Janner Steve Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Hi I have recently purchased a fairly standard Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, R Reg and have a number of queries. I have already read some fantastic advice on how to tighten up the wipers on this forum, and I'm hoping you can help with the following: 1. Can I replace the pins in the door hinges, or must I replace the whole hinge unit. I have punches etc. If so, where can I get the pins? 2. Can I mix 6-ply and 8-ply tyres on the same axle (they are the same make and model - original Avon Rangemasters)? 3. Can I mount the spare on the bonnet (like a Series)? I would prefer to get it off the back door - makes it too heavy. 4. I get a severe clunk when changing gear in lower gears, BEFORE the clutch starts to take up. She had a recon R380 gearbox and clutch operating lever fitted in jan 08 apparently. A clutch master cylinder, slave cylinder and Borg & Beck clutch kit were fitted Dec 07. Any thoughts or advice appreciated. Many thanks. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 1. Can I replace the pins in the door hinges, or must I replace the whole hinge unit. I have punches etc. If so, where can I get the pins? New hinges are the solution as the pin only wears a little and the hinge casting wears a lot. 2. Can I mix 6-ply and 8-ply tyres on the same axle (they are the same make and model - original Avon Rangemasters)? Not sure if it is legal but it is not advisable, buy matched pairs at the very least. 3. Can I mount the spare on the bonnet (like a Series)? I would prefer to get it off the back door - makes it too heavy. Yes, as long as seeing where you are going is not a priority. 4. I get a severe clunk when changing gear in lower gears, BEFORE the clutch starts to take up. She had a recon R380 gearbox and clutch operating lever fitted in jan 08 apparently. A clutch master cylinder, slave cylinder and Borg & Beck clutch kit were fitted Dec 07. Any thoughts or advice appreciated. Not much help on this one I fear. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 as per Chris's replies above, for the clonk have a look at the axle to chassis bushes & rearaxle to A frame ball joint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 If you go for new hinges order TD5 parts as they are bushed somehow and last longer. They will fit the same as conventional ones. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thon Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Spare wheel on bonnet = damaged bonnet frame (eventually) and limited visibility Spare wheel on back door = fractured frame (eventually) Neither are really designed to withstand the weight - only a chassis mounted swing-away carrier does away with the damage, but at a cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 The clonk could be the transfer box input gear, an easy and relatively cheap in-situ replacement especially if the gearbox output is still in good nick. There's stuff on here (most likely the tech archive) on how to check & replace. Buy a cross-drilled one from Ashcrofts. Never heard of major problems with the spare on the bonnet a stock rangemaster shouldn't stress it too much, certainly better than just hanging on the back door and b*ggering the hinges. Hopefully it's the case that you need to open the bonnet less than you need to open the back door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nas90 Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 If you go for new hinges order TD5 parts as they are bushed somehow and last longer.They will fit the same as conventional ones. John Wish I had known that in the summer when I put new hinges on the nas Good one to remember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roybatty666 Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 My hinges were really shot and I only changed the pins and brass balls and it took all the noise and slack out without issue. The pins can be found cheap as chips on ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 My hinges were really shot and I only changed the pins and brass balls and it took all the noise and slack out without issue.The pins can be found cheap as chips on ebay those are for the tail door not the side doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thon Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Never heard of major problems with the spare on the bonnet a stock rangemaster shouldn't stress it too much, certainly better than just hanging on the back door and b*ggering the hinges. Hopefully it's the case that you need to open the bonnet less than you need to open the back door Maybe you haven't seen any but then you may not have had the "pleasure"(?) of maintaining ex-MOD and quarry-use Defenders, which were the main sufferers of cracked bonnet frames at our workshop. I also remember a number of expedition Defenders suffering in the same way - they seemed to get beaten to bits by the corrugations found on some roads in Africa in particular. I'm not saying every bonnet will suffer the same fate, but if it has a lot of rough use, it will increase the chances of damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 with a 300tdi i know the military went to side mounts for the spare wheel due to the lack of strengthening in the bonnet and the close proximity of the injector pipes, emphasised potential damage when off roading etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Maybe you haven't seen any but then you may not have had the "pleasure"(?) of maintaining ex-MOD and quarry-use Defenders, which were the main sufferers of cracked bonnet frames at our workshop. I also remember a number of expedition Defenders suffering in the same way - they seemed to get beaten to bits by the corrugations found on some roads in Africa in particular.I'm not saying every bonnet will suffer the same fate, but if it has a lot of rough use, it will increase the chances of damage. I haven't had the pleasure as a 37" creepy is too big for bonnet or back door so lives indoors my reasoning was that a saggy bonnet is less of a pain than a knackered back door. My back door has suffered from rough roads even without a spare wheel on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 My back door has suffered from rough...... errrr :blink: :blink: wrong forum??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roybatty666 Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 those are for the tail door not the side doors. must learn to read threads properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 errrr :blink: :blink: wrong forum??? Damn, getting hobbies mixed up again Only this week the council came round to jet wash my back passage you'd think they'd have better ways to spend my council tax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janner Steve Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 Thanks to all for the advice. I will go for new hinges, but don't know how to specify TD5 ones. I'm not going to be doing any really rough stuff, just agricultural and hunting type off-roading so I may still think about the wheel on bonnet idea (the retro look appeals) - I'll keep looking out for the relevant bits. Sorting out the clunk may take a while but I'll check all the things you suggest. Many thanks once again. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I'm sure Diesel_Jim will pop up & supply a upto date part number for the door hinges or just drop him a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I'd be interested in those hinges too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 If you have a roofrack just stick the spare on there, a swingaway carrier is the way forward but as said before, they aren't particularly cheap for a bent tube and a bush Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I carry one of my spare wheels on the bonnet. I'm not able to lift a wheel and tyre up onto the roofrack. Anyways I have more than enough weight up there for starters. Remember that the Land Rover handbook for the Defender states 75kg max roof weight So far the bonnet has survived three trips to southern Africa and the corrugated roads. More than can be said for the UK three pin plug The biggest problem with bonnet damage is by my knees when removing the spare wheel from it mount. I've found that the MOD series three bonnet strap is acceptable and two of the MOD bonnet catches help as well. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Baldwin Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Useful guide to the Td5 Hinge upgrade here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellow Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 a bent tube and a bush I doubt that this Bush and bent tube are capable of sitting on my rear cross member and hold my spare tire... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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