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    What have you done to your DEFENDER today?

    Radiator is being pressure tested. I got a sense that there is a good chance its not repairable if it the damage is the fins. Aluminum radiators seem more fragile and perhaps not up to the abuse we give them. The leak was getting worse so its time to investigate. If I have to RN will be getting...
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    What have you done to your DEFENDER today?

    If thats the case, its reslly sad.
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    What have you done to your DEFENDER today?

    Death of an Allisport? I’ve had to pull my Allisport radiator. Definite signs if a leak towards the bottom right corner ( drivers POV). Having it pressure tested. If its not repairable….. thats really disappointing for something so expensive. Its not been in long either.
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    Maer Chassis Order

    Thats a new brand. Polish? Most people use Richards or Marsland chassis and buy via a US vendor.
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    Reproduction ANR1534

    Looks like the hold for the Valve stem and its reflection.
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    Shelf life LR touch up paint (unopened)

    I’ll be facing the same issue soon after I strip my hood. I’m going for it. With a hope and prayer.
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    What have you done to your DEFENDER today?

    Its only gets worse. I knew I bent the drag link, but Steering joints are nasty, torn and rusted.....
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    What have you done to your DEFENDER today?

    I've going to have to call in the cavalry.... Massive rot in the exhaust and another manifold gasket has gone. Thought it was getting louder so I'm not surprise. Given that this unit is only 5-6 years old at most.....perhaps its time to go NRP.
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    Grenadier

    Inevitable I suppose. A 110 on the used lot at my local Grenadier/Kia dealer. Obviously no assurance a Grenadier replaced it. https://www.levkia.com/used/Land%20Rover/2023-Land%20Rover-Defender-framingham-ma-9a89cba6ac181734e65b817f8a4a28ed.htm
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    Trusted mechanic in NH

    Sean Lawler, South Elm Automotive .... 127 Elm Street Manchester.
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    LR4 Hitch stuck

    I fear it might be too far gone and you’ll have to wreck it Frank.
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    Hi cap Spare Tire mount

    The parts diagram shows the mounting points.
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    Land Rovers That Suck

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    What have you done to your DEFENDER today?

    Its a good time to do some regular scheduled maintenace. Plus deal with some know issues like the leaky windshield washer bottle. That was the plan until some really crappy weather yesterday and today. It’s been blowing hard plus heavy rain mixed with snow west of Beantown.
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