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V8_110



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United Kingdom 1986 Defender 110 V8 Petrol CSW Corris Grey
Defender bonnet replacement
My 110 currently has the early bonnet with the lock on the bonnet and was thinking that this could possibly make it easier for it to go walkies so how would I replace it with a later bonnet and fit the bonnet release latch as I believe mine doesnt have the bonnet latch on the inside?
Post #744021 4th Dec 2018 5:11pm
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Huttopia



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It’s not the latch that makes it easy to pinch, it’s the ease with which the hinges can be unscrewed and the bonnet lifted. I’d keep the original bonnet and fit security hinges if you are concerned about it. Thumbs Up
Post #744037 4th Dec 2018 6:42pm
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
Unless you modify it the later type can be opened just as quickly. Best bet is the advice above.
Post #744059 4th Dec 2018 7:32pm
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custom90



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You can also install a certain type of lock from underneath too, in addition to upgrade hinges or on its own.

Another added option anyway, although hinges are probably even more secure Diesels Lives Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️
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Post #744060 4th Dec 2018 7:35pm
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Retroanaconda



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It’s the later Tdci bonnets that seem to be attractive to the light-fingered types, that’s not to say that older ones never get stolen but I’d guess it’s pretty rare.
Post #744068 4th Dec 2018 8:38pm
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V8_110



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United Kingdom 1986 Defender 110 V8 Petrol CSW Corris Grey
Thanks for the suggestions, looks like I'll get the security hinges.
That's a slight relief knowing I dont have a puma Big Cry
Post #744074 4th Dec 2018 8:58pm
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Horneteer



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United Kingdom 1986 Defender 90 200 Tdi SW Firenze Red
Another option would be lockable bonnet pins of the Aerocatch variety, in conjunction with security hinges. That should keep the scrotes at bay for a while!!

http://www.aerocatch.com/



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Post #744079 4th Dec 2018 9:19pm
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V8_110



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United Kingdom 1986 Defender 110 V8 Petrol CSW Corris Grey
Horneteer they do look quite good
The more layers the harder it is for the ***** I hope!
Post #744087 4th Dec 2018 9:44pm
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Horneteer



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Here's a pic of the aerocatches fitted to the bonnet.


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Post #744582 7th Dec 2018 9:27pm
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Zed



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Horneteer wrote:
Another option would be lockable bonnet pins of the Aerocatch variety, in conjunction with security hinges. That should keep the scrotes at bay for a while!!

http://www.aerocatch.com/



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Not seen those before. They look interesting.
Post #744583 7th Dec 2018 9:31pm
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Siwynne



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Fitting video
Post #745265 12th Dec 2018 6:51am
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hank



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Wales 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
Re: Defender bonnet replacement
If your primary concern is that the bonnet "could go walkies" and you are already willing to replace it, why not keep the bonnet you have and play the waiting game? In the event that it does "go walkies" then replace it as you had considered doing anyway, and if not then happy days you can spend the money on something else Thumbs Up

Just my two penneth
Post #745267 12th Dec 2018 7:31am
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jrule



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Those lock cylinders on the bonnet catches look like they could be opened with a screwdriver
Post #745273 12th Dec 2018 8:40am
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Badger110



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Buckingham Blue
I thought the same.

The lock idea looks nice and attractive, but those locks are no where near suitable. Any small barrel lock will succumb to a large screwdriver/slide hammer in seconds
Post #745278 12th Dec 2018 9:02am
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Horneteer



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United Kingdom 1986 Defender 90 200 Tdi SW Firenze Red
As has been said on many a security thread "security is made up of as many layers as you want or can afford, to make your vehicle unattractive to a thief"

If you have an early 90 or 110 with a non working external bonnet lock and no interior release cable, then catches such as these would be an option in addition to other measures.

You're probably correct in saying that the locks may be forced, but that would be something else for the thief to contend with.
Post #745289 12th Dec 2018 10:55am
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