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Smyles_



Member Since: 25 Aug 2018
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Denmark 2008 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Cairns Blue
Absolute legend, thank you Stacey Bow down

Was starting to get concerned there'd be no presentable way of mounting it without some mahusive 3D printed spacer. Stuart


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Post #933819 16th Dec 2021 11:18am
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custom90



Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
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Greased my prop shafts yesterday, nothing exciting really with that.
Today greased the door hinges as well, latches and various other bits and pieces.
It’s surprising what difference it can make to to doors and other items after not being done for a while.

Hoping to do a pre Christmas wash tomorrow, my 90 is plastered at the moment as they should be but I like to go and clean her up as well if nothing else for paint protection.

It’ll probably stay clean for barely a week but still, as long as the paintwork is protected I’m happy. Mr. Green Diesels Lives Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️
And if You Love the Country, then we’re on the same side ~
I got’ love for Britain, I got’ British pride’. 🇬🇧
Post #934737 22nd Dec 2021 8:11pm
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landy andy



Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
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2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver
Ordered a load of trinkets for the truck, which I hope to have some time to fit in the new year, but after reading on here about a theft, very very near to me, fitted one trinket asap



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Post #934739 22nd Dec 2021 8:25pm
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GREENI



Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
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Good trinket!



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I stripped my dash to find a rattle… for the third time.
Post #934744 22nd Dec 2021 9:02pm
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srod



Member Since: 20 Mar 2015
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Replaced drop arm ball joint and overhauled passenger side swivel housing. Neither without incident, it was a punishing 12 hr shift!

Just back from a test drive, what a difference it has made to the handling.😅

Time for a beer!
Post #934749 22nd Dec 2021 10:22pm
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Grenadier



Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
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France 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Corris Grey
GREENI wrote:
Good trinket!



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I stripped my dash to find a rattle… for the third time.


Ahhh, the old ‘find a rattle’ rabbit hole. See you in 2023 Greeni…. Whistle Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey
Post #934750 22nd Dec 2021 10:29pm
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GREENI



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@gren

I thought i found it on the second attempt, the access panel for the washer jet had a screw missing and was easily rattled.. nope.
I took it apart yesterday and then had to go out. It could easily roll into 2022 though, the rattle will definitely be gone in 2023, along with the 90 Laughing

Merry Christmas all!
Post #934763 23rd Dec 2021 6:24am
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mikeh501



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Had a blast up into the Peak District and gave it a sponge bath Mr. Green first clean since it’s been back on the road as much to get the salt off as anything else.

Green turns to white.

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Tucked up with the Alfa.

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Post #935550 29th Dec 2021 5:22pm
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excossack



Member Since: 22 Feb 2012
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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue
Speaking of Alfa's are you following the series on YouTube of the Australian chap fitting a Ferrari V8 to an Alfa 105? 1999 Defender TD5 110

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John M0VAZ
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Post #935614 30th Dec 2021 9:02am
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mikeh501



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Yeah I’ve seen a few episodes, it’s full open heart surgery and honesty not sure the end result will be that good. A little car like the Alfa doesn’t need a v8 Ferrari engine to be fun lol. The other interesting one is that classic mini with a gt4 engine in it. Plenty of mad but talented people about.
Post #935615 30th Dec 2021 9:09am
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excossack



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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue
Will be interesting as will the GT4 mini. Some very talented people out there. 1999 Defender TD5 110

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John M0VAZ
Econet Station 48 no clock
Post #935620 30th Dec 2021 9:25am
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blackwolf



Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
I spent the day indulging in a little gentle green-laning round the Salisbury Plain area, which was very quiet and enjoyable with very little other traffic, even though the electrical gremlins struck in a bizarre way late in the afternoon when unexpectedly the heated rear screen circuit autonomously energised. Some quick fiddling about revealed that the HRW circuit now comes on whenever the sidelights are turned on.

This is a little bit of an issue for me since (not having a rear screen) I use the HRW circuit for my rear and side-facing work lights, and obviously can't drive on the road with immensely bright white lights on the rear and sides. Pulling the HRW relay extinguished the lights, but doesn't alter the fault - the sidelights now consistently turn on the HRW!

Unplugging the HRW switch, pulling the HRW fuse, pulling the HRW relay, and even unplugging the IPAC, doesn't alter the fault, and clearly a short has developed between the sidelight circuit and the wiring connecting the output of the HRW switch to the relay and IPAC.

I do actually have an idea what the problem may be but it is too late and too dark to start stripping out the dash tonight, so investigation will have to wait until tomorrow.
Post #935691 30th Dec 2021 6:57pm
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
I wrote:
I do actually have an idea what the problem may be ...


My suspicion was correct, and the electrical gremlin had solved itself by this morning.

What I didn't mention in the previous post was that yesterday was the sort of day when it was necessary to use the headlamps washers and screen washers frequently and extensively. Late in the day the screen washer packed up (although the pump still ran), and some time after this the electrical gremlin with the HRW wiring started up. The screen washer and the electrical gremlin are now both sorted out, a zero-cost repair for once.

If anyone want to have a guess at the cause of the electrical problem, feel free, a well-earned feeling of smugness awaits any correct diagnosis! I will reveal what happened at some point in the future.


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Post #935796 31st Dec 2021 6:51pm
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custom90



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Glad it’s sorted, and yes a self made fix and identification of the problem is a great feeling. 👍🏻 Diesels Lives Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️
And if You Love the Country, then we’re on the same side ~
I got’ love for Britain, I got’ British pride’. 🇬🇧
Post #935801 31st Dec 2021 7:24pm
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Co1



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Loire Blue
blackwolf wrote:
I wrote:
I do actually have an idea what the problem may be ...


My suspicion was correct, and the electrical gremlin had solved itself by this morning.

What I didn't mention in the previous post was that yesterday was the sort of day when it was necessary to use the headlamps washers and screen washers frequently and extensively. Late in the day the screen washer packed up (although the pump still ran), and some time after this the electrical gremlin with the HRW wiring started up. The screen washer and the electrical gremlin are now both sorted out, a zero-cost repair for once.

If anyone want to have a guess at the cause of the electrical problem, feel free, a well-earned feeling of smugness awaits any correct diagnosis! I will reveal what happened at some point in the future.


The hose blew off the washer jet and shorted out the Rear heated screen circuit?!
Post #935838 1st Jan 2022 7:59am
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