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custom90



Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
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I was looking at BFG tyres yesterday, purely out of curiosity.
Whilst I’m a big fan, the prices are really going out of hand and it’ll come to the stage that the longevity won’t even be worth the price soon.
Does anyone know where the Wrangler MTR is made? Is there a 255/85 size? 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 #987071 27th Mar 2023 9:05pm
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excossack



Member Since: 22 Feb 2012
Location: North West
Posts: 5725

United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue
Today I mostly;

Replaced gearbox the oil after 2 years of use with fresh MT94 from Smith and Allen oils
Gear box oil refilled using an electric pump


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Replaced transfer case oil
Replaced the foam seal between the heater blower motor and the air intake in the wing as the old had mostly gone missing.

Jet washed the landy
Jet washed the rubber mats and foot well carpets
Cleaned the door cards with G101 cleaner and now look a lot cleaner 1999 Defender TD5 110

Regards
John M0VAZ
Econet Station 48 no clock
Post #987583 1st Apr 2023 7:02pm
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Goldenballs



Member Since: 22 Apr 2021
Location: Reading
Posts: 54

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Finally fit the new rear door I bought about 2 years ago. As you can see it was rather due. Also added a Nakatanenga strut too which I’m not sure if it’s worth the cost - but I do need longer door bolts before I decide that. Just need to finish the hinges and glass retaining, then pick up a spare wheel carrier and fit some sound proofing.



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Post #987588 1st Apr 2023 9:01pm
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excossack



Member Since: 22 Feb 2012
Location: North West
Posts: 5725

United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue
Is that a Mosside LR door? 1999 Defender TD5 110

Regards
John M0VAZ
Econet Station 48 no clock
Post #987611 2nd Apr 2023 8:04am
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Goldenballs



Member Since: 22 Apr 2021
Location: Reading
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Yeah, a HD one.
Post #987613 2nd Apr 2023 8:19am
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excossack



Member Since: 22 Feb 2012
Location: North West
Posts: 5725

United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue
Same as the one I am fitting. Prep work done, a few little jobs on Landy to do before paint 1999 Defender TD5 110

Regards
John M0VAZ
Econet Station 48 no clock
Post #987615 2nd Apr 2023 8:43am
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Naks



Member Since: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Stellenbosch, ZA
Posts: 2578

South Africa 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Alpine White
Picked it up from the shop after an LOF clutch kit fitment, drives super well now.

Got back home after a 100km trip to a meeting, and now the heater matrix is leaking. Again. This is the 2nd replacement in 3 months - is there an upgraded aftermarket part I could fit instead of the p.o.s LR one? Big Cry --
2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear
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Post #988118 6th Apr 2023 11:05am
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Screbble



Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 1993

United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
Goldenballs wrote:
Finally fit the new rear door I bought about 2 years ago. As you can see it was rather due. Also added a Nakatanenga strut too which I’m not sure if it’s worth the cost - but I do need longer door bolts before I decide that. Just need to finish the hinges and glass retaining, then pick up a spare wheel carrier and fit some sound proofing.



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Looking very smart 👍

Personally I’ve found the top mounted Nakathingy gas strut a god send over the years.
Post #988124 6th Apr 2023 12:29pm
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fragrantpustule



Member Since: 13 Apr 2023
Location: Waterloo
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Canada 2003 Defender 110 Td5 SW Coniston Green
Watered 80 trees today!

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Post #988876 13th Apr 2023 7:48pm
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fragrantpustule



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Canada 2003 Defender 110 Td5 SW Coniston Green
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Post #988877 13th Apr 2023 7:48pm
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geobloke



Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Nottinghamshire
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Poor ol Miffy is up on axle stands.... :crying::crying:



There's a lot of stuff to take off to get the front diff out. I have been waiting for a dry day for what seems like ages. Seems like a good time to break out the wire brush, paint and janoguard to me... You know, since I am there...


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Oh and diff and parts ordered Very Happy Going to be eating dust bunnies for about six months...
Post #989264 17th Apr 2023 3:46pm
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blackwolf



Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 16807

United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
geobloke wrote:
... There's a lot of stuff to take off to get the front diff out. ...


You have taken off a lot more than is strictly necessary, but it is easier to do it in this manner if you have the time. For an emergency diff swap, just disconnect the nearside end of the drag link, both ends of the tie rod, the front end of the front propshaft, and then unbolt the swivel balls from the axle end and pull the entire swivel hub/stub axle/brake/roadwheel assembly about three inches out from the axle. Then drop and replace the diff. Takes about an hour on a good day! Very Happy

The only hazards are (1) not straining the brake hoses when the swivel hub is overtaken by gravity, and (2) not crippling yourself trying to get the hub assemblies out and then in, they are spectacularly heavy (a shovel under the road wheel helps for this task).
Post #989277 17th Apr 2023 6:57pm
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geobloke



Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
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You are not wrong Blackwolf. That is the other way to do this, but I wanted to check on the CV, half shaft and stub axles as they are a 1/4 of a million miles old now... Shocked

And you forgot the anti roll bar but who's counting Rolling Eyes Thumbs Up
Post #989321 18th Apr 2023 7:53am
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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
Yes, I forgot the ARB! Sad

The last time I dropped my front diff out was before I had fitted the ARBs.
Post #989352 18th Apr 2023 11:15am
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geobloke



Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
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Well apparently there is a huge backlog of orders and my diff is going to take up to 4 weeks to be built up and arrive... On the bright side I guess the technicians will have had loads of experience by the time they get to mine Rolling with laughter
Post #989374 18th Apr 2023 1:24pm
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