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Yes, I like that. It's nice and easy to use. There is no point in getting a device that is a fiddle to use so you end up not fitting it because that is when your pride and joy will get stolen

Totally echo what Eightpot says. Go for layers to slow any would be theif down and a sensible place to start is the x-eng steering lock Here. I think it is also good to have a mix of visable devices to act as a deterrent and then some hidden ones to slow them down.

This is what is great about land rovers. You can make them into what you want: original, alloys, big tyres, raised air intakes, lights, checker plate.... The list goes on.

I'm not bothered by the lettering being in or out, it's alloys being fitted to a utility vehicle that really causes me upset

Merry Christmas everyone. Now we all get odd electrical problems once in a while. I have one at the moment. I've thrown away my multimeter and ordered one of these..... I think it's the only explanation sometimes so I anticipate this *diagnostic tool* will be all the rage for 2020. (Forum bulk buy?) You may well laugh but I bet you that when this arrives (along with a new relay) my indicators will work again

I took out the centre seat in my 110, rather than get rid of it/sell it. I'm going to put it on a metal frame seat box for a seat in my workshop.

It says anything more than one tone, but many of us have a two tone horn fitted. I assume it means one tone followed by another rather than together.

Following this thread I went earlier and greased my props. Typical ungrateful land rover, one the nipples snapped off post greasing!

Not condoning it, but just for fun..... Check this

This is a really good point. Anyone fitted any such guards and maybe some steel plate above? Don't blame me for the terms the trauma doctors use! I think it's a term mainly used by the military anaesthetists and surgeons😉

I think Bowie is right. I can also hear a hiss of air or exhaust escaping. What were the mating surfaces of the head and manifolds like?

I did exactly as Mo said. Cheap and very strong.

How often do you grease your props? I do mine twice a year and they guy who did my MOT said they looked a bit dry. Could it be that mine too are worn and they are just flinging the grease out when I put it in?

What are these things?

A few hours labour and the parts? I don't know what the book time is for this job. My guess would be in the region of £300???

Yes. Ones which are not life threatening.

Ouch, injuries incompatible with life is term they use in major trauma centres

I presume no one is sleeping in the back of their truck whilst the engine is running....

Careful now, I'm getting images of burning Defenders again.

I'd agree with that. Also a dodgy installation of even a premium product could all end in a disaster!

This maybe quite ignorant of me and I am willing to accept my knowledge of diesel fired heaters is in it's infancy - the words "Chinese" and "heat" put together in this context make me think 😬....... ....sorry but I can't help it!🤪

Could it be down to the extra work the engine is doing to lug around the extra 20 inches of wheel base?

Personally, I think you will be amazed at the difference you can make by just spending a little money on some new coolant and then just ensuring everything works properly by making a few adjustments here and there until it works as designed. No need at this stage to be buying heaters of any variety until you know what you have already works properly.

I'm quite amazed at some of the comments about their Defender not warming up even on a short drive. I have a 19J and don't drive it hard. My cooling system is thoroughy clean throughout, heater controls properly adjusted and there is only a gentle breeze when I drive rather than a gale through all of the gaps. As soon as I have left my village (about 2/3 of a mile) I am starting to get warm air. By the time I have covered 2 miles I have to turn the fan down to position 1 as I'm starting to get too warm even on a frosty morning. If you spend some time ensuring the matrix and the rest of the cooling system are as clean as possible internally, thermostat is working as it should and then all of the controls are moving correctly I don't think you should have a cold cab after even a short drive. Afterall, most of your fuel is being converted into waste heat

Just seen a 2nd hand puma door on ebay which will also come with the original latch. Got to be worth a punt. Problem is that it is in the North West. I may checkout the feasibility of a forum relay