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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7873   
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As above Defenders like to rot, so any rust proofing you can do is well worth it, see https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic10467.html .
Later down the road you should also consider sound insulation and most importantly security! Good luck! Exciting!! 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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4th Jan 2021 4:06pm |
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| mrfirepro Member Since: 07 Nov 2020 Location: kent Posts: 219 
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Got photos working now.
This was why it's an 8K Puma  Click image to enlarge2021-01-03 10-26-09 This is what it looks like as of yesterday, didnt have a lot of time but progress was slow, real faf with the wings, I'm sure you know that. Click image to enlarge2021-01-05 16-54-28 |
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6th Jan 2021 11:15am |
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| mrfirepro Member Since: 07 Nov 2020 Location: kent Posts: 219
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I'm not sure yet, that will be the first job when it's stripped. I'd really like to keep the original, clean it, galvanise it and then treat it to a coat of EM121.
The impact was enought to shear the half shaft, so I'll be a little suprised if it's OK. |
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6th Jan 2021 1:03pm |
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| Defendermatt Member Since: 15 Sep 2016 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 311 
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Check the OS radius arm mount, I had one similar - big impact to the front wheel. It had bent the radius arm chassis mount, radius arm, axle casing and smashed the swivel housing. 1989 90 4.3 V8
2012 L405 OF 2014 D4 HSE Lux (SOLD) 2015 90 HT (SOLD) @d9o.mf |
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6th Jan 2021 1:27pm |
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| Co1 Member Since: 19 Aug 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 3610 
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That’s got loads of potential to be a really smart looking landy. Watching this one with interest, good luck with it.
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6th Jan 2021 7:44pm |
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| mrfirepro Member Since: 07 Nov 2020 Location: kent Posts: 219
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Quick question, which to remove first Bulhead or engine???
Sorry of it's a dim question |
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7th Jan 2021 4:33pm |
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| Shroppy Member Since: 25 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 848 
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I'd be tempted to remove the bulkhead first, removing as few brackets etc. as possible, then lift the engine and transfer/gearbox out as a single lump.
I've done it in reverse before on earlier models but it's a faff. 1985 127 V8 Build Thread Series 2 109" Series 1 80" |
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7th Jan 2021 6:02pm |
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| mrfirepro Member Since: 07 Nov 2020 Location: kent Posts: 219
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managed to get some time today, this is where I'm at right now
Click image to enlarge questions 1. Can the aluminium tub be repaired, there are some areas of galvanic corrosion, where steel meets the tub at the bottom corners, (where the tub meets the front doors) and behind the brackets that have the fixings for the inertia reels. 2. As I'm (hopefully if I can find a loom) upgrading to an XS spec loom (Electric windows, heated screen and seats, ABS, TC and AC) I'd like to try and install ABS, I got the controller sorted through Martin at Futurenet, and I think the front axle looks like it can be modified, I'm not sure about the rear axle. Any pointers or advice apperciated. 3. If anyone knows of any XS's being broken I'd be interested to know or ABS rear axles (several on eBay at £660, seems high?????) My observation, as it's my first LR experience, is that I'm suprised how much corrosion there is in the brackets and the fixings at least 20% of the fixings were so badly corroded they had to be cut or drilled out or just broke. I can't begin to imagine what this would have been like in another 5-10 years. A few more random pics Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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7th Jan 2021 10:17pm |
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| mini Anaconda Member Since: 23 Aug 2016 Location: Thames Valley Posts: 715
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Keep up the good work
BORG - Bucks & Oxon 4x4 Response Group
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7th Jan 2021 10:24pm |
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| Badger110 Member Since: 06 Feb 2018 Location: South hams Posts: 1025 
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What's the deal with the engine your removing?
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8th Jan 2021 12:43am |
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| mikeh501 Member Since: 07 Jan 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1142
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Just keep pulling it apart. looking at the photos your either going to refurbing lots and lots of components or buying new. cost/time etc. I would definately get friendly with YRM parts lol, they will be your friend for shiny new galv bracketry.
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8th Jan 2021 10:01am |
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| mrfirepro Member Since: 07 Nov 2020 Location: kent Posts: 219
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MIkeH501 - Thanks YRM parts look great, almost everything will need to be replaced, thanks for the advice
Badgert - Engine is great just replacing it with an LS3 |
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8th Jan 2021 10:45am |
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| mikeh501 Member Since: 07 Jan 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1142
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Suffice to say i've spent more than i care to mention with them! The stuff they sell is great and i've not had anything duff from them. Mine is either galved or stainless throughout, like literally everywhere I reasonably could.
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8th Jan 2021 11:15am |
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| mrfirepro Member Since: 07 Nov 2020 Location: kent Posts: 219
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Mike, that looks great.
Having seen the ammount of galvanic corrosion, when you use stainless are you attempting to isolate the contact between the two metals. |
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8th Jan 2021 11:24am |
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