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On mine, they're the plastic pin-rivet things that also hold on the wheel arches, two each card (top left/bottom right) Rivet: MWC9918PMA Insert to door: MWC3136 Some diagrams say it's these, but I have found they don't grip as well: MWC9917 I've just fitted my doors out so this is what worked for me.

I regularly go past Castle Combe and J21 in the same journey so might be able to assist if the above hits a snag. I am sure with enough effort I could even recall where Mr BishBosh lives.

Can't help but notice all of the photos and at least one other commenter have 255s on Wolf rims, they do just seem to be the package to have. Very 'right', as said in other threads. I'm not sure they suit other rims as well though, and I just didn't need MTs for what I have planned but even so I'd have to vote for them too.

Sir Drumstick, would you be willing to take detailed photos of how the hard top is mounted through to the cappings in exchange for internet points? That has the exact setup I'm trying to copy.

Terminates in a T-shaped connector on my (2005) loom. I've used it for the interior light but couldn't find what it was meant for.

That's helpful stuff but until I run in the cam I can't let it Idle. I'm hoping some of my issues are injector related and that it's running lean on some cylinders and pig rich on others which is why not all the exhausts are glowing. At least I can refer to this once it is run in, I'm only aiming for 'not melting the heads' at the moment, fine tuning later. I've done a fair amount of tweaks since the last run including the LPG bungs. If the starter motor hadn't snapped in half on the latest try I might have been able to confirm if any of it has helped. The injectors being ruled out will be a good step closer and at least I'll know they're cleaned and working hard to empty the tank.

I was calling it that because that's what it was! This is my third order of the stuff now, Turners must think I'm running in 6 engines.

Sounds reasonable, at this point I am definitely done with 'pointless trial and error at home'. And to think, my plan was to get it to an MOT-able state by the end of this week. Nope.

Too much science for me.

That's really useful, thanks. I'll also unplug the fuel pump so it stops pressurising the rail while I'm at it. What did you do to address a leaking injector? I have to suspect my new ones are to blame. Good news about the rings then, I'm just always assuming worst case at the moment. If the petrol to oil ratio was any higher I'd be putting it in the tank, so safe to say it will be disposed of. Shame as it's only been in a few months and had about about 2 minutes of actual running.

The gift that keeps on giving has yet again delivered maximum productivity for minimum reason. I noticed when I did the front crank oil seal that I could smell petrol, and out of nowhere the low fuel light came on a few days ago but I haven't even run it since May. I also noticed that it appeared the engine was making oil, according to the dipstick. I dropped the oil yesterday and it stinks like petrol, I am pretty sure I could light it if I wanted. So I have two problems. Firstly, I have to put the ignition onto pos II quite regularly to test out electrics and stuff, so I think the injectors are priming a lot and causing petrol to sit in the cylinders. Secondly, the piston rings are allowing that petrol to leak down... can't be a good sign. I want to take the fuel rail off, put it on a sheet of carboard in a suitable container and see how much it is priming and if I have a leaking injector. As I changed the seals and bought some refurbed injectors it's quite possible one is bad. Shame I don't have any petrol-proof containers of a suitable size. I can't see how to resolve the rings issue without a full tear down.

I think you're right that there would be enough room, but I've managed to convince myself I need a sectional door now and that will be inarguably more secure. I just need to pull my finger out and place the order.

If you need a hand/moral support/a reminder it could always be worse, you're not a million miles away from me. I know even less about diesels than I do about Defenders in general but I can butler a 13mm spanner like a pro.

I don't reckon a can of squirty foam is going to fix that.

It doesn't seem that much attention is paid to speed limits any more, so I suppose it doesn't matter if the speedo is so small. If roof switches replete with aircraft safety hoop things isn't trying too hard, I don't know what is. ....and does a "real" 4x4 need an offroad button? If you ask me, the entirety of the old Defender was an 'offroad' button. Serious off roaders don't take time off.

They're not too bad at all, if you painted them a mat colour I think you'd get away with it. Mat hides all manner of bad decisions.

Tyre pyrolysis. A tyre can explode hours (think of a scary number of hours and then double it) after heating as the rubber will decompose, normally after workshop-based activities like heating studs or welding on the rim and will happily kill a person if close enough. It can also happen by less obvious routes, such as from stuck brakes. However, if you're changing a wheel, it's likely that the tyre has a puncture and any build up of gas would just vent to atmosphere. If you were worried, you could pull the valve. Or not hug it quite as tightly.

It'll be interesting to see if you're invited to take photos or have as much freedom as with your Defender thread, or if things will be structured so as to prevent you getting any meaningful feel for the vehicle. The lack of transparency that Ineos have had from the outset is something that concerns me.

For me it's why this whole thing became a bit cyclical somewhere around page 3. It's a Disco, not a Defender, it's not different enough from the current range to mark it out as a new model, it's lacking the character of the old model. All valid, all fine. But these things about live axles, suspension travel, difflocks and the like being the essential traits for any vehicle to be good off-road.... it seems no one told the new Defender that. So if it's as good (if not better) thany anyone could have expected of it off road - and I think anyone that denies it is a bit of a monster in that area is being willfully stubborn - are we just upset that it's also good on road? Rather than a perfect mix, it seems we'd want it hobbled in some way. Its like having a road tyre that outperforms a set of Simex... "yeah, but its' not a real off road tyre"... Looking at it as a working tool, if I needed to get four adults across challenging terrain, to arrive in relative comfort with enough room for dry kit to then do a job, would I pick the old or the new model? If you were looking at journeys from the point of minimising view of cost (fuel, tolls, ferries, etc) then the new model is inarguably a better way to get across large distances more economically. That's not something we might consider when a maximum of two-up in a convoy of 3-4 vehicles on our way to the local pay and play, coming from a leisure perspective. It just seems that we're not entirely sure what it is we're after, so how could LR have ever met our expectations?

It's not even possible to compare tyres based on how far each can get along the same track/up a hill, by the time one vehicle has passed over a peice of ground it is changed for the next vehicle; sometimes for the better (soft ground with a harder base layer uncovered by the first) , most times worse (deeper ruts, momentum-destroying exposed roots and rocks, etc). It really is down to personal preference, which is no yardstick at all.

They look like they're made of leather. Put them on eBay as an "upgrade" and someone will pay too much for them. Works for Khan with all the cars they've ruined. I wonder if a carefully-shaped wood former under them and liberal use of the heat gun could persuade them back to their original shape but looking at the price of timber, it would cost more than a set of new arches.

I know Ralph, you have excellent taste.

Wolfs and 255s are a classic combination, I'm glad they could be of use and I hope they serve you well! I think you chose the right option with the lettering inside. Absolute pleasure to do a deal with you.

I reckon that's doable...

Both cars doing exactly the same job, that's perfect. Let's be honest, for 95% of us these are leisure vehicles and used for this purpose. Yours looks really tidy.