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 Oil in Water Problem
jddisco200tdi

Post14th Feb 2022 1:53am
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 1832 · Subject: Oil in Water Problem
I would also have a look at the radiator, as the engine oil cooling goes thru it.
 SEED NETS RADIATOR PROTECTION
jddisco200tdi

Post6th Aug 2021 8:17am
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 7 · Views: 1197 · Subject: SEED NETS RADIATOR PROTECTION
Here in Australia you do need a cover to the radiator for some of our deserts. Grass seeds are the main thing to stop.
Anything like shade cloth does restrict air flow. I use window flyscreen netting ...
 Tow bar query
jddisco200tdi

Post27th Oct 2020 1:42am
Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 4 · Views: 1524 · Subject: Tow bar query
This may help

https://www.ownerinfo.landrover.com/document/3E/2020/T22693/38261_en_GBR/proc/G2392149
 Hiring a Defender in Australia?
jddisco200tdi

Post10th Sep 2013 1:52am
Forum: Australia & New Zealand · Replies: 15 · Views: 16268 · Subject: Hiring a Defender in Australia?
Sorry for the very late reply, so not sure if you gave up.
Look here for defender hire in oz.

http://www.mountaintopexperience.com/hire/
 Engine Mount Help
jddisco200tdi

Post1st Feb 2012 3:36am
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 3 · Views: 1968 · Subject: Engine Mount Help
You might be able to get engine mounts from a series 3 stage 1 V8.

The engine location was probably determined by the gearbox. You either change engine or gearbox mount locations during a conversio ...
 One Piece Bonnet Chequer Plate
jddisco200tdi

Post14th Dec 2010 11:02pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 5059 · Subject: One Piece Bonnet Chequer Plate
Thanks for all the responses, and it is the Mammouth 4x4 one piece bonnet chequer plate .

I think i will use aluminium pop rivets and prime all the holes first before fastening.
 One Piece Bonnet Chequer Plate
jddisco200tdi

Post13th Dec 2010 6:52am
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 5059 · Subject: One Piece Bonnet Chequer Plate
When installing the one piece bonnet plate, do you need to use a foam gasket underneath?

Also, has anyone had corrosion of the alloy wing top / galvanised bonnet by using stainless steel fasteners ...
 New bits added
jddisco200tdi

Post21st May 2010 7:00am
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 5 · Views: 7659 · Subject: New bits added
The window cost me $500 AUD. To fit you have to remove the glass but reuse the existing frame.
I removed the frame to get the glass out, but if I was to do it again I would just break the glass as pe ...
 New bits added
jddisco200tdi

Post20th May 2010 4:41am
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 5 · Views: 7659 · Subject: New bits added
Added a gullwing window. It's from frontrunner and allows easy access to the fridge.
Added some HID driving lights.
http://www.defender2.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10294/Gullwing_2.jpg
http://ww ...
 Steering Issue
jddisco200tdi

Post30th Apr 2010 2:59am
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 7 · Views: 3613 · Subject: Steering Issue
Try some WD40 on the steering uni to see if this temporarily fixes the problem, then you will know whether the uni is at fault or not.
 Shelf for cargo area of 110?
jddisco200tdi

Post15th Mar 2010 11:33pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 23 · Views: 16059 · Subject: Shelf for cargo area of 110?
You want something like this ?

http://www.defender2.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10294/Def_storage1.jpg

http://www.defender2.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10294/Barrier3.jpg

Any carpenter sh ...
 More Accessories
jddisco200tdi

Post13th Aug 2009 1:34am
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 2 · Views: 4782 · Subject: More Accessories
Added a few more to the car over the last few weeks Mr. Green

http://www.defender2.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10294/Barrier2.jpg
Cargo barrier

http://www.defender2.co.uk/gallery/albums/use ...
 130 Crew cab
jddisco200tdi

Post10th Jul 2009 8:52am
Forum: Australia & New Zealand · Replies: 9 · Views: 9184 · Subject: 130 Crew cab
On the very newest ones I think you can option ABS/Traction control whereas before it was not available on a 130.
 Synthetic vs Mineral Oils
jddisco200tdi

Post26th Jun 2009 12:30am
Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 6279 · Subject: Synthetic vs Mineral Oils
I would have said if you are using your defender as it was meant to be, you wouldn't want to extend oil changes to too long an interval (because of contamination) so why use super expensive oil if you ...
 Best Mud Terrains
jddisco200tdi

Post21st Apr 2009 8:57am
Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 14 · Views: 11458 · Subject: Best Mud Terrains
You mentioned 285/75R16 ? Are they a common tyre in Africa. I would have thought not, but a 7.50X16 or 235/85R16 would be a tyre you can get just about anywhere after you have shredded a few.

Just ...
 
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