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10 hours ago, tuko said:
So nice to find this thread and to read the update.
I'm going to repaint my 88" with Raptor Liner within the coming weeks. Yesterday I did pickup the pigment for the color change (RAL 8014)
With winter starting to set in I'm wondering if the colder temperatures in an unheated garage would be a concern? I'm not talking freezing but painting in +5~7 degrees ?
Todd.
That will be too low temps. You wouldn’t want to paint it below 15 degrees c.
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3 hours ago, GBMUD said:
Me neither, but I assume someone (some people?) at Landrover has staked his career on thinking he does...
Chris
The same person that came up with the idea of having the 130 be just a longer version of the 110 (same wheelbase) and push it further up the price range. 🙄 Also, the same person that axed the pick up version, despite them claiming it was coming, even last year.
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12 hours ago, landroversforever said:
As it’s a TD5.... I think the manifolds whistle when they’ve warped?
Most likely this. Waiting for Neil to add his thoughts too 😉
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4 hours ago, Snagger said:
Both the G-Wagen and Jeep Wrangler have stayed close to their roots, especially the G-Wagen, and they are ubiquitous around these parts as well as the US and common enough in Europe. Both show how it was entirely possible to successfully update the Defender without abandoning the character and function of the original and alienating the enthusiasts that allowed LR marketing to claim such an extraordinary number of old vehicles are still in use.
Agree with you there. At the launch of the Jeep you get the designer talking about how they designed the arches so that owners could fit 35” mud terrains, at Defender launch you get McGovern spouting on about verticality, durability and solid panels above the wheel arches to give solidness 🙄🙄🙄
In the US, at least, the Jeep is well priced too.
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My fav pic so far...
Not to be outdone by the Chelsea tractor company, get me some wood...
And some tasteful chequer plate effect all over the place...
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Not sure why it took 8 years to go from this...
to what’s been launched. Looks like a mid life facelift of the original DC100 design that was slated so much at the time.
It will be interesting to see how much incremental sales LR gets out of the Defender. I suspect it more likely to grab sales from Discovery etc. than from competitors.
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The first car to win the Paris Dakar outright in 1981, and winner of car category at the first Paris Dakar in 1979.
You should also find out which idiot signed off using Morris marina door handles on the 4 door 😉😉😉
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WTF is with the paint effect chequer plate, 😱 now that it is a design step too far.
It also encapsulates what the Defender has become for LR, essentially a Discovery with Defender design cues, and the branding that embodies adventure and all that is cool and great about that. 🙄
Interesting to see whether it results in incremental sales for LR or just eats into Discovery 5/Sport and Evoque sales. You kind of feel that with a price tag of £40K plus it won’t stack up against the competition from other manufacturers, so it will have to sell mainly on image. Something the Evoque has done well for LR.
Expect to see a lot of Defenders on the school run and in Cornwall throughout the summer months 😉
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You could use suspension spacers instead of longer springs, and then use standard range rover classic springs. Remember that with the softer springs, you’ll get more roll, and with the extra height you may not find this desirable. One way to find out though 😀
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First you complete the NOVA import process on HMRC site. It’s free for importing in from EU, but you still need to go through the NOVA process. Then you need to get it MOT’d.
Once this is complete you can send off original Netherlands Registration doc, Nova docs and MOT docs with correct form to DVLA for an import registration (You can order them here https://www.gov.uk/dvlaforms ) . As long as NL docs have confirmation of year of manufacture you’ll be ok, if they don’t you’ll need to get a heritage certificate from Gaydon to confirm year of manufacture, so DVLA can apply correct road tax.
If permanently resident in UK, it’s illegal to drive it in UK, even with insurance. So you’re only allowed to take it to MOT appointment and back. As you’re moving back, I suspect you get some leeway on this, so you’ll need to check this.
That’s it, fairly simple.
Cheers
Steve
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7 hours ago, Cynic-al said:
, however my only reservation would be if I'm sending a person to war I would want my priories to be 1) best equipment, 2) locally sourced 3) cheapest.
Or have them do a good job, get them back in one piece, and f**k the source and cost of their kit.
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12 hours ago, Retroanaconda said:
What model is your bigger Makita impact wrench?
I’ve just bought their impact driver for doing screws and it’s damn impressive. Was thinking about getting an impact wrench from the same range (I’ve already got a cordless drill too which uses the same batteries & charger) and the DTW1002Z seems like a good price.
I bought a DTW1002Z back in May, very good so far, only had a couple of nuts where it struggled initially. Much better value than Milwaukee equivalents.
The usual high penalty for these type of impact wrenches is the weight and length. So I still use my compact Milwaukee 1/2” for most easy things.
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Given that it changed after an ignition cycle, it’s highly likely that it’s sensor related. Just which one/s? 😉
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I’m pretty sure that all BW’s are the same.
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21 hours ago, Bowie69 said:
What do the bores measure up as?
I was being careful not to scratch the bores, but a common figure that kept coming up was 93.89mm
cheers
Steve
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21 hours ago, lo-fi said:
If you get the cam bearings replaced they need to be machined to size after fitment, but the need for honing cam bearings when fitting a new cam is much less obvious. That's not one I've heard before. As Fridge says, V8 developments or Turner Engineering will be able to answer that one for sure.
Timing chain is a definite: they stretch and there's no tensioner to take up slack. New (genuine) tappets are an absolute must with a new cam too as the old ones will have worn with the old cam and would quickly wear a new one.
10 hours ago, FridgeFreezer said:Also the cam should come with assembly lube and instructions to run it in...
If you look in the tech archive, @Bull Bar Cowboy did an awesome V8 rebuild in great detail.
‘Thanks for the responses 👍
A few pics of the stripped block...
The cleaning has started...
This was after two 20 minutes sessions in the ultrasonic cleaner and a toothbrush.
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Thanks Jon
I read that if you replace the cam with a new different one, you should get the block line honed. But I’ve no idea what that is. 😉
i forgot to ask, what about the timing chain and gear set. Should you renew all of these too?
cheers, Steve
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So today I just stripped down the 4.6 v8 to rebuild. A few questions....
After reading up, I assume I get a machine shop to check the block for any issues and re-line the crankshaft and camshaft? I assume they’ll need the crankshaft and camshaft to do this. I’ll also get them to fit new core plugs and oil gallery plugs. Is there anything else?
For the Camshaft, there are the high torque options, like the Kent 180 and the Viper stump puller. What are the implications on the tappets and push rods if you fit these? Also, do you need to fit pocketed pistons if you fit these camshafts?
Is the recommendation to fit ARP stud kits for the crank and heads?
Thanks, Steve
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Thought that some might find this useful...
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On 11/30/2018 at 12:36 AM, Jamie_grieve said:
No, but buying in UK territory though, Gibraltar and exporting to the country of choice. A poverty pack LC 79 series can be had for $23k the rest of the range isn't that far behind. Optioned with ARB or TJM bar work, difflocks, AC, altitude compensation and spares pack was about $32k or thereabouts.
They must mark them heavily in Aus then, as the base spec Workmate 79 can’t be had for less than $70K, so about £40K.
Jeep Wranglers in the UK appear to have benefited from Defender prices, as used prices are now a lot higher than just a couple of years ago. Jeep UK seem to have taken advantage of this and added £10K+ to the price of a JL compared to the equivalent JK before. So in the UK they’re asking about £48K for Rubicon, the equivalent cost ~$44K in the US.
The new double cab pick up looks good...
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Can’t imagine a stock new Defender being able to tackle the Rubicon...
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/features/tackling-rubicon-trail-jeep-wrangler-rubicon
bit of a shame that LR are going to lose all credibility when it’s launched.
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Blue sea are good quality. They do a standard dual charger for about £15 or a 4.8A dual fast charge one that’s a lot more pricey at about £40.
cheers, Steve
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The modern hevac systems seem to use stepper motors now, to give full control and reliability. You could convert you manual controls to feed an arduino stepper motor driver setup.
cheers, Steve
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People seem to manage to fit in D2 and P38 seats and both are readily available at an ok price. Would fit your comfort requirement too...
Going by the pic though, they sit quite a way back.
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It may be polyeurethane based, but that’s like saying enamel paint is like 2 pack. 🙄
I don’t think it looks too bad...