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jimbo55



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Nice to see someone actually working everything out and not just guessing or doing things for the sake of it

I’m not sure how much of a real world difference dropping the CR down to 20 would make, you’re probably in the realms of having to adjust the fueling and boost to correct for the change. Without having engine models and a lot of simulation (or calculations) it is impossible to know exactly how much impact it will have

Given the status of your build, it’s not an easy change to make, and without any hard evidence/facts, I’d probably say you may as well stick as you are and run it. You managed to abuse your last engine and not totally kill it so are you confident in your engine building skills? If you think you’ve done an equal or better job than LR did back in the 80’s (which let’s face it isn’t going to be hard) then you have good evidence to say you’ll get a fair amount of use out of the engine

My old 2.5td did 120k before cracking a piston which I didn’t think was too bad given the reputation the engines have
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
Yeah, I only have 1 good engine left, and no plans to kill it.

The original, weaker unit did 128k miles, it breathed heavily, it lacked power, also because the boost diaphragm had failed and I just plugged the tube Whistle, it ran any kind of combustible liquid, but it still started on the button.

Indeed I do feel like is a bit to late now. Not worried about pistons, cheap to replace if the worse happens... but good heads are scarce.

My engine building skills lacks experience.... but I took the time to check everything. Fingers crossed now. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
Got carried away drilling rivets Rolling with laughter



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 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #943634 24th Feb 2022 7:57am
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
So after painting the inside of the heater box, I assembled the box, less the blower housing and the radiator and applied the finishing coat on all parts. This way I get less bare unpainted rivets. The flaps got new foam... so only remains to fully assemble and install on the bulkhead. Very Happy


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 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #943948 26th Feb 2022 7:11pm
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L110CDL



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Nice job done there Dinnu 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


Clayton.
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
Thank you Clayton.

Now fitted Very Happy



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 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #944293 1st Mar 2022 8:26pm
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Looks amazing! Did you mask over the genuine parts label? Lovely touch keeping that! James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
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Post #944295 1st Mar 2022 8:34pm
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
Yes, I masked that one Whistle
I do not know if the reproductions could last as well as this one... but this label is in amazingly good condition would have been a pity to destroy. I was tempted to gently peel it off and then reattach, done that with a few other smaller decals/labels, but was too scared that it would tear. So out came the masking tape Embarassed 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #944308 1st Mar 2022 8:59pm
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
Finally got to be able to do something on the 90, and since another forum member was asking about the reverse plunger on the gear lever, I thought why not do that as mine was still off the gearbox.

During the dismantling process, the anti rattle plunger flew away, and will never be seen again. So I turned a new one from Delrin. Hope will be just fine.

Re greased up and re assembled and ready to go back on the gearbox 😀



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 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #950018 21st Apr 2022 6:36pm
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
Short update.. removed the seat box again, as had forgotten to re glue to heat insulation foam. Original foam going back in Very Happy


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So was a good opportunity to install the gear lever assembly too.


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Dry fitting the radiator. This is an aftermarket radiator. Looks like it fits ok. Just needed to tap the holes where the fan shroud attached too. Will get a thin coat of black paint... I think it will look better in black than the shiny aluminum.


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 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
So the bulkhead diaphragm is done too. Re glued the original heat insulation and just located in situe. Will wait until the paint has hardened more before I put all the screws in.



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The gearbox tunnel will be for another day. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #951133 30th Apr 2022 5:24pm
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L110CDL



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Great work as ever Dinnu, all the little jobs soon make a change in appearance to the 90 Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


Clayton.
Post #951826 6th May 2022 8:24pm
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
I had galvanized the bonnet stay, but since it was hot dipped, I had to remove the rivet that acts as a hinge, for obvious reason.
Had a little time on my hand so fabricated a Chicago bolt from stainless for a hinge. Turned out quite good.


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 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #953890 28th May 2022 1:37pm
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
Unfortunately no updates on this since May Shocked
But truly not much to update... enjoying beach time... except...
Thanks to a friend that needed some galvanizing to be done, I quickly cleaned off some small parts, and not so small too.. and took them for hot dipping.
I now have the original bumper looking shiny. More importantly, it is already showing some nice spangle (the crystal like patterns). I have a galvanized bumper from britpart, and although good quality, the zinc lacks the finish that I like and wanted.
Have some other parts galvanized too, for finishing assembly of the seatbox, such as seatbelt brackets.
Hope to be able to post some pictures soon once all the extra zinc is cleaned off. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #961589 14th Aug 2022 7:44am
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Right, you need to stop with this beachside and get going again!! I'm missing the updates! James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers
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