elbekko Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Yay, progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 (edited) Forward progress abound wiper arms have been cut down. I was planning to fit them but bocsh had other ideas a 17" wiper in a 15" box! Moved on to the washer system. I'm using discovery headlight washers for the windscreen. But needed to cut down the jet housings and change the angle they sit at. This then needed a spacer for the underside so they would bolt up. I've also fitted a proper cooling fan switch which meant drilling and tapping the housing. Sensor fitted Mike Edited July 16, 2017 by miketomcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Progress !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveturnbull Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 You must be glad to be working on it again. The washer jets look tidy, and I know those ones put out a fair squirt. Are you running a standard defender pump for them, or something man size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 The washer bottle is similar to the later defender under wing bottle but I got it at Sodbury years ago. However it was undrilled but had the recess for the headlight washers pump. So I've fitted the headlight washers pump off a disco just need to alter the wiring to run the pump with the screenwash. It is really nice to be working on it again but now I just want to get it on the road now. Mike 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted April 15, 2017 Author Share Posted April 15, 2017 (edited) I've also been sorting the grill and light surrounds. And a full frontal with cut down wipers fitted. Mike Edited July 16, 2017 by miketomcat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynic-al Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 That looks fantastic A friend once got dragged from his discovery by a bouncer and had it confiscated by the police for turning the headlight washers sideways and squirting people queuing for nightclubs so they must be fairly powerful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 I had this set up on the tomcat the only downside is it uses quite a lot of water. But it is very effective at cleaning the windscreen. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 (edited) I've been making steady progress washer systems all done just need to change the trigger wiring. Coolant hoses done, main battery cables run and connected (no battery yet). Need to sort the heater wiring I should point out I'm using a Discovery loom in a defender layout. Next I have this little lot to play with. Mike Edited July 16, 2017 by miketomcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Good to see progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 Due to the joys of photobucket I will be reinstating the photos in this thread over the next few weeks. Also my wife is taking the kids to the mother in laws for most of August so I plan to spend every spare moment on the ibex. Mike 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveturnbull Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Looking forward to reading about the progress. And not at all jealous about your month long workshop pass..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retropower Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Looking good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 1 hour ago, daveturnbull said: Looking forward to reading about the progress. And not at all jealous about your month long workshop pass..... Yeah but I did endure over a year of not getting anywhere near it. That and I did point out its a very expensive garden ornament so I need to finish it or get rid of it, which would be at a loss! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Shout if you need a hand with owt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 It will be on the road for September summer sisters then Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 3 minutes ago, landroversforever said: It will be on the road for September summer sisters then Mike 2020? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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daveturnbull Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 2 hours ago, landroversforever said: It will be on the road for September summer sisters then Mike How is your end of 2017 completion date looking Ross? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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daveturnbull Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Oh dear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 I'm hoping to be able to book the IVA this year..... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 From this. To this. Not sure if it looks much better but it's all where it's supposed to be now. Working: Head and side lights. Cooling fan. Heater. Wipers and washer. Not working: Horn. Indicators. Rear light (not wired yet). Gauges. I've fitted the mirrors but decided to leave them manual for now. The dash needed some repairs and alterations. I'm using the disco binnical so had to cut this section of the dash to make it removable. I also did the centre console while I was at it. It's been in and out a few times to get it to fit but I'm happy now so have started painting it. Mike 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveturnbull Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Good progress. Are you using a defender dash, or one of your Mike specials? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Looking good mike! Got the IVA booked yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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