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mrfirepro



Member Since: 07 Nov 2020
Location: kent
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United Kingdom 1996 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Bonatti Grey
got to the bottom of the rear ABS sensor, this is the bush that is needed, costs more that both the sensors Crying or Very sad


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Still not recieved the brake parts, but have received the air suspension (minus rear bags)


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now got quite a bit of work to be getting on with, hopefully things should move a bit faster now.

Matt - I'd be pleased with 12mpg, 180/200 miles a tank I wouldnt bother with another tank, thanks for the info.
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Ooh nice bits!! Keeping the mail man busy!!

Crazy the bush costs more then the sensor!

Can't wait to see this running! Bow down James
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Post #897073 9th Apr 2021 8:29pm
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jimbo55



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What air kit did you go with in the end? Doesn’t look like the VB kit I thought you were going with?
Post #897164 10th Apr 2021 9:49am
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Defendermatt



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United Kingdom 1989 Defender 90 Other SW Bonatti Grey
Don't get me wrong, it still doesn't miss a fuel station Rolling with laughter

Just has a look through your pictures on flickr, I would paint that new steering box in your choice of chassis paint, mine looked like that 12 months ago and after only 3k mile you would think it had done 10 years service! Also I would fit the fuel tank cradle on the other side of the chassis mount, if at sometime down the line you need to access the fuel pump it will be a nightmare job to get the fuel tank out. 1989 90 4.3 V8
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Post #897175 10th Apr 2021 10:20am
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Linds Hanson



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Looks good which air kit did you go for? After years of poo booing the idea I finally started fitting fuel pump/sender hatches in the rear floor. My god what a improvement it can be done factory spec with a captive ring under the floor and a almost flush fitting cover on top. This really should of been factory fit it makes a fuel pump swap a ten minute exercise with no fuel draining etc
Post #897187 10th Apr 2021 11:12am
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Co1



Member Since: 19 Aug 2018
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Loire Blue
Is 12mpg really all you can expect? I know it will never be economic, but I was hoping to see something closer to 20. Wishful thinking?
Post #897196 10th Apr 2021 12:24pm
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mrfirepro



Member Since: 07 Nov 2020
Location: kent
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United Kingdom 1996 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Bonatti Grey
Thanks guys.

Matt, thanks - I looked at fitting the fuel tank support the other way round as it makes total sense and I had the same thought as you, but unless I'm missing something (nothing new there) I'd need to grind off the captive nuts and nut and bolt it. I'll revisit this.

I do like a bit of EM121, I'll give the steering box a go over with it the next time I mix some up, did wonder as the finished looks dodgy.

question - The upper panhard rod to chassis mounting bracket has a massive hole in where the tie bar connects to it, I don’t remember any bush or anything, I've looked at a few diagrams but there doesn’t seem to be any bush, am I missing something???? or is that just the way it is as it seems very odd.....

The air suspension was this kit

http://onairsuspension.uk/passenger-vehicl...exc_shocks

I was going with the VB kit but with the exception of IRB no one would supply and commission the kit despite me talking with every UK agent, was a good move in the end, the onair stuff is a LOT cheaper and the qulity seems really good, Juice motors have a good video on you tube of one being fitted.



Keep the advice coming it's a really big help.
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Pickles



Member Since: 26 May 2013
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Australia 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green
mrfirepro wrote:
Andy,

I am moving on at some rate due to the inspiration from your thread, keep the updates coming, may need some advice very shortly... Smile

the wheels are one of the issues with the brakes, the bigger brakes require 20's, and I've only been able to find two neither really float my boat. I think with the AP's I can run 18's with lots more choice.

I'm in touch with a chap waiting for his Ceika kit to arrive and he has the Khan 20 rims, so I'm waiting to see how he gets on. I'm also a little concerned about the brakes with 8 and 6 pots and the amount of fluid being moved under braking and whether the LR system could cope.

These are the 6 pot fronts with the smaller 356 rotors, if I have 20's I could install the 405 rotors


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Philip, The accessory kit is part of the package from Turnkey, they are using the TK Hi Mount ac set. There is quite a bit of STUFF they do to the standard engine to make it fit and work
With the red engine cover, that looks like the supercharged LSA engine in there,...430KW or around 570/580hp,...very nice.
Pickles.
Post #897598 11th Apr 2021 11:43pm
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Smyles_



Member Since: 26 Aug 2018
Location: Copenhagen
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Denmark 2008 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Cairns Blue
mrfirepro, first off nice build!

Popping my 130 on bags myself and wondering what sized fittings and line your kit supplied? Couldn't find it on their site.

I ask as I'm torn on which Airlift 3P controller to purchase, the 1/4" or 3/8" variant.

Would be nice to know as I'd have something to compare visually with Juice's videos regarding inflation speed as the 3/8" lines will allow a flow rate of 225% compared to that of the 1/4" (71.3 mm^2 vs. 31.7 mm^2, respectively).

Cheers Stuart


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Post #897603 12th Apr 2021 12:17am
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Likeomg



Member Since: 29 Jun 2012
Location: Lake District / Newcastle
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2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
Co1 wrote:
Is 12mpg really all you can expect? I know it will never be economic, but I was hoping to see something closer to 20. Wishful thinking?



My naturally aspirated v8 estate doesn't get more than 22 mpg combined - and that's 80% having it in 'comfort' setting pottering around. My V12 does better on a run Shocked then again its only rear wheel drive.

I can really imagine a v8 defender being sub 15mpg.
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Co1



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Loire Blue
Cheers Liam, so you’re saying I should go for a V12 instead?!!
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Likeomg



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2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
Well, driven in anger it's worse but on a run does better. Whistle
Post #897667 12th Apr 2021 10:26am
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Linds Hanson



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The big hole is all you have on the Panhard rod bracket the stay is just to help sideways motion, make sure to use the correct large thick washer and UNF locknut
Post #897675 12th Apr 2021 10:49am
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mrfirepro



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United Kingdom 1996 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Bonatti Grey
I've been thinking about the fuel tank craddle and refitting it so that it can be removed downwards (thanks to Matts comments Thumbs Up ) if I do this is it really possible to remove the tank from below given the fuel lines and electrical connections?
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Co1



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Loire Blue
Yes you can. This is what I have done. You can drop the tank enough to comfortably release the fuel lines from the pump.

There is a bit of detail about what I did about half way down this page: https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic67542-255.html
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