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Steve W

Member Since: 30 Mar 2014
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 222

So I bought one......

Well I've spent the past 6 months looking, reading this forum and debating should I buy a Defender? ..... Given the road conditions and rain, I took the plunge....... Not literally ! I have to say I have never had so much fun in any vehicle smile every time I drive it. Defender 90XS silver / black roof, once I've sorted a few KBX bits I'll post some photos. Now the point of this posting, I need the expert advise of those who know Defenders.... It's 6 months old and I have two issues, both side windows leak and pool behind the seats (leak from the front of the window i think) and what looks like rust developing around the bonnet catches on the bulkhead. Is the window an easy fix or are both these common issues and ones that the Dealer should be addressing?................... Appreciate your advise. Cheers.

30th Mar 2014 6:49pm

adamatdraycott

Member Since: 11 Nov 2013
Location: Midlands
Posts: 299

2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey

Hi and welcome

Not sure about the rear windows, but the bonnet to bulkhead hinges do commonly rust and should be sorted by the dealer. A leak behind the seats might be the boot/tub floor leaking across the front edge somewhere.

Once fixed I recommend (as many on here will) painting acf50 around the hinge. You can afford to be quite liberal allowing it to creep into any gaps. Check the rust protection thread under maintenance by Zag for more guidance.

30th Mar 2014 8:09pm

Steve W

Member Since: 30 Mar 2014
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 222

Hi Adam,

Thanks for that I'll go get some Acf50, I've read all Zag's info and it's booked in at a local specialist for Dinatrol treatment next week, as I'm informed the newer the quicker you should get in done...........I'll have a go at the doors myself as they look easy to reach..........

Cheers.........

30th Mar 2014 9:10pm

Smilesapart

Member Since: 28 Sep 2013
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 735

Glad you're loving your defender. How long have you had it now? Post some pics of how it is now, then we can see it progress as you add the bits to it.
I got my first Defender yesterday after years of wanting one and so thrilled with it. I should have got one years ago

30th Mar 2014 9:21pm

sweepc

Member Since: 19 Jun 2011
Location: uk
Posts: 568

2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

Glad your happy with the new motor

The smile when driving doesnt go away, id go and id see a dealer about getting the little issues fixed. Get some pictures up too

30th Mar 2014 9:42pm

Steve W

Member Since: 30 Mar 2014
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 222

Click image to enlarge
The day I picked it up , I've had it about 6 weeks........love it.

Last edited by Steve W on 30th Mar 2014 9:43pm. Edited 1 time in total

30th Mar 2014 9:42pm

adamatdraycott

Member Since: 11 Nov 2013
Location: Midlands
Posts: 299

Steve,

Found a thread on another well known landy forum which may contain the answer to your boot floor puddle
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f7/water-lea...85900.html

30th Mar 2014 9:43pm

Steve W

Member Since: 30 Mar 2014
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 222

Cheers for that I'll have a read through.............

30th Mar 2014 9:44pm

sweepc

Member Since: 19 Jun 2011
Location: uk
Posts: 568

I really like it

love the black and silver combo, would suit a nice set of black wheels

30th Mar 2014 9:48pm

Steve W

Member Since: 30 Mar 2014
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 222

I'm thinking about that but I'll do the Dinitrol first and checker plate first.........

30th Mar 2014 9:52pm

Smilesapart

Member Since: 28 Sep 2013
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 735

Checker plate? Really? Why? It looks great would look cool with a set of Black saw tooth alloys. And maybe some privacy glass. But personally I wouldn't put checker plate on it.

30th Mar 2014 11:06pm

sweepc

Member Since: 19 Jun 2011
Location: uk
Posts: 568

^^^ would certainly suit some privacy glass. What colour checker plate, black?

30th Mar 2014 11:21pm

Steve W

Member Since: 30 Mar 2014
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 222

Yes black checker plate and KBX grill me thinks, who did your privacy glass ?.........

31st Mar 2014 6:45pm

sweepc

Member Since: 19 Jun 2011
Location: uk
Posts: 568

Will look great

ive sent you a pm with some info about the window tinting.

31st Mar 2014 7:32pm

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