleased to know that it doesn't cause either a Fluke 79 nor a Fluke ScopeMeter to let t ... |
| Fitting a, X Defend -Column ignition barrel shield to a Puma |
SimonR
16th Dec 2012 9:31pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 53 · Views: 67484 · Subject: Fitting a, X Defend -Column ignition barrel shield to a Puma |
Thanks for posting the instructions. I've had many questions about fitting them to Pumas and you have answered all of them!
I don't think you are going to see 50kV in the coil though - much closer ... |
| What was your first car? |
SimonR
14th Dec 2012 3:10pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 140 · Views: 53815 · Subject: What was your first car? |
Mine was a Series 2 88" Soft Top. Since then, I've never not had a Land Rover shaped Land Rover, and occasionally more than one!)
Si |
| Land Rover not displaying DC100 in this counrty |
SimonR
10th Sep 2012 9:08pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 41 · Views: 29539 · Subject: Land Rover not displaying DC100 in this counrty |
OK, just to qualify what I said. I too have driven long distances in a Defender. I find it engaging and interesting to drive - but not relaxing.
Years ago I had a Range Rover for commuting and si ... |
| Land Rover not displaying DC100 in this counrty |
SimonR
10th Sep 2012 9:59am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 41 · Views: 29539 · Subject: Land Rover not displaying DC100 in this counrty |
Land Rover has said that they intend the DC100 to be another model, distinct from Defenders - a half way, more consumer friendly utility vehicle.
If they get the balance right - something with crea ... |
| IMPORTANT - Stolen Defenders |
SimonR
7th Sep 2012 12:30pm
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Forum: Stolen · Replies: 22 · Views: 44654 · Subject: IMPORTANT - Stolen Defenders |
Dobby,
Do you know the success rates of these? (mech-lock) I did consider fitting one but putting it on the brake like our Italian friends do.
They are as good as any of the other products from a ... |
| IMPORTANT - Stolen Defenders |
SimonR
7th Sep 2012 9:46am
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Forum: Stolen · Replies: 22 · Views: 44654 · Subject: IMPORTANT - Stolen Defenders |
This is the tracker I bought:
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/gps-gsm-tracker-for-motorcycle-vehicle-850-900-1800-1900mhz-54072
The manual is terrible! The worst Chinese to English translation - ful ... |
| IMPORTANT - Stolen Defenders |
SimonR
7th Sep 2012 8:56am
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Forum: Stolen · Replies: 22 · Views: 44654 · Subject: IMPORTANT - Stolen Defenders |
One bit I forgot to add. One thing common to virtually all thefts is the steering lock being broken!
There are two approaches to this. Either the lock barrel is removed/broken by force or the ste ... |
| IMPORTANT - Stolen Defenders |
SimonR
6th Sep 2012 9:39pm
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Forum: Stolen · Replies: 22 · Views: 44654 · Subject: IMPORTANT - Stolen Defenders |
| This is something I've researched extensively over the last year - as my company were developing security products. I'm not going to use this post to promote them (don't worry Martin!), but just try ... |
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