What have you done to your DEFENDER today?

[Frenglish]

TY. I feel like my husky deserves better than the standard hook (even though original) just need to find one of those CT era rings and I'm set.

The CT winch ring is a standard lifting and hoisting tool found in the crane / Hoisting world. Here ya go

McMaster-Carr

McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.

www.mcmaster.com

 

[Angus]

Two weeks ago, I noticed a slight misfire on my 3.9 at startup, but it would clear after a minute or two. Then it progressed to continue to miss until warm. Last week I was on my way over to @WreckITFrank's and it ran on 7 or less cylinders all the way there and back. Pulled a plug from each bank and both were wet. Installed a new coil (have you priced these things lately?) and all is well. It took me longer to type this than to do the swap.

 

[supertreeman]

Picked those up at Rovers North years ago when I bought the 110. Not sure of they still carry them. What I really liked is that they were galvie and powder coated and the top plate is aluminum. I also added “Bully” aluminum side steps which I remove if I off road.

Cheers

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What a fantastic 110!

 

[Z.G]

Picked those up at Rovers North years ago when I bought the 110. Not sure of they still carry them. What I really liked is that they were galvie and powder coated and the top plate is aluminum. I also added “Bully” aluminum side steps which I remove if I off road.

Cheers

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Thought I recognized them, believe that was the Safari Equip days.

 

[4RF RDS]

What a fantastic 110!

Thx mate

 

[jymmiejamz]

The CT winch ring is a standard lifting and hoisting tool found in the crane / Hoisting world. Here ya go

McMaster-Carr

McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.

www.mcmaster.com

I believe they are also called a master link. I haven’t come across one that’s available that is the correct size and yellow that was used in CT.

 

[Frenglish]

I believe they are also called a master link. I haven’t come across one that’s available that is the correct size and yellow that was used in CT.

It is more common in Europe/ UK. I can source them if it is a really critical detail.

 

[Priapus]

I replaced this very corroded cylinder head heater hose adapter thing. Is it supposed to go in as-is or have any kind of sealant applied to the threads?

 

[Ephry73]

I replaced this very corroded cylinder head heater hose adapter thing. Is it supposed to go in as-is or have any kind of sealant applied to the threads?

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Little bit of thread sealant never killed anyone. E

 

[Mirrajumper]

Replaced the copper washer on injectors and spill rail. Installed some new exhaust manifold studs and new gasket.

 

[supertreeman]

Replaced the copper washer on injectors and spill rail. Installed some new exhaust manifold studs and new gasket.


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That engine bay looks clean!

 

[rocky]

Now that was a surprise.
Finding a seat box cover I must have bought at some point and forgotten about.
All folded up. Laid it out flat to loosen up.
Add it to the Rover do list.

 

[gerken]

Washed it.

 

[SaintPanzer]

I was well overdue for an oil change, so I just crawled under and made it happen. There's something to be said for high ground clearance. I couldn't have done that in the Jag.

Hell. Just realized it's probably time for an oil change in the Jag, too...

 

[WreckITFrank]

I was well overdue for an oil change, so I just crawled under and made it happen. There's something to be said for high ground clearance. I couldn't have done that in the Jag.

Hell. Just realized it's probably time for an oil change in the Jag, too...

The fact that you have to change the oil is good. I get plenty of fresh oil by the continuous add...

 

[SaintPanzer]

The fact that you have to change the oil is good. I get plenty of fresh oil by the continuous add...

Just once, I'd like to remove the oil filter without spilling all over the transfer case, propshaft, tie rod, etc. At least I can be sure I have good rust prevention there!

 

[hillstrubl]

The fact that you have to change the oil is good. I get plenty of fresh oil by the continuous add...

That's a longevity feature

 

[Priapus]

Now that I have gotten my injectors back from the rebuild shop (one of the four had tested as completely clogged) and that my final Rovers North package has arrived, I could get started with a big rebuild project.

Work to be done:

• Install injectors
• Replace glow plugs
• Replace leak off rail
• Replace vacuum pump
• Replace lift pump
• Replace oil cooler lines
• Power steering pump and lines

I made it as far as removing the vacuum pump and lift pump, turned the engine over to make the vacuum pump easier to reinstall, and got one of the oil cooler lines swapped out. I just need one afternoon to finish everything but the power steering stuff, but have no clue when that will be.

Got the vacuum pump out from underneath

Mark of the beast. No surprise this has to be replaced.

Getting the lobe lined up

There was a ton of back pressure in this engine when I first got it.

The source of a lot of oil in the undercarriage.

 

[jymmiejamz]

You are in for a sad surprise because as far as I know there is only one manufacturer for those vacuum pumps and the failure rate is high.

 

[erover82]

You are in for a sad surprise because as far as I know there is only one manufacturer for those vacuum pumps and the failure rate is high.

Is there a common failure mode?