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I had a snapped one on mine so got a length of M10 stainless stud bar and turned it down (read filed down whilst in a pillar drill. I've bought a lathe since) on one end then ran a die down it to give me about 10mm of M8 thread. The M8 end goes up through the hole in the bottom and locates in the thread under the window runner. Leaving the M10 section hanging out of the bottom to go down through the top of the door. Mike
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Mine have sealant on the rim bolt face, I may change to rubber gaskets later. If yours aren't the same as mine (pictured further up) I believe you need tubes. Mike
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Read lots in members vehicles and special projects there are numerous rebuilds and projects. More importantly post up what you plan to do there are people on here who can advise on every aspect and believe me the help is invaluable. Mike
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I had a motorbike luggage net on the tomcat it's smaller than the halfords type and fitted nicely on the bonnet. Mike
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Wheel stud spinning - cannot remove wheel
miketomcat replied to Reiny's topic in Defender Forum (1983 - 2016)
Glad you got it sorted in the end. Mike -
Can I check my thinking with you all please....
miketomcat replied to V8 Freak's topic in Defender Forum (1983 - 2016)
I would say starter but having had a similar problem on 45 (200tdi) that turned out to be the ignition switch I would say you'll be double checking all the above. Start with the easy bits connections then work up to the expensive bits. Mike -
Front prop shaft - do the two parts come apart?
miketomcat replied to Troll Hunter's topic in Defender Forum (1983 - 2016)
If I remember correctly the 300tdi defender's front prop is almost full closed in normal running position. The splines move far less than you expect on normal set up I can't remember but I think it's something like 10-15mm going down and 0-4mm going up. Personally I would separate, clean, grease evenly then put it back together I would then grease it through the nipple then put it back on and grease it again. I wouldn't worry about it to much you clearly look after your truck more than most do so it will wear slowly. Mike -
Wheel stud spinning - cannot remove wheel
miketomcat replied to Reiny's topic in Defender Forum (1983 - 2016)
No question drill the nut and spilt it off the stud then replace both. Mike -
Front prop shaft - do the two parts come apart?
miketomcat replied to Troll Hunter's topic in Defender Forum (1983 - 2016)
Yes they should with the possible exception of puma front prop. I believe these don't have splines they have something similar to a cv joint (balls in grooves) so I was told. Though just because it should doesn't mean it will. Mike -
Yes you will need to take the heater out completely. Air shouldn't be a problem if the hoses are on the right way round ie fill the matrix from the bottom. But failing that I just connect it all up but leave the hose clips loose run the engine up bleed the air from both pipes one at a time then tighten the clips. Mike
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This is not a land rover bulkhead but the hole for the heater is the same. The square hole should line up with the heater out let. The tear drop you describe would of been the hole for the steering column on latter bulkheads this hole is square to make it easier to change from right to left hand drive. Mike
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Differences in old and new 110 chassis
miketomcat replied to bennytwoshoes's topic in Defender Forum (1983 - 2016)
As above obviously engine mounts change and really early ones have the right hand rear shock pointing backwards but that's only holes. Yes the station wagon body cross member is bolt on. Mike -
Radically altered vehicles - lost points
miketomcat replied to ejparrott's topic in International Forum
It was a lot of fun but it was also my only/every day car at the time. Winter was chilly. Mike -
Radically altered vehicles - lost points
miketomcat replied to ejparrott's topic in International Forum
I put this through the passenger vehicle sva in around 06. And I'm currently building this to pass iva in a year or so. Have a read through the iva manual you clearly haven't. You will see it's not that hard to meet the regs with a little thought. Mike -
Body change notify dvla?? Info
miketomcat replied to hambley84's topic in Defender Forum (1983 - 2016)
If I remember correctly you won't be able to change it for the likes of congestion charge or commercial rate tolls etc as they closed that loop hole a while ago. Mike -
Radically altered vehicles - lost points
miketomcat replied to ejparrott's topic in International Forum
I'm not sure for iva as I haven't got there yet but when I did sva your pass certificate was handed over to the DVLA when you go to register your car (you could not get a registration without it) they then issued a registration number and v5. If the vehicle is a kit car the manufacturer will no longer be land rover. I don't know how a v5 is worded for a hybrid. Mike -
Old git.... Oh no wait so am I
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Radically altered vehicles - lost points
miketomcat replied to ejparrott's topic in International Forum
I will be putting my ibex through iva. There are at least two on here that have ended up breaking theirs due to not meeting points etc. Daan put his through sva and I think bowie did to. There is several others on here who have kit cars (tomcat, ibex etc) that have either sva'ed or iva'ed. Mike -
Radically altered vehicles - lost points
miketomcat replied to ejparrott's topic in International Forum
I depends why it got the Q plate if it's just undefined age then no as it will still say land rover 90 or whatever. But if it's a hybrid or kit that's been registered correctly at some point then it says something like tomcat 100 kit, two axle rigid body or assembled from parts. However since SVA and now IVA I suspect there is a copy of the inspection report and certificate on the DVLA computer tagged to the registration and v5. The point is if you rebuild it to original spec using as many original parts and new replacement parts there is no reason to worry. But if you modify from original this includes fundamental parts engine, box, chassis etc then be prepared to have it IVAed it's not hard to pass with a little work. If not then just remember the day they do pull you up maybe the last day you see it the choice is yours. If in doubt phone and ask for clarification. Mike