What have you done to your DEFENDER today?
- Thread starter javelinadave
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Changed the fan speeds, or retained them? I was able to get my OG fan switch by spraying it with terminal cleaner. Well, for now.
This is a 3 speed switch for the MOD AC kit. It uses a switched positive. They supply a rotary knob(picture 1). But I didn't like the look of it.Changed the fan speeds, or retained them? I was able to get my OG fan switch by spraying it with terminal cleaner. Well, for now.
I hear you, although the stock lever can be a PITA sometimes. I just wanted to get the Tith Winter ready so that I can drive it as soon as I get the ok from the Docs.
Tomaco1
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Some new paint. Had the dash redone and some sweet dog friendly seat covers.
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Assembled my 300 Tdi short block. Cylinder head arrived yesterday evening, so hopefully will have it ready to drop in next week.
Looking good! Great dog as well
steinhnj
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Last week I pulled the drop arm to replace a bad ball joint, which went smoother than expected as the last ball joint only lasted 5k miles. While poking around I determined it was the right rear upper shock mount that was causing my aggravating banging sound, as the threads were stripped. Ordered the part from RN, immediately sensing deja-vu, which of course I ignored. Two days later, I realized the deja-vu was because I had ordered the upper shock mount from RN in 2019, and forgot to install the damn thing. canceled part, found the mount in my box of parts, and installed. Without the banging from the loose rear shock,I could hear a clicking when I accelerate. Ordered swivel grease and parked it. Today I spent an obsessive amount of time cleaning the swivels, which of course spilled over to cleaning the transfer case and the underside. Driver’s was filled without drama, but not much came out and an entire pouch went it. Made the rookie mistake of draining the passenger swivel before removing the filler plug because the driver’s came off easyish, so the passenger HAD to be easy. Ruined two 13mm wrenches trying to remove filler plug. Broke out the torch, cursed whomever tightened the plug, and made no progress. Learned why 8pt sockets exist, and ordered.
Pulled my motor today so I can start swapping stuff over to the short block i built.
I feel like I have opened Pandora’s box by pulling it into the shop. I unbolted the winch so I could install the old style remote plug (for the red aluminum remote). That turned into me pulling the bumper and brush bar which I dropped at the powder coater.
I feel like I have opened Pandora’s box by pulling it into the shop. I unbolted the winch so I could install the old style remote plug (for the red aluminum remote). That turned into me pulling the bumper and brush bar which I dropped at the powder coater.
supertreeman
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With front panel, radiator, etc still in place . Impressive!
I’ll actually pull a whole drivetrain (engine, trans, and t case) with only the radiator removed.
uc4me
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I might have some used MOD lenses..are yours cracked? Shoot me a PM.
Mirrajumper
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Heater core and head gasket
Mirrajumper
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Z.G
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Everything was assembled from essentially scratch, so, both? haha