russianfrog

Allright! Now I understand! Thanks

And now the real stupid question: Difflock Ok, well, I actually use and know the system of a difflock: to give all the wheels maximum power in difficult situations. What I don't get is when you don't use the difflock. An differential is needed to turn, that I get. What I don't get is that a wheel in the air is not spinning... I though I was driving a "4 wheel drive"?

The Defender is notoriously old. The profile of the car remained the same for decades and the car itself is not that different form one version to another. Is there a way to know which spare part of a New '07 can be swaped with a part of an older model? In other words, say, if I break my back window, can I go to a local mechanic and buy the back window of the 25y.o. Def rusting in the back yard? Well, I know I can buy it, what I want to know is: Will it fit? Are there some parts that are known to be universal among Defenders?

Exhaust in the water: Some people make a snorkel for their exhaust pipe, most don't. As long as your engine is going, I figure the pulsed air prevents water to go into the pipe and damage it. But what is happening if the engine stals? What is the proper thing to do?

Alpine windows: Why such name? Do you actually know what they are for? After all, it is unusual, isn't it?

I sometimes seems 4x4 with small cables attached from the top corners of the wind shield to the sides of the bumper (you see what I mean?). What is it for?

Hi there, Although I drove a few LR in the past, I always wondered about many little questions that any off-raoder should know. So, I take the opportunty of this great forum to get your answers and points of view. For clarity and ease of use, I'll use a post for each question. If any one want to post other, well, stupid questions, please do: I'll feel less lonely! Thank you in advance!

I am also interested in having parts made and not purchased (there are good metal workers down here). Does anyone know a way to get plans or schematics of roof racks for a Def 110?

Thank you very much for the pictures! It does seem like a new toy was introduced in the kinder-garden, doesn't it?

Hi Adrian, I ordered in Moscow the New Def and I am eagerly waiting! FYI, it comes with the winter pack (and a lot more stuff I actually did not really want) and yes it will be appreciated even if -30 is ,frankly, not so typical in town... The pack is supposed to heat the front and back shields as well as the front seats. I've testeed such heating seats on a number of times on a CR-V in winter (-25) and it is a blessing! It is no luxury at all in winter, especially for the passenger. Nevertheless I do not plan to use my Def to go to work every day in town: too much traffic, no parking, cops and all; the metro - particularly in winter- is my choice. I'll inform you about the heating and the rest as oon as I can.