muddyplugger Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 I bought my new "old" defender (1989 with 200tdi unit), and apart from all the knackered bits I didnt spot , the exhaust looks incredibly low at the rear box. I have seen defenders where the exhaust exits through the rear quater of the body work, so is this a matter of cranking up the angle grider and hacking it off and shoving it through, or is there a special 'back box'? NB: I will be asking lots of questions in the coming months regards mods, so please be patient! (hopefully my questions will also help others who feel too daft to ask......however, I am that daft! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 The tail pipe should be fairly close to the rear cross member, there should be a mounting bracket under the rear arch attached to the inner face of the cross member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddyplugger Posted October 9, 2005 Author Share Posted October 9, 2005 Yes, there is, but it has come off (rusted) and someone has put a bit of chain on a lower mounting to hold it up, so i will shorten the chain in the short term, but i do fancy having it tucked well out of the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 Good man. Replament rear boxes aren't much but there is room for adjustment with the angle grinder. White90 has modified his, as have several others, to exit through the rear side panel. Some have taken a lot more off and exit behind the passenger door. Try searching but with luck they will post up some pics. I've got other ideas for mine when the time comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landi41 Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Hi muddypluggy; "I bought my new "old" defender (1989 with 200tdi unit)," Good for you...........just what i'm looking for as well, an early 200 tdi 110 to get sent to Canada I wish you good luck with it................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddyplugger Posted October 10, 2005 Author Share Posted October 10, 2005 Cheers, I'm searching for all the mods to make this thing a decent off road machine whist keeping it for commuting to work and back! I am also looking to change the colour to Bonatti grey (tomb raider landy colour), but I suppose I should concentrate on getting it mechanically sound first!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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